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xi-a. Plan of communication with public

Requirement: The Enrollee shall communicate on a regular basis with the public on the development, implementation, and performance of its SSMP. The communication system shall provide the public the opportunity to provide input to the Enrollee as the program is developed and implemented.

Discussion

Communication with LBNL Personnel

The LBNL sanitary sewer collection system only services the LBNL facility, therefore the only users of the system are LBNL personnel. Ensuring that LBNL personnel are aware of issues pertinent to sewage waste disposal and regulatory compliance requirements is key to the successful implementation of the SSMP. Specific procedures that aid open communication between the Facilities Division, EH&S Division, and LBNL personnel that are currently in place include:

 Lessons Learned: After each sanitary sewer collection system related incident, the LBNL

EH&S Division considers the development of a “Lessons Learned” document to analyze the source of the problem and the responding tactics used. This communication provides LBNL personnel an opportunity to analyze the steps taken to resolve an incident and change any response techniques to better handle a similar situation in the future.

 Corrective Action Tracking System: The LBNL Corrective Action Tracking System

(CATS) is a forum where any sanitary sewer collection system deficiencies or

compliance issues can be brought to the attention of the EH&S Division by LBNL

personnel. The CATS database is a system used to record issues that could potentially

jeopardize human or environmental health and safety. All LBNL personnel have access

to the CATS website and are encouraged to note any and all concerns that they feel

should be investigated. The CATS database is an effective communication medium for

LBNL personnel to provide observations and information to those responsible for managing the sanitary sewer collection system.

 Sink Labeling: All sinks within the LBNL are required to be properly labeled to reduce

the risk of processed or hazardous waste dumping. These sink labels communicate certain restrictions to help ensure specific wastes are disposed of properly and are not dumped into the sanitary sewer collection system.

 FOG control program: LBNL cafeteria management is required to conduct periodic

inspections of the food preparation and dishwashing area to ensure that proper FOG disposal BMP procedures are being implemented at the cafeteria. Cafeteria management provides inspection reports to the Facilities Division semi-annually, which functions as a

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 Site Environmental Reports: Each year, a Site Environmental Report is issued by the

EH&S Division, which provides a summary of environmental protection and regulatory compliance efforts, which includes a discussion of wastewater discharges. Information included in the Site Environmental Report may include a brief description of activities implemented under the SSMP, and performance of SSMP related programs, which is made available to all LBNL personnel.

 ECAAP: The ECAAP process (refer to SSMP section ix-a) allows for oversight and

assessment of SSMP programs and practices by other LBNL subject matter experts and facility managers who may provide input on the further development of the SSMP and its implementation.

Information Available to the General Public

The LBNL makes a wide variety of documents available through the internet via LBNL’s website. Documents that are made available to the public include (but are not limited to):

 Published LBNL Policy Documents: ISM, EMS, ECAAP, PEMP, etc.

 SSMP and SSMP Audits

 Standard Infrastructure Design Requirements, Specifications, and Details

 Standard Facility Operating Procedures

 Site Environmental Reports

Related Documents

o Refer to the EH&S Lessons Learned Website

http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/Lessons/index.shtml

o Refer to the LBNL Corrective Action Tracking System (CATS) Primer / Database

http://eetd.lbl.gov/ehs/docs/cats-primer-eetd.pdf

o EH&S Site Environmental Reports

http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/esg/Reports/tableforreports.htm

o Refer to LBNL Environmental Compliance Audit & Assessment Program Manual

(Latest Revision)

http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/esg/EMS%20Plan/assets/ECAAP_0309.pdf

Plan and Schedule

Task Responsible Party Scheduled Date

Make SER SSMP documents available on the EH&S Division website.

Environmental

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xi-b. Plan of communication with satellite collection systems

Requirement: The Enrollee shall also create a plan of communication with systems that are tributary and/or satellite to the Enrollee’s sanitary sewer system.

Discussion

The LBNL sanitary sewer collection system is a satellite system to both UC Berkeley and the City of Berkeley sanitary sewer collection systems, which ultimately discharge to treatment facilities operated by EBMUD. EBMUD is the lead agency for a Technical Advisory Board composed of representatives from all tributary system agencies serviced by EBMUD. The Technical Advisory Board meets periodically to discuss flow management, flow monitoring,

SSMP issues, and various system improvement activities. The East Canyon Sanitary Sewer

System Study Report, conducted in 2005 to determine alternatives for rerouting sewage flow from the LBNL campus to prevent observed surcharging within the City of Berkeley sanitary sewer collection system, is an example of a collaborated effort between multiple agencies. The LBNL Facilities Division and EH&S Division communicate with UC Berkeley, the City of Berkeley, and EBMUD regarding significant key issues, which may include the following:

 SSO Event Communication: As required due to the nature and extent of the event.

 Hydraulic Capacity Evaluations: Upon completion of studies to provide information such

as existing flow monitoring results and projections of future sewage flows based on planned facility development.

 System Improvements: During the project planning phase.

 SSMP Performance Evaluations and Audits: Made available upon completion.

Related Documents

o Refer to East Canyon Sanitary Sewer System Study Report for the Lawrence Berkeley

National Laboratory, Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers, August 2005

o Refer to the EBMUD SSMP Communication Section

http://ebmud.com/wastewater/sewer_system_management_plan/E11- Communication%20Plan.pdf

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Plan & Schedule

Task Responsible Party Scheduled Date

Maintain pertinent documentation of communications conducted with UC

Berkeley, City of Berkeley, and EBMUD such as meeting notes, memorandums, and emails.

Utilities Manager / Environmental Manager /

Wastewater Discharge Program Manager