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Yamada, Stuart H
.From: Seto, Joanna L
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:50 AM
To: Yamada, Stuart H; Wong, Alec Y; Tsuji, Michael; Kurano, Matthew; Lum, Darryl C;
Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Cc: Chang, Steven Y
Subject: FW: WGSL Storm water
Attachments: W GSL letter to DOH 1-12-11 .doc
FYI... I haven't read the letter yet. -Joanna
Joanna L Seto
Engineering Section Supervisor
Clean Water Branch
State of Hawaii Department of Health
Phone: (808) S86 - 4309
Fax: (808) 586-4352
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From: Steinberger, Timothy E [mailto:tsteinberger@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 9:45 PM
To: Gill, Gary L.; Chang, Steven Y; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: WGSL Stormwater
Please refer to the attached letter stating my concerns on the DOH position regarding storm water runoff. Hard copy of
the letter will follow.
Timothy E. Steinberger, PE
Director
Department of Environmental Services
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2. January 12,2011
Honorable Gary Gill
Deputy Director
Environmental Health Administration
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
1250 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Mr. Steven Chang
Branch Chief
Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 300
Honolulu, HI 96814-4920
Ms. Joanna L Seto
Acting Branch Chief
Clean Water Branch
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 300
Honolulu, HI 96814-4920
Re: Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill (WGSL)
Storm Water Drainage
Deputy Director Gary Gill and Mr. Chang and Ms. Seto:
I am writing in response to Department of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch's
(CWB's) recent directive to the Department of Environmental Services (ENV) and Waste
Management Hawaii (WMH) from Mike Tsuji to post signage relating to releases of
allegedly contaminated wastewater. The City contends that such signage is not required
by the law. However, in order to explain this position, I need to review the recent events
and understandings leading to this recent CWB directive.
Storm Event and Resultant Accumulation of Storm Water:
On December 19,2010, there were heavy rains on Oahu that resulted in storm water
runoff at WGSL. On December 20,2010, WMH contacted the DOH, Solid and
Hazardous Waste Branch (SHWB) as a courtesy to notify them of the established practice
of draining storm flows from as heavy as a 24-hour, 25-year storm into the storm water
drain systems required by the WGSL Solid Waste Management Permit No. LF-0182-09
(SWM Permit).
3. On Tuesday, December 21,2010, CWB inspectors inspected WGSL, with the assistance
of Justin Lottig ofWMH who fully disclosed to the CWB inspectors WMH's actions in
response to the storm. The CWB inspectors left without indicating to WMH that they
had any concerns regarding WMH's actions.
Two days after the CWB inspection, on December 23,2010, in response to WMH's
courtesy notification fours days earlier, SHWB inspectors conducted an inspection of
WGSL and expressed concern that they observed that the storm water had touched
municipal solid waste. After speaking with Mr. Lottig, the SHWB inspectors appeared to
be less concerned with WMH's treatment of the storm water, commenting that it was
less, of a concern given the fact that the entire island was under a brown water advisory.
Later that same afternoon, CWB inspectors returned for a second inspection, during
which they talked again with Mr. Lottig and then requested that WMH take samples of
the storm water and discontinue the discharge of the storm water into the storm water
drain systems. WMH complied with both requests. The test results have since been
obtained and confirm that the storm water met state and federal standards for storm water
run off, except for naturally-occurring background concentrations of iron and zinc, which
are typically found in storm water discharges throughout Oahu.
Also that afternoon on December 23,2010, Joanna Seto from the CWB contacted ENV
and instructed ENV to issue a press release stating that there had been a release of storm
water that is potentially contaminated with leachate into the Ko Olina coastal area. She
said that this reporting requirement was similar to the requirement to issue a press release
when there is a sewer spill. Ms. Seto did not explain the basis for her conclusion that the
storm water was potentially contaminated with leachate, and also mistakenly equated this
event with a wastewater discharge. ENV therefore declined, explaining that the storm
water was not leachate under the law, that draining the storm water flows was an
established practice with which DOH was familiar, and that there was no basis for
requiring the press release. At approximately 9:41 p.m. that night, DOH issued its own
press release advising that WGSL had "discharged a large quantity of storm water
potentially contaminated with landfill waste to the Pacific Ocean."
On January 12,2011, twenty-four days after the initial discharge of storm water, Mike
Tsuji from CWB contacted ENV, Division of Environmental Quality, and WMH,
directing them to post signage regarding "contaminated water" from WGSL if an event
similar to the December 19,2010 storm occurred during the currently pending flood
advisory issued for Oahu.
ENV's understanding is that the storm water from the December 19, 2010 event had not
"percolated or passed through or emerged from solid waste" as defined in Hawaii
Administrative Rules section 11-58.1 and was therefore not leachate under the law.
Instead, DOH believes that the storm water had some (unquantified) contact with solid
waste and that pursuant to Section G, entitled "Surface Water Management," number 2 of
the SWM Permit "[s]tormwater that comes in contact with solid waste shall be managed
and disposed of as leachate." Therefore, although the storm water itself was not leachate
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under the law, DOH asserts that it was to be treated as leachate as provided in the SWM
Pennit.
Potential Public Health Emergency Created by Closure of WGSL Averted - Storm Water
Disposed of into Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
If the subject storm water is not drained from the areas of accumulation, WMH will not
be able to continue to operate WGSL, resulting in a potential public health emergency
due to restricted waste collection and disposal options for the entire island of Oahu.
Therefore, notwithstanding its belief that the storm water is not leachate, at DOH's
insistence, ENV agreed to assist WMH in its disposal of the accumulated storm water, via
the wastewater collection system, into the Waianae and Kailua wastewater treatment
facilities, thus enabling WMH to move forward with the continued operation of WGSL.
This disposal requires ENV to closely coordinate and monitor the discharge to ensure that
the collection system has capacity to accommodate the additional volume, and that the
storm water does not impede the capacity or effective operation of the treatment plants.
Because the storm water was not leachate under the law and cannot generally be disposed
of in the collection system, I exercised my discretion to invoke an exception to Revised
Ordinance of Honolulu (ROH) Sec. 14-1.9, "Use of public sewers--Restrictions-
Violations," to justify the disposal at the treatment facilities.11]
I conferred with the SHWB and CWB on January 11,2011 and all parties agreed to a
plan of action to ensure continued use of WGSL via the draining of the accumulated
storm water into the treatment plants so as to facilitate incremental re-opening of the
impacted E-6 Cell.
CWB Directive to Post Contaminated Water Signage Not Required by Law:
Today, the CWB contacted ENV and WMH to demand the posting of signs warning of
contaminated water discharges from WGSL, given the predicted rainfall. CWB cited no
authority for this demand. but the directive implies that the storm water be treated as
though it were wastewater The City finds no basis for this conclusion in law. HAR
section 11-62-06(g)(5) provides in relevant part that, "[n]o person or the owner shall
cause or allow any wastewater system to create or contribute to ... [w]astewater spill,
overflow, or discharge into surface waters or the contamination or pollution of state
waters[.]" HAR chapter 11-62, Appendix C, section 2.e requires that when there are
spills from a facility, warning signs are to be posted in the areas likely to be affected by
the spill and where public access is possible. We are assuming that this is the purported
legal basis for CWB' s directive to ENV and WMH.
However, this is not applicable to the present circumstances because WGSL is not a
"wastewater system" as defined by HAR section 11-62-03:
"Wastewater system" means the category of all wastewater and wastewater sludge
treatment, use, and disposal systems, including all wastewater treatment works,
5. collection systems, wastewater sludge facilities, recycled water systems, and
individual wastewater systems.
The drainage system at WGSL is not a wastewater treatment, use or disposal system. In
fact, as indicated above, pursuant to its SWM Permit, WGSL is required to and does have
a surface water management system in place. SHWB recognized that there would be
runoff resulting from storm events at WGSL and therefore required the "design,
construction and maintenance of a surface water run-on and run-off control system." If,
as CWB contends, all runoff from WGSL is automatically "wastewater" then there would
have been no provision for a surface water drainage system, but instead, all surface water
runoff would have been directed to the sewer system. The fact that DOH instead required
the surface water drainage system directly negates the characterization of runoff as
wastewater.
CWB's requirement to post signs is particularly unsettling to ENV because it is the first
time since WGSL began operations that CWB is communicating to ENV and WMH what
appears to be its conclusion that storm water runoff from WGSL is leachate, therefore
wastewater, and therefore requires regulation pursuant to HAR chapter 11-62.
We are concerned by what we perceive as a series of unreasonable demands without any
articulated basis in DOH's legitimate regulatory authority. SHWB asserted first, that
accumulated storm water is leachate that may not be pumped into the storm drain system,
but must be disposed of at the treatment plants. Then, today, CWB asserts even more
broadly that WGSL's storm water runoff requires the posting of warning signs as if it
were wastewater. These conclusions are not supported by the facts or the law, and are
contrary to the measures that ENV and WMH have taken over the years, at DOH's
direction and/or with DOH's approval. (We are in possession of CWB's latest email,
sent at approximately 4:00 today, which incorrectly purports to reiterate matters
discussed and agreed upon between DOH and ENV, including additional requirements
relating to storm water management at WGSL. We will address the contents of this email
tomorrow.)
ENV and WMH sincerely appreciate SHWB's and CWB's cooperation to the extent that
it is directed at facilitating removal of the accumulated storm water to enable continued
use of WGSL and to avert the public health disaster of having to shut down solid waste
collection and disposal due to closure of WGSL. To this end, so that we may most
appropriately dispense with the accumulated storm water and manage future runoff in a
way that ensures continued operation of WGSL, we request that the CWB consult with
SHWB and vice versa and that both DOH branches consult with their respective deputy
attorneys general prior to imposing requirements upon ENV and WMH. We remain
ready, willing, and able to meet with DOH, and look forward to all parties working from
the same set of assumptions and understandings, for maximum protection of public health
and safety.
6. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 768-3486.
Very truly yours,
Timothy Steinberger
7. Janice K
From: Miyashiro, Thomas
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 201111:17 AM
To: Whelan, Joseph
Cc: Ichinotsubo, Lene K; Fujimoto, Janice K; Ruiz, Jose A; jlottig@wm.com;jfrey@wm.com;
rvonpein@wm.com; Chang, Steven Y; Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: RE: Request for Approval to Resume Cell 6 Waste Receipts
Hi Joe: We acknowledge receipt and have no adverse comments on your submittal of AECOM's assessment and
acceptance of the containment and leachate collection systems in the area to be used in Cell E6, as depicted in the
attached drawing. However, because of the severe rain event last night, based on a conversation with Jesse this
morning, we understand that virtually the entire area of the lined portion of Cell E6 is under water, and the water level is
near the top of the new berm constructed on the south side of the cell. Unfortunately, in view of this development, this
assessment should be redone or updated. We can only sympathize with you as this worst case scenario continues.
With best regards,
Tom
From: Whelan, Joseph [mailto:JWhetan1@wm.com]
sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 3:51 PM
To: Miyashiro, Thomas; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Cc: Lottig, Justin; Frey, Jesse; Von Pein, Rick
Subject: Request for Approval to Resume Cell 6 Waste Receipts
Greetings Lene & Tom.
Please find attached the report from AECOM, QC firm for the Cell 6 construction project, which addresses
the Departments concerns over our resuming operations in Cell 6. I would appreciate your review and
providing an email approval to resume disposal activities within cell 6 at this time. Please contact me with any
questions as soon as possible, as we are nearing capacity in other areas of the landfill. Thank you.
Best regards,
«DOCCELL 6 .pdf»
Joe «Assessment of Northwestern Portion of Cell E6 for MSW Placement Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary
Landfill.htm»
Joe 'Wliefan
General Manager
Waste Management of Hawaii
808-668-2985, ext. 15 Office
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8. 8<38-668-1366 Fax
808-479-4610 Mobile
Waste Management's landfills provide over 17,000 acres of
protected land for wildlife habitats and 15 landfills are certified
by the Wildlife Habitat Council.
Waste Management recycles enough paper every year to save 41 million trees. Please recycle
any printed emails.
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9. From: Okubo, Watson T
To: Seto, Joanna L;
Subject: FW: Signing and sampling: WGSL monitoring
Date: Thursday, January 13, 20111:32:46 PM
Joanna,
OK, we set for the sampling and signage.
Watson
From: Toyota, Lesley [mailto:ltoyota@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:31 PM
To: Tanimoto, Ross; Baginski, James; Ng, Earl; Tenno, Kenneth; Takayesu, Gerald;
Iha, Milton
Cc: Okubo, Watson T
Subject: Signing and sampling: WGSL monitoring
Spoke to Watson just now:
Please sign and sample as follows:
SIGNING: 5 signs total. Check daily. Use the regular "contaminated water"
signs.
1 sign at discharge site
2 signs up current (100 ft and 200 ft in the Barber's Pt direction)
2 signs down current (100 ft and 200 ft in the Waianae direction)
SAMPLING: Daily. 3 sites total: Enterococcus and Clostridium
1 at discharge: MAKE SURE ITS ONLY THE LANDFILL DISCHARGE. DO NOT
PICK UP A SAMPLE THAT COMBINES THE OTHER FLOWS THAT ARE
COMING INTO PIPE.
1 up current 200 ft
1 down current 200 ft
Any other parameters will come from another section (possibly thru Joanna S. from
Solids and Hazardous Waste).
11. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Yamada, Stuart H
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:36 PM
To: Okubo, Janice S.
Cc: Roig-Gordon, Suzanne; Tsuji, Michael; Seto, Joanna L; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill- Press Release
Janice,
Just in case you did not get my voicemail message, I wanted to let you know that we will be working
with the City & County of Honolulu to issue a press release on the planned discharge of storm water
from the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill. Due to the heavy rains over the past 24 hours, there is
so much storm water on top of the landfill that normal operations have been halted and they must
pump the water, possibly for as long as 7 days. Gary Gill wants to make sure that the City and DOH
are saying the same things with this press release. We will be routing the drafts as they are
generated.
Thanks,
Stuart
12. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Seto, Joanna L
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:40 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Wong, Alec Y; Tsuji, Michael
SUbject: FW: Joint PR
Hi Stuart - Watson will Jet Markus know that we heard he was drafting the press release (since he was on the call) and
that DOH wanted to coordinate re: language...
Kirk @ HEeo has been notified and given the office # for Joe. He plans to give Waste Management a # for them to call if
Kahe needs to be evacuated ...
Joanna l. Seto
Engineering Section Supervisor
Clean Water Branch
State of Hawaii Department of Health
Phone: (808) 586 - 4309
Fax: (808) 586-4352
Notice: This Information and attachments are intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity to which it is addressed. and may contain information that is privileged and/or confidential. 1f the reader of this message
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attachments in error, please notify the sender VIii e-mail immediately and destroy all electronic and paper copies.
From: Okubo, Watson T
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 20111:36 PM
To: seto, Joanna L
Subject: FW: Joint PR
Joanna,
I thought they would draft up press release, let us see and agree and then send out together.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus (mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
sent: Thursday, January 13, 20111:28 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Cc: Lanuevo, Manuel 5
Subject: Joint PR
Watson,
Just making sure what we heard was that DOH would be initiating the press release and sending it on to me or Manny
and that will be going out today.
Markus
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13. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Okubo, Watson T
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:04 PM
To: 'Owens, Markus'
Cc: Seto, Joanna L; Yamada, Stuart H; 'mlanuevo@honolulu.gov'; Wong, Alec Y; Tsuji, Michael
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Marcus,
Yes, near the end, Gary told Mike to draft something out and we would look at it and then send to you. Main thing we
agree and talk the same story.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [majlto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 1 :28 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Cc: Lanuevo, Manuel S
Subject: Joint PR
Watson,
Just making sure what we heard was that DOH would be initiating the press release and sending it on to me or Manny
and that will be going out today.
Markus
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14. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Yamada, Stuart H
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:59 PM
To: Okubo, Janice S.
Cc: Roig-Gordon, Suzanne
Subject: FW: First draft of Waimanalo Gulch Lanfill Press Release
Janice,
We wanted to get your input before forwarding to Markus Owens. Is it typical to provided contacts on these releases?
Please let me know ASAP of your suggested revisions.
Thanks,
Stuart
From: Tsuji, Michael
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:47 PM
To: Chang, Steven Y; Yamada, Stuart H; Wong, Alec Y; Seto, Joanna L; Chang, Steven Y; Okubo, Watson T; Ichinotsubo,
Lene K
Cc: Gill, Gary L.
Subject: First draft of Waimanalo Gulch Lanfill Press Release
DRAFT PRESS RELEASE
The Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill is planning to discharge a large volume of possibly contaminated stormwater into
the Pacific Ocean between Ko Olina and the Kahe Power Plant. Normal landfill operations Ras have been
stopped due to the heavy rains which caused localized flooding of the landfill. The landfill will not be able to receive any
trash for disposal until the accumulated stormwater is removed. Stormwater may be discharged for several days, but
will be monitored, water samples analyzed, and warning signs posted. The Department of Health, City and County of
Honolulu, and Waste Management are working together to minimize any environmental or health risks. For further
information, please contact xxxx of the CCH, xxx of Waste Management, or xxx of the Department of Health.
Michael Tsuji
State of Hawaii
Department of Health
Clean Water Branch
Enforcement Section Supervisor
808-586-4309
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15. Yamada. Stuart H
From: Yamada, Stuart H
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:02 PM
To: mowens@honolulu.gov
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
At this point, it probably would be best for you do it as I have yet to hear from Janice. Watson is correct. Gary's
concern was that everyone be agreement as to what the release says and not who issues it.
Stuart
From: Okubo, Watson T
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:54 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: FW: Joint PR
Stuart,
You can answer this. Thanks.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:06 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Subject: Re: Joint PR
Thanks awaiting draft. Second, are we (ENV/City) sending out final or DOH?
From: Okubo, Watson T <watson.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov>
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Seto, Joanna L <joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov>; Yamada, Stuart H <stuart.yamada@doh.hawaiLgov>; Lanuevo,
Manuel S; Wong, Alec Y <alec.wong@doh.hawaiLgov>; Tsuji, Michael <MichaeI.Tsuji@doh.hawaiLgov>
Sent: Thu Jan 13 14:04:13 2011
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Marcus,
Yes, near the end, Gary told Mike to draft something out and we would look at it and then send to you. Main thing we
agree and talk the same story.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 20111:28 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Cc: Lanuevo, Manuel S
Subject: Joint PR
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16. Watson,
Just making sure what we heard was that DOH would be initiating the press release and sending it on to me or Manny
and that will be going out today.
Markus
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17. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Yamada, Stuart H
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:18 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; tsteinberger@honolulu.gov; Okubo, Janice
S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley, Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
Here is the proposed draft:
The Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill is planning to discharge a large volume of
possibly contaminated stormwater into the Pacific Ocean between Ko Olina and the
Kahe Power Plant. Normal landfill operations have been stopped due to the heavy
rains which caused localized flooding of the landfill. The landfill will not be able to
receive any trash for disposal until the accumulated stormwater is removed.
Stormwater may be discharged for several days, but will be monitored, water samples
analyzed, and warning signs posted. The Department of Health, City and County of
Honolulu, and Waste Management are working together to minimize any environmental
or health risks. For further information, please contact Tim Steinberger of the CCH, xxx
of Waste Management, or Stuart Yamada of the Department of Health.
Stuart
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov)
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:09 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Stuart,
That is fine, ENV/City will issue the final release to the media/public.
However, we do need to get the draft as soon as you have it available as time is an issue.
Thanks,
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaiLgov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:02 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
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18. At this point, it probably would be best for you do it as I have yet to hear from Janice. Watson is correct. Gary's
concern was that everyone be agreement as to what the release says and not who issues it.
Stuart
From: Okubo, Watson T
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:54 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: FW: Joint PR
Stuart,
You can answer this. Thanks.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:06 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Subject: Re: Joint PR
Thanks awaiting draft. Second, are we (ENV/City) sending out final or DOH?
From: Okubo, Watson T <watson.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov>
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Seto, Joanna L <joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov>; Yamada, Stuart H <stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov>; Lanuevo,
Manuel S; Wong, Alec Y <alec.wong@doh.hawaii.gov>; Tsuji, Michael <MichaeI.Tsuji@doh.hawaii.gov>
sent: Thu Jan 13 14:04:13 2011
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Marcus,
Yes, near the end, Gary told Mike to draft something out and we would look at it and then send to you. Main thing we
agree and talk the same story.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:28 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Cc: Lanuevo, Manuel S
Subject: Joint PR
Watson,
Just making sure what we heard was that DOH would be initiating the press release and sending it on to me or Manny
and that will be going out today.
Markus
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19. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Owens, Markus [mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:21 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E; Okubo, Janice S.;
Tsuji, Michael; Ridley, Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Thanks Stuart.
Although it is late in the afternoon, we will send you a final edited version by us ASAP. If by chance it is after 4:30 p.m.,
what should be the protocol and will there be someone to sign off on your side before the city it to the media?
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaiLgov]
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:18 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E; Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley,
Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
Here is the proposed draft:
The Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill is planning to discharge a large volume of
possibly contaminated stormwater into the Pacific Ocean between Ko Olina and the
Kahe Power Plant. Normal landfill operations have been stopped due to the heavy
rains which caused localized flooding of the landfill. The landfill will not be able to
receive any trash for disposal until the accumulated stormwater is removed.
Stormwater may be discharged for several days, but will be monitored, water samples
analyzed, and warning signs posted. The Department of Health, City and County of
Honolulu, and Waste Management are working together to minimize any environmental
or health risks. For further information, please contact Tim Steinberger of the CCH, xxx
of Waste Management, or Stuart Yamada of the Department of Health.
Stuart
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:09 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Stuart,
That is fine, ENV/City will issue the final release to the media/public.
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20. However, we do need to get the draft as soon as you have it available as time is an issue.
Thanks,
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:02 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
At this point, it probably would be best for you do it as I have yet to hear from Janice. Watson is correct. Gary's
concern was that everyone be agreement as to what the release says and not who issues it.
Stuart
From: Okubo, Watson T
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:54 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: FW: Joint PR
Stuart,
You can answer this. Thanks.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:06 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Subject: Re: Joint PR
Thanks awaiting draft. Second, are we (ENV/City) sending out final or DOH?
From: Okubo, Watson T <watson.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov>
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Seto, Joanna L <joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov>; Yamada, Stuart H <stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov>; Lanuevo,
Manuel S; Wong, Alec Y <alec.wong@doh.hawaii.gov>; Tsuji, Michael <MichaeI.Tsuji@doh.hawaii.gov>
Sent: Thu Jan 13 14:04:132011
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Marcus,
Yes, near the end, Gary told Mike to draft something out and we would look at it and then send to you. Main thing we
agree and talk the same story.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:28 PM
2
21. To: Okubo, Watson T
Cc: Lanuevo, Manuel 5
Subject: Joint PR
Watson,
Just making sure what we heard was that DOH would be initiating the press release and sending it on to me or Manny
and that will be going out today.
Markus
3
22. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Seto, Joanna L
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:23 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Are you putting phone numbers for the 3 of you?
Joanna L. Seto
Engineering Section Supervisor
Clean Water Branch
State of Hawaii Department of Health
Phone: (808) 586 - 4309
Fax: (808) 586-4352
Notice: This information and attachments are intended only for the use of the individual{s) or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and/or confidential. If the reader of this message
is not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be punishable under state and federal law. If you have received this communication and/or
attachments in error, please notify the sender via e-mail immediately and destroy all electronic and paper copies.
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:21 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E; Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley,
Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Thanks Stuart.
Although it is late in the afternoon, we will send you a final edited version by us ASAP. If by chance it is after 4:30 p.m.,
what should be the protocol and will there be someone to sign off on your side before the city issues it to the media?
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:18 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E; Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley,
Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
Here is the proposed draft:
The Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill is planning to discharge a large volume of
possibly contaminated stormwater into the Pacific Ocean between Ko Olina and the
Kahe Power Plant. Normal landfill operations have been stopped due to the heavy
rains which caused localized flooding of the landfill. The landfill will not be able to
receive any trash for disposal until the accumulated stormwater is removed.
Stormwater may be discharged for several days, but will be monitored, water samples
analyzed, and warning signs posted. The Department of Health, City and County of
Honolulu, and Waste Management are working together to minimize any environmental
or health risks. For further information, please contact Tim Steinberger of the CCH, xxx
of Waste Management, or Stuart Yamada of the Department of Health.
1
23. Stuart
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.govl
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:09 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Stuart,
That is fine, ENV/City will issue the final release to the media/public.
However, we do need to get the draft as soon as you have it available as time is an issue.
Thanks,
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.govl
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:02 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
At this point, it probably would be best for you do it as I have yet to hear from Janice. Watson is correct. Gary's
concern was that everyone be agreement as to what the release says and not who issues it.
Stuart
From: Okubo, Watson T
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:54 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: FW: Joint PR
Stuart,
You can answer this. Thanks.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.govl
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:06 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Subject: Re: Joint PR
Thanks awaiting draft. Second, are we (ENV/City) sending out final or DOH?
2
24. From: Okubo, Watson T <watson.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov>
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: seto, Joanna L <joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov>; Yamada, Stuart H <stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov>; Lanuevo,
Manuel S; Wong, Alec Y <alec.wong@doh.hawaii.gov>; Tsuji, Michael <MichaeI.Tsuji@doh.hawaii.gov>
Sent: Thu Jan 13 14:04:13 2011
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Marcus,
Yes, near the end, Gary told Mike to draft something out and we would look at it and then send to you. Main thing we
agree and talk the same story.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 20111:28 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Cc: Lanuevo, Manuel S
Subject: Joint PR
Watson,
Just making sure what we heard was that DOH would be initiating the press release and sending it on to me or Manny
and that will be going out today.
Markus
3
25. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Seto, Joanna L
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:25 PM
To: Fujimoto, Janice K; Ichinotsubo, Lene K; Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Chang, Steven Y; Wong, Alec Y; Tsuji, Michael; Kurano, Matthew; Okubo, Watson T; Lum,
Darryl C
Subject: RE: Leachate Analysis [HIR50A533]
Attachments: WaimanaloGulchLandfiliDischargeSam ple.doc; W aim analoGulchLandfillDischargeSample.pdf
Hi AII- Here's the monitoring requirement document for CCH. Thanks for all your help! "'Joanna
Joanna L Seto
Engineering Section Supervisor
Clean Water Branch
State of Hawaii Department of Health
Phone: (808) 586 - 4309
Fax: (808) 586-4352
Notice: This information and attachments are intended onty for the use of the lndividual(s) or entity to which It is addressed. and may contain information that is privileged and/or confidential. If the reader of this message
is not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be punishable under and federal law. If you have received this communication and/or
attachments in error, please notify the sender via e-mail immediately and destroy all electronic and paper copies.
From: Fujimoto, Janice K
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 20111:03 PM
To: Seto, Joanna Li Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: Leachate Analysis
Joanna -
The solid waste permit requires that leachate is analyzed for:
• 40 CFR 258, AppendiX II parameters
• major cations and anions (Mg, Na, Ca, K, CI, C03, S04, HC03)
• major leachate indicators (TDS, TOC, total alkalinity, nitrogen-ammonia, d, Fe)
• COD
• nitrate-N
• bromide
• and field measurements (electrical conductance, pH, temperature, and turbidity).
A copy of the leachate sampling condition (No. 16) is attached to this email. Please call us when you have a chance. The
list is long, and it may make sense to reduce it, depending on the purpose of the testing requirements. The Appendix II
parameters are extensive, including VQCs, SVOCs, pesticides, PCBs, herbicides, dioxins, and total metals. The quarterly
monitoring report results list all of the anlaytes.
Thanks
-Janice
« File: WGulchLeachateList.PDF »
1
26. Yamada. Stuart H
From: Okubo, Janice S.
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:28 PM
To: 'Owens, Markus'; Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; 'Steinberger, Timothy E'; Tsuji, Michael;
Ridley, Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
You can send it to me, I will be working until 5 or 5:30 p.m. and will check my blackberry after that.
Janice
Janice.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulut9QY.}
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:21 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E; Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley,
Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Thanks Stuart.
Although it is late in the afternoon, we will send you a final edited version by us ASAP. If by chance it is after 4:30 p.m.,
what should be the protocol and will there be someone to sign off on your side before the city issues it to the media?
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.govl
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:18 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E; Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley,
Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
Here is the proposed draft:
The Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill is planning to discharge a large volume of
possibly contaminated stormwater into the Pacific Ocean between Ko Olina and the
Kahe Power Plant. Normal landfill operations have been stopped due to the heavy
rains which caused localized flooding of the landfill. The landfill will not be able to
receive any trash for disposal until the accumulated stormwater is removed.
Stormwater may be discharged for several days, but will be monitored, water samples
analyzed, and warning signs posted. The Department of Health, City and County of
Honolulu, and Waste Management are working together to minimize any environmental
or health risks. For further information, please contact Tim Steinberger of the CCH, xxx
of Waste Management, or Stuart Yamada of the Department of Health.
Stuart
1
27. From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.govl
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:09 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Stuart,
That is fine, ENV/City will issue the final release to the media/public.
However, we do need to get the draft as soon as you have it available as time is an issue.
Thanks,
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:02 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
At this point, it probably would be best for you do it as I have yet to hear from Janice. Watson is correct. Gary's
concern was that everyone be agreement as to what the release says and not who issues it.
Stuart
From: Okubo, Watson T
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:54 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: FW: Joint PR
Stuart,
You can answer this. Thanks.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:06 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Subject: Re: Joint PR
Thanks awaiting draft. Second, are we (ENV/City) sending out final or DOH?
From: Okubo, Watson T <watson.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov>
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Seto, Joanna L <joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov>; Yamada, Stuart H <stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov>; Lanuevo,
2
28. Manuel 5; Wong, Alec Y <alec.wong@doh.hawaii.gov>; Tsuji, Michael <MichaeI.Tsuji@doh.hawaii.gov>
Sent: Thu Jan 13 14:04:13 2011
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Marcus,
Yes, near the end, Gary told Mike to draft something out and we would look at it and then send to you. Main thing we
agree and talk the same story.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 20111:28 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Cc: Lanuevo, Manuel 5
Subject: Joint PR
Watson,
Just making sure what we heard was that DOH would be initiating the press release and sending it on to me or Manny
and that will be going out today.
Markus
3
29. From: Yamada, Stuart H
To: Owens, Markus;
cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E;
Okubo, Janice_S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley, Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y;
Ichinotsubo, Lene K;
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Date: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:30:21 PM
Markus,
I will be standing by waiting to hear back from you and give the okay or sign off
from our side.
Stuart
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:21 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E;
Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley, Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo,
Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Thanks Stuart.
Although it is late in the afternoon, we will send you a final edited version by us
ASAP. If by chance it is after 4:30 p.m., what should be the protocol and will there
be someone to sign off on your side before the city issues it to the media?
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:18 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E;
Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley, Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo,
Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
Here is the proposed draft
The Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill is planning to
discharge a large volume of possibly contaminated
30. stormwater into the Pacific Ocean between Ko Olina
and the Kahe Power Plant. Normal landfill operations
have been stopped due to the heavy rains which
caused localized flooding of the landfill. The landfill
will not be able to receive any trash for disposal until
the accumulated stormwater is removed. Stormwater
may be discharged for several days, but will be
monitored, water samples analyzed, and warning signs
posted. The Department of Health, City and County
of Honolulu, and Waste Management are working
together to minimize any environmental or health risks.
For further information, please contact Tim
Steinberger of the CCH, xxx of Waste Management. or
Stuart Yamada of the Department of Health.
Stuart
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:09 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Stuart,
That is fine, ENV/City will issue the final release to the media/public.
However, we do need to get the draft as soon as you have it available as time is an
issue.
Thanks,
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaiLgov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:02 PM
31. To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
At this point, it probably would be best for you do it as I have yet to hear from
Janice. Watson is correct. Gary's concern was that everyone be agreement as to
what the release says and not who issues it.
Stuart
From: Okubo, Watson T
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:54 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
SUbject: FW: Joint PR
Stuart,
You can answer this. Thanks.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:06 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Subject: Re: Joint PR
Thanks awaiting draft. Second, are we (ENV/City) sending out final or DOH?
From: Okubo, Watson T <watson.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov>
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Seto, Joanna L <joanna.seto@doh.hawaiLgov>; Yamada, Stuart H <stuart.
yamada@doh.hawaii.gov>; Lanuevo, Manuel S; Wong, Alec Y <alec.wong@doh.
hawaii.gov>; Tsuji, Michael <Michael.Tsuji@doh.hawaiLgov>
Sent: Thu Jan 13 14:04: 13 2011
SUbject: RE: Joint PR
Marcus,
Yes, near the end, Gary told Mike to draft something out and we would look at it
32. and then send to you. Main thing we agree and talk the same story.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:28 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Cc: Lanuevo, Manuel 5
Subject: Joint PR
Watson,
Just making sure what we heard was that DOH would be initiating the press release
and sending it on to me or Manny and that will be going out today.
Markus
33. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Owens, Markus [mowens@honolulu.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:31 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: RE: Joint PR
OK thanks.
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.govl
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:30 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E; Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley,
Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Markus,
I will be standing by waiting to hear back from you and give the okay or sign off from our side.
Stuart
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.gov]
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:21 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; Seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E; Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley,
Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Thanks Stuart.
Although it is late in the afternoon, we will send you a final edited version by us ASAP. If by chance it is after 4:30 p.m.,
what should be the protocol and will there be someone to sign off on your side before the city issues it to the media?
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov]
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:18 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Gill, Gary L.; Okubo, Watson T; seto, Joanna L; Steinberger, Timothy E; Okubo, Janice S.; Tsuji, Michael; Ridley,
Keith R.; Chang, Steven Y; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
Here is the proposed draft:
The Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill is planning to discharge a large volume of
possibly contaminated stormwater into the Ocean between Ko Olina and the
Kahe Power Plant. Normal landfill operations have been stopped due to the heavy
rains which caused localized flooding of the landfill. The landfill will not be able to
receive any trash for disposal until the accumulated stormwater is removed.
Stormwater may be discharged for several days, but will be monitored, water samples
analyzed, and warning signs posted. The Department of Health, City and County of
Honolulu, and Waste Management are working together to minimize any environmental
1
34. or health risks. For further information, please contact Tim Steinberger of the CCH, xxx
of Waste Management, or Stuart Yamada of the Department of Health.
Stuart
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.govl
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:09 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seta, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Stuart,
That is fine, ENV/City will issue the final release to the media/public.
However, we do need to get the draft as soon as you have it available as time is an issue.
Thanks,
Markus
From: Yamada, Stuart H [mailto:stuart.yamada@doh.hawaiLgovl
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:02 PM
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Okubo, Watson T; Seta, Joanna L
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Aloha Markus,
At this point, it probably would be best for you do it as I have yet to hear from Janice. Watson is correct. Gary's
concern was that everyone be agreement as to what the release says and not who issues it.
Stuart
From: Okubo, Watson T
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:54 PM
To: Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: FW: Joint PR
Stuart,
You can answer this. Thanks.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.govl
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:06 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Subject: Re: Joint PR
Thanks awaiting draft. Second, are we (ENV/City) sending out final or DOH?
2
35. From: Okubo, Watson T <watson.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov>
To: Owens, Markus
Cc: Seto, Joanna L <joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov>; Yamada, Stuart H <stuart.yamada@doh.hawaii.gov>; Lanuevo,
Manuel S; Wong, Alec Y <alec.wong@doh.hawaii.gov>; Tsuji, Michael <MichaeI.Tsuji@doh.hawaii.gov>
Sent: Thu Jan 13 14:04:132011
Subject: RE: Joint PR
Marcus,
Yes, near the end, Gary told Mike to draft something out and we would look at it and then send to you. Main thing we
agree and talk the same story.
Watson
From: Owens, Markus [mailto:mowens@honolulu.govl
sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:28 PM
To: Okubo, Watson T
Cc: Lanuevo, Manuel S
Subject: Joint PR
Watson,
Just making sure what we heard was that DOH would be initiating the press release and sending it on to me or Manny
and that will be going out today.
Markus
3
36. Yamada. Stuart H
From: Yamada, Stuart H
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:34 PM
To: mlanuevo@honolulu.gov
Cc: Steinberger, Timothy E
Subject: FW: Leachate Analysis [HIR50A533]
Attachments: WaimanaloGulchLandfillDischargeSam pie.doc; WaimanaloG ulchLandfillDischargeSample.pdf
Manny,
As promised!
Stuart
From: Seto, Joanna L
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:25 PM
To: Fujimoto, Janice K; Ichinotsubo, Lene K; Yamada, Stuart H
Cc: Chang, Steven Y; Wong, Alec Y; Tsuji, Michael; Kurano, Matthew; Okubo, Watson T; Lum, Darryl C
Subject: RE: Leachate Analysis [HIR50A533]
Hi AII- Here's the monitoring requirement document for CCH. Thanks for all your help! "'Joanna
Joanna l. Seto
Engineering Section Supervisor
Clean Water Branch
State of Hawaii Department of Health
Phone: (808) 586 - 4309
Fax: (808) 586-4352
Notke: This information and attachments are intended only for the use of the individual{s) or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information thilt is privileged and/or confidential. If the reader of this message
Is not the intended recipient, any dissemination. distribution, or copying of this cornmunication is strictly prohibited and may be punishable under state and federal law. If you have receifed this communication and/or
attachments in error, please notify the sender via e-mail immediately and destroy all electronic and paper copies.
From: Fujimoto, Janice K
sent: Thursday, January 13, 20111:03 PM
To: Seto, Joanna L; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Subject: Leachate Analysis
Joanna -
The solid waste permit requires that leachate is analyzed for:
• 40 CFR 258, Appendix II parameters
• major cations and anions (Mg, Na, Ca, K, CI, C03, S04, HC03)
• major leachate indicators (TDS, TOC, total alkalinity, nitrogen-ammonia, cl, Fe)
• COD
• nitrate-N
• bromide
• and field measurements (electrical conductance, pH, temperature, and tUrbidity).
A copy of the leachate sampling condition (No. 16) is attached to this email. Please call us when you have a chance. The
list is long, and it may make sense to reduce it, depending on the purpose of the testing requirements. The Appendix II
parameters are extensive, including VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, PCBs, herbicides, dioxins, and total metals. The quarterly
monitoring report results list all of the anlaytes.
1
37. (
,. .
Monitoring Requirements for Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill
Discharge from Sedimentation Basin and Receiving Waters
File No. HI RSOA533
Sample Type - Grab or 24-hour Composite
Minimum Monitoring Frequency = Daily
Parameter Unit
Flow (calculated) MGD
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day) mg/l
Total Suspended Solids mg/l
Total Nitrogen mg/l
Ammonia Nitrogen mg/l
Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen mg/l
Total Phosphorus mg/l
Turbidity NTU
Enterococci #CFU/lOO ml
Clostridium Perfringens #CFU/lOO ml
Priority Pollutants· (attached)
magnesIUm ug/l
sodium ug/l
calcium ug/l
potassium ug/l
chloride ug/l
carbonate ug/l
sulfate ug/l
bicarbonate ug/l
total dissolved solids ug/l
total organic carbon ug/l
total alkalinity ug/l
WaimanaloGulchLandfillDischargeSample.doc 1 of 8 1/13/2011
38. Monitoring Requirements for Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landflll
Discharge from Sedimentation Basin and Receiving Waters
File No. HI R50A533
Parameter Unit
Iron ug/l
chemical oxygen demand ug/l
bromide ug/l
pH Standard Units
40 CFR 258, Appendix II parameters2 (attached) ug/l
MGD Million Gallons Per Day
mg/l Milligrams Per Liter
flg/l Micrograms Per Liter
ml Milliliters
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units
#CFU/I00 ml # Colony Forming Units per 100 milliliters
Priority pollutants are listed under the Act Section 307(a) and listed below. Detection
levels shall be reported and shall meet the requirements of 40 CFR Part 136. The Permittee
shall analyze for cyanide and the volatile fraction of the toxic organic compounds with a
grab sample. The Permittee shall analyze all other pollutants with composite sample.
2
40 CFR 258, Appendix II parameters are listed below.
1. Sampling Locations
a. The Permittee shall take all effluent samples downstream from outfall at facility.
b. The Permittee shall take receiving water samples as indicated in the map provided by
CCH via email to CWB on January 13,2011 (attached).
2. Sign Posting Locations
a. Receiving water area - 100' upstream and downstream and 200' upstream and
downstream of discharge to receiving water.
b. At the facility outfall.
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