HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011998 - 1998-195 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 14, 1998 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Uilkema, Gerber, DeSaulnier and Rogers
NOES: hone
ABSENT: Supervisor Canciamilla
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 98/195
SUBJECT: Amending Itemized Professional and Service Rate Charges for Contra Costa
County Health Services Effective March 1, 1998.
The Health Services Department has submitted a recommendation to amend the schedule of
itemized service rate charges and fees and restate unchanged rates for County Health Services
adopted by Board Resolution Number 97/142 March 18, 1997.
The County Administrator has reviewed and recommended adoption of this proposed
amendment.
These recommendations have been considered by the Board and IT IS BY THE BOARD
RESOLVED that an amended and restated schedule of itemized rate charges for the Health
Services Department effective March 1, 1998, is established as follows:
HOSPITAL INPATIENT
Current Daily Rate for Recommended Daily Rate for
Eervice Routine Roomn�,d Board Routine Room and Beard
Pediatrics $ 788 no change
Medical Ward $ 738 no change
Transitional Care Unit $ '735 no change
Nursery Bassinet $ 522 no change
Intensive Care $2,146 no change
Total Unit Rate Total U it Rate
Obstetrics Fixed all inclusive @a
Routine delivery $4,267 no change
Routine delivery with tubal $5,944 no change
ligation
Prior or primary C-Section $9,632 no change
Services included:
1. Medical/Social intake and orientation with Medical Social Worker.
2. Choice of Family Practice Physician
a. all required lab work
b. all required lab tests
3. Nutrition Class
4. Early Pregnancy Class
5. Labor and Delivery Care, including C-Section
6. Back-up consultation services for complications of pregnancy, labor and delivery
(does not include transfer and care at high risk facility if necessary for mother or
baby).
7. Neonatal care, including nursery care and pediatric consultation, if needed.
8. One PHN home visit.
9. One postpartum check with Family Physician, including birth control counseling.
10. Three return well-baby visits with Family Physician.
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ANCILLARY SERVICES
Recommended
Department Billing Unit CU[r.�lt Rate Rate
Anesthesiology 1st Hour $ 400.00 no change
Each Add'l 15 Minutes $ 100.00 no change
Pharmacy Cost Plus % Avg. Wholesale Price no change
Admin Fee no change
Central Supply Cost Plus % Cost plus 400% no change
Radiology Relative Value Units $ 42.50 no change
EKG Relative Value Units $ 12.18 no change
Laboratory (Hose & P.H. Lab) Relative Value Units $ 2.54 no change
Rehab. Therapy
OT/PT 30-Minute Intervals $ 187.55 no change
Speech 30-Minute Intervals $ 137.55 no change
Cardiopulmonary Relative Value Units $ 12.50 no change
Delivery Room 15-Minute Intervals $ 88.00 no change
Surgery Recovery Room 1st Hour $ 400.00 no change
Each Add'i 15 Minutes $ 100.00 no change
Operating Room 1 st Hour $ 800.00 no change
Each Add'i 30 Minutes $ 350.00 no change
Cast Room Unit $ 150.00 no change
PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
CHARGES PER RELATIVE VALUE UNIT BASED UPON
THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION RELATIVE VALUE STUDIES
Current Rate Recommended Rate
Medicine $ 7.20 no change
Surgery $175.90 no change
Radiology $ 10.00 no change
Anesthesiology $ 38.30 no change
OUTSIDE SERVICES AND SUPPLIES_
Current Rate Recommended Rate
Nuclear Medicine Cost Plus 35% no change
EEG Cost Plus 35% no change
Blood Bank Cost Plus 35% no change
Prosthesis Cost Plus 35% no change
Laboratory Cost Plus CHS no change
(CHS: Collection and Handling of Specimens)
OUTPATIENT VISITS
Family Practice
Professional Use of
Component Tr a mgnt Roam Current Rate Recommended Rate
New Patient
Brief $ 35.00 $ 45.00 $ 80.00 no change
Expended $ 55.00 $ 50.00 $ 105.00 no change
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Family Practice (cont.)
Professional Use of Recommended
Qmpgnent Treatment Room Current ate Bite
Detailed $ 74.00 $ 50.00 $ 124.00 no change
Comprehensive l $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 150.00 no change
Comprehensive ll $ 125.00 $ 50.00 $ 175.00 no change
Established
Minimal $ 17.00 $ 45.00 $ 82.00 no change
Brief $ 30.00 $ 50.00 $ 80.00 no change
Expanded $ 42.00 $ 50.00 $ 92.00 no change
Detailed $ 80.00 $ 50.00 $110.00 no change
Comprehensive i $ 95.00 $ 50.00 $145.00 no change
Dental Care Per Fee Schedule
SRggiabir-0the
Professional Use of Recommended
Component. Treatment Room Curret Rates
Now Patient
Brief $ 35.00 $ 78.00 $ 113.00 no change
Expanded $ 55.00 $ 91.00 $ 148.00 no change
Detailed $ 74.00 $ 104.00 $ 178.00 no change
Comprehensive i $ 112.00 $ 117.00 $ 229.00 no change
Comprehensive it $ 139.00 $ 117.00 $ 256.00 no change
Established
Minimal $ 17.00 $ 58.50 $ 75.50 no change
Brief $ 30.00 $ 78.00 $ 108.00 no change
Expanded $ 42.00 $ 91.00 $ 133.00 no change
Detailed $ 84.00 $ 104.00 $ 188.00 no change
Comprehensive l $ 103.00 $ 117.00 $ 220.00 no change
Emargeogy„Room Visits
Brief $ 38.00 $ 60.00 $ 98.00 no change
Limited $ 50.00 $ 85.00 $ 135.00 no change
Expanded $ 81.00 $ 130.00 $ 211.00 no change
Detailed $ 108.00 $ 175.00 $ 281.00 no change +
Comp Admit HX & PX $ 144.00 $ 215.00 $ 359.00 no change
P g jggoina
Unit of Current Recommended
Servjr„ Bata Elk
Copy-Subpoena Req. Per Page $ .10 no change
Copy-All Other Papers Per Page $ .25 no change i a
Microfilm Per Page $ .25 no change
Staff Time Per Hour $ 18.00 no change
Postage Actual Charge
Cafeteria Avg. Charge $ 4.50 no change
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CREEKSIDE CARE CENTER
Unit of Recommended
Service Current State Rate
Daily Room Rate Per Day $ 200.00 delete
CREEKSIDE CARE CENTER
ANCILLARY SERVICES
Recommended
De2artment Current Rate__ Rate
Pharmacy Cost Plus 300% delete
Supplies Cost Plus 300% delete
Laboratory Cost Plus 300% delete
X-Ray Cost Plus 300% delete
Physical Therapy Cost Plus 300% delete
Occupational Therapy Cost Plus 300/o delete
Speech Therapy Cost Plus 300% delete
Oxygen Cost Plus 300% delete
MENTAL H ALTH PROGRAM SERVICES
Unit of Recommended
;service Current Rate Rate
Dally Room Rate Per Day $ 885.00 no change
(Includes Professional
Component)
Rehab O2tion Rates
Mental Health Services One Minute $ 2.18 no change
Case Management One Minute $ 1.70 no change
Medication Support One Minute $ 4.06 no change
Crisis Intervention One Minute $ 3.27 no change
Crisis Stabilization One Hour Increment $ 78.00 no change
Day Care, Intensive Full Day $ 170.00 no change
Day Care, Intensive' Half Day $ 121.00 no change
Day Care, Habilitative Full Day $ 110.00 no change
Day Care, Habilitative Half Day $ 71.00 no change
Adult Residential Patient Day $ 125.00 no change
Crisis Residential Patient Day $ 256.00 no change
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM SERVICES
Unit of Recommended
-Service Current Rate Rate
Residential Treatment
Admission Fee Person $ 35.00
Residential Treatment Month $1,800.00 delete
Alcohol/Drug Residential Tx Day new $ 60.00
Perinatal Residential Tx Day new $ 120.00
Day Treatment
Perinatal Day Tx Visit new $ 100.00
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (cont.)
Unit of Recommended
Current Rate Rate
Drug Free Outpatient
Clinic Treatment
Individual Intake/Assessment Visit $ 180.00 $ 60.00
Individual Counseling Visit $ 90.00 $ 60.00
Collateral Service Visit $ 90.00 $ 60.00
Group Counseling Visit $ 30.00 $ 36.00
Acupuncture Treatment Visit $ 30.00 $ 60.00
Medical Assessment/
Physical Exam Visit $ 90.00 $100.00
Outpatient Drug free
(Composite State Charge) Visit $ 90.00 $ 60.00
Outpatient Perinatal Visit new $ 80.00
Perinatal Group Counseling Visit new $ 48.00
PC 1000 Drug Diversion
Program Board Rates
Assessment Person $ 40.00 no change
Level I Person $ 310.00 no change
Level 11 Person $ 510.00 no change
Level III Person $ 860.00 no change
Level IV Person $ 1,220.00 no change
Driving Under the
Influence_Program
1 st Offender (Level 1) Person $ 404.00 no change
1st Offender (Level 11) Person $ 593.00 no change
2nd Offender Person $ 1,434.00 no change
Methadone ai tenance
Maintenance Visit $ 10.00 delete
Dose Dose new $ 5.66
Individual Counseling 10 Minutes new $ 10.53
Group Counseling 10 Minutes new $ 3.61
HOME HEALTH AGENCY
Unit of Recommended
Service Service Current Rate Rate
Skilled Nursing Visit $ 154.00 no change
Physical Therapy Visit $ 169.00 no change
Speech Pathology Visit $ 170.00 no change
Occupational Therapy Visit $ 169.00 no change
Medical Social Service Visit $ 223.00 no change
Home Health Aides Hour $ 79.00 no change
HEALTH FLAN
Unit of Recommended
Service Current Date Rate
Medicare Premium
Senior Health Basic Individual $ 41.00 no change
Senior Health Individual $ 55.00 no change
Senior Health Plus 40 Individual $ 88.00 no change
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H ALTH PLAN (cont.)
Senior Health Plus 50 Individual $ 93.00 no change
Commercial Group and
Individual Premium
Monthly Revenue Monthly Premium $ 105.98 $ 117.03
Requirement for Health Care
Costs
RATE AMENDMENTS: Authorize the Health Services Director or his designee to establish specific
premium rates for commercial groups and individuals including Senior Health members; use the
"community rating by class" nate determination process for large groups; include an additional monthly
premium factor for administrative cost loading; increase the revenue requirement as appropriate by an
amount not to exceed 1% cumulative per month.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Recommended
Descry Current RateBak
Family Plannina
Pregnancy Test $ 15.00
Non Eligible New membership-first year $ 100.00
Non Eligible Annual membership renewal $ 90.00
Male visits and-supplies $ 10.00
Chip Screenina
Children up to 2 years of age
over 200% of poverty $ 10.00
Children between 2 and 12 years
of age over 200% of poverty $ 15.00
12 years of age and older over
200% of poverty $ 20.00
Scoliosis Screenina
Each (agreement with school
district) $ 1.50
Immunization
Typhoid (ages 2 & over) Each $ 35.00 no change
Yellow Fever Each $ 45.00 no change
Meningococcal Each $ 55.00 no change
Immune Globulin Each $ 20.00 no change
Stamping of International
Travel Cards Each $ 5.00 no change
Childhood Immunizations
0-5 years Each Free no change
6 years & over Each person, not to exceed $ 7.00 no change
$13.00 per family
Chickenpox
12 mo. -4 yr. Each Free no change
5 yr. - born after Each person, not to exceed $`3.00
1/1/1983 per family $ 7.00 no change
All others Each dose, unwaivable, 12 & over $ 55.00 no change
two does required
no change
Measles Vaccine (second Each under 200% of poverty $ 5.-00 no change
shot) Each over 200% of poverty $ 26.00
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PUBLIC NEAP(cant.)
Recommended
Descri t�ion Current Rate Bale
Immunization Record
(duplicate) Each $ 5.00 no change
Flu Immunization Each $ 5.00 no change
Elderly Flu Shot Requested $ 5.00
Hepatitis A: Each $ 85.00 no change
2-18 years Each $ 80.00 no change
19 years & older
Hepatitis B:
Birth - 5 years Each Free no change
8 years - 18 years Each person, not to exceed Free $ 7.00
$18.00 per family
19 years Each $ 15.00 no change
20 years & over Each cost plus $ 45.00
$15.00 Admin.
Occupational Risk Each series $155.00 no change
Post Blood Titers Each $ 40.00 no change
T.B. Skin Testing Includes reading but no $ 10.00 no change
P.P.D charge for contacts
Venereal Disease Clinic attendance for any $ 20.00 no change
sexually transmitted disease
$ 52.00 no change
Nutrition Services Per hour consultation fee
Cost + 10% no change
ccu ational Health Svc Each
Cost + 10% no change
Lab Tests Each
Rabies (low risk animal test $ 80.00 no change
on request) Each
Cost + 10% no change
Health EduQation Material
(i.e., videos, posters,
pamphlets, t-shirts, etc.)
Vital Statistics
(certified copies)
$ 9.00 no change
Death and Fetal Death $18.00 no change
Birth - General Public $ 9.00 no change
Birth - Government
Agency
Permit for Disposition of
Human Remains $ 7.00 no change
- Regular
-After Hours
- Cross Filing
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EN IR N ENTAL HEALTH
Current Recommended
aga Fee
CF..FNER.A PROGRAM SECTION — SERVICE FEES/PE-NALTIES
Application Fee (Non-refundable) $ 30.00 no change
Violation Reinspection Fee $ 90.00 no change
Special Services Fee at Hourly Rate with Minimum:
One-Hour Charge: $90.00/hr no change
Variance Requests
Violation Administrative Hearings
Field and Office Consultations
Non-Routine Site Evaluations
Non-Routine Field Inspections and/or Reinspections
Two-Hour Charge:
Plan Review Fees for Permit Fee Exempt Facilities
Plan Review and Site Evaluation Fees for Community
Development Services
Health Officer Appeal Hearing $270.00 no change
Overtime Charges (After Normal Business Hours) $135.00/hr $115/hr
Second reinspection of verified complaints will be charged to the property owner/responsible party.
A $90.00 fee will be Charged for verified complaints at permitted facilities.
NOTE: Additional charges will be Incurred after the minimum hourly charges have been
expended. Services provided after normal work hours will be charged at $115.00 per hour.
Penalties Penalties will be imposed for delinquent payments as provided in County Ordinance No.-
93-58,
o.93-58, Article 413-3.1206.
Ordinance Code of C ntra Cosa County. Section 414.4.1019
Enforcement- Penalties. Any person violating this chapter or regulations issued hereunder, by
failing to submit plans, obtain necessary inspections and approvals, or pay fees, or by commencing
or Continuing construction or remodeling in violation hereof, shall pay triple the appropriate fee as a
penalty and remain subject to other applicable penalties and enforcement procedures authorized by
the state law and/or this code.
CONSUMER PROTECTION/RETAIL FOOD
PR GRAM These fees are applicable to the
Environmental Health permit year beginning
March 1, 1998.
Environmental Health Permit Fee:
Recommended
Category Units Qapagily Current Fees &&
Restaurants Seats 0-25 $ 328.00 no change
Restaurants Seats 26-49 $ 418.00 no change
Restaurants Seats 50-149 $ 497.00 no change
Restaurants Seats 150 + $ 565.00 no change
(NOTE. Restaurants with drive-up window-base seating + $50.00)
Drive-In/Take-Out $ 452.00 delete
Drive-In/Take-Out & Restaurant $ 520.00 delete
Drive Through only new $ 328.00
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F.NVIIRONMENIAL HEALTH (cont.)
CbNSUMER PROIECTIQN PROGRAM (cont.)
Current Recommended
Fees EM
Vending Machines Machines 1-4 $ 90.00 no change
Each add'I machine
over 4 4+ 17.00 no change
Tavem/Cocktail Lounge Bar $ 361.00 no change
Snack Bar $ 361.00 no change
Commissary $ 452.00 no change
Cart Commissary $ 200.00 no change
Catering $ 452.00 no change
Itinerant Food Facility
Special Events Per Food Booth $ 62.50 no change
Retail Food Markets Square Foot < 2,000 $ 305.00 no change
Retail Food Markets Square Foot 2,001-4,000 $ 351.00 no change
Retail Food Markets Square Foot 4,001-6,000 $ 497.00 no change
Retail Food Markets Square Foot >6,000 $ 565.00 no change
Incidental Retail Food Mkt Square Foot <50 $ 53.00 no change
Incidental Retail Food Mkt Square Foot >50 $ 131.00 no change
Certified Farmer's Food Mkts(CFM) Booths 1-25 $ 160.00 no change
Certified Farmers Food Mkts(CFM) Booths 26-45 $ 270.00 no change
Certified Farmer's Food Mkts(CFM) Booths 46+ $ 360.00 no change
Certified Farmer's Market (CFM) with Food Vendors
Qlte$ory Units- .QaPacily
Food vendor booths 1-5 CFM Fee + new $ 90.00
Food vendor booths 6-10 CFM Fee + new $ 180.00
Food vendor booths 11-+ CFM Fee + new $ 270.00
Wiping Rags Business $ 169.00 no change
Roadside Stands $ 169.00 no change
Food Salvager $ 475.00 no change
Food Processing Establish. Square Foot <2,000 $ 305.00 no change
Food Processing Establish. Square Foot 2,001-4,000 $ 351.00 no change
Food Processing Establish. Square Foot 4,001-6,000 $ 497.00 no change
Food Processing Establish. Square Foot >6,000 $ 565.00 no change
Food Demonstrator $ 159.00 no change
Retailer Food Vehicle (Delivery & Peddlers) $ 181.00 no change
Mobile Food Prep Units $ 339.00 no change
Retail Food Vehicles (including catering trucks) $ 181.00 no change
Bakery Square Foot < 2,000 $ 305.00 no change
Bakery Square Foot 2,001-4,000 $ 351.00 no change
Bakery Square Foot 4,001-6,000 $ 497.00 no change
Bakery Square Foot > 6,000 $ 565.00 no change
Wholesale Food Square Foot <2,000 $ 305.00 no change
Wholesale Food Square Foot 2,001-4,000 $ 351.00 no change
Wholesale Food Square Foot 4,001-6,000 $ 497.00 no change
Wholesale Food Squre Foot > 6,000 $ 565.00 no change
Ice Plant $ 130.00 no change
Recreational Water Park One System $ 678.00 no change
Each Add'i System $ 339.00 no change
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ZNVIggNMgNjAL HEALTH (cont.)
CONSUMER pROT TION EROGRAM (cont.)
Current Recommended
am Fee
Pool-Apt, Motel, Hotel Multi-Use $ 393.00 no change
Each Add'I Pool $ 113.00 no change
Spa-Apt, Motel, Hotel Multi-Use $ 339.00 no change
Each Add'I Spa $ 113.00 no change
Peg Exempl Actiyftieg (Permit Fetes Qnly):
Food Facilities Public Schools/
Municipal/Non-Profit No Fee no change
Pools Public Schools/Municipal
Non-Profit No Fee no change
Spas Public Schools/Municipal
Non-Profit No Fee no change
Prorating Fees:
Commencement of a new business: The full annual fee shall be paid if the activity starts during
March through May; three-fourths if during June through August; one-half if during September
through November; and one-fourth if during December through February.
Discontinuance or sale of a business—the portion of the annual fee available for refund: If the
entity ceases to do business during March through May, three fourths; during June through
August, one-half; during September through November, one-fourth; and if during December
through February, zero.
Owners of businesses requesting a prorated refund must do so in writing within thirty days of sale
or discontinuance of business. In the case of a business that has been sold, the owner must
include in the written request for a refund the name, address and telephone number of the person
to whom the business was sold.
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS Current Recommended
. egs Fee
Local Enforcement Agency Program:
Solid Waste Tonnage Fee $1.00/ton $1.10/ton
;olid Waste as 'Fill Fes:
Closed$ Illegal and Abandoned Sites
Annual Inspection •2 Hours $ 180.00 no change
Quarterly Inspections- 8 fours $ 720.00 no change
Monthly Inspections- 16 Hours (see Note (a) below) $1,440.00 no change
Blosolld Facility Sites
Annual Inspection-2 Hours $ 180.00 no change
Quarterly Inspections - 8 Hours $ 720.00 no change
Monthly Inspections- 18 Hours $1,440.00 no change
NOTE(a): Any inspection conducted over and beyond the routine
inspection is subject to the hourly rate of$90.001haur
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (cont)
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS (cont.)
Recommended
Curmot Fees Fee
Biosolid Facility Application and Review Fee
With public hearings - 10 hours $ 900.00 no change
Without public hearings - 5 hours (see Note (b) below) $ 450.00 no change
Solid Waste Facility Permit
Application/Review Fee (see note) $ 900.00 no change
NOTE (b): Permit application/review fee includes 10 hours of service
time. An additional deposit fee may be required when initial
deposit has been expended.
Mandatory Service Exemption $ 90.00/hr no change
Medical este:
Plan review (new facility/permit revision/new treatment system) $ 360.00 no change
Additional review(per hour) $ 90.00 no change
Health Care Service Plan Facility $ 463.00 no change
Medical/DentalNeterinary Clinic (> 200 lbs./month) $ 360.00 no change
Medical/DentalNeterinary Clinic (< 200 lbs./month) $ 45.00 no change
Medical/DentalNeterinary Clinic {< 200 lbs./month) with on-site $ 135.00 no change
treatment
W/ON-SITE MEDICAL WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS(i.e.,AUTOCLAVE,INCINERATOR,STEAM
STERILIZER)ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED.
Additional fee $ 60.00 no change
Primary Care Clinic $ 463.00 no change
Intermediate Care Facility $ 390.00 no change
Acute Psychiactric Care new $360.00
Acute Care Hospital (251 + beds) $1,640.00 no change
Acute Care Hospital (200-250 beds) $1,315.00 no change
Acute Care Hospital (100-199 beds) $1,128.00 no change
Acute Care Hospital (1-99 beds) $ 791.00 no change
Skilled Nursing Facility. (> 200 lbs./month) $ 360.00 no change
Skilled Nursing Facility {< 200 lbs./month) $ 45.00 no change
Skilled Nursing Facility 200 lbs./month) w/on site
treament new $135.00
Specialty Clinic (> 200 lbs./month) $ 463.00 no change
Clinical Lab (> 200 lbs./month) $ 360.00 no change
Clinical Lab (< 200 lbs./month) $ 45.00 no change +
Clinical Lab (< 200 lbs./month)w/on site
treatment $ 135.00 no change
Biomed Producer (> 200 lbs./month) $ 360.00 no change
Biomed Producer ( 200 lbs./month) $ 45.00 no change
Biomed Producer (< 200 lbs./month) with on-site $ 135.00 no change
treatment
Biomed Producer (> 200 lbs./month)with on-site '
treatment $ 450.00 no change
Common Storage Facility (50 + generators) $ 649.00 $360.00
Common Storage Facility (11-49 generators) $ 360.00 $180.00
Common Storage Facility (2-10 generators) $ 270.00 $135.00
Limited Quantity Hauling Exemption $ 75.00 no change
Reinspection Fee (per hour) $ 90.00 no change
Certification Application Fee $ 30.00 no change
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH_(cont)
LAND USE ENGRAMS
FEES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE. DISPOSAL
SYSTEMS, WATER WELLS AND SUBDIVISIONS OF LAND
In order to obtain approval for installation or repair of systems, the following fees must be paid prior
to any inspection or investigation of an individual parcel or minor subdivision.
IMPORTANT: Permit fees include a nonrefundable $30.00 application fee and up to 2.5 hours of
Inspection and travel time. Thereafter,time is charged at the rate of$90.00/hr. or$115.00 after
normal business hours. AM indicates when an additional or separate $30.00 initial application fee
is required.
Current Recommended
Q$neral: Fgps Fee
Individual Wells and Soil Borings
Permit for construction and/or reconstruction for individual wells,
Including monitoring wells $ 272.00 $ 259.00
Site evaluation (minimum one-hour charge) $ 90.00/hr no change
Permit for soil borings (per parcel) $ 272.00 $ 299.00
Review of an existing individual water system/well $ 90.00/hr no change
Inspection permit for abandoning and sealing of well
(fee includes only one hour staff time) $ 120.00 $ 155.00
Inspection permit for abandoning and sealing of well when
done at same inspection of replacement well No Charge no change
Plan Review $ 90.00/hr no change
ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION PERMIT $ 597.00 no change
*Annual Operation Permit $ 150.00 no change
($90.00/hr if over two hours)
Wells and Soil Borings:
A well is any artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of extracting water
from, or injecting water or other liquid into the ground, for observation of groundwaters for any
reason, for the exploration of the subsurface of the earth, for removal of substances from soil or
groundwater, or for cathodic protection. This definition shall not include oil or gas wells or
geothermal wells constructed under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Conservation
except when such wells are converted to use as a well. This definition includes environmental and
geotechnical wells.
A soil boring is an uncased artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of
obtaining information on subsurface conditions or for the purpose of determining the presence or
extent of contamination in subsurface soils or groundwater. This definition includes environmental
and geotechnical borings, test holes, test wells and exploration holes.
Current Recommended
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems: Fees EM
Standard System Construction Permit $ 279.00 $ 390.00
Site evaluation (two hour minimum charge) '> $ 90.00 $ 180.00
Plan review- includes building additions $ 90.00/hr no change
Reinspection, cancellation/rescheduling without 8-hr
confirmed notice $ 90.00 no change
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (cont.)
LAND USE PROGRAMS (cant) Current Recommended
Tikes Eee
Septic system abandonment permit (fee includes only $ 120.00/hr no change
one hour staff time)
Minor repair permit (fee includes only one hour staff time) $ 120.00/hr no change
Percolating test $ 811.00 no change
Soil profile evaluation $ 180.00 no change
Subdivisions - Land Use Projects:
Community Development Department (CDD) report reviewed $90.00/hr no change
for Land Use Permits, rezoning, developmental plans, EIR
review, lot line adjustments, and CDD variance requests.
Environmental health review of CDD applications $ 30.00 no change
Liquid Waste Disposal Permits:
Septic tank/chemical toilet cleaner- business t'} $ 270.00 no change
Septic tank/chemical toilet cleaner-vehicle{'} $ 90.00 no change
Small Water Systems Permits:
Non-community surface water system $ 315.00 no change
Non-community, non-transient ground water system $ 400.00 no change
Non-community, non-transient ground water
with treatment system $ 400.00 no change
Non-community, non-transient surface water system $ 400.00 no change
Non-Community, transient new $ 315.00
Community ground water system (15-24 connections $ 283.00 no change
Community ground water system $ 283.00 no change
with treatment (15-24 connections)
Community ground water system (25-99 connections) $420.00 no change
Community ground water system
with treatment (25-99 connections) $420.00 no change
Community surface water system (25-99 connections) $420.00 no change
Community ground water system (100-199 connections) $ 525.00 no change
Community ground water system
with treatment (100199 connections) $ 525.00 no change
Community surface water system (100-199 connections) $ 525.00 no change
Local small*water system $ 135.00 no change
State small water system $ 230.00 no change
Non-community ground water system with food preparation $ 315.00 no change
Non-community ground water system with treatment $ 315.00 no change
Non-community ground water system, prepackaged food only $ 180.00 delete
Public Water Systems -Plans Review:
New community water system (') $500.00 no change
New non-community water system $300.00 no change
Amended permit because of ownership change $150.00 no change
Amended permit because of system change {'} $250.00 no change
Enforcement actions pertaining specifically to small water $ 90.00/hr no change
systems
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LANG USE PROGRAMS (cont'd)
Plan Check
Plan check deposit fees except those specifically listed, are three times the annual permit fee.
This includes plan check and all applicable inspections and consultations. An additional deposit
fee may be required when initial deposit has been expended. If deposit is not expended a refund
will be issued.
Qrdi ance Code of Cgntra Costa County. Section 414-4.1019
Enforcement- Penalties. Any person violating this chapter or regulations issued hereunder, by
failing to submit plans, obtain necessary inspections and approvals, or pay fees, or by
commencing or continuing construction or remodeling in violation hereof, shall pay triple the
appropriate fee as a penalty and remain subject to other applicable penalties and enforcement
procedures authorized by the state law and/or this code.
Deposit Recommended
.Ri1grit— Deposit--
Public Pool (minimum deposit) new $ 1,017.00
Public Pool Complex (minimum deposit) new $ 1,017.00
Additions to orginal complex:
Each pool, spa, wading, therapy, or diving pool new $ 339.00
Bathhouse new $ 339.00
Recreational water park complex (minimum deposit)
Five times the annual
pool permit
H6Z6RGOUS MATE _ IAF L A52185 PROQRAM:
AB2185 fees for a current calendar year are based upon the following year's projected business
plan inventory of hazardous material and are billed to the business in the fifth month after
December 31 of the current calendar year.
Fee structure for businesses required to submit a "Hazardous Material Business Plan" under
Federal Sara Title ill Program and the California Hazardous Materials Release Response and
Inventory Program (AB 2185).
Hazardous Material Inventory Fees:
Number of Current Recommended
Emplgyggs Lbs. of Material Fees hm
0-4 >(A) <500K $ 183.00 delete
5-9 <500K $ 340.00 delete
10-19 and <500K $456.00 delete
N/A <1 K*(A) new $ 135.00
0-4 >_ 1 K- < 10K new $ 144.00
5-9 > 1 K- < 10K new $ 192.00
10-19 >1K- < 10K new $ 239.00
0-4 >10K- < 100K new $ 287.00
5-9 >_10K- <100K new $ 335.0,0
10-19 >10K- <100K new $ 383.00
0-4 >100K- <250K new $ 431.00
5-9 >100K- <250K new $ 479.00
10-19 >100K- <250K new $ 527.00
0-4 >250K- <500K new $ 575.00
5-9 2250K- <500K new $ 622.00
10-19 2250K- <500K new $ 670.00
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (cont.)
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AB2185 PR RAM (cont.)
Number of Current Recommended
Employees Lbs. of Material Fees Fee
a20 and < 10K $ 456 no change
a20 and a 10K- < 100K $ 856 $ 942
a20 and a 100K- < 250K $ 1,705 $ 1,876
a20 and a 250K- < 500K $ 3,194 $ 3,513
NIA a 500K- < 2.5M $ 7,544 $ 8,408
N/A a 2.5M - < 10M $15,058 $15,554
N/A a 10M - < loom $24,659 $27,125
N/A a loom - < 1B $32,878 -$36,166
N/A a 113 - < 5B $41,097 $45,207
N/A a 5B $72,756 $80,032
All marine terminals and tank farms with secondary
containment storing greater than or equal to 10
million pounds of hazardous materials $20,659 $ 22,725
All oil refineries and all Class 1 off-site hazardous
waste disposal sites $72,736 $ 87,307
Liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) shall be assigned a risk factor of 10%. In summing the total
pounds of hazardous material at a given facility as part of the fee determination, the pounds of
liquid CO2 shall be multiplied by 10% and that amount used in the calculation of the aggregate
pounds for the site.
(A) Quantity at any one time during the reporting year equal to, or greater than, a total weight of
500 pounds or a total volume of 55 gallons, or 200 cubic feet at standard temperature and
pressure for compressed gas.
Partial Year OwneMhir, - New Owner/Qe� rator:
A Business Plan is required from a new owner/operator from the start of the business activity to
December 31. An annual AB2185 fee will be computed on the inventory of hazardous material
listed
in the Business Plan then prorated by the number of months covered by the Business Plan.
Discontinuance or Sale of Business:
Upon discontinuance or sale of a business, the owner/operator is required to file a Business Pian
for the period between the ending date of the preceding business plan to the month in which the
business activity ceased or the business was sold. The annual AB2185 fee will be computed on
the inventory of hazardous material listed in the Business Plan then prorated by the number of
months covered by the Business Plan.
The fees shall be non-transferrable, non-refundable and set on a facility basis. "
Additional administrative fees will be assessed for:
1. Failure to respond to inquiries relating to compliance with these resolutions, 25% of fee.
2. Late filing of business pians, beyond a 30-day notice of violation, 50% of fee.
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3. Failure to pay the fee within terms of the invoice, 25% of fee.
The administering agency reserves the right to adjust the fees dependent on total program cost
and may adjust individual facility fees within the above schedule when the Health Officer
determines that the fee is not equitable based on health risk.
RMPP PROGRAM.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 25535.2, annual fees are established to be collected
from each business which may be required to submit an RMPP pursuant to Health and Safety
Code Article 2 (Section 25531 et seq.).
The fees assessed is based on the risk ranking assigned to the business as follows:
Recommended
Risk Rank' Annual Fee Fel
Greater than 400 $15,600.00 delete
200-400 $ 7,800.00 delete
100-199 $ 3,900.00 delete
1-99 $ 780.00 delete
0 $ 312.00 delete
RMPP PROGRAM REPLACED BY THE ARPP PROGRAM
ACC112ENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION PROGSAM (ARPP)
The ARPP Program has replaced the Risk Management Prevention Program. The California ARPP
fees for Contra Costa County will be assessed from stationary sources that handle regulated
substances. The collection of fees for the ARP Program is authorized by Health & Safety Code,
Chapter 6.95, Section 25535.5 and 25404.5.
1. Fee Imposed. The California Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP) fees for
Contra Costa County are hereby imposed and assessed upon all stationary sources that handle
regulated substances.
2. Amount. The fee for a stationary source shall be determined as follows:
FEE= $200.00 + [(TC-TSS x $200.00)ITRF] xRF
TC Total cost of the County's CaIARP program.
TSS = Total number of stationary sources in the County.
TRF = 'Total Risk Factor,"or the sum of the Stationary Source Modified
Chemical Exposure Indexes ("SSMCEI") of all stationary sources in the county.
RF w "Risk Factor," or a stationary sources SSMCEI.
The TRF for the County and the RF of a stationary source ("SSMCEI") shall be determined
pursuant to the Contra Costa County Health Services Department's California Accidental Release
Prevention Program Relative Risk Determination Methodology, attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Exempt Stationary Sources. A stationary source may apply for an exemption from
preparing a Risk Management Plan under the California Accidental Release Prevention Program.
The exemption may be granted if the Health Services Director or his designee determines, at his or
her sole discretion, that the potential for an off-site consequence from the stationary source is
remote.
If a stationary source has not paid the annual CaIARP fees pursuant to this resolution, the
stationary source shall pay an exemption review fee upon submittal of an exemption application.
The exemption application fee shall be $500 per regulated substance per process. (For example, ii
a stationary source handles one regulated substance in one process the fee is $500. If a stationary
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (cont.)
source handles one regulated substance in two different processes the fee is $1000.) If a stationary
source does not handle any regulated substance in a process but stores regulated substances in a
warehouse, the review fee is $500 per warehouse where the regulated substances are stored.
If an exemption is not granted, all of the exemption application fee shall be credited towards
the CalARP fees assessed upon the stationary source pursuant to this resolution.
An annual administrative fee of$65.00 is hereby assessed upon all stationary sources that
handle regulated substances on site but are exempt from preparing an RMP pursuant to this
resolution.
4. Maximum Fee. The maximum fee to be charged to any one stationary source for fiscal
year 1997-1996 is $40,000.00. This maximum fee shall increase by a factor of 10% per year.
5. Multiple Stationary Sources. Companies that have multiple stationary sources that are
substantially Identical, as determined at the sole discretion of the Director of Wealth Services, or his
designee, may be assessed a reduced fee. The fee for such a company shall be the full fee for the
first stationary source, plus the greater of$65.00 or 10% of the full fee for each additional
substantially identical stationary source.
6. Non-Profit Organizations. If a stationary source is owned by a non-profit organization
(Internal Revenue Service Code tax-exempt status number 501 C), the fee shall be the greater of
$65.00 or 10% of the full fee based on the stationary source's risk ranking.
7. Pro-Ratan Refunds. The fiscal year begins on July 1. if during a fiscal year a stationary
source discontinues handling a regulated substance, a pro-rata refund shall be issued. This refund
will be based on the pro-rated portion the fee attributable to the regulated substance.
8. Definitions. The terms used in this resolution shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
the Health and Safety Code Article 2, §25535.5 and §25404.5.
9. Authority. This resolution and the imposition of fees hereunder are authorized in part by
Health & Safety Code, Chapter 6.95, §25535.5 and §25404.5.
UNDERGRQUND SIOMGE TANK P OSAM
Underground Storage Tank Annual Permit: (Tanks which do not have secondary containment and
continuous monitoring equipment)
Recommended Current
.F -Em 12escription
$120.00 Single tank of 1,000 gallons or less used solely in connection
with the occupancy of a residence
(a) First tank of 50,000 gallons or less
$210.00 Basic fee for tank of 50,000 gallons or less
$440.00 Each tank of 50,000 gallons or more
(a) In addition to the basic fee, a surcharge of$125 is applicable on the tank at each site with or
without secondary containment, which has the earliest installation date.
ti
Underground round Storage Tank Annual Permit Installed After January 1 1984: (Tanks which have
secondary containment and continuous monitoring equipment)
Recommended Current
as Fee, Detention
no change $ 60.00 Single tank of 1,000 gallons or less used solely in connection
with the occupancy of a residence
(a) First tank of 50,000 gallons or less
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ENVIRONMENTAL EALTH(cont.)
Recommended Current
E22 _Fees escri tp ion
no change $170.00 Basic fee for tank of 50,000 gallons or less
no change $300.00 Each tank of 50,000 gallons or more
no change (a) In addition to the basic fee, a surcharge of$125 is applicable on
the tank at each site with or without secondary containment;
which has the earliest installation date.
Underground Storage Tank Installation Plan Review and Inspection:
In addition to the applicable State surcharge prescribed by or pursuant to the law, the following fees
shall be collected:
Recommended
Rate Fees Desedglion
no change $450.00 New tank facility, first tank
no change $ 90.00 Each additional Tank
Underground Storage Tank Removal. Temporry.Closure or Abandonment:
Recommended Current
Fee FgMs Desadption
no change $120.00 Single tank of 1,000 gallons or less, located at a residence
and used solely in connection with the occupancy of that
residence
no change $260.00 First tank at a site
no change $120.00 Each additional tank
Inspection and Plan Review for Piping Replacement or Modification:
Recommended Current
Fee Feesscri to ion
no change $330.00 Plan review and inspection of pipe replacement or repair,
including the installation of overfill protection equipment
and corrosion control devices
$ 135.00 new First Tank
$ 45.00 new Each Additional Tank
Permit Amendment Qr Transfer:
Recommended Current
EAR _ Deficriplion
no change $ 60.00 Permit amendment or transfer fee
jjn_ derground Tank Modification. Repair or Lining Pte:
Recommended Current
EM Fees_ Descrig n
no change $260.00 Includes review and inspection not exceeding four hours
of staff time
no change $ 90.00 For each additional hour or fraction thereof of staff time
Contaminated Site Fee:
Recommended Current
EM Fees j?escription
no change $ 90.00 Each hour or fraction thereof of service delivered by the
County Health Services department in connection with th(
characterization or remediation of site contaminated by
discharge of a hazardous substance, material or waste, If
the owner, operator, or other responsible person in chargf
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (cont.)
of the site requests assistance from the County or where
an inspection or an emergency response is necessary to
verify compliance with State and County regulations or to
assure public safety
_Reinslaection or Time Use:
Recommended Current
Fee , -Eggs Descriptn ion
no change $ 90.00 Each hour or fraction thereof of staff time provided shall be
charged in the following cases:
a. More than one inspection or two hours of onsite time is
required in the case of tank removals
b. More than two inspections or four hours of onsite time is
required in the case of tank installations
C. More than one reinspection is required to determine
compliance
UNDER ROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM (cont.)
d. Inspection, consultation or other services related to
underground storage of hazardous substances or hazardous
materials or wastes are provided and said services are not
otherwise covered by this ordinance
Document Search:
Recommended Current
Fee Fees Desgrintion
no change 90.00 Each hour or fraction thereof of staff time shall be charged to any
consulting firm, realtor, lending institute or other commercial
enterprise for services performed in complying with document
research requests for these enterprises.
Eanalties:
The following penalties shall be applied and collectible from parties responsible for the following
actions:
PenaltL
n
a) Failure to pay any fee in a timely manner 25% penalty
b) Failure to file and report change in ownership
or operator of an underground tank(s) $500.00
These penalties are in addition to those that may be imposed under any other underground tank
regulation.
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Recommended Current
fA Fitas Description
no change $ 90.00 Each hour or fraction thereof of service time delivered by the
County Health Services Department in connection with the
characterization or remediation of site contamination by
discharge of a hazardous substance, material or waste, if the
owner, operator or other responsible person in charge of the site
requests assistance from the County or where an inspection or
an emergency response is necessary to verify compliance with
State and County regulations or to assure public safety. This
includes responses to illegal drug labs.
no change $115.00/$135.00* In addition to the regular hourly rate, a charge for overtime (1-1/t
or 2 times the regular hourly rate) as applicable and
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for the cost of emergency vehicles used in connection with the
remediation of site Contamination
EMERGENCY IIIc DiCAL riERVICES AGEbICY
EmIlmengy MediQ01 Technician (EMJ) Current Fees _Recommended Fee
Initial Certification/Rooertification * $ 15.00 no Change
PAM
Acc;reditation/R"wreditation * $ 55.00 no Change
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) Current Fees Recommended Fep
Authorization/Re-authorization * $ 25.00 no Change
EMR Continuing Education Provider** $100.00 no Change
• Renewal trees may be waived for employs"of a service provider with an approved,i w4mse program for
nmkintsininy required renewal records.
Fee may be waived fbr non-commercial providers offering continuing education at no charge to Contras Costa
County EMS System responders.
WAIVER: The Health Officer or his designee may waive any of these fees In any individual Case in
which he determines that the advancement and protection of the public health will be better served
thereby and that these Considerations outweigh the County financial interests In Collecting the fee.
FEE AMENDMENTS: The Health Services Director or his designee may Increase or decrease as
needed, any specific fee by not more than 10%during the next twelve-month period, except those
fees set by Federal/State statute or regulation shall be effective concurrent with the date specified in
the applicable statute or regulation regardless of the amount of increase or decrease. fee
Adjustment: The Health Services Director or his designee Is authorized to adjust, waive or
compromise the fee amount in those Cases In which he determines that It is Cost effective to do so.
On this date, fallowing public hearing and testimony by John
Wolfe, 820 Main Street, Martinez, representing the Contra Costa
Taxpayers ' Association, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the fee
changes for various programs and services in the Hospital and
clinics, Public Health, Home Health Agency, Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Divisions of the Health Services Department are
APPROVED with the exception of the Hazardous Material AB2185
Program fees on pages 14 and 15; and the hearing on the fee
changes in the Hazardous Materials Department AB2185 fees is
CONTINUED to April 28, 1998, at 11 a.m. in the Board chambers .
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct
cc: County Administrator copy of an action taken and entered on the
Health Services Director minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the
Health Services Administration date shown.
County Counsel ATTESTED:
County Auditor PHIL BATkrsnd
, Clerkof the Board
of er'viCou ty dministrator
By Deputy
EXHUBTT A
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CALIFORNIA ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM
RELATIVE RISK DETERMINATION METHODOLOGY
1. INTRODUCTION. The Centra Costs County Health Services Department uses the
Chemical Exposure Index ("CEI")', as modified, to rank the relative potential of acute health
hazard to people from possible chemical release incidents.The Modified CEI ("MCEI") Is used
by the Department for the purpose of assessing stationary source fees. The MCEI formula Is
Intended to provide a relatively simple method for comparing relative chemical toxic hazards,
resulting In fees that fairly reflect the hazard potential of the facilities in the County.
The MCEI accounts for the following six factors that could Influence the magnitude of a
potential regulated substance exposure:
1. The potential health hazard posed by the regulated substance measured by the toxic
endpoint and the vapor pressure (volatilization driving force) of the material.
2. The vapor quantity available for dispersion based on the largest single container of
the regulated substance.
3. The distance to the nearest receptor.
4. The degree of dispersivity and vapor density as related to the molecular weight of the
substance.
5. The number of processes using regulated substances at a stationary source.
6. Accident history.
lFor information regarding the Chemical Exposure Index,see 'Dow Chemicals Chemical
Exposure Guide,'published by the Center for Chemical Process Safety,American institute of Chemical
Engineers, 1994, New York, New York.
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II. MODIFIED CHEMICAL EXPOSURE INDEX(MCEI) DETERMINATION
METHODOLOGY.
A. Regulated Substance MCEI.
A'Regulated Substance MCEI" Is determined for each regulated substance handled at
a stationary source In quantities above the threshold quantities established by the regulations
for the California Accidental Release Prevention Program. The MCEI for a Regulated
Substance is determined by multiplying the applicable scale numbers for the various risk factors
(Subsection B), as follows:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Regulated Largest Distance Molecular Modified
Substance x Single x Scale No. x Weight : Chemical Exposure
Scale No. Container Scale No. index
Scale No.
B. Determination of Risk Factor Scale Numbers.
1. Regulated Substance Scale Number. Both the concentration at which a material is
acutely toxic and the vapor/partial pressure that creates the driving force to volatilize and
maintain the material In the atmosphere affect this scale number. For purposes of this scale
number, the toxic endpoints, In parts per million, are used as the toxicity measurement.
Volatility Is measured by the vapor/partial pressure In mm Hg a 250C (millimeters of Mercury
at 25 degrees Centigrade), up to a maximum of 760mm Hg.
The Regulated Substance Scale factor Is determined by multiplying the toxic endpoint
concentration by 760, and dividing that number by the vapor/partial pressure in mm Hg. The
Regulated Substance Scale factors are assigned the following Regulated Substance Scale
Numbers.
Regulated Substance Scale Factor Regulated Substance Scale Number
0- .99 5
1.0-9.9 4
10.0-99.0 3
100-999 2
1,000- 1000,000 1
>100,000 0
For flammable substances and for sulfuric acid in a mixture with a flash point•c 73°F,
the Regulated Substances Scale Number of two (2) Is assigned.
2. Largest Single Container Scale Number. The Scale Number for the largest single
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container is determined by taking the Logio of the maximum amount of regulated substance, In
pounds, stored In a single container at the stationary source.
3. Distance Scale Number. This factor quantifies the distance between the point of
release and the public or environmental receptor. The term 'public receptor" means"offsite
residences, Institutions (e.g., schools, hospitals), industrial, commercial and office buildings,
paries or recreational areas Inhabited or occupied by the public at any time without restriction by
the stationary source where members of the public could be exposed to toxic concentrations,
radiant heat or overpressure, as a result of an accidental release.` (See 19 Cal. Code Regs.
Division 2 Chapt.4.5) The term "environmental receptor"means"natural areas such as
national or state parks,forests, or monuments, officially designated wildlife sanctuaries,
preserves, refuges or areas, and federal wilderness areas,that could be exposed at any time to
toxic concentrations, radiant heat, or overpressure greater than or equal to the endpoints, as a
result of an accidental release and that can be identified on local U.S. Geological Survey
maps.' (See 19 Cal. Code Regs. Division 2 Chapt.4.5)
Distance Scale Number
41,000 ft. 4
1,000-5,279 ft. 3
1 mile -5 miles 2
>5 miles - 15 miles 1
>15 miles 0
4. Molecular Weight Scale Number. The density of the vapor is directly related to the
molecular weight and inversely affects the rate of dispersion. Therefore, regulated substances
have been assigned the following scale numbers based upon their molecular weight
Molecular Weight Scale Number
>45 4
34 -45 3
23 -33 2
15-22 1
<15 I 0
Exceptions. The above formula does not apply to substances such as ammonia and
hydrogen fluoride, which form heavier-than-air vapor clouds due to the formation of aerosols
(ammonia) and strong intermolecular forces (hydrogen fluoride). These regulated substances
are assigned Scale Number 4.
C. Stationary Source MCEI. A stationary sourare0s MCEI Is obtained by adding the
Regulated Substance MCEI for each regulated substance handled at the stationary source, and
multiplying that number by Process Scale Number for the stationary source. If there has been
level-throe amts (as defined by the Community Warning System) in the last three years,
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the MCEI will be Increased by a factor of 10%for each level-three accident in this time period.
1. Process Scale plumber. The relative risk far an accidental release from a stationary
source} Is directly related to the amount of handling of regulated substances at the source. A
stationary source's MCEI uses the number of California Accidental Release Prevention
Program covered processes at a stationary sources as a determination of this factor.
Number of Processes Scale Number
>10 4
f- 10 3
3-5 2
0-2 1
2. Accld$nt History Scale Factor. A factor of 1.1 will be used for each level three
incident occurring in a rolling three-year period. The first accident In this time period will have a
factor of 1.1. If there have been two level three accidents, the factor will be 1.2, etc.
Date:
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