EQCMinutes20050811

DETP/19/49043

''Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 12:00:38 PM (GMT+07:00) Goldstein, Meyer:'' eqc meeting eqc minutes 8/11/2005 8/12/2005 deq 9-2005 DEQ 10-2010 (Temp ), f. 8-31-10, cert. ef. 9-1-10 thru 2-28-11 Environmental Quality Commission Meeting August 11 - 12, 2005 Red Lion Hotel - Estate Room 204 Coburg Rd, Eugene, Oregon At 12:30 p.m., prior to the regular meeting, the Commission will hold an executive session to consult with counsel concerning legal rights and duties regarding current and potential litigation against the DEQ Only representatives of the media may attend, and media representatives may not report on any deliberations during the session. Thursday, August 11- regular meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. A. Informational Item: Update on the Status of the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility Dennis Murphey, DEQ Chemical Demilitarization Program Administrator, will give an update on the status of recent activities at the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF). In August 2004, the Commission gave approval to start chemical weapon destruction at the facility, and DEQ's Chemical Demilitarization Program continues close oversight of work at the facility. B. Contested Case No. LQ/HW-NWR-03-060 regarding United States Army Corps of Engineers The Commission will consider a contested case in which United States Army Corps of Engineers appealed a proposed order and $84,900 civil penalty violations pertaining to hazardous waste. The Commission will hear statements on behalf of the Corps and the DEQ at this meeting. [Additional information: Staff Report] C. Rule Adoption: Air Quality - Lakeview PMlO Maintenance Plan and LaGrande PMlO Maintenance Plan The Department proposes the EQC adopt both the Lakeview and La Grande PM10 Maintenance Plans which include amended air quality permitting rules associated with each county. This will enable the Department to request that EPA redesignate both Lakeview and La Grande from nonattainment to attainment for PM10. [Additional information: Lakeview and La Grande PM10 Maintenance Plan Revision web site, Staff Report] D. Director's Dialogue Stephanie Hallock, DEQ Director, will discuss current events and issues involving the Department and the state with Commissioners. Friday, August 12 - regular meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. E. Adoption of Minutes The Commission will review, amend if necessary, and approve draft minutes of the June 23 -24, 2005, Environmental Quality Commission meeting. F. Informational Item: Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Report on Fish Consumption Study The Tribes will report on their findings regarding water quality toxic standards and fish consumption. NOTE: This item has been postponed until the October 20-21 EQC meeting. G. Informational Item: Water Quality Turbidity Overview The Department will brief the Commission on plans to develop a new turbidity rule, and will discuss the key issues involved in revising the current criteria. [Additional information: WO Turbiditv Draft Rules, Turbidity Criteria Staff Report] H. Public Forum Members of the public are invited to request time before the Conunission during this agenda item by filling out a public forum request form and turning it in to Cathy Skaar ahead of time. ** I. Commissioners' Reports Adjourn Future Environmental Quality Conunission meeting dates for 2005 include: October 20-21 December 8-9