From: Gerald Fisher
Sent: Mon Aug 17 12:09:48 2020
To: Andy Peters
Subject: FW: question about IDDE and hemp processing
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Andy,
Please give Alex a call at Marion County. I think they are checking to see what other agencies do so they don’t reinvent the wheel.
Regards,
Gerald Fisher, P.E. | Public Works Director
City of Molalla
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 |Molalla, OR 97038
Office: 503.829.6855 | Direct: 503.759.0218
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From: Gerald Fisher
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 12:09 PM
To: 'Alexander Wade' <AWade@co.marion.or.us>
Cc: Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: RE: question about IDDE and hemp processing
I’ll have Andy Peters, Operation Supervisor give you a call. It will be easier over the phone.
Regards,
Gerald Fisher, P.E. | Public Works Director
City of Molalla
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 |Molalla, OR 97038
Office: 503.829.6855 | Direct: 503.759.0218
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From: Alexander Wade <AWade@co.marion.or.us>
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 9:29 AM
To: Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com>
Cc: Gerald Fisher <gfisher@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: RE: question about IDDE and hemp processing
That's very interesting. We also had wondered about whether a 1200z was appropriate for such sites. I tried to get information from DEQ and ODA, but it seems like there's details left to work out regarding regulation of these type of sites.
Do you know what steps were taken in the illicit discharge investigation? I was curious about how best to sample such a site, and what lab tests were run, etc. If you know I would be very interested in hearing about it. This isn't a big priority for me. It's much more of a curiosity at this point which could become more relevant in the future.
Thank you very much for getting back to me,
Alex Wade
Environmental Specialist
Marion County Public Works
Office: 503-566-4124
Cell: 503-983-8125
>>> Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com> 8/14/2020 3:49 PM >>>
Hi Alex,
Alice is no longer with the City. I’m not sure how much guidance our situation provides. Last fall, a hemp processing facility began operations in the City limits and it has been the subject of much concern due to air quality discharges + odor, noise, and land use violations. Additionally, there is no onsite stormwater treatment and DEQ is currently determining whether a 1200-Z permit is required.
We initially had some concern that there may be untreated discharges to the sanitary system. Our crews did investigate inputs from their facility into the sanitary system and did not turn up concrete evidence of anything illicit. I have included our public works director on this chain in case there is more he may be able to provide additional insight on this matter.
Best,
Dan Zinder
503.759.0226
From: Alexander Wade <AWade@co.marion.or.us>
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:02 PM
To: Alice Cannon <acannon@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: question about IDDE and hemp processing
Good afternoon,
I was given your contact information by Ryan Johnson with DEQ. I have been looking for information on the regulation of hemp processing facilities with regards to their waste water and procedures in the even of suspected illicit discharge. I was led to understand you had dealt with this type of issue before and I hoped you might share your story with me and any insight you gained through your experience.
Thank you for your attention in this matter,
Alex Wade
Environmental Specialist
Marion County Public Works
Office: 503-566-4124
Cell: 503-983-8125
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