MENDOCINO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:SUMMARY/ACTION MINUTES – JANUARY 13, 2009
Board members recommended the County’s comment to the State reflect the County’s strong opposition to the regulations as presented, incorporating information from the letters from Mr. Rau and the Mendocino County Farm Bureau, specifically, that “one size does not fit all,” also stating the regulations are cost prohibitive and will be ineffective for our area. It was further recommended that language be included encouraging the State to identify specific problem areas and address those areas, rather than imposing state-wide regulations, and further, insist that local hearings be scheduled.
Supervisor Brown recommended the Board Chair personally testify in Sacramento if the request for local workshops is not honored, further recommending that County Counsel look into litigation, including “takings” and “unfunded mandates
Saturday, January 31, 2009
It appears the Town of Paradise wasn't the only one with concerns over the State Water Resources
Paradise Post: Septic bill is put on hold by board
It appears the Town of Paradise wasn't the only one with concerns over the State Water Resources Control Board's planned septic law. The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality placed planned septic regulations, AB 885, on hold this week, according to North State Assemblyman Dan Logue.
It appears the Town of Paradise wasn't the only one with concerns over the State Water Resources Control Board's planned septic law. The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality placed planned septic regulations, AB 885, on hold this week, according to North State Assemblyman Dan Logue.
The official word from Ted Gaine
Ted Gaines: Assemblyman Gaines to introduce measure to repeal costly septic tank regulations
"It's time for the Legislature to give local communities the freedom from septic tank regulations that are unnecessary and painful for families," Gaines said. "That's why I plan to introduce legislation to repeal Assembly Bill 885 and continue fighting hard this year to give local governments like Placer County the responsibility to set regulations that make sense for the constituents they serve."
Bloggers note: You may want to let your Assembly Representative know that you support Ted Gaines.
"It's time for the Legislature to give local communities the freedom from septic tank regulations that are unnecessary and painful for families," Gaines said. "That's why I plan to introduce legislation to repeal Assembly Bill 885 and continue fighting hard this year to give local governments like Placer County the responsibility to set regulations that make sense for the constituents they serve."
Bloggers note: You may want to let your Assembly Representative know that you support Ted Gaines.
Friday, January 30, 2009
New Revised workshop and hearing schedule
State Water Resources Control Board: NEW DATES AND TIMES FOR SANTA ROSA WORKSHOP, POSTPONEMENT OF SACRAMENTO HEARING, AND EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD
The Santa Rosa workshop on proposed septic systems regulations to implement Assembly Bill 885 has been rescheduled for February 9, 2009. The Sacramento hearing on the regulations (originally set for February 9) is postponed and will be rescheduled once the regulations have been redrafted. A new notice will be provided when it is rescheduled. The public comment period on the proposed regulations is extended by two weeks to February 23, 2009. The changes described below do not change the scope of the workshop and hearing as originally announced.
The Santa Rosa workshop on proposed septic systems regulations to implement Assembly Bill 885 has been rescheduled for February 9, 2009. The Sacramento hearing on the regulations (originally set for February 9) is postponed and will be rescheduled once the regulations have been redrafted. A new notice will be provided when it is rescheduled. The public comment period on the proposed regulations is extended by two weeks to February 23, 2009. The changes described below do not change the scope of the workshop and hearing as originally announced.
Tehama County adds itself to the growing list of counties opposing the new regulations
Red Bluff Daily News Tehama County Board eyes septic issues
This week, the Tehama County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to send a letter to the California State Water Resources Control Board expressing county concerns over new septic tank rules introduced by AB 885, which would require $325 septic tank inspections every five years and a $325 inspection of nearby wells at the same time.
This week, the Tehama County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to send a letter to the California State Water Resources Control Board expressing county concerns over new septic tank rules introduced by AB 885, which would require $325 septic tank inspections every five years and a $325 inspection of nearby wells at the same time.
Ted Gaines has it right
Auburn Journal: Repeal septic system inspection legislation: Ted Gaines
Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R-Roseville, offered to take Placer County residents’ concerns to the state Capitol and propose repealing Assembly Bill 885 – the legislation whose implementation is raising hackles throughout the state among septic system users
Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R-Roseville, offered to take Placer County residents’ concerns to the state Capitol and propose repealing Assembly Bill 885 – the legislation whose implementation is raising hackles throughout the state among septic system users
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Another big crowd in Fresno
Sierra Star: Septic proposals get crowd's attention
As expected, the Fresno Unified School District board room was jammed last Thursday as the State Water Resources Control Board conducted a workshop/hearing on proposed septic and well system regulations. The room holds 149 people and the crowd was so big, folks were sitting in the aisles and standing against the wall.
As expected, the Fresno Unified School District board room was jammed last Thursday as the State Water Resources Control Board conducted a workshop/hearing on proposed septic and well system regulations. The room holds 149 people and the crowd was so big, folks were sitting in the aisles and standing against the wall.
It looks like we have made an impact
I dropped by Ted Gaines town hall meeting tonight and picked up a few tidbits. The February 09 meeting in Sacramento has been canceled and the public hearing period has been extended for an indefinite period of time. Gaines and other local state officials will attempt to repeal AB885.
Colfax area residents and their supervisor stand against new septic regulations
Colfax Record : Owners oppose proposed septic regulations
“We’re on your side,” Montgomery concluded. She added other rural counties and agencies throughout the state are also organizing protests against the proposed regulations.
“We’re on your side,” Montgomery concluded. She added other rural counties and agencies throughout the state are also organizing protests against the proposed regulations.
Assemblyman Ted Gaines steps up to the plate
Sac Bee: Assemblyman Gaines hopes to repeal septic legislation
Assemblyman Ted Gaines will announce tonight that he hopes to repeal legislation that could force regulation of septic systems in the state.
Assemblyman Ted Gaines will announce tonight that he hopes to repeal legislation that could force regulation of septic systems in the state.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Crowds to large to handle when the state hit Sonoma County
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: State to set new septic hearing
A hearing tonight in Eureka was originally scheduled to be the last of eight workshops on the new regulations. The new rules have attracted opposition across the state from rural property owners who say they would impose unnecessary expenses on their septic systems and amount to a taking away property rights.
A hearing tonight in Eureka was originally scheduled to be the last of eight workshops on the new regulations. The new rules have attracted opposition across the state from rural property owners who say they would impose unnecessary expenses on their septic systems and amount to a taking away property rights.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Add PCWA to the very long list of organizations against California's proposed septic regulations.
Note: I was just at the Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting and every member spoke out against the new proposed regulations.
Auburn Journal: Thumbs down on state septic-system inspection plan: Placer County Water Agency
Auburn Journal: Thumbs down on state septic-system inspection plan: Placer County Water Agency
Monday, January 26, 2009
"if enacted, these regulations will make it too burdensome to own a property with a septic system"
Brendan Coen's Real Estate Blog: AB 885 Public Meetings
Sunday, January 25, 2009
President of the League of Placer County Taxpayers Wally Reemelin on the septic regulations
Auburn Journal: Another Vew: Solution searching for a problem
The California Water Resources Control Board has recently proposed drastic new restrictions (A3 385) on septic tanks and on private water wells with resulting high costs to owners and users.
The California Water Resources Control Board has recently proposed drastic new restrictions (A3 385) on septic tanks and on private water wells with resulting high costs to owners and users.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
I think this entire regulation is too much and too heavy handed
The Willits news: Septic rules taking form
The proposed regulations have drawn the attention of the California Farm Bureau and its regional entities. Humboldt County Farm Bureau Executive Director Katherine Ziemer said that while she wants to see clean water protected, she's concerned about the blanket approach the state water board is taking, which would cover essentially all of the bureau's agricultural members. The regular inspections and standards seem to be “overkill,” Ziemer said, and the bureau intends to closely participate in the final outcome of the regulations.
”I think this entire regulation is too much and too heavy handed,” Ziemer said.
The proposed regulations have drawn the attention of the California Farm Bureau and its regional entities. Humboldt County Farm Bureau Executive Director Katherine Ziemer said that while she wants to see clean water protected, she's concerned about the blanket approach the state water board is taking, which would cover essentially all of the bureau's agricultural members. The regular inspections and standards seem to be “overkill,” Ziemer said, and the bureau intends to closely participate in the final outcome of the regulations.
”I think this entire regulation is too much and too heavy handed,” Ziemer said.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Ted Gaines wants your input.
Assemblyman Ted Gaines will be hosting a public townhall meeting to discuss sewer and septic issues prior to the Feb. 9 public comment deadline. Details:
Townhall Meeting
Thursday, January 29, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Placer County Board of Supervisors Chambers (The Domes)
175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA.
For more information: 916-774-4430
Townhall Meeting
Thursday, January 29, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Placer County Board of Supervisors Chambers (The Domes)
175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA.
For more information: 916-774-4430
The California Association of Realtors releases a Red Alert.
Sierra Star: Realtors oppose AB885
The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) released a Red Alert Jan. 7 regarding regulations for onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) -- otherwise known as septic systems -- being proposed in AB885. C.A.R. is concerned that, if enacted, these regulations will make it too costly and burdensome to own a property with a septic system. In Madera County, we have almost 20,000 housing units on septic.
The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) released a Red Alert Jan. 7 regarding regulations for onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) -- otherwise known as septic systems -- being proposed in AB885. C.A.R. is concerned that, if enacted, these regulations will make it too costly and burdensome to own a property with a septic system. In Madera County, we have almost 20,000 housing units on septic.
Placer County Environmental Health Director Jill Pahl
From the Loomis News
Pahl calls the law “fatally flawed,” because the “regulations have way overstepped the original good intentions.” Pahl said Assembly Bill 885 was passed in 2000 to protect the state’s groundwater supply.
You can read the entire article at the Loomis News site.
Pahl calls the law “fatally flawed,” because the “regulations have way overstepped the original good intentions.” Pahl said Assembly Bill 885 was passed in 2000 to protect the state’s groundwater supply.
You can read the entire article at the Loomis News site.
Trinity County Building and Development Services to the State Water Resources Control Board.
Here is the last paragraph of the letter.
"Trinity County respectfully requests to be included in an exemption from
these regulations as setforth in AB 885 along with all other rural counties under the same situation."
You can read the letter in total here.
"Trinity County respectfully requests to be included in an exemption from
these regulations as setforth in AB 885 along with all other rural counties under the same situation."
You can read the letter in total here.
The time to act is now
Rural California is about to be over regulated by an over reaching government agency. AB885 was a well intentioned law that is resulting in the proposal of some very poor and expensive implementation. Even in counties where there is no evidence of contamination and records show only a 0.2% failure rate of septic systems all the septic systems would have to be inspected at the estimated rate of $325.00 per inspection and if you have a domestic well on that property add a well inspection every five years also and another $325.00 charge. Those are just the inspection fees. You can read about the details here at the California State Water Resources Control Board site. We have a very short time to act before these "Fatally Flawed" regulations are implemented. It is time for immediate action, contact the state water board.
State Water Resources Control Board
Division of Water Quality
Attn: Todd Thompson, P.E.
1001 I Street, 15th Floor, P.0. Box 2231
Sacramento, Ca. 95812
Or by email: ab885@waterboards.ca.gov
For more information:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/septic_tanks/
State Water Resources Control Board
Division of Water Quality
Attn: Todd Thompson, P.E.
1001 I Street, 15th Floor, P.0. Box 2231
Sacramento, Ca. 95812
Or by email: ab885@waterboards.ca.gov
For more information:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/septic_tanks/
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