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2. Terri also identified some companies who are not compliant with EPA and is obtaining baseline data to do a community risk assessment. 3. They suggested remediation and reduction of facilities release of chemicals 4. Terri is also working with other agencies to monitor the quality of water by taking samples – she said that the problem is that there is only 1 person taking samples. 5. Terri also stated that she is still working on an asset fund through legislation, similar to what is currently done with PGV. VII. State of Hawaii 1. DOH HEER – a. John Peard stated that EPA has an oil program but it normally takes as long as 5 years to go through the court system then money can go back to the community b. Terri stated that we need to investigate how we can use this fund or at least a portion of it. Maj. O’Connor stated that we need to consult with Corp Counsel. c. John stated that the harbors are working on developing and exposure hazard management plan. d. John said that they need to use GIS database to develop maps for underground pipelines. Dr. Bowen inquired about the definition of a pipeline and it was inquired to be determined by the size of the pipe at 6-8”? Gerald stated that we could look at PHMSA as a resource. e. John also talked about schools in east Hawaii with the potential of arsenic contamination, but it was minimal. However, they did find lead, all within 3 feet of the buildings. Lead statewide is determined by the age of the building. f. Arsenic is local issues, usually as a result of weed control. They are trying to determine ways to mitigate it. They dug out soil at pesticide mixing sites and disposed of it. He said that there is a brown fields form that is used to obtain grants to assess, train, and assist with sites. g. Sharon stated that there will be a Dept. of Ag exercise to do it at a school that had a past incident. This exercise will be held in November on the Big Island. 2. Media – Chris stated that he is still waiting to meet with the SECC for state operations procedures regarding emergency messaging under the FCC. He said that we need to look at the community infrastructure and ensure compliancy VIII. New Business 1. EOP/ERP – Statewide the counties are reviewing their EOP and ERPs. No new developments on status. 2. Henry Silva stated that he will be stepping down from his position. He asked for the committee members to consider filling his position but wanted to table this discussion until the next meeting. X. Next meeting: Next meeting was scheduled for December 12, 2017 at a venue TBD. XI. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 11:48am.