Oregon Bulletin
OTHER NOTICES
COMMENTS DUE: February 21, 2012 at
5:00 p.m.
REQUEST: In accordance with ORS 183.390,
the Department of Human Services (Department) is inviting public comment,
including whether options exist for achieving the rule’s substantive goals in a
way that reduces the negative economic impact on businesses, on a petition of
rulemaking requesting the repeal and amendment of the language relating to
resident transfers found in the following rules:
• 411-050-0444 Adult Foster Home - Operational
Standards;
• 411-054-0080 Residential Care and Assisted Living
Facility - Involuntary Move-Out Criteria;
• 411-088-0000 to 0080 Nursing Facility - Transfers;
• 411-325-0390 and 0400 24-Hour Residential Services
for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Entry, Exit and Transfer; and
• 411-360-0190 Adult Foster Homes for Individuals with
Developmental Disabilities - Standards for Admission, Transfers, Respite,
Crisis Placements, Exit, and Closures
BACKGROUND: On November 30, 2011,
the Department received a petition of rulemaking requesting that the Department
amend the nursing facility transfer rules in OAR chapter 411, division 088 to
create a uniform rule for residents’ rights, voluntary and involuntary
transfer, and due process so that residents faced with an involuntary transfer
have the same rights regardless of the type of facility. The petition also
requested that the Department update the specific facility rules to refer to
the uniform rules in OAR chapter 411, division 088.
HOW TO COMMENT: The petition for
rulemaking may be viewed at:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/policy/spd/rules/Petition%20for%20Rulemaking%20-%20Transfers.pdf
or by contacting Christina Hartman at 503-945-6398 or at
Christina.Hartman@state.or.us. Written comments may be submitted via e-mail to
Christina.Hartman@state.or.us, faxed to 503-947-4245, or mailed to Rule
Coordinator, Department of Human Services, Seniors and People with
Disabilities, 500 Summer Street NE, E-10, Salem, Oregon, 97301-1074. Deadline
for comments is February 21, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
COMMENTS DUE: Friday, March 2, 2012,
4:30 pm.
PROJECT LOCATION: One-quarter mile west of Joseph
PROPOSAL: The Department of
Environmental Quality proposes to issue a no further action determination for a
project to clean up up petroleum-contaminated soil at the former Boise Cascade
sawmill near Joseph. DEQ issues a no further action determination when a cleanup
project has met regulatory standards.
HIGHLIGHTS: In 1994, Boise Cascade
excavated approximately 10,500 cubic yards of petroleum-contaminated soil from
sawmill property and placed it on six acres of plastic-lined cells in one part
of the site. They turned the contaminated soil periodically to promote aeration
and growth of microbes that digested the petroleum.
Sampling of the soil indicates that, although some
petroleum remains in the soil, the hazardous chemicals in the petroleum have
been reduced to safe levels. DEQ therefore does not require further
remediation. However, DEQ did require the current property owner, OfficeMax, to
record a notice of potential hazard with Wallowa County. The reason for this
notice is to let people know that the petroleum-containing soil and the plastic
liner remain on this property.
This site will remain on DEQ’s Confirmed Release List
as long as the hazard notice is in place.
HOW TO COMMENT: Send
written comments fax, mail or email to:
Bob Schwarz, DEQ Project Manager
400 E. Scenic Drive, Suite 307
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
Fax: 541-298-7330
Email: Schwarz.bob@deq.state.or.us
Written comments should be sent by Friday, March 2,
2012. To schedule an appointment or to obtain a copy of the staff report,
please contact Mr. Schwarz by email or by phone at 541-298-7255, ext. 230.
THE NEXT STEP: DEQ will consider all
comments received. A final decision concerning the proposed no further action
determination will be made after consideration of public comments.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: DEQ is
committed to accommodating people with disabilities. Please notify DEQ of any
special physical or language accommodations or if you need information in large
print, Braille or another format. To make these arrangements, contact DEQ
Communications and Outreach 503-229-5696 or toll free in Oregon at
800-452-4011; fax to 503-229-6762; or e-mail to deqinfo@deq.state.or.us
People with hearing impairment may call DEQ’s TTY
number, 711.
COMMENTS DUE: 5 pm, February 29th,
2012
PROJECT LOCATION: 2210
Portland Rd (99W), Newberg
HIGHLIGHTS: The Oregon Department
of Environmental Quality is proposing no further action for the investigation
and cleanup of petroleum contamination at the (former) Scharff Motor Freight
site at 2210 Portland road in Newberg, Oregon.
The property was formerly a trucking business with a
maintenance shop on site. The facility had three underground storage tanks to
store petroleum products. A petroleum release from the underground storage tank
system was reported in August of 1991. In addition to the underground tank
system, other areas across the property were contaminated by surface spills of
petroleum products from above ground storage tanks, and subsurface
contamination from a former shop drain. Contaminated soil was removed from
these locations in 1991. Soil sampling showed some contamination remaining
following the removal of the petroleum contaminated soils, but at
concentrations below DEQ’s risk levels. Groundwater was tested in 2011 and
showed petroleum contamination was present, but at concentrations below DEQ’s
risk levels.
Based on available data, the concentrations of
contamination remaining at the site are below DEQ’s Risk Based Concentrations,
which are protective for commercial and industrial activities.
A Site Summary Report detailing DEQ’s proposed
decision, and the project file containing detailed information for the site,
are available for review in DEQ’s Eugene Office located in suite 100 at 165
East 7th Avenue in Eugene. Questions concerning this site should be directed to
Eric Kelley or Nancy Sawka at DEQ’s Salem office by calling them at (503)
378-8240.
Comments on the proposed no further action
determination need to be received by the Salem Office, attn: Eric Kelley, by
5pm on February 29th, 2012. Fax or email comments are acceptable.
THE NEXT STEP: Upon completion of the
comment period, the comments will be addressed. Once the comments have been adequately
addressed, the DEQ may approve, modify, or deny the proposed no further action
determination.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: DEQ is
committed to accommodating people with disabilities. Please notify DEQ of any
special physical or language accommodations or if you need information in large
print, Braille or another format. To make these arrangements, contact DEQ
Communications & Outreach (503) 229-5696 or toll free in Oregon at (800)
452-4011; fax to 503-229-6762; or e-mail to deqinfo@deq.state.or.us
People with hearing impairments may call Oregon
Telecommunications Relay Service 1-800-735-2900.
Comments due: 5 p.m., March 2, 2012
Project location: 41314 Robinette Road, Richland, Baker County
Proposal: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality proposes to issue a
conditional no further action determination for the Environmental Cleanup
Program site #5629: Sass Heating Oil Aboveground Storage Tank Release, located
at 41314 Robinette Road, Richland. DEQ issues a conditional no further action
determination when an environmental cleanup has met regulatory requirements
with a restrictive condition.
Highlights: A release of heating oil was reported to DEQ in July 2011 from a
former aboveground storage tank. Apparently a supply line to the AST leaked
into the crawl space beneath the residence. The timing and quantity of the
release is unknown. A notice will be filed with the deed prohibiting use of shallow
groundwater for domestic purposes. DEQ has determined that the cleanup meets
the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 465.315. Pollutant levels remaining
in soil and potentially in groundwater after the cleanup actions are protective
of human health and the environment.
How to comment: Send comments by 5 p.m., March 2, 2012 to DEQ Project Manager
Marcy Kirk by mail at 475 NE Bellevue Drive, Suite 110, Bend, OR 97701, by
email at kirk.marcy@deq.state.or.us or, or by fax at 541-388-8283.
To review the project file, call Marcy Kirk at
541-633-2009 for a file review appointment. To access site summary information
and the staff report in DEQ’s Environmental Cleanup Site Information (ECSI)
database on the Internet, go to http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/ECSI/ecsiquery.asp,
then enter 5629 in the Site ID box and click “Submit” at the bottom of the
page. Next, click the link labeled 5629 in the Site ID/Info column.
The next step: DEQ will consider all public comments received before making a
final decision on the proposed conditional no further action determination. DEQ
will provide written responses to all public comments received.
Accessibility information: DEQ is committed to accommodating people with disabilities. If you
need information in another format, please contact DEQ toll free in Oregon at
800-452-4011, email at deqinfo@deq.state.or.us, or 711 for people with hearing
impairments.
Comment Due: February 29, 2012
Project Location: Condon, Oregon
Proposal: The Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) is providing notice for a public opportunity to review and
comment on the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for the
Former Condon Radar Station Property (Site) located on Richmond Road 6 miles
east of Condon, Oregon. The ABCA details the analysis and selection of
protective cleanup options designed to address contamination at the Site.
The former Condon Radar Station
property was occupied by the U.S. Air Force until the early 1970’s after which
time it underwent several ownership changes. Prominent features at the facility included a radar
station dome, dormitories, control room buildings, support buildings, a firing
range and an adjacent housing development. Approximately 23 buildings remain at
the Site, most vacant and in disrepair. Investigations identified hazardous substances remaining at the Site
including, two aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), an underground storage tank (UST),
stockpiled petroleum soil, and approximately 7,500 linear feet of aboveground
steam pipe insulated with asbestos containing material (ACM) which was used to
convey heat between the power plant and base buildings.
The ACM piping has been identified as the primary
contaminant at the Site that must be addressed before any renovation of the
site. The ABCA selected the abatement of all ACM piping, as well as, removal
and disposal of stockpiled petroleum soil as the preferred remedial
alternatives.
The ABCA, as well as more information concerning
site-specific investigations and remedial actions, is available in DEQ’s
Environmental Cleanup Site Information (ECSI) database located on the web at
http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/ecsi/ecsi.htm under Site ID 2593.
Site specific information is also available by contacting David Anderson, DEQ’s
project manager for this site. The
Administrative File for this facility is located at DEQ’s Bend office, and can
be reviewed in person by contacting project manager at the number below to
arrange for an appointment.
How to Comment: The public comment period will extend from February 1 to 29, 2012. Please address all
comments and/or inquiries to project manager at the following address:
David Anderson
Department of Environmental Quality
475 NE Bellevue Dr, Suite 110
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 633-2012
anderson.david@deq.state.or.us
Upon written request by ten or more persons or by a
group with a membership of 10 or more, a public meeting will be held to receive
verbal comments.
The Next step: DEQ will consider all public comments received before finalizing
the selected remedial action for the site. DEQ will provide written responses to all received public
comments.
The online versions of the OARs and Oregon
Bulletin are provided for convenience of reference and
enhanced access. The official, record copies of these
publications are the original paper filings.
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