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December 17, 2014 Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting

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Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting Announcement

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

Date: Wednesday, December 17, 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#

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.

Meeting Documents
–  SRRTF Task Force Meeting Summary Notes 12.17.14_ Draft for Task Force Review
–  SRRTTF December 17 2014 Agenda-draft-2
–  TTWG Meeting 11 5 14 Draft Meeting Summary
–  SRRTTF 11 12 14 Conference Call DRAFT Meeting Summary
–  SRRTTF 11 17 14 Draft Meeting Summary
–  PIO mtg notes November 2014
January Workshop Documents:
–  Jan 2015 SRRTTF Workshop final agenda
–  PCB Workshop Package
–  January Workshop Registration Page
Presentation
–  SRF14_PCB Product Sampling
Video
“Green the Green Video: Raise a Glass to our Water”
Environmental Assessment Program Proposals: Background Documents

FY2015 Scoping Projects SRRTTF

PCBs in Ground Water workplan-DRAFT 2 Dec-2014

Statewide Atmospheric Deposition 12-9-14

Little Spokane River PCBs in Fish Tissue Verification Study

Lake Spokane PCBs in Carp

Chemicals of High Concern to Children in Children’s Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories

Persistent Organic Pollutants in Feed and Rainbow Trout from Selected Trout Hatcheries

 

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

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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

 

Announcement: November 12, 2014 Task Force Conference Call (11:00am) to Approve Outreach Materials for Spokane River Forum

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The Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force will have a meeting by conference call on Wednesday, November 12th at 11:00 a.m. to consider the approval of Task Force display materials for the Spokane River Forum and future events.  
 
Voting members of the Task Force are asked to call in, as we will need a quorum to make the formal approval. Other Task Force participants are welcome to call in with additional input or to listen and contribute to the call.
 
Please review the DRAFT Posters (3 panels each 20 X 36 inches), DRAFT Business Cards, and DRAFT 4X5 handout. The posters will be mounted as a three-paneled display for the Spokane River Forum, and the other materials are intended for interested people to take with them.
 
Please send any comments and/or edits to Kara Whitman at kmwhitman@wsu.edu by the close of business on Monday November 10, 2014.  Kara will post any changes made by 9 am on Wednesday November 12th for review ahead of the 11:00 am call.
 
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: By Phone
Call In Number: (800)704-9804
Participant Code: 34863442#

Conference Call Documents
–  SRRTTF 11-12-14 Conference Call Meeting Summary
–  CELP-Sierra Club comments on SRTTF Poster 11.11.14 From Rachael Osborn-UPDATED VERSION Including comments/edits from Riverkeeper.
–  posters_spokane river forum_11 4 14 DRAFT VERSION_sp_dk_re edits included
–  Comments from Riverkeeper (note items in gray have been incorporated into draft, items in yellow need addressed at meeting)

–  4X5 handout

4X5 handout edited

–  SRRTTF BUSINESS CARD_11.3.14

 

Revisions To Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Memorandum of Agreement

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The Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force (SRRTTF) is in the process of updating its Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This update occurs in part due to new parties signing on to the SRRTTF MOA in the near future, but also due to suggested changes (identified by Task Force members and advisors) that address evolving needs. The process by which the MOA will be revised was discussed at the October 22nd, 2014 Task Force meeting and is as follows:

  • Initial comment period: all comments and suggested changes to the “Track Changes” version of the MOA that is posted below, to be sent to Chris Page of the Ruckelshaus Center (c.page@wsu.edu) no later than 10 am on November 17th, 2014
  • MOA Work Group formation: one (or, if necessary, two) representative(s) to serve on an MOA Work Group will be identified by each of the following: Idaho NPDES permittees, Washington NPDES permittees, NGO’s/Environmental Groups, EPA, Ecology, IDEQ, Health Agencies, Tribes by (or at) the November 17th Task Force meeting
  • The MOA Work Group will incorporate changes to the MOA and bring to the full Task Force for approval. (Dates TBD.)
  • Revised MOA signatory review period. New signatories will run the MOA through their legal departments and decision makers and send any needed changes back to the full Task Force for consideration. This may require another work effort by the MOA Work Group before the document is finalized and acceptable to all parties for signing. (Dates TBD.)

–  SRRTTF-MOA_EPA_City-Spokane_Spokane-Co _Riverkeeper comments November 2014
–  SRRTTF-MOA_Track Changes Version- May 2014
Letters to Tribes
–  Chairman Boyd 11.14.14
–  Chairman Allan 11.14.14
–  Chairman Peone 11.14.14
–  Chairman Nenema 11.14.14

October 22, 2014 Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting

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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

July 23, 2014 Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting

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Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting Announcement

Date: July 23, 2014
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

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.

Meeting Documents
–  7 23 14 SRRTTF Meeting Summary-Final
–  SRRTTF July 23 2014 Draft Agenda
–  TTWG Status Report 7-18-14
–  LimnoTech Memo Confidence Testing Results 7-16-14 (updated)
–  SRRTTF SAP 7-16-14 DRAFT
–  SRRTTF QAPP 7-16-14 DRAFT
–  SRRTTF QAPP Addendum 7-14-14 DRAFT
–  SRRTTF QAPP Checklist 7-15-14
–  PCB Annual Report -2014
–  PCB 2014 Annual Report Presentation
–  Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force ECTS 8526 Response
–  SRRTTF Financial Overview v2
–  Governor Inslee 2014 Budget Request
–  SRRTTF letter to Governor_City of Spokane edits 7-23-14
–  SRRTTF Letter Governor -FINAL- 7-24-14 *FINAL
–  2014 Governor Inslee Clean Water Policy Brief
–  SRRTTF Hornbuckle Letter Approved by SRRTTF 2-26-14 – SRRTTF 2-26-14 Meeting

Measurable Progress Documents

–  Measurable Progress Definition 07152014 Final Revised Header *CORRECTED DATE*
–  Measurable Progress Definition 07152014 Redline final Revised Header *CORRECTED DATE*
–  Measurable Progress Draft Definition SRSP suggested edits 4-29-14
–  SRSP Comment Letter – Measurable Progress Definition 4-30-14
–  Letter to Ecology Measurable Progress Definition 4-15-14
–  Response to comments 7-15-14

 

SRRTTF Decision Making Reminder

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SRRTTF:

As a reminder for the decision at Wednesday’s meeting to determine the Sampling Contractor: the process for decision making by the Task Force is governed by the MOA.

Since this is a consensus-based effort, the goal of the Task Force is to reach consensus whenever possible. In practice this means that a high level of respect is afforded the opinions of the members and participants in the room.

Consensus means being able to 1) agree with a decision, 2) agreeing with the decision but refraining from publicly supporting it, or 3) living with the decision and not publicly disparaging it (p 15). If necessary, the group will use the decision rule of “unanimity minus one.” [p 11: “Whenever a decision is to be made, it will be an affirmative decision if one or fewer of the attending members oppose the proposed decision and vote accordingly. If two, or more, of the attending members oppose the proposed decision and vote accordingly, the decision will not be affirmed.”]

The MOA also states that non-voting participants “may attend the meetings and will be called upon to provide input when appropriate.” They are allowed to ask questions and have input into the decision making process, but are non-voting (i.e., they can’t block a decision). The Idaho dischargers are nonvoting at this time and would be considered to be Advisors until such time the MOA is amended to include them (see MOA Introduction, page 7).

The list of voting members is here.

It is important that the Idaho permittees have an opportunity to have input. We will make sure that there is an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments before the decision is made. There will be time to ask questions of prospective contractors after each presentation, as well as open discussion (without consultants present) after Q&A.

I hope this answers any questions. If there are additional concerns please let me know ASAP.

-Chris Page, Facilitator

June 18, 2014 Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting

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Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force Meeting Announcement

**Note: New Date, Start Time, and Location**
Date: June 18, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 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.

Meeting Documents
–  SRRTTF Meeting Summary 6-18-14 Draft
–  SRRTTF Meeting DRAFT Agenda 6-18-14
–  SRRTTF Interview Evaluation Score Sheet 6-3-14
–  SRRTTF Criteria for weighing proposals
–  Lab Selection Conventional Parameters Status Report 06-06-14
–  LimnoTech Phase 2 Information
–  SRRTTF-ACE Spec 3 Draft Rev 0 051314
–  List of Sampling Contractors for RFP
–  CLAM Focus Group draft notes
–  Exhibit A Spec 3 draft 051314
–  Lab cover letter conv 051314
–  Draft Spec for Second Lab
–  Key Excerpts from the Draft Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Plan 2013
– Review DRAFT NWPPC comments

PowerPoint Presentations
– Confidence Testing Results Presentation 6-18-14

June Task Force Meeting Change

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THE JUNE TASK FORCE MEETING DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION HAS CHANGED

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

Date: June 18, 2014
Time: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm

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

Please note a Task Force decision requiring a quorum is scheduled for 1:30 pm. Voting members, please plan to attend the entire meeting.

This meeting will be devoted to interviewing the Task Force Sampling Candidates and will start promptly at 8:00 am. More information to follow next week.