Recommendations of the OnSite Wastewater Advisory Committee

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Recommendations of theOn-Site Wastewater
Advisory Committee

• Washington State Board of Health
• Yakima, Washington
• October 10, 2001

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On-Site Wastewater Advisory Committee (OAC)

• Established by WAC 246-272-24001 to
• Make recommendations about policy regulations
• Review program services
• Provide input regarding the on-site sewage program

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Why Have An On-Site Advisory Committee?

• Authorized and supported by the WA State Board of
  Health.
• Provides a forum for in-depth broad-based
  discussions impacting program direction agency
  policy.
• Establishes general direction to rule development
  revision activities.

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OAC Membership

• Industry Representatives
• Local and State Regulators
• Trade Associations
• County Government
• Public / Environmental / Academia
• Total Members 20, plus alternates

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OAC Activity

• 55 Ranked Recommendations
• 3 Priority Initiative Areas
• Operation and Maintenance
• Rule Development
• Funding

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Operation Maintenance (OM) Issues

• Weak-Link in Assuring Long-term Sewage System
  Performance
• 1995 SBOH Rules Mandated Local OM Programs (by
  2000)
• Infrastructure Logistical Issues
• Coordination of Efforts Activities

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OM Initiatives

• OAC Recommends
• Establish Public Private Sector Roles
• Support WOSSAs OM Initiatives
• Define Enforcement Role for Regulators

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Rule Development Issues

• Guidance-based Framework
• 3-way Jurisdictional Split

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Rule Development Initiatives

• OAC Recommends
• Initiate Rule Development Revision
• Emphasize Technology Transfer
• Establish a Two-Way Jurisdictional Split

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Funding Issues

• DOH Program Funding
• State General Fund 95
• Direct Fees 5
• Local Jurisdiction / Limited Funding for
• OM Program Infrastructure Computer Systems
• Citizens to Repair Failing On-Site Sewage Systems
• Uncertain Funding Support for The Northwest
  On-Site Wastewater Training Center

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Funding Initiatives

• OAC Recommends
• Explore Options for Long-term, Stable Funding
• Increase DOH fees to cover costs

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Implementing Priority Recommendations

• Develop New Revise Existing On-Site Sewage
  System Rules
• Establish Rule Development Committee (RDC)
• Facilitate Committee Activities Rule
  Development Process
• Write New Rules For Maximum Clarity, Ease of Use,
  Consistency With Regulatory Reform

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Implementing Priority Recommendations (Continued)

• Establish An OM Coordinator Position
• Promote Development of Local OM Programs
• Assist The Development of Linkages Between OM
  Programs, Practitioners Community Educators

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Impact of Shifting Resources to Rule Development
and OM Coordination

• Provides For
• Coordinated Timely Rule Development
• Staff-Support for Research of Issues
  Development of Options
• Immediate Coordination of OM Program Development
  Activities / Public Private
• Reduces
• Financial Support to NOWTC LHJs
• Technical Assistance Response Capacity
• Frequency of TRC Meetings

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OAC Appreciation!
Members Alternates

• Dean Bannister
• Kevin Barry
• Brett Bishop
• Carl Garrison
• Kirk Cook
• Linda deBord
• Bill Dewey
• Larry Fay
• Dick Fitzwater
• Dave Ghylin
• Stuart Glasoe
• Maryanne Guichard
• James Hart
• Teri King

• Dave Lenning
• Mike Morris
• Sharon Nelson
• Paula Rioux
• Mike Shelton
• Mark Soltman
• E.C. Stanton
• Art Starry
• Jerry Stonebridge
• Bill Stuth, Jr.
• David Swink
• Stephen Wecker
• Bruce Wishart
• Bruce Wulkan

Wayne TurnbergCoordinator Mary
CampbellFacilitator