DATE: March 11, 2019
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Utilities and Environmental Services
SUBJECT
PCBs Management for Demolition Projects
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Recommendation
That the Committee reviews and comments on this report and makes a recommendation to Council regarding revisions to the Municipal Code to include an article to control Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) from entering the storm drain system from demolition projects.
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SUMMARY
The Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) mandates the control of PCBs from entering the storm drain system and polluting the San Francisco Bay. Compliance with the mandate requires appropriate management of materials during demolition projects. This report provides a summary of the mandate to control PCBs in demolition debris and recommended actions to comply with the mandate.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Provision C.12 of the San Francisco Bay Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit No. R2-2015-0049
Attachment III BASMAA’s Applicant Package
Attachment IV Ordinance - Management of PCBs