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RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH POLICY FOR PRIVATE REQUESTS
FOR GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER SAMPLING
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RESOLUTION
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SUMMARY STATEMENT.•
The proposed resolution establishes a policy and procedures
for handling private requests for groundwater and surface
water sampling at County facilities. The County Council
requested the Administration to draft such a policy earlier
in the year.
RECOMMENDED ACTION.-
Pass.
COMM=EE ACTION (including dates):
COUNCIL ACTION (including dates):
6/11/91: Council approved
Related File Numbers: Ordancz or Resolution Number RES91 -037
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RESOLUTION NO. 91 -037
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY AND
PROCEDURES FOR PRIVATE REQUESTS FOR SAMPLING OF
GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER AT COUNTY
FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, Whatcom County has previously been requested by
individuals to supply groundwater and surface water samples at
its facilities for independent testing and information;
WHEREAS, any benefit from groundwater and surface water
monitoring is dependent on sampling methodology and test data
comparability; and
WHEREAS, no policy or procedure for responding to such
requests presently exists;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following policy
and procedures will be in effect to handle private requests
made of Whatcom County to supply groundwater and /or surface
water samples at County facilities for independent testing
purposes:
1. POLICY - All requests from private firms or
individuals for groundwater and /or surface water samples at
County facilities should be in writing and be submitted to the
County Executive. Such requests should include a statement of
the need and purpose for having a private sample and review.
2. PROCEDURE - Upon receipt of a private request, the
County Executive will direct it to the appropriate Department
or Division Head as well as the County Health Officer for
processing. The Department of Division Head and Health Officer
will review the request to ensure that, at a minimum, the
following requirements are included:
a. The groundwater and /or surface water sampling
and testing project shall be performed by a professional
consultant having relevant expertise in the field of
groundwater and surface water monitoring.
b. A sampling and quality assurance plan shall be
developed for approval by the Health Officer in advance of the
sampling work. The affected departments shall review and
comment on the plan within thirty (30) days of receipt. The
plan, at a minimum, shall include:
RESOLUTION — PAGE 1
WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
1800 C Street, Suite E -15
Bellingham, WA 98225
(208) 878 -7885 or(206)398 -1910
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(1) Project objectives
(2') Sampling schedule and location
(3) Sampling procedures and methods
(4) Sample transport
(5) Analytical testing procedures and
methods
(6) Quality assurance and quality control
(7) Data assessment and reporting
C. The sampling will be coordinated to coincide
with the County's quarterly monitoring schedule. The
monitoring is conducted in the months of March, June,
September, and December.
d. The test results and report document will be
reviewed by the Department or Division Head and Health Officer
before being publicly released.
e. Any costs incurred by the County in the
execution of the project will be charged to the requesting
private party. These costs will be estimated and paid for
before the project begins.
3. EXCEPTION — Requests for exception to all or any
part of the above procedure may be made to the County Executive
who, for purposes of unusual private circumstances or clear
public benefit, could authorize an exception.
APPROVED this lath day of June, 1991.
ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Council Clerk Dan Warner, Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Civil Dep t
Prosecutin Attorney
RESOLUTION — PAGE 2
WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
1600 C Street, Suite E -15
Bellingham, WA 96225
(206) B76 -7695 or (206) 396 -1310