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2. Terri also identified some companies who are not compliant with EPA and is obtaining <br />baseline data to do a community risk assessment. <br />3. They suggested remediation and reduction of facilities release of chemicals <br />4. Terri is also working with other agencies to monitor the quality of water by taking <br />samples – she said that the problem is that there is only 1 person taking samples. <br />5. Terri also stated that she is still working on an asset fund through legislation, similar to <br />what is currently done with PGV. <br />VII. State of Hawaii <br /> <br />1. DOH HEER – <br />a. John Peard stated that EPA has an oil program to address oil pollution related issues <br />under federal laws (Hawaii is in EPA Region 9). According to EPA it is possible for <br />at least a portion of fines assessed under federal laws to go back to the local <br />community, if this is approved and part of the settlement decision. However, in cases <br />where fines are assessed, it could take quite some time and as long as 5 years to go <br />through the court system before monies can be dispersed according to the settlement <br />decision. <br />b. Terri stated that we need to investigate how we can use this fund or at least a portion <br />of it. Maj. O’Connor stated that we need to consult with Corp Counsel. <br />c. John stated that the HEER Office is working on developing areawide exposure hazard <br />management plans (EHMPs) for harbor areas. The first two harbors being worked on <br />are Kahului and Hilo harbors. . <br />d. John said that they need to use GIS database to develop maps for underground <br />pipelines. Dr. Bowen inquired about the definition of a pipeline and it was inquired <br />to be determined by the size of the pipe at 6-8?” Gerald stated that we could look at <br />PHMSA as a resource. <br />e. John also talked about schools in east Hawaii (in the former sugarcane growing areas) <br />that were recently assessed by the Dept. of Education regarding the potential of <br />arsenic contamination, but arsenic contamination in surface soils was found to be less <br />than anticipated, with the exception of some building perimeter areas. However, the <br />DOE’s contractor did find lead, all within 3 feet of the buildings, in over half of the <br />22 schools that were screened. Lead residues near building perimeters (from <br />deteriorated lead paint used on the buildings) is generally associated with older <br />buildings where the concentration of lead in paint was much higher than used on <br />newer buildings. <br />f. Arsenic found at local sites, is usually a result of historic weed control practices. The <br />DOH determines appropriate ways to mitigate arsenic on a site-specific basis. One <br />good option is to dig out contaminated soils at pesticide mixing sites and disposed of <br />at the West Hawaii Landfill. He said that there is a Brownfields forum that is <br />scheduled soon in Hilo to discuss various federal/state grants or loans available to <br />assess, cleanup, provide training, and assist with sites. <br />g. Sharon stated that there will be a Dept. of Ag exercise to examine a pesticide <br />incidence response scenario – to be held in November on the Big Island. <br />2. Media – Chris stated that he is still waiting to meet with the SECC for state operations <br />procedures regarding emergency messaging under the FCC. He said that we need to look <br />at the community infrastructure and ensure compliancy <br /> <br /> <br />