HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-24 EMC Meeting Agenda and Director's Informational Report
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI
MEETING AGENDA
DATE: October 24, 2018
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Hawaiʻi County Building
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1501
Hilo, Hawaiʻi
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
3. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Chair’s update on the Environmental Management Commission’s report to the
Charter Commission.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Presentation by Roy Takemoto, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, on the process of
sewering an improvement district (requested by Commissioner Gaffney).
b. Discussion regarding the Environmental Assessment for the proposed Pāhala
Wastewater Treatment Plant (requested by Chair Bennett).
c. Discussion on how the County of Hawaiʻi could assume the authority from the State
Department of Health for recycled water systems (requested by Commissioner
Gaffney).
d. Brief introduction and recommendation for a policy and motions tracking process
for the Commission (requested by Chair Bennett).
6. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Director’s Informational Report. (Note: The report and agenda are posted
online on the County Calendar and on the County’s website under Boards and
Commissions, Environmental Management Commission
(http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/Browse.aspx?startid=8405&dbid=1).
The Director will provide informational updates on the following:
a. Status of the proposed Pāhala and Nāāʻlehu Wastewater Treatment Plants. As
the County of Hawaiʻi is being sued (Sandra L. Demoruelle v. Dora Beck et al.,
Civil No. 18-1-00206), discussion of the Pāhala and Nāālehu projects will be ʻ
limited.
b. Update on education outreach components included in new contracts.
c. Brown water advisory data provided to the County Council’s Environmental
Management Committee on October 2, 2018.
d. Photograph of the State Department of Health’s warning sign that the
Department of Environmental Management displays when there is a sewage
release.
e. Report on Hawaiʻi County Charter Commission matters involving the
Department.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Commissioners can suggest items they would like placed on the next agenda.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2018, at the West Hawaiʻi Civic
Center at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building G, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting place is accessible to persons with disabilities. To request an auxiliary aid or language
translation, please call 961-8083 five days prior to the meeting date. Comments may be sent to the
Department of Environmental Management, 345 Kekūanāoʻa Street, Suite 41, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720, or
emailed to cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov.
Notice to lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaiʻi County Clerk within five days of
becoming a lobbyist. \[Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaiʻi County Code.\] A lobbyist means “any individual
engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month
period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging
others to communicate with public officials.” \[Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaiʻi County Code.\]
Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 25
Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720.
2
DIRECTOR’S INFORMATIONAL REPORT
TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 24, 2018
CURRENT LEGISLATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS
Bill 192 Bill 192 seeks to amend Chapter 2, 10/16/18: Hearing before the
Article 40, Section 2-202, and Chapter 14 Council’s Environmental
of the Hawaiʻi County Code by Management Committee resulted
establishing an Environmental Quality in amendments which will be
Control program to mitigate nuisance finalized at the next Council
factors at County facilities managed by meeting on 11/1/18. If passed, the
DEM, such as improperly handled refuse bill will be referred to the EMC for
and wastewater, feral cats, dogs, and comment and recommendation.
other animals abandoned or released at
DEM facilities. (The bill was introduced
by Councilmember Eileen O’Hara.)
DIRECTOR’S INFORMATIONAL UPDATES AND ISSUES BROUGHT UP AT THE
PREVIOUS MEETING
1. Status of the proposed Nāālehu and Pāhala ʻWastewater Treatment Plants: Community
meetings were held in Pāhala on October 8, 9, and 10. On October 8, the subject
included the C. Brewer properties connected to the LCC and the connection of these
homes to new sewer lines in Pāhala. On October 9, the subject included homes newly
accessible to the proposed sewer lines and the required connection to the new sewer lines
in Pāhala. On October 10, the meeting was for a review of the Environmental
Assessment for the proposed wastewater treatment plant in Pāhala.
2. Update on education outreach components included in new contracts.
3. Brown water advisory: Data was provided to the County Council’s Environmental
Management Committee on October 2, 2018. A copy of a brown water PowerPoint has
been provided to commissioners for information (it was not presented to the Council’s
EM Committee).
4. A photograph of the State Department of Health’s warning sign when there is a sewage
release has been provided to commissioners.
5. Report on Hawaiʻi County Charter Commission matters involving DEM or EMC: The
Director’s submittal to the Charter Commission’s request for clarification has been
provided to commissioners.
SOLID WASTE DIVISION PROJECTS AND UPDATES
1. OPERATIONS
A. COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING (CDL) TRAINING:
• Heavy equipment training has been ongoing for all personnel at both the SHSL
and WHSL who indicated they wanted training.
B. WEST HAWAI‘I SANITARY LANDFILL:
th
• SWD is working with WMH to put together an event to recognize the 25
anniversary of the opening of the WHSL. The event is to be held on Friday,
October 26, 2018, and will start at 11:00 a.m. at the WHSL office area.
C. EQUIPMENT
SWD is working with the contractor who is providing new landfill equipment to
help facilitate a delivery date for the new truck tractors and trailers.
2. ADMINISTRATION
• The Recycling Section’s new Recycling Specialst I, Sanne Berrig, started work on
October 1, 2018.
• SWD has been putting together the 2019-2020 budget.
3. SOLID WASTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
• A completed restated contract with Hawaiian Earth Recycling was finalized and
signed by all parties.
• A notice to proceed with the design was given to our organics processing contractor,
Hawaiian Earth Recycling. This design will be for the organics receiving facility at
the West Hawaiʻi Organics Facility.
• SWD is in the process of answering questions that were submitted regarding the
Environmental Assessment being conducted for the upcoming East Hawaiʻi Organics
Facility sited at the Shipman Business Park in Keaʻau.
4. RECYCLING SECTION
A. ORGANICS DIVERSION PROGRAM:
The Amended and Restated Service Agreement for greenwaste and composting
services was approved and accepted by both Hawaiiian Earth Recycling and the
County during September 2018.
B. INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE:
The 2019 County of Hawaiʻi Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP)
update will be prepared in compliance with Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS)
Chapter 342G, which requires counties in Hawai‘i to update and revise their solid
2
waste management plans every 10 years. The last update to the County of
Hawai‘i’s ISWMP was completed in 2009.
The update to the ISWMP will include an evaluation of local needs and
conditions to determine the most effective combined strategy for managing solid
waste while protecting human health and the environment. The plan will outline
the components of an effective solid waste management strategy and identify
short and long term goals, while providing a framework for implementation.
As required by HRS Chapter 342G, Mayor Kim appointed members to the Solid
Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). The County’s SWAC is comprised of eight
members and has been meeting monthly. Input from the SWAC members during
the ISWMP update process is crucial to ensure that the completed plan effectively
identifies and addresses the County of Hawai‘i’s unique solid waste challenges.
C. TRANSFER STATION RECYCLABLES (“TWO-BIN”) COLLECTION AND
RECYCLING:
The current contract will end on September 30, 2018, and a supplemental
extension request is being routed. The SWD is now enforcing the ban on illegal
commercial usage of self-haul resident-only recycling bins at recycling and
transfer stations. There is a light-duty person monitoring the Hilo and Kealakehe
RTS site and redirecting commercial loads. Commercial generators/collectors
should work directly with recycling companies to manage recyclables, as they are
prohibited from the recycling and transfer stations. Redesign of the Hilo site is
proposed to better handle traffic and customers. The SWD is working with the
vendor to update and replace signage and repair ramps. A follow-up meeting will
be held with the vendor to discuss more restrictive worldwide recycling market
and trade conditions and how these may impact local collections. Ongoing
discussions continue.
D. DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING:
• IFB 3725 was awarded to Hawai‘i Petroleum and expires on August 31, 2019.
The NTP was issued on September 24, 2018.
• A list of island-wide year-round collection locations (six) is on our website at
http://www.Hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/motor-oil. Residents can also recycle
DIY used motor oil at all County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Events. Used motor oil (UMO) is not accepted at the recycling and transfer
stations. The DOH ended funding of the program in FY2015. DEM has
funded the continuation of the UMO program in the FY2018 Budget.
E. REUSE CENTERS:
• RFP 3693 resulted in contract award to Transfer Station Thrift Store LLC for
all seven locations.
• The County operates seven Reuse Centers at Recycling and Transfer Stations
located in Hilo, Kea‘au, Pāhoa, Kealakehe, Keauhou, Waimea, and Wai‘ōhinu.
3
F. ELECTRONICS RECYCLING:
• The IFB 3514 contract awarded to Mr. K’s R&R expires April 17, 2019.
• Residents are allowed no-charge household electronics recycling on Saturdays
at Mr. K’s R&R. Businesses, non-profits, schools, and others are offered
discounted fees on Saturdays. An acceptable list and more information is at
http://hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/e-waste. Mr. K’s is open and accepting
electronics daily.
• Mr. K’s again offered a “free” electronics collection event for businesses and
agencies on September 29, 2018, partially sponsored by his recyclers and the
County of Hawai‘i. Both June and September collections were very
successful, but required significant County funding. Mr. K’s is not planning
similar future events.
• The County provides free monthly electronic recycling collections in Hilo,
Kona, Waimea and Wai‘ōhinu for residential electronics only. Details of the
County collections and any changes to private collections will be posted on our
website at http://hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/e-waste.
• Currently, no manufacturer offers convenient on-island take-back of
electronics. Manufacturers only offer this convenience on O‘ahu to comply
with the Electronic Waste and Television Recycling & Recovery Act
mandatory take-back provisions. A stronger EPR law requiring convenient on-
island manufacturer sponsored take-back should be considered. The DOH
awarded the County grant funding in FY2019, partially reimbursing SWD
electronics recycling expenditures.
G. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW):
• June’s Kealakehe and Hilo HHW turnouts and quantities collected were
similar to December 2017.
• The next HHW Collection Events are scheduled for December 1, 2018, in Hilo
and December 8, 2018, in Kealakehe. More information is available at
http://www.hazardouswaste.org/recycle/household-hazardous-waste/.
H. GREEN WASTE DIVERSION:
• The State Department of Agriculture finalized a permanent rule (HAR § 4-72-
13) prohibiting the interisland transport of ‘ōhi‘a plant material to prevent the
spread of Rapid Ōhiʽʽa Death caused by Ceratocystis lukuohia or Ceratocystis
huliohia. They also recommend not transporting ‘ōhi‘a plant material from an
infected area to a non-infected area. DEM has recommended that people not
bring any ‘ōhi‘a plant material to our greenwaste collection sites and
recommends composting on-site.
• The County’s contract with Hawaiian Earth Recycling continues greenwaste
recycling. Enhanced mulch is available at the East Hawai‘i Organics Facility.
The mulch is treated for invasive species at EHOF since the modified State
Department of Health permit was issued. The SWD relocated the greenwaste
recycling at the Waimea Recycling and Transfer Station to make it more
convenient for residents.
4
I. SCHOOL RECYCLING AND TOURS:
• Requests for school and HCC/UHH tours of SWD facilities continue. Many
are scheduled in November to coincide with Hawai‘i (America) Recycles Day.
These tours are helpful in educating the next generation on recycling and
sustainability. Several tours have already taken place for various schools
island wide.
J. SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING:
• The Recycling Section continues to offer free rental HI-5 Event Recycling Bins
for fundraisers at community, sports or family events. Bins can be requested via
an online application form at http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/event-planning.
Please submit applications for reservations well in advance of events to make sure
bins are available and to schedule pick-up/drop-off. The hawaiizerowaste.org
website also provides helpful resources for planning zero-waste events.
K. HI-5 CERTIFIED REDEMPTION CENTERS (CRCs)
• IFB 3552 is to “Provide Certified Redemption Center Services at County
Recycling & Transfer Stations 2018-2019.” Atlas Recycling will continue to
operate at Kealakehe, Kea‘au, Keauhou, Ocean View, Volcano, and Waimea.
Business Services Hawaiāwī, Hilo, Honoka‘a, ʻi will continue to operate at H
and Puakō.
L. RECYCLING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH:
• The Recycling Section’s website, www.hawaiizerowaste.org, completed its
transition to a mobile-ready format with enhanced location features. The
Recycling Section is researching upgrades to the website to improve
functionality and customer experience.
• Information is continually updated on the site.
• Staff continues to give presentations to community organizations. The biggest
th
event was the 30 Earth Day Fair at UH-Hilo on April 20, 2018, where
hundreds of students attended. The Recycling Section participated in the
World Ocean Day on June 8, 2018, by staffing an exhibit table.
• Out of the Sea Media Arts was contracted with as a result of professional
services procurement for Recycling Education Program Development services.
The contractor is developing various education campaigns for UMO, the
Polystyrene Food Service Ware ban, and a general update to recycling.
M. TIRE RECOVERY/RECYCLING EDUCTION AND OUTREACH:
• The contractor has completed the third round one-year follow-up of tire
retailer/wholesaler education and site inspections, educating tire retailers/
wholesalers of their responsibility to charge a disposal fee for tires sold, and to
accept used tires from, customers when tires are being replaced. Two-year
follow-up site visits are planned for April 2019.
5
• The contractor completed an initial and second round of consumer education
(media release, radio, newspaper, social media, posters/flyers, etc.) during the
September through December 2017 period, encouraging consumers to leave
used tires at the retailer when purchasing new ones, as customers already paid
the mandatory fee for disposal.
• More information is at: http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/tires/
5. DERELICT AND ABANDONED VEHICLE (DAV) PROGRAM
• Towing and Vehicle Disposal Contracts are in place island-wide.
ᵒ Zone 1 Towing (N. & S. Hilo, Puna, and parts of Kaū): Ken’s Towingʻ
ᵒ Zone 2 Towing (N. & S. Kona and parts of Kaū): Diamond Auto Workzʻ
ᵒ Zone 3 Towing (N. & S. Kohala and Hāmākua): Diamond Auto Workz
ᵒ Hilo Vehicle Disposal: HMP dba Business Services Hawai‘i
ᵒ Kona Vehicle Disposal: Big Island Scrap Metal
ᵒ Pu‘uanahulu (W. Hawaiʻi) Vehicle Disposal: Big Island Scrap Metal
• DAV coordinators continue to meet with the Hawaiʻi Police Department, Traffic
Services Section, to explore ways of improving the tagging and removal of abandoned
vehicles.
• An auction for abandoned vehicles was held in May.
ᵒ Total cars auctioned: 53
ᵒ Total cars sold: 23
ᵒ Total sales: $8,357
ᵒ Cost savings: 23 cars x $675 = $15,525 (this is what it would have cost the County
if we had to dispose of them).
• Monthly towing numbers:
AV Towing 2018-19
Hilo W. Hawai‘i
July 2018 23 58
Aug 2018 31 61
Sept 2018 89 61
Oct 2018
Nov 2018
Dec 2018
Jan 2019
Feb 2019
Mar 2019
Apr 2019
May 2019
June 2019
July 2019
The total tow request sent for the month of September 2018 was 159; however, 9 vehicles
were not on location at the time of arrival.
6
6. SORT STATION UPDATE (FY 18-19)
Total Tons Taken Total Tons
Month/Year to Sort Station Diverted
Jul 2018 1,350.04 0.00
Aug 2018 1,895.74 0.00
Sept 2018 1,167.65 0.00
Oct 2018
Nov 2018
Dec 2018
Jan 2019
Feb 2019
Mar 2019
Apr 2019
May 2019
Jun 2019
Totals 4,413.43 0.00
Per the Solid Waste Division, Total Tons Diverted has been zero for some time because
they have not been conducting active sorting. Much of this is due to the storage of tires
in the Sort Station collected during the dengue outbreak. Waste is received at the Sort
Station early in the day, then the remainder is sent to the landfill. Just recently is the
SWD at the point where they have enough space in the sort station to receive waste.
7. MONTHLY LANDFILL TONNAGES (FY 18-19)
Month/Year SHSL WHSL
Jul 2018 6,141.14 14,593.45
Aug 2018 6,411.82 13,824.53
Sept 2018 6,184.31 13,558.78
Oct 2018
Nov 2018
Dec 2018
Jan 2019
Feb 2019
Mar 2019
Apr 2019
May 2019
Jun 2019
Totals 18,737.27 41,976.76
7
8. MONTHLY TRANSFER STATION TONNAGES (FY 18-19)
Month/Year SHSL WHSL
Jul 2018 3,422.47 4,434.41
Aug 2018 3,448.69 4,206.27
Sept 2018 3,373.07 4,100.10
Oct 2018
Nov 2018
Dec 2018
Jan 2019
Feb 2019
Mar 2019
Apr 2019
May 2019
Jun 2019
Totals 10,244.23 12,740.78
The above table is to include data on the waste disposed of in the landfill (not the
greenwaste or recycling data).
WASTEWATER DIVISION PROJECTS AND UPDATES
1. COMPLIANCE
• TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL: No report.
• COLLECTION SYSTEM: No report.
2. OPERATIONS
A. TREATMENT/COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND PUMPING STATIONS/
FORCE MAINS:
• Unscheduled repairs/upgrades/replacement of failing equipment due to age and
prolonged wear and tear continue where necessary throughout the wastewater
facilities.
B. SAFETY PRACTICES/TRAINING:
• WWD Administration continues to review and update the Emergency
Response Procedures and the Standard Safety Procedures, and the weekly
safety meeting agendas.
3. ADMINISTRATION
A. VACANT POSITIONS IN OPERATIONS:
• Trades Helper (temporary: Hilo – 1 position; Kona – 1 position): recruitment
in progress
8
• Operator I (Hilo - 1 position): recruitment in progress.
• Operator II (Hilo - 1 position): recruitment in progress.
• Operator IV (Hilo - 1 position): recruitment in progress.
• Temporary Storekeeper (Hilo): recruitment in progress.
B. VACANT POSITIONS AT RAILROAD OFFICE:
• Wastewater Deputy Division Chief: recruitment in progress.
4. WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
A. NĀ‘ĀLEHU LARGE CAPACITY CESSPOOL REPLACEMENT:
• Alternative potential sites are being investigated.
• Public outreach meetings are to be scheduled after completion of the comment
period for the Pāhala draft EA.
• The State EA process is to be completed prior to purchase of land for the
treatment/disposal facility.
• Closure of the large capacity cesspools as mandated by the EPA will occur
once the treatment and disposal system has been constructed and properties
have been connected to the new collection system.
• The project is funded by Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF)
monies.
B. PĀHALA LARGE CAPACITY CESSPOOL REPLACEMENT:
• Public outreach meetings were held on October 8, 9, and 10, 2018.
• As a result of EPA funding for this project, the NEPA process in addition to the
State EA process are required. Both processes are to be completed prior to
selection of land for the treatment/disposal facility.
ᵒ The draft EA was submitted to OEQC on 9/12/18 for publication on 9/23/18.
• Closure of the large capacity cesspools as mandated by the EPA will occur
once the treatment and disposal system has been constructed and properties
have been connected to the new collection system.
• The project is funded by Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF)
monies and partially by a federal EPA grant.
C. LONO KONA SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:
• Project was awarded on July 27, 2018.
• Loan closing is in progress. Construction NTP will take place after loan
closing. Date of loan closing has not been scheduled.
• Issuance of NTP will take place upon loan closing.
• The USDA Rural Development has obligated loan and grant funds of
$2,437,000 and $4,024,800 respectively to this project. DEM is working with
USDA to finalize a Subsequent Loan $3,699,000 and Subsequent Grant
$1,071,000. Low construction bid received was $8,531,814.43.
D. KEALAKEHE AERATION UPGRADE AND SLUDGE REMOVAL:
• Final approval of the project will be issued pending the review and acceptance
of all close-out documents.
9
• With respect to the Endangered Species Act for Hawaiian Stilts and Coots, the
County has executed a contract with Hoʻomaluo LLC to continue the predator
control and bird monitoring of endangered bird species.
• The project is funded by CWSRF monies, which are being increased from $18
million to $23 million.
E. KEALAKEHE WWTP EFFLUENT R-1 UPGRADE:
• 60% plans are to be submitted in November.
• The environmental process for the R-1 system is ongoing. A draft EIS is
anticipated to be published in November 2018 followed by a 45-day comment
period.
• The long range plans for R-1 quality effluent began in 2007 as a phased
approach. Phase I, which installs a reuse line between the Kohanaiki area and
Kealakehe Parkway, is planned under the State DOT’s Phase II Queen
Ka‘ahumanu Highway Project (see item C above).
• The DOH has earmarked SRF monies in the amount of $54 million to fund
both design and construction of the R-1 upgrade at the Kealakehe WWTP.
F. NORTH KONA SEWER PUMP STATION
• This new sewer pump station will be located on the mauka side of Queen
Kaʻahamanu Highway. It is to receive wastewater from a portion of the area
below Ane Keohokalole Highway between Hina Lani Street and Kealakehe
Parkway. The wastewater will be pumped to the Kealakehe WWTP via new
forcemains tentatively scheduled to be installed by late 2020.
• The pre-design phase, including the archaeological and permitting
assessments, has begun. The Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) is in
process, and once the design concept is determined, a follow-up meeting will
be scheduled with Hawaiian cultural groups and archaeologists to discuss
impacts to the Māmalahoa Trail.
G. WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECTS:
• Pua Sewage Pump Station (SPS) Upgrade: Design of the upgrade to the Pua
SPS is in progress. It includes a complete renovation to include the structural,
electrical, and mechanical upgrades to the pump station. Cause for renovation
is due to deterioration of the wet well from H2S; electrical component damage
due to H2S corrosion, and the overall age of the facility; and mechanical
damage due to faulty discharge line valves due to hydraulic surging. Work is
to include upgrading the HVAC; replacing/upgrading components of the
electrical system; replacing corroded duct work; upgrading the wet well level
control system; and improving on safety issues by eliminating fire and
electrical hazards to achieve compliance with NFPA 820 and 70E. The project
is funded by CWSRF monies.
• ZOM Dilution and Assimilative Capacity Study: Field work for the Dilution
and Assimilative Capacity Study for the Pāpa‘ikou and Kula‘imano WWTPs
has been completed, and a draft report was submitted August 31, 2018.
10
H. ULU WINI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
• WWD continues to maintain stability of the treatment plant with the goal of
achieving consistent process data and meeting the regulatory as well as
expected effluent limits. The treatment system currently meets DOH
regulatory requirements, and nutrient removal is taking place. The longer term
goal is to cut down on operation and maintenance.
• Progress on the design plans and specifications (for the installation of the
immediately planned treatment plant upgrades aimed at maintaining treatment
plant stability and reliability plus lowered operations and maintenance cost for
the next several years) is on hold due to the Office of Housing and Community
Development’s notification to the Department that they are working with a
consultant to assess the condition of the treatment plant.
• The State DOH is being kept apprised of the progress.
I. SEWER RATE STUDY UPDATE:
• Work on the Sewer Rate Study continues. DEM is currently working with the
consultant on finalizing the rate study.
J. UPDATE ON WATER SHUT-OFF FOR NON PAYMENT OF SEWER BILLS:
• DEM is currently drafting administrative rules for the implementation of water
shut-off for non-payment of sewer fees. The Department of Water Supply
(DWS) is also drafting amendments to its rules to allow for water shut-off due
to non-payment of sewer fees. Both DEM and DWS rules need to be amended
for the water shut-off to be implemented. In the meantime, we continue to
work with delinquent customers to bring their accounts current and refer
accounts to the Office of the Corporation Counsel to pursue judgments when
necessary.
K. FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN/ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
• PG Environmental has completed the data collection for all of the critical
assets, and is now working on the criticality analysis. The next deliverable will
be the Draft Condition Based Assessment due early November.
11