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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07311990 - 1.73 TO:, _ _ . , ! BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �(�} 1. 711 FROM: Hazardous Materials Commission Contra Costa DATE: July 26, 1990 County SUBJECT: ( AWARDS PROGRAM, HAZARDOUS WASTE MINIMIZATION �`� i SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION 11. Establish an awards program to recognize businesses in the County which have successfully minimized their hazardous waste and direct Hazardous Waste Minimization Program staff to implement the program. 2. Appoint a panel of judges to work with the Hazardous Waste Minimization Program staff and, as necessary, the Hazardous Materials Commission, to review award applicants and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. r jBACKGROUND An awards program will provide an opportunity to recognize , County businesses who have made great strides in the reduction of hazardous waste and promote these businesses as role models in the community. An on-going awards program will create an incentive for hazardous waste reduction. The Board of Supervisors has long been committed to reducing hazardous waste in Contra Costa County. The Final County Hazardous Waste Management Plan (June, 1989) states that "the primary focus of the management of hazardous waste should be to minimize the volume and toxicity of the waste which is produced" (p 5-1) . To this end, an Awards Program will be developed to recognize businesses in Contra Costa County which have successfully reduced hazardous waste. I Businesses can apply or be nominated for an award based on their size ( small, medium or large) . The panel of judges will use staff-determined selection criteria to evaluate the applicants. (See attachment A) Award finalist will be presented by the judges to the Board of Supervisors and will be recognized at a public event, such as a Board of Supervisors ' meeting. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) ACTION OF BOARD ON July 31, 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT — ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AYES:, NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON�THE DATE SHOWN. CC: Environmental Health ATTESTED 3/, 19967 County Administrator P II Batc lor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator M382/7-e3 BY DEPUTY The panel of judges will represent industry, labor, environmental groups, County Environmental Health and agencies which regulate pollution to air and water. A recommended panel includes: Bart Brandenburg is an Associate Engineer with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District in source control and is an alternate member of the Hazardous Materials Commission. Henry Clark is the Director of the West County Toxics Coalition, a citizens ' environmental action group. Vicki Dvorak works as an enforcement specialist with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Greg Lawler is Program Manager for Contra Costa County' s Hazardous Waste Minimization Program. Tom Lindemuth is a senior engineer with Kleinfelder, an environmental consulting firm, and an alternate member of the Hazardous Materials Commission. Jim Payne is the secretary-treasurer of the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers Union (OCAW, Local 1-5) , a labor union which represents workers in several Contra Costa refineries. Barry Toms is Director of the Council of Industries, an association representing West County industry. FISCAL IMPACT None Attachment A Proposed Criteria for Screening and Selecting Applicants Initial Screening Criteria 1 . True waste minimization achieved 2 . Environmental compliance record Selection Criteria (Weight is given in parentheses) 1 . Reduced risk to public health and the environment: (50 %) A. Reduction in the volume and toxicity of waste. B. Level on waste minimization hierarchy: source reduction is preferable to recycling/reuse which is preferable to treatment. 2 . Multi-media nature of waste minimization: (25 %) the extent to which waste minimization efforts do not transfer pollution to other media, such as air and water. 3 . Management commitment: (25 %) A. The extent to which top management in the company/business supports waste minimization and has pursued it vigorously within the company. B. The extent to which the company has taken a leadership role in promoting waste minimization in the broader business and industrial community. Contra Costa County Supervisor's Award for Achievement in Hazardous Waste Minimization Purpose of the Program To acknowledge and publicly recognize businesses in Contra Costa County that have shown commitment to protecting public health and the environ- ment through signficant hazardous waste minimization. Hazardous waste minimization may have been achieved through innovative technologies, product or material substitution, recycling, operating procedure modifica- tions, or other methods. Public Recognition The Award for Achievement in Hazardous Waste Minimization will be presented by the Board of Supervisors at a Supervisors' meeting. Winners will receive a placque acknowledging their achievements. Judging Criteria Applicants will be grouped by the size of their business (small, medium and large) and awards will be given within each category. A panel of judges will score each application based on three criteria: reduction of risk to public health and the environment, non-transference of pollution to air or water, and management commitment. Applications and Nominations Businesses may apply on their own behalf or any individual may nominate a company. To apply, complete an application and submit a summary of the project (not to exceed four pages). Persons nominating a business need only complete Section One of the application. To receive an applica- tion; call (415) 646-2286. All applications must be received by October 1 , 1990. Nominations must be received by September 1 , 1990. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY APPLICATION SUPERVISORS' AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN HAZARDOUS WASTE MINIMIZATION Instructions Please complete Sections One, Two and Three if you are applying for your company. If you are nominating a company, complete numbers 1 - 5 in Section One only. If you have questions or would like more information, call 646-2286. Submit applications or nominations to: Awards Program, Contra Costa County, Hazardous Materials Section, 4333 Pacheco Blvd., Martinez, CA. 94553. Section One 1. Name of Company: 2. Contact Person: 3. Title: 4. Phone: 5. Address: City: Zip: 6. Number of F-T employees at the facility considered (as of 1/1/90): 7. Total hazardous waste generated in 1989 (list units): 8. EPA or California I.D. number: Section Two 1. What is the nature of your business (industry-type) ? 2. a.Which waste streams experienced the greatest volume and/or toxicity reduction ? b. Were air or water discharges changed as a result of waste minimization efforts ? If yes, please discuss briefly in Section Three. 3. What have been the economic implications of your waste minimization efforts ? (e.g. saved $ 20,000, broke even, lost $ 500) 3: Complete the enclosed Waste Management Chart for your waste streams. Section Three On a separate sheet of paper, briefly describe how your hazardous waste minimization was achieved. Your narrative may include a description of technology, process or materials change, how the program began, which waste streams were targeted and why, and any other relevant points. Please do not exceed four pages. Make sure you put your company name on the top of the page and stable to this application. p`. Contra Costa County Health Services Department �'• ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION auh, � OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .JULY 31, 1990 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT : GINA GARGANO 646-2286 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS ANNOUNCED BY COUNTY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVED A PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE BUSINESSES IN THE COUNTY THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY REDUCED THEIR HAZARDOUS WASTES . AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN HAZARDOUS WASTE MINIMIZATION WILL BE PRESENTED PUBLICLY AT A BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING . WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN IN EACH OF THREE SIZE CATEGORIES : SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE . INTERESTED BUSINESSES MAY APPLY OR BE NOMINATED BY ANOTHER PARTY , APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 1, 1990 (NOMINATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 1, 1990) AND CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SECTION AT 646-2286. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY AN EXPERT PANEL OF JUDGES AND EVALUATED ON : w TOTAL HAZARDOUS WASTE MINIMIZATION ACHIEVED. TYPE OF MINIMIZATION ACTIVITY : SOURCE REDUCTION, 4333 Pacheco Boulevard Martinez, California 94553 (415) 646-2286 RECYCLING/REUSE OR TREATMENT. " THE EXTENT TO WHICH EFFORTS DO NOT RESULT IN THE TRANSFER OF POLLUTION TO AIR OR WATER. # MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT . " LEADERSHIP ROLE . THE AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN HAZARDOUS WASTE MINIMIZATION IS PART OF AN ON-GOING HAZARDOUS WASTE MINIMIZATION PROGRAM WITHIN THE COUNTY . CONTRA COSTA HAS A OVERALL GOAL OF REDUCING THE GENERATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE BY 40 % BY THE YEAR 2000 (FROM BASE YEAR 1984). OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESSESS, FACTSHEETS AND WASTE MINIMIZATION GUIDES, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE . Contra Costa County Awards for Achievement in Hazardous Waste Minimization. Publicity and Outreach Plan The Awards for Achievement in Hazardous Waste Minimization will be widely publicized in the community. Press releases and flyers announcing the program will be distributed. 1) Industry and trade associations: many have already agree to publicize the program through their newsletters and meetings . 2) Newspapers: Announcements will appear in the "Community Calendar" and Business News" sections of local newspapers. Press releases will be sent to local news reporters. 3) Radio: Several radio stations have agreed to run public service announcements for the Awards program. 4) Environmental groups: All local environmental groups will receive flyers and applications. 5) Generators: All generators of hazardous waste in the County database will be mailed an application and flyer.