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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FROM: Environmental Affairs Committee
Supervisor Tom Torlakson, Chair .;= a
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Supervisor Nancy Fanden q�,■++. .. , CCurV
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DATE: April 17 , 1990
SUBJECT: Steam Operator Licensing Program
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Accept the report that steam operators are sufficiently
trained and regulated, and thus, the County should not pursue
the proposal to institute a Steam Operator Licensing Program.
2. Remove this item as a referral to our Committee.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
On March 13 , 1990, the Board referred to the Environmental Affairs
Committee the proposal, by Fossil Technologies, to institute a
Steam Operator Licensing program in the County. The proposal
involved requiring that the operators of boilers obtain a county
license. Prior to issuance of such a license, the operator would
be required to pass a test which, according to Fossil Technologies,
would ensure that operators understand the environmental
regulations ( e.g. , notification of agencies in the event of
emergencies) , and know how to safely operate steam equipment.
The State of California has established detailed safety regulations
for the inspection and operation of boilers. Boiler operations are
tightly regulated by competent and nationally certified state
enforcers. Boiler emissions are sufficiently monitored and
regulated by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The
proposed licensing program will not result in reductions in air .
emissions or an increase in public health and safety.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR X RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S) :
Supervisor Tom Torlakson, Chair Supervisor Nancy Fanden
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 24, 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT z ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON"" THE DATE SHOWN.
cc: CDD - Catherine Kutsuris ATTESTED �A421 -?+ /990
Fossil Technoligies (via CDD) PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
Industrial Association (via CDD) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Council of Industries (via CDD) AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator
BY DEPUTY