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IJUI.uwyl1 CI IYCIUpC IU. '4UJ0.49U I J! Jr-+0UL-.70D I- I I C I r0'FO.7'T I J State of Washington, Department of Ecology IAA No. C2500178 Entity Name: Kittitas County Public Health Agricultural operations represent a critical sector for the PPA program due to their reliance on chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, and fuels, as well as the potential for generating Agricultural Operations hazardous waste. These operations include crop production, livestock management, greenhouses, equipment maintenance, and post -harvest processing, all of which can contribute to pollution if materials are not properly managed. Hieh Priority Environmental Issues The below list is ECOLOGY's High Priority Environmental Issues list because they have the potential to directly impact human health and/or the environment. If one or more of these issues are found during a site visit, a Follow -Up Visits is justified but not necessarily required. The severity of the issue will help determine if a Follow -Up Visit is necessary. A Follow -Up Visit to a business for other (non -high priority) issues is at the discretion of the CONTRACTOR. When unable to resolve High Priority Environmental Issues, the Pollution Prevention Specialists will refer the issue to ECOLOGY or another appropriate agency. Serious concerns about impacts to human health and/or the environment warrant a consultation with ECOLOGY or other regulatory agencies to determine whether the issue needs to be referred. High Priority Environmental Issues List: • Hazardous waste being improperly designated. • Hazardous waste being improperly disposed. • Hazardous products / wastes being improperly stored. • Compromised dangerous waste containers need to be repaired or replaced. • Illegal plumbing connection. • Illicit discharge of wastewater to storm drain. ■ Improperly stored containerized materials. • Improperly stored non -containerized materials. • Leaks and spills in dangerous waste storage areas. Visit Guidance The following guidance applies to technical assistance visits, unless otherwise discussed with ECOLOGY: Prior to the Visit. • Coordinate with other entities that may be conducting business visits in the area to reduce potential "inspection fatigue". • Check with ECOLOGY Urban Waters Staff (where applicable) to ensure that the business is not currently being visited by Urban Waters Staff. • Research site and issues prior to the visit using a combination of data sources, such as LSC Database (Link in Appendix A, Statement of Work, Section 12: Resources) for previous visits or visit to similar businesses, industry resources, news articles, etc. • To the extent possible, verify the site is not a medium or large quantity generator. 13 Version 4/14/25 (Access Equity)