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uuuusrgtr EllvEluPtr lu. +uQo+Jo l-Jr Jr_+DUZ_YoD l-l lE ltro{Dv+ I J <br />State of Washington, Department of Ecology <br />IAA No. C2500178 <br />Entity Name: Kittitas County Public Health <br />High Priority Environmental Issues <br />The below list is ECOLOGY's High Priority Environmental fssues list because they have the potential to <br />directly irnpact human health and/or the environment. If one or rnore of these issttes are found during a <br />site visit, a Follow-Up Visits is justified but not necessarity required. The severity of the issue will help <br />determine if a Follow-Up Visit is necessary. A Follow-Up Visit to a business for other (non-high <br />priority) issues is at the discretion of the CONTRACTOR. <br />When unable to resolve High Priority Environmental Issues, the Pollution Prevention Specialists will <br />refer the issue to ECOLOGY or another appropriate agency. Serious concerns about irnpacts to human <br />health and/or the environrnent warrant a consultation with ECOLOGY or other regulatory agencies to <br />detennine whether tlre issue needs to be referred. <br />High Priority Environmetrtal Issues List: <br />. Hazardons waste being irnproperly designated. <br />. Hazardous waste being improperly disposed. <br />. Hazardous products / wastes being improperly stored. <br />r Conrprornised dangerous waste containers need to be repaired or replaced <br />e Illegal plumbing conuection. <br />. Illicit discharge of wastewater to storm drain. <br />. Lnproperlystoredcontainerizedrnaterials. <br />. Improperlystorednon-containerizedmaterials' <br />e Leaks and spills iu dangerous waste storage areas. <br />Visit Guidance <br />The following guidance applies to technical assistance visits, unless otherwise discussed with <br />ECOLOGY: <br />Prior to the Visit: <br />Coordinate with other entities that rnay be conducting business visits in the area to reduce <br />potential "inspection fatigue". <br />Check with ECOLOGY Urban Waters Staff (where applicable) to ensure that the business is not <br />currently being visited by Urban Waters Staff. <br />Research site and issues prior to the visit using a combination of data sources, such as LSC <br />Database (Lirik in Appendix A, Staternent of l(ork, Section 12: Resources) for previot"ts visits or <br />visit to similar businesses, industry resources, news articles, etc. <br />To the extent possible, verifu the site is not a medium or large quantity generator. <br />13 <br />a <br />a <br />a <br />a <br />Agricultural Operations <br />Agricultural operations represent a critical sector for the PPA <br />program due to their reliance on chemicals such as fertilizers, <br />pesticides, and fuels, as well as the potential for generating <br />hazardous waste. These operations include crop production, <br />livestock management, greenhouses, equipment maintenance, <br />and post-harvest processing, all of which can contribute to <br />pollution if materials are not properly managed. <br />Version 4/14125 (Access Equity)