Category Archives: Meetings

Funding Work Group Meeting, November 16, 2015

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SRRTTF Funding Work Group

November 16, 2015

10 am – 12 pm

Location: Washington Department of Ecology
N. 4601 Monroe St.
Spokane, WA 99205
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Call In Number: 800-704-9804 Participant Code: 34863442#
–  SRRTTF Funding Work Group Meeting Notes Nov 16 2015 Draft (3)

Draft Agenda

  1. Status of Urban Waters Small Grants application (Lands Council)

2. Evaluation and Recommendation for EPA Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program

  • Due Date for Applications: February 12, 2016, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time (ET)

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3. Evaluation and Recommendation for Five Star & Urban Waters Restoration Program 2016

  • Full Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2016 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time 

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November 18, 2015 Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting

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

Date: November 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

Click here for a map

To view the meeting presentations by webinar:

1. Go to https://wadis.webex.com/wadis/j.php?MTID=m75459b3268c3564e4144d129369a6d40
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: Srttf11182015
4. Click “Join Now”.

For Audio:

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

Meeting Documents:
–  SRRTTF 11.18.15 Meeting Summary
–  SRRTTF Nov 18 2015 Agenda_draft 3
–  SRRTTF 10-21-15 meeting summary_draft
–  Lands Council SRRTTF support letter_draft2
–  SRRTTF_ComprehensivePlan_Scope-2015_11_10
–  Ecology PCB GW Sample Locations
–  BMP Focus Group Draft Notes 11.10.15
–  SRRTTF Funding Work Group Meeting Notes Nov 16 2015 Draft
–  11.16.15 GW Sampling work group meeting notes
–  SRRTTF 2016 Workshop Concepts d3 11-10-15
Presentations
–  SRRTTF_DraftSynopticData_11_18_2015b
–  SVRP GW PCB Sampling_Presentation
–  Draft PCB Sampling Results_Alex Stone Presentation
–  2015 SVRP aquifer Atlas_Pages
–  aquifer.Spokane _presentation

SRRTTF Best Management Practices Focus Group meeting November 10, 2015

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

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 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#

–  BMP Work Group Draft Notes 11.10.15

Meeting Documents:
BMP FG Draft Agenda 11.10.15
Best Management Practices Examples
PCB BMP Hierarchy

 

 

An Introduction to Chemical Hazard Assessment: QCAT Workshop

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Northwest Green Chemistry and Ecology are offering training to use the Quick Chemical Assessment Tool (QCAT). QCAT lets users with limited resources or expertise evaluate the hazards of chemical ingredients and compare potential alternatives. This tool is great for planners, small businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
In this day-and-a-half workshop, Ecology’s Dr. Alex Stone and other experienced instructors will provide an introduction to QCAT and hands-on activities so participants can practice using the tool.

Register early to suggest a chemical of interest that may be incorporated into the workshop!

Date: 8:30 – 4:30, November 12, 2015 &
8:30 – noon, November 13, 2015

Location:  SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC 8781 Randolph Road NE Moses Lake, WA 98837

 

Cost:  $75.00

Register:  www.eventbrite.com/e/qcat-training- tickets-18675051582

Learn More:  greenchemistry@ecy.wa.go
                     http://www.ecy.wa.gov/greenchemistry/

Who Should Attend?

Professionals working in:

  • Supply chain management
  • Environmental health and safety
  • Sustainability
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Materials securement and procurement
  • Product and process design

November 4, 2015 Education and Outreach Work Group Meeting

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

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Time: 1:30 p.m – 3:00 p.m. 
Location: RiverKeeper
35 West Main, Suite 300 Spokane WA

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Meeting documents:

November 4th, Technical Track Work Group Meeting

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

Date: Wednesday November 4, 2015
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:
–  11-04-15 TTWG Summary Notes Draft
–  Tech Track WG agn 11-04-15 draft 2
–  SRRTTF_ComprehensivePlan_Scope revisions_(edits from ABP and LDW)
–  Proposed Technical Work and associated costs_as presented at the 6.24.15 meeting
–  Conceptual Model for Planning Purposes (2012)
–  LimnoTech Conceptual Model (2013)
–  Tech Memo – PCBs in Spokane Valley GW – Marti – 9-16-15 FINAL
–  watershed_management_quick_guide (see section 1)
–  SRRTTF 2016 Workshop Concepts 11-2-2015

 

October 1, Funding Workgroup Meeting

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The next meeting of the Funding Work Group is:
Date: Thursday October 1, 2015
Time: 8 a.m. to 10:00 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:

Funding Work Group Meeting Agenda

Funding Work Group Meeting Notes

Link to the SBIR Funding program

Link to the Urban Waters Small Grants program

October 5, 2015 Data Management Focus Group Meeting

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The next meeting of the Data Management Focus Group is:
Date: Monday October 5, 2015
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:

Database Focus Group Draft Agenda 10052015
SRRTTF Data Management Workgroup Notes, 8 April 2015 rev041615
SRRTTF Database Needs Assessment DRAFT from LimnoTech
DISCUSSION DRAFT PCB Congeners Database Comparison 08-24-15

Task Force Response Letter to the WA Department of Ecology Draft General Hatchery Permit: Revised Timeline

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The Washington Department of Ecology has given an extension on the the comment period for the General Hatchery Permit Draft. Therefore the timeline for revising, commenting and making a decision on the final comment letter has been revised from what was discussed at the September 23 Task Force Meeting.

Key Points: New Hatchery Permit Comment letter key points 9-24

The revised timeline and process is as follows:

  • Draft letter from Lisa Dally-Wilson to small work group (BiJay Adams, Galen Buterbaugh, John Beacham) Monday September 28th
  • Small work group comments to Lisa Dally-Wilson by C.O.B on Tuesday, September 29th
  • Final letter out for posting by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30 with request for approval in one week at the Technical Track Work Group Meeting.
  • Ruckelshaus to incorporate any substantive comments from Task Force members to the letter between September 30 and October 6. 
  • Final Decision on the letter will be made at the Technical Track Work Group Meeting scheduled for Wednesday October 7, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Department of Ecology in Spokane. This will be an official Task Force meeting.  In order to make this decision there will need to be a quorum of voting members present either in person or on the phone for this meeting.  (a minimum of 7 out of 12 voting members). 
    • Department of Ecology: 4601 North Monroe Street, Spokane, WA
    • To Dial in: Call In Number: 800-704-9804, Participant Code: 34863442#
  • Final Comment letter to Ecology on Thursday October 8th!

Final Letter submitted to Ecology on 10/8/15 : SRRTTF comments on Ecology General Hatchery Permit_ 10-08-15