Inadvertently Produced PCBs in Inks and Pigments Workshop/Upcoming Oct. mtgs.

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Inadvertently Produced PCBs in Inks and Pigments Workshop 
Partnerships for Innovative Solutions
Spokane Convention Center, Spokane WA
October 8th and 9th, 2019

Hotel Accomodations: A block of rooms is being held at the Oxford Suites Downtown Spokane under “PCB Workshop”. Government rates are based on availability, and the hotel block is filling up. Call (509) 353-9000 to reserve your room at the workshop rate. 

Virtual Attendance: A WebEx option has been made available. Please go to the workshop webpage to register for on-line attendance. 

Space is limited for in-person attendance. Please go to the workshop webpage to register and reserve your seat!  REGISTRATION DEADLINE is October 1

Upcoming October SRRTTF meetings: (call in number 605-313-5141, 723394#)
TSCA work group conf. call – 10/2 at 9 am
Data Management work group conf. call – 10/10 at 3 pm
Tech Track work group conf. call – 10/15 at 10 am
Education and Outreach meeting – 10/22 at 10 am at Spokane Regional Health District
SRRTTF meeting10/23 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at Spokane County Water Resource Center



Ecology News: Ecology’s Water Quality Program Financial Assistance – Workshop scheduled for August

The Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Program State Fiscal Year 2019 (SFY19) Funding Cycle opens on August 14, 2017 and closes on October 16, 2017.  Ecology has scheduled a training workshop for eastern Washington applicants seeking funding for water quality-related projects on August 16 from 9:00am – 1:00pm.  The workshop will be held at the Spokane Convention Center.  For more details see the attached Workshop Flyer.

July 27, 2016 Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting – Comprehensive Plan Workshop

The next meeting of the Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force is:

Date: July 27, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Spokane County Water Resource Center
1004 N. Freya Street
Spokane, WA 99202

There will be a short lunch break. Lunch will be served on site for those who would like to purchase a lunch for $ 5/person (food tbd), if you have food allergies, or gluten free preferences, you may choose to bring in your own lunch.

Click here for a map

Task Force members are encouraged to attend this meeting/workshop in person as this will be a highly interactive meeting.

If this is not an option, here is a call in number.

Call In Number: 800-704-9804
Participant Code: 34863442#

SRRTTF 6-22-16 DRAFT Summary Notes_draft
Updated Spreadsheets  (Outcome of workshop)
LevelDActions
PCB-Control-Actions-worksheet_simple buckets

SRRTTF Meeting July 27 summary_draft

Agenda
–  SRRTTF Comp Plan workshop agenda 07-27-16 (Revised)

Previous Meeting Summaries
–  
SRRTTF TTWG 07-06-16 summary notes DRAFT
–  
SRRTTF 6-22-16 summary notes_DRAFT

Other Meeting Materials
–  PCB-Control-Actions-worksheet_draft-_07-25-16
–  SRRTTF_LimnoTech_07_27_2016

July 20, 2016 Technical Track Work Group Meeting

he next meeting of the SRRTTF Technical Track Work group is:

Date: Wednesday July 20, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Washington Department of Ecology
N. 4601 Monroe St.
Spokane, WA 99205
Click here for a map.

Call In Number: 800-704-9804 Participant Code: 34863442#

Meeting Documents:

SRRTTF 7 20 16 Tech Track Meeting Summary
 Tech Track WG agn 07-20-16_revised
  Spokane LT Prelim data update for 7-8-16
–  PCA Effectiveness_Appendix A
 SRRTTF 07 27 16 Agenda draft 07-14-16
 PCB Control Actions worksheet_draft _07-18-16

 

December 9 SRRTTF Workshop Planning Work Group Meeting

The next meeting of the Workshop Planning Work Group is:

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Location: 

conference call – (877) 594-8353 code – 11108055

Meeting Materials:
 Feb 2016 SRRTTF Workshop agenda DRAFT 2_12-08-15_ldw
 Invitees_revise for 2016 ws 12-3
 SRRTTF 2016 Workshop format d2 12-2-2015 (2)

November 17th, 2014 Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting

Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting Announcement

The next meeting of the Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force is:

Date: Monday, November 17, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Spokane County Water Resource Center
1004 N. Freya Street
Spokane, WA 99202

Click here for a map

Call In Number: 800-704-9804
Participant Code: 34863442#

Please note, the conference call in number will remain open until 15 minutes until after the meeting begins. It will continue to remain open as long as there are callers on the line. If you wish to join the meeting by phone late, please notify Adriane Borgias (abor461@ecy.wa.gov) ahead of time.

Supporting documents for the meeting are posted below.   There will be a decision on the composition of the MOA Work Group at this meeting. All stakeholder groups are asked to provide 1 (or 2 if needed) participants to the Work Group.  Also, please send any comments/revisions to the MOA to Chris Page (c.page@wsu.edu) or bring to the Task Force meeting. For more information on the MOA revisions process, new signatory process, and to access the Track Changes version of the MOA go to the October 24th, 2014 announcement.

Meeting Documents
–  SRRTTF 11 17 14 Meeting Notes-DRAFT version
–  
SRRTTF Nov 17 2014 Agenda_DRAFT
–  SRRTTF 10 22 14 Meeting Summary DRAFT
Technical Documents
Gravity Documents:
–  
Gravity Sampling Field Report
–  SPK Report Tables DRAFT
 FIG1_Project_Area_11x17
  FIG2_Sampling_Stations_11x17
January 2015 Toxics Workshop
 Jan 2015 SRRTTF Workshop agenda 11-10-14
Workshop Session Documents: updated 11-17-14
–  Workshop-Planning-Document-Analytical-Session Draft of 111114
–  Workshop-Planning-Document-Sampling-Session Draft of 111114 v2
–  Workshop-Planning-Document-Mass-Balance-and-Statistics Session Draft of 111114 v2
–  Workshop-Planning-Document-Where-to-Session Draft of 111114 v 2
MOA Documents: Letters Sent to Tribes from Department of Ecology
–  
Chairman Nenema 11.14.14
 Chairman Peone 11.14.14
 Chairman Allan 11.14.14
 Chairman Boyd 11.14.14
Presentations
 SRRTTF_LimnoTech Presentation 11_17_2014b

 

October 22, 2014 Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting

Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting Announcement

Date: October 22, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location:
Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District Office
22510 E. Mission Avenue Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Click here for a map

Call In Number: 800-704-9804 Participant Code: 34863442#

Meeting Documents
– SRRTTF 10 22 14 Meeting Summary FINAL
 SRRTTF October 22 2014 Agenda_revised2
  SRRTTF 09-24-14 Summary_for approval 10-22-14

Outreach Documents:
–  
SRRTTF Funding Fact Sheet 02-27-13 (Approved)
–  SRRTTF_KeyMessages_v3

Toxics Workshop Documents (2015 Spokane River Toxics Workshop)
–  
2015-Workshop-Purpose-Statement
 Jan 2015 SRRTTF Workshop agenda_draft
–  
Workshop-Planning-Document-Analytical-Session
  Workshop-Planning-Document-Mass-Balance-and-Statistics
  Workshop-Planning-Document-Sampling-Session
 Workshop-Planning-Document-Where-to-Session

Presentations
– PCB related cleanup at Trentwood_Kaiser Presentation

SRRTTF Technical Monitoring Workshop Dec. 4-5

Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force (SRRTTF)
Technical Monitoring Workshop
December 4-5, 2013
WSDOT Eastern Region Headquarters

Advance registration is required by Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
To register, click here.

Workshop Purpose: This workshop is intended provide a forum for the open exchange of information on the goals for and the design of a comprehensive monitoring plan for (a) establishing the current state of PCB in the Spokane River Watershed and (b) designing activities related to source identification.

In a way that:

  • Allows those involved (i.e. – regulators, academia, and consultants) in PCB water quality in other geographic areas to discuss their activities and provide insights into what they have learned from their efforts in areas applicable to Spokane River issues.
  • Provides input on approaches for the design of a river monitoring plan that identifies sampling locations, sample collection methods, frequency of sampling, analytical methods to be used, and other related data collection and management activities.
  • Provides input on approaches for gathering potential “true” source identification and location information in support of the river monitoring plan.
  • Provides the opportunity for SRRTTF members to have discussions with presenters and among themselves.
  • Provides input to all stakeholders on the development of management options.
  • Provides the opportunity for SRRTTF members to “brainstorm” how learnings can best be used to identify near term and long term actions.

So that all SRRTTF members have the opportunity to provide input and direction for the development of the Task Force’s monitoring plan, conceptual model, source reduction actions, and Comprehensive Plan.

Who Should Attend? Members of the SRRTTF, interested stakeholders, regulatory staff from the Department of Ecology and the US EPA, and consultants/technical experts.

For a current list of Workshop and background materials, click here.

Announcement: Water Quality Program State Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Applicant Training Workshops

This is to notify you that the Department of Ecology’s (Ecology) Water Quality Program has scheduled four training workshops for applicants seeking funding for water quality-related projects during the State Fiscal Year 2015 (SFY15) Funding Cycle. A workshop will be held in each of Ecology’s four regions. The workshops are scheduled for 9:00am – 1:00pm on:

  • October 8 in Spokane Valley at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center.
  • October 9 in Ellensburg at Central Washington University.
  • October 15 in Olympia at the Red Lion Hotel.
  • October 17 in Everett at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena.

Ecology shifted the application period for the SFY15 Funding Cycle by approximately one month due to the implementation of  a new web-based grant and loan management system called, Ecology Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL). Beginning with the SFY15 Funding Cycle, applications and future funding agreements will be managed through EAGL. The workshops will include training on applying for funding through EAGL. The application period runs from October 1 – December 4, 2013.

Potential applicants will receive a “Save the Date” card in the next few days and a “Final Announcement” with details in mid September.

For more information, contact Daniel Thompson (dtho461@ecy.wa.gov) or (360) 407-6510.