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FROM; Services DirectorContra
�� �JMark Finucane, Heallth SeDirector ��IJJICi
DATE: CO
July 15 , 1987 L/^
SUBJECT:
State Lawsuit Against the Concord Naval Weapons Station for
Hazardous Waste Disposal Violations
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I . RECOMMENDED ACTION :
Contra Costa County Department of Health Services recommends
that the Board of Supervisors direct a letter to the
Director of the State Department of Health Services sup-
porting their efforts to compel the Concord Naval Weapons
Station to comply with ' the applicable terms of the Hazardous
Waste Control Act as reflected in their complaint for civil
penalties .
II . FINANCIAL IMPACT :
None .
III . REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION :
In essence the complaint filed by the State Department of
Health Services against the Concord Naval Weapons Station '
alleges a number of violations concerning conditions set
forth in an interim status document ( ISD) issued to the
.Concord Naval Weapons Station on July 30, 1982 for the pur-
pose of governing the operations , management , and handling
of hazardous waste pursuant to relevant state law. The
major alleged violations were concerned with underground
storage of hazardous materials ; failure to properly label
hazardous waste containers ; failure to provide hazardous
waste analysis and storage plans ; failure to provide ade-
quate training and emergency contingency plan ; failure to
provide site monitoring inspections ; and failure to post
adequate warning signs .
The State Department of Health Services lawsuit seeks per-
manent injunctive relief to compel compliance with the
appropriate state law; civil penalties for the alleged
violations , and reimbursement of enforcement and other
related costs . The alleged violations detailed in this
complaint were disclosed during site inspections conducted
by the State Department of Health Services staff at various
times during 1985 and 1986 .
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT; X YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE IS :
ACTION OF BOARD ON August 19.87 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
.X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: -- ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Hazardous Materials Commission ATTESTED Au Qust 4, 1987
PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY ��CX DEPUTY
M382/7-83
Policy Considerations :
Contra Costa County Department of Health Services does not
have jurisdiction to inspect Concord Naval Weapons Station
for compliance with the provision of the State Hazardous
Waste Control Act . Enforcement jurisdiction lies with the
State Department of Health Services . We believe, however ,
that it is essential as a local health services agency to
aggressively support and in every way encourage other
governmental agencies ' efforts to enforce legislative enact-
ment governing hazardous material and waste management ,
handling, transportation , generation, and disposal .
It is imperative that every facility, public and private,
engaged in activities involving the management of hazardous
materials or hazardous waste becomes familiar with the
legislation that governs these activities and that they com-
mit appropriate levels of resources to comply with these
laws . It is through aggressive enforcement effort ,
including site inspections and appropriate remedial actions
where violations are disclosed , that the public protections
sought to be provided through existing legislation can be
assured . We, therefore, commend the State Department of
Health Services for their inspection efforts and action
seeking injunctive relief to compel compliance sought by
this lawsuit .
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