Task 1: Environmental Review: Whatley Decant Facility Site Assessment • Site visit to inspect the facility and surrounding areas • Assessment of the facility including: o Waste treatment processes including separation, dewatering, filtration and other methods to remove stormwater pollutants o Storage, staging and disposal of waste materials o Adherence to safety standards and environmental requirements o Review of historical records, permits, and environmental reports o Identification of potential impacts to environmental media (e.g. soil, groundwater, surface water, etc.) resulting from on-site operations such as hazardous material storage and/or waste handling practices. o Interviewing of environmental professionals, owners, operators, occupants and other local governmental officials as appropriate. o Identify potential environmental liabilities and risk. o Evaluation of compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental regulations, to ensure alignment with the Washington State Department of Ecology, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program, as it relates to water quality standards. o Assessment of the overall environmental health and safety risk associated with decant operations and recommendations for potential mitigation measures. o Description of potential mitigation measures to address environmental concerns identified as part of the assessment. Task 2: Infrastructure Review: Whatley Decant Facility Site Assessment • Site visits to inspect the facility and surrounding areas • Assessment of the facility including: o Physical inspection of site structures such as settling vaults, decant bays, scales and other on-site assets. o Evaluation of facility capacity for both existing and future growth needs. o Review of operations and maintenance procedures to identify areas of improvement, which contribute to site longevity. Task 3: Evaluation of Offsite Maintenance Activities, Environmental Assessment • Perform a review of routine maintenance activities performed off site, such as ditching often result in excavated materials (also referred to as “ditching spoils”) which require disposal. The consultant is to provide guidance on the following areas of concern to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal guidelines: o Staging and disposal of ditching spoils, both on and off county-owned property o Potential treatment options and criteria for application o Potential permitting requirements, and/or exemptions for solid waste. o Findings and proposed solutions should be prepared in written form, not design drawings. Task 4: Development of Business Plan, Recommended Capital Improvements and Cost Estimates • Development of Business Plan with cost estimates which addresses the findings of Task 1, Task 2 and Task 3. • Provide a tiered cost estimate for site upgrades, infrastructure improvements and expansion opportunities. • Propose cost recovery methods and a long-term financial feasibility plan.
