RE: Business License Application

From: Andy Peters

Sent: Mon May 17 15:48:31 2021

To: Gerald Fisher

Cc: Darlene Bishop; Mac Corthell; Jake Ehredt; Adam Shultz; Jake Ehredt

Subject: RE: Business License Application

Importance: Normal

Gerald I believe the rules would go:

1. If they are making small amounts for sale at local farmers markets as I gather is the case from the application, then they are likely not an “Industrial User” as their waste stream is essentially a “domestic source” and not regulated under section 307(b),(c), or (d) of the Clean Water Act. We can use the definitions in 40 CFR 403.3 to justify that. In which case, we have no concerns, and this email can document that finding.
2. If this is for more than just making a few bars in the kitchen for sale at a Farmers Market, then they probably are an “Industrial User”, and Soap and detergent Manufacturing is a Categorical Use #417 under the Clean Water Act… and we should discuss further.
3. In either case, Soap making takes Lye, but no discharges into the sewer outside the range of 6.0-9.0 are allowed by code, so they must neutralize with Hydrochloric Acid as appropriate.
4. Candlemaking shouldn’t produce anything but hot water unless they pour the wax directly into the drain for some reason. All forms of wax (soy, paraffin, bees wax, etc) will contribute to BOD at the plant grease buildup in the systems. It should be allowed to cool, harden, and thrown into the trash, not down the sewer.

Andy

From: Gerald Fisher <gfisher@cityofmolalla.com>

Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 2:52 PM

To: Andy Peters <apeters@cityofmolalla.com>

Cc: Darlene Bishop <dbishop@cityofmolalla.com>; Mac Corthell <mcorthell@cityofmolalla.com>

Subject: FW: Business License Application

Hi Andy,

Do you have concerns about handmade soap, candles, etc. and possible discharges?

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: Darlene Bishop <dbishop@cityofmolalla.com>

Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 2:31 PM

To: Frank Schoenfeld <fschoenfeld@molallapolice.com>; Mike Penunuri <penunuri@molallafire.org>; Gerald Fisher <gfisher@cityofmolalla.com>; Mac Corthell <mcorthell@cityofmolalla.com>

Subject: Business License Application

Good afternoon everyone,

Attached is a business license application for Lustration, LLC. This is a business that will be selling online and at markets only, no customers will be coming to her residence.

Please let me know if you have any questions/comments/concerns or if you approve the issuance of this business license.

Thank you,

Darlene Bishop

Executive Administrative Assistant

City of Molalla

(503)759-0291

dbishop@cityofmolalla.com