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LINDA LINGLE
GOVERNOR OF HAWAII
CHIYOME LEINAALA FUKINO, M.D.
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
P.O. BOX 3378
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96801
October 16, 2009
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Variance Application No. WW 315 Docket No. 09-VWW-18 10#14
Application for Variance - Primarily Concerning Large Capacity Cesspools
On Behalf of Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), Requesting Six (6)
of the Proposed Individual Wastewater Systems, Serving Buildings that
are Comprised of Multiple Dwellings at 16-189 Pili Mua Street, Keaau,
Hawaii 96749 TMK (3) 1-6-143: 035
Please find enclosed a draft of the Decision and Order regarding the above mentioned
application for variance request. We are also enclosing for your information the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
If you disagree with our proposed decision, please call Mr. Tomas See, Branch Chief of
the Wastewater Branch at our direct toll free phone number 974-4000 ext. 64294, fax
(808) 586-4300 no later than the close of business on Friday, November 06, 2009. If
we do not hear from you by the above date, the draft will be finalized. If you wish to
discuss our decision and add any additional information, please call our office before
the above date. .
Sincerely,
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Fa!? THOMAS E. ARIZUMI, P.E., CHIEF
Environmental Management Division
Enclosures:
Draft Decision and Order
Draft Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
c: Applicant - Mr. Marcel Audant
Clean Water Branch - Please return just the route slip
Safe Drinking Water Branch
Wastewater Branch - Hilo Staff Engineer
Department of Water Supply - County of Hawaii
District Health Office - Hilo
VHawaii County Council
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Ref. Date OCT 2 0 2009
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
In the Matter of the Application
Variance Application No. WW 315
for Individual Wastewater Systems
Docket No. 09-VWW-18
Primarily Concerning Large Capacity
Cesspools o.n Behalf of Hawaii Public
Housing Authority (HPHA), Requesting
Six (6) of the Proposed Individual
Wastewater Systems, Serving Buildings
that are Comprised of Multiple Dwellings
at 16-189 Pili Mua Street, Keaau, HI
96749 TMK (3)1-6-143: 035
DRAFT - SIGNATURE NOT REQUIRED
DECISION AND ORDER
Pursuant to Chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Chapter 62 of Title 11, Administrative Rules and
based upon the application and staff review, the Variance Request from the provisions of Chapter 11-62, Section
11-62-03, Section 11-62-31.1 (a)(1 )(0) and Section 11-62-31.1 (b)(2) is hereby GRANTED for five (5) years with
the following provisions:
1. An Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit is required for the continued use of existing
cesspools No.1, 4 and 6 as seepage pits. We recommend that the existing cesspools No.2 and 3
be included in the UIC permit to give the facility the flexibility to redistribute the permitted-flow to
these injection wells if the need should arise. Furthermore, the application mentions a 6th existing
cesspool. However, no further information was provided. This cesspool may fall under the
requirements of the Underground Injection Control Program. We recommend that the facility's
consultant contact Norris Uehara of the UIC program at (808) 586-4258 to discuss UIC regulatory
requirements.
2. Plans for each IWS shall be submitted to the Wastewater Branch for review and approval before any
construction begins. In addition, the treatment IWS shall be approved in writing before being placed
into service.
3. Each septic tank shall be fitted with an effluent filter(s).
4. The project shall connect to the County sewer service system should it become available to the
area.
5. There is no automatic renewal. Should the applicant wish to renew his variance application, the
applicant must submit an Application for Variance for renewal, 180 days prior to expiration date.
Please contact the Wastewater Branch's Planning & Design Section at (808) 586-4294 for technical
information regarding treatment individual wastewater systems.
DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii,
Draft - Signature NOT required.
Thomas E. Arizumi, P.E., CHIEF
Environmental Management Division
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
In the Matter of the Application )
Variance Application No. WW 315 )
for Individual Wastewater Systems )
)
Primarily Concerning Large Capacity )
Cesspools on Behalf of Hawaii Public )
Housing Authority (HPHA), Requesting )
Six (6) of the Proposed Individual )
Wastewater Systems, Serving Buildings )
that are Comprised of Multiple Dwellings )
at 16-189 Pili Mua Street, Keaau, HI )
96749 TMK (3) 1-6-143: 035 )
)
Docket No. 09-VWW-18
DRAFT - SIGNATURE NOT REQUIRED
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
An application from Mr. Marcel Audant, Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), 1002
North School Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, for a five (5) year variance from Hawaii
Administrative Rules, Chapter 62 of Title 11, Section 11-62-03, Section 11-62-31.1 (a)(1 )(0)
and Section 11-62-31.1(b)(2) was reviewed by the Department of Health staff. A public notice
of the application was printed in the September 12,2009 issue of the Honolulu Star Bulletin and
the September 13, 2009 issue of the Hawaii Tribune Herald publications. Three (3) comments
pertaining to the application were received during the 30 days following the publication of the
public notice.
FindinQs of Fact
The individual authorized to act for the applicant, Mr. Ronald Layaoen, Project Engineer,
Okahara & Associates, Inc., 200 Kohola Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96750, has applied fora five-year
variance from the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Section 11-62-03 Definitions state
"Individual wastewater system means a facility which is designed to receive and dispose of no
more than 1000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater. Individual wastewater systems may
involve treatment processes and include, but are not limited to, septic tanks and household
aerobic units with disposal system and cesspools. Each individual wastewater system shall be
an independent system and shall have all of its plumbing, treatment (if any), and disposal
components separate from any other wastewater systems". Section 11-62-31.1 (a)(1 )(0)
"General requirements for individual wastewater systems. Individual wastewater systems may
be used as a temporary on-site means of wastewater disposal in lieu of wastewater treatment
works under the following conditions: Developments involving dwellings. The total wastewater
flow into one individual wastewater system shall not exceed one thousand gallons, and one
individual wastewater system shall not serve more than five bedrooms, whether they are in one
dwelling unit or two." and Section 11-62-31.1(b)(2) "A building may use more than one
individual wastewater system where each individual wastewater system shall connect to a
single dwelling unit."
HPHA Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing - Variance Application WVV 315, Docket No. 09-VWVV-18
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Page 1
The applicant is requesting six (6) of the proposed individual wastewater systems,
serving buildings that are comprised of multiple dwellings at 16-189 Pili Mua Street, Keaau,
Hawaii, 96749, TMK (3) 1-6-143: 035, HPHA Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing.
The applicant has made the following statements.
1. Five (5) of the seven (7) proposed individual wastewater systems (IWSs) would
receive more than 1000 gpd of wastewater. Four (4) of the large capacity septic
systems would receive estimated gpd flows of 1,200 gpd and one (1) IWS would
receive 1,500 gpd. The five (5) IWSs would not comply with HAR Section
11-62-03.
2. The existing large capacity cesspool(s) must be closed and replaced with a new
treatment individual wastewater system by April 5, 2005 to comply with federal
requirements.
3. The facility has been in operation for 31 years in this location using the existing
cesspool. The installation of a wastewater treatment plant is lieu of a septic
system will not be possible due to space restrictions and may force the owner to
abandon the business operation.
4. The applicant believes this variance request is in the public interest because the
LCC will be upgraded to an IWS (septic system). The IWS plans will be
designed by an engineer and will be submitted to DOH for review and approval.
The new IWS will provide a better wastewater treatment system compared toJhe
existing LCC. Therefore, impact to the environment will be minimized.
5. The existing LCC will be upgraded to an IWS (septic system). The IWS will
provide a better treatment system prior to effluent disposal. The IWS will be
designed and constructed to meet the Department of Health standards. The
impact to the environment will be minimized compared to the current wastewater
disposal.
6. The proposed treatment individual wastewater systems will provide greater
protection than the large capacity cesspools. The proposed IWS is an
improvement-to the existing cesspool in terms of wastewater treatment. The
septic tank will provide pretreatment and sludge removal prior to effluent
disposal.
7. The existing location of the facility is severely restrictive. There is simply no
space to construct a wastewater treatment plant.
8. The variance is requested for the maximum of five (5) years.
9. Attachment "A-1"
A) Request variance is for HAR 11-62-31.1 (a)(1 )(0): The Hale Aloha
O'Puna Elderly Housing facility consists of Studio and 1 bedroom dwelling
units, a laundry facility and a Community Center contained in ten (1)
separate building structures. There are six (6) cesspools located on the
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property which serve the 10 buildings. The cesspools are proposed to be
upgraded with the addition of seven (7) septic tank treatment units. The
estimated wastewater flows into 5 of the 7 septic tanks will each exceed
1000 gpd..
B) Requested variance is also for HAR 11-62-31.1 (b)(2): Six (6) of the
proposed Individual Wastewater Systems will each serve buildings that
are comprised of multiple dwelling units.
10. Attachment "C-1"
1. Section 11-62-31. 1 (a)(1)(O) "Developments involving dwellings. The total
wastewater flow into one individual wastewater system shall not exceed
one thousand gallons. "
2. Section 11-62-31. 1 (b )(2) "A building may use more than one individual
wastewater system where each individual wastewater system shall
connect to a single dwelling unit. "
11. Attachment "E-1"
The Hale Aloha Q'Puna Elderly Housing Facility is located in the eastern portion
of the Island of Hawaii, in the town of Keaau, within the Puna District. Hawaii .
County currently does not have a public wastewater system in the vicinity of the
project site.
The proposed seven Individual Wastewater Systems (IWSs) will be in. service for
longer than the maximum 5 years under which the requested variance would bee,
in effect for. It is requested that a variance be issued for five (5) years with
automatic renewal for either the life of the facility or at such time that Hawaii
County installs a public wastewater system that is reasonably accessible from
the project site.
12. Attachment "F-1"
DESIGN CRITERIA
Hale Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing
Septic Tank" AP1"
1) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW
Unit No.1
1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms.
Unit No.2
Studio Dwelling Unit, 2 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 2 Bdrms.
6 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 1,200 gpd
TOTAL (Design Flow):
1,200 gpd
HPHA Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing - Variance Application WVI/ 315, Docket No. 09-VWVI/-18
Findings of Fact and .Conclusions of Law Page 3
2) SEPTIC SYSTEM
a) SEPTIC TANK
Minimum Liquid Volume:
= 1,000 + (0-800)(1.25)
= 1,000 + (1,200 - 800)(1.25)
= 1,500 gpd
It is proposed to use one (1) 2,000 gallon, two compartment septic
tank.
(A Tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the
additional scum and sludge accumulation from the 6 dwelling
units.)
Tank Selection:
Xerxes Corporation or a Septic Tank
approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity
equal to or greater than 2,000 gallons.
b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit.
The existing cesspool currently serving the six dwelling units will
be used as the seepage pit for effluent disposal.
DESIGN CRITERIA
Hale Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing
Septic Tank "AP2"
1 ) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW
Unit No.3
1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 2 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 2 Bdrms.
TOTAL (Design Flow):
2 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 400 gpd
400 apd
2) SEPTIC SYSTEM
a) SEPTIC TANK
In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank
capacity is 1000 gallons.
It is proposed to use one (1) 1,000 gallon, two compartment septic
tank.
Tank Selection:
Orenco, Chem-Tainer or a Septic Tank
approved and listed by IAPMO with capacity
equal to or greater than 1,000 gallons.
b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit.
The existing cesspool currently serving the two dwelling units will
be used as the seepage pit for effluent disposal.
HPHA Aloha Q'Puna Elderly Housing - Variance Application WIN 315, Docket No. 09-WNV-18
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Page 4
DESIGN CRITERIA
Hale Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing
Septic Tank "AP3".
1 ) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW
Studio Dwelling Unit, 2 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 2 Bdrms.
1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 2 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 2 Bdrms.
TOTAL (Design Flow):
4 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 800 gpd
800 gpd
2) SEPTIC SYSTEM
a) SEPTIC TANK
In accordance with HAR 11-62, the minimum required tank
capacity is 1000 gallons.
It is proposed to use one (1) 1,500 gallon, two compartment septic
tank.
(A tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the
additional scum and sludge accumulation from the 4 dwelling"
units)
Tank Selection:
Xerxes Corporation, Orenco or a Septic
Tank approved and listed by IAPMO with
capacity equal to or greater than 1,500
gallons.
b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit.
The existing cesspool currently serving the four dwelling units will
be used as the seepage pit for effluent disposal.
DESIGN CRITERIA
Hale Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing
Septic Tank "AP4"
1)
TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW
Studio Dwelling Unit, 6 Dwelling units:
No. of Bedrooms = 6 Bdrms.
TOTAL (Design Flow):
6 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 1,200 gpd
1.200 gpd
2) SEPTIC SYSTEM
a) SEPTIC TANK
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Minimum Liquid Volume:
= 1,000 + (Q-800)(1.25)
= 1,000 + (1,200 - 800)(1.25)
= 1,500 gpd
It is proposed to use one (1) 2,000 gallon, two compartment septic
tank.
(A Tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the
additional scum and sludge accumulation from the 6 dwelling
units.)
Tank Selection:
Xerxes or a Septic Tank approved and
listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or
greater than 2,000 gallons.
b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit.
The existing cesspool currently serving the six dwelling units will
be used as the seepage pit for effluent disposal.
DESIGN CRITERIA
Hale Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing
Septic Tank "AP5"
1)
TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW
3 Laundry Washers:
3 @ 300 gpd/washer = 900 gpd
Estimated Maximum Staff I Resident & Public Occupancy: 40
Staff I Resident I Public: 40 persons @15 gpd/person = 600 gpd
TOTAL (Design Flow):
6 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 1,200 gpd
1,500 apd
2) SEPTIC SYSTEM
a) SEPTIC TANK
Minimum Liquid Volume:
= 1,000 + (Q-800)(1.25)
= 1,000 + (1,500 - 800)(1.25)
= 1,875 gpd
It is proposed to use one (1) 2,500 gallon, two compartment septic
tank. Tank shall be capable of withstanding an H-20 wheel load
as defined by the American Association of State Highways
Officials.
Tank Selection:
Jensen Precast or a Septic Tank approved
and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to
or greater than 2,500 gallons, suitable for
H-20 traffic loading.
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b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be an Absorption
Bed.
Percolation Rate:
1 min/in => 70 sf required per 200 gpd
Required Absorption Area: = (1500 gpd) x (70 sf 1200 gpd)
= 525.sf
Absorption Bed:
32' x 18' (576 sf provided) over 3' (min) of
cinder or suitable soil replacement material.
DESIGN CRITERIA
Hale Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing
Septic Tank"AP6"
1)
TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW
Studio Dwelling Unit, 6 Dwelling units:
No. of Bedrooms = 6 Bdrms.
TOTAL (Design Flow):
6 Bdrms. @ 200 gal/bdrm = 1,200 gpd
1,200 apd
2) SEPTIC SYSTEM
a) SEPTIC TANK
Minimum Liquid Volume:
= 1,000 + (Q-800)(1.25)
= 1,000 + (1,200 - 800)(1.25)
= 1,500 gpd
It is proposed to use one (1) 2,000 gallon, two compartment septic
tank.
(A Tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the
additional scum and sludge accumulation from the 6 dwelling
units. )
Tank Selection:
Xerxes or a Septic Tank approved and
I listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to or
. greater than 2,000 gallons.
b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be an Absorption
Bed.
Percolation Rate:
1 min/in => 70 sf required per 200 gpd
Required Absorption Area: = (1200 gpd) x (70 sf 1200 gpd)
= 420 sf
HPHA Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing - Variance Application VWI/ 315, Docket No. 09-Wl/W-18
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Page 7
Absorption Bed:
24' x 18' (432 sf provided) over 3' (min) of
cinder or suitable soil replacement material.
DESIGN CRITERIA
Hale Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing
Septic Tank "AP7"
1 ) TOTAL PROJECTED FLOW
Studio Dwelling Unit, 2 Dwelling units: No. of Bedrooms = 2 Bdrms.
1 Bedroom Dwelling Unit, 4 Dwelling units: No of Bedrooms = 4 Bdrms.
TOTAL (Design Flow):
6 Bdrms. @ 200 gallbdrm = 1,200 gpd
1,200 gpd
2) SEPTIC SYSTEM
a) SEPTIC TANK
Minimum Liquid Volume:
= 1,000 + (Q-800)(1.25)
= 1,000 + (1,200 - 800)(1.25)
= 1,500 gpd
It is proposed to use one (1) 2,000 gallon, two compartment septic
tank.
(A Tank with a greater capacity is proposed to address the
additional scum and sludge accumulation from the 6 dwelling
units.)
Tank shall be capable of withstanding an H-20 wheel load as
defined by the American Association of State Highway Officials.
Tank Selection:
Jensen Precast or a Septic Tank approved
and listed by IAPMO with capacity equal to
or greater than 2,000 gallons, suitable for H-
20 traffic loading.
b) EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
The proposed method of effluent disposal shall be a Seepage Pit.
The existing cesspool currently serving the six dwelling units will
be used as a seepage pit.
13. An Overall Site Plan - LCC Conversions for Federal and State Projects, Hawaii,
Hale Aloha Q'Puna Elderly Housing, Keaau, Puna, Hawai~ has been included but
can not be shown here.
14. The following information is from the Information for Variance Evaluation by UIC
Program worksheet, Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, Safe Drinking
Water Branch:
Facility Address is: 16-189 Pili Mua Street, Keaau, Hawaii 96749. Owner: State
of Hawaii. Island: Hawaii Island. TMK (3) 1-6-143: 035. Lot Size: 83,200 sf.
HPHA Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing - Variance Application \NIN 315, Docket No. 09-VWI/IJ-18
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Action related to disposal is: abandon cesspool, build new leachfield, reuse
injection well. Describe the disposal structure: See Attachment "1 ". Cesspool,
Seepage Pit or Injection Well: Injection well. How Many: Five (5). See
Attachment "2". Wastewater type: domestic, residential. Facility's wastewater
flow in gallons per day: existing design 7,500 gpd
Attachment "1"
Hale Aloha Q'Puna Housing
Proposed Leachfield Data
Proposed Length (ft.)' Width (ft.) Depth (ft.)
Leachfield No.
1 32.0 18.0 8.3
2 24.0 18.0 7.3
Attachment "2"
Hale Aloha Q'Puna Housing
Existing Cesspool/lniection Well Data
Cesspool/ Grade Diameter Depth (ft.) Depth to Standing Water
Injection Elev. (ft.) From Surface if Present
Well No. (ft.) (ft.)
1 371.8 8.0 15.5 No Standing Water Present
2 370.0 8.0 15.3 14.5
3 37.04 8.0 16.0 No Standing Water Present
4 374.9 8.0 16.5 No StandinQ Water Present
5 372.4 8.0 16.8 15.75
The following agencies submitted the following comments:
1. The Clean Water Branch submitted that they will defer to the Wastewater
Branch's final decision.
2. The Safe Drinking Water Branch submitted the following comments:
A. Because the proposed improvement is being driven by the Federal ban
on large-capacity cesspools, we have no objection to granting the
variance as proposed.
B. An Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit is required for the
continued use of existing cesspools No.1, 4 and 6 as seepage pits. We
recommend that the existing cesspools NO.2 and 3 be included in the
UIC permit to give the facility the flexibility to redistribute the permitted-
flow to these injection wells if the need should arise. We recommend that
the facility's consultant contact Norris Uehara of the UIC program at (808)
586-4258 to discuss UIC regulatory requirements; and
C. The document mentions a 6th existing cesspool. However, no further
information is provided. This cesspool may fall under the requirements of
the Underground Injection Control Program. We request clarification of
the proposed action for the 6th cesspool.
HPHA Aloha O'Puna Elderly Housing - Variance Application \NIN 315, Docket No. 09-VWW-18
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Please contact Mr. Norris Uehara at telephone (808) 586-4258 if you have any
questions.
3. The Wastewater Branch submitted the following comments:
A. After researching the property, it has been concluded that there is no
existing sewer service system available for connection. The property is
located in the Non-Critical Wastewater Disposal Area (CWDA) as
determined by the Hawaii County Wastewater Advisory Committee.
B. Plans for each treatment individual wastewater system (IWS) shall be
submitted to the Wastewater Branch for review and approval before any
construction begins. In addition, the treatment IWS shall be approved in
writing before being placed into service.
C. Each treatment IWS septic tank I seepage pit shall be fitted with an
effluent filter(s).
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D. The existing cesspools shall be abandoned per the requirements of the
Underground Injection Control program of the Safe Drinking Water
Branch.
E. The project shall connect to the County sewer service system should it
become available to the area.
F. Therefore, upon the agreement of the conditions stated, we recommend
the QrantinQ of this variance application. Please contact the Planning &
Design Section of the Wastewater Branch at (808) 586-4294 if you have
any questions.
Conclusions of Law
Chapter 3420, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 342D-7(c), states that no variance shall
be granted by the Department unless the application and supporting information clearly show
that:
1. The granting of the variance is in the public interest as defined in the Hawaii
Revised Statutes, Section 342D-6(c)(4).
2. The granting of this variance will not substantially endanger human health or
safety.
3. Compliance with the rules, regulations or standards from which the variance is
sought would produce serious hardship without equal or greater benefits to the
public.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, it is concluded that the above requirements
have been met.
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Comment and Recommendation
Based upon the foregoing find,ings of fact and conclusions of law, it is my
recommendation that the variance request be GRANTED for five (5) years with the following
conditions:
1. An Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit is required for the continued use
of existing cesspools No.1, 4 and 6 as seepage pits. We recommend that the
existing cesspools NO.2 and 3 be included in the UIC permit to give the facility
the flexibility to redistribute the permitted-flow to these injection wells if the need
should arise. Furthermore, the application mentions a 6th existing cesspool.
However, no further information was provided. This cesspool may fall under the
requirements of the Underground Injection Control Program. We recommend
that the facility's consultant contact Norris Uehara of the UIC program at
(808) 586-4258 to discuss UIC regulatory requirements.
2. Plans for each IWS shall be submitted to the Wastewater Branch for review and
approval before any construction begins. In addition, the treatment IWS shall be
approved in writing before being placed into service.
3. Each septic tank shall be fitted with an effluent filter(s).
4. The project shall connect to the County sewer service system should it become
available to the area.
5. There is no automatic renewal. Should the applicant wish to renew his variance
application, the applicant must submit an Application for Variance for renewal,
180 days prior to expiration date. Please contact the Wastewater Branch's
Planning & Design Section at (808) 586-4294 for technical information regarding
treatment individual wa,stewater systems.
DATED:
Honolulu, Hawaii,
Draft - Signature NOT required
Thomas E. Arizumi, P.E., CHIEF
Environmental Management Division
The foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law are hereby adopted.
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