WisconsinPFAS Action CouncilJULY 16, 2020
Agenda
Welcome and recap
Issue paper review: consent agenda I & II
Issue paper review: discussion items
Advisory group recommendations & public input
Next steps
Public Input
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Welcome& Recap
• Phase 2
• One-on-one calls with WisPAC members
• Edits to issue papers
• Development of consent agenda
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One-on-One Calls
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Topic 1
Consent Agenda
Two parts: I. Content of issue papers
II. Structural changes
Items needing additional discussion get pulled into next agenda topic for further discussion (Topic 2)
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Topic 1
Consent Agenda I&II
Thumbs up
You support includingproposals listed in PFAS action plan
Final language/issue papers would be on August agenda
Thumbs down
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You do not support one or more proposals listed in the Consent Agenda
Indicate the specific proposal(s) by letter that need to be addressed
Identified proposals will be discussed by WisPACseparately, as part of the next topic
Topic 1
Consent Agenda I
Proposal A: Support the general content of proposals listed in handout
WisPAC:
Any items for further discussion? If so, can discuss in Topic 2.
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Topic 1
Consent Agenda II
Proposals B –G: consolidation of related, individual issue papers into single proposals
(B) Mapping (4 papers)
(C) Research (6 papers)
(D) Financial Tools (3 papers)
(E) Outreach & Communication (7)
(F) PFAS Clean Sweep (2 papers)
(G) PFAS containing products (parts of 2 papers)
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Topic 2
Discussion
Discuss individual proposals brought forward from consent agenda for further discussion
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Topic 2
Discussion
Discussion items identified during review period one-on-one calls:
Significant changes to Issue Papers Clean Sweep Program
Incorporating environmental justice and health equity considerations
Incorporating budget/financial considerations
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Topic 2
New Items
New issue papers
DVA/DMA: Support Wisconsin Veterans Blood testing for firefighters
Medical services
Outreach
DNR: DNR + DOD collaboration Cooperative agreements with states
(DOD)
Nationwide sampling (USGS)
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Topic 3
Advisory Group
Recommendations
Strong overlap between WisPAC issue papers and advisory groups on general recommendations
Some differences on the “how” of implementation
Groups’ perspectives to be included in report in several ways
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Topic 3
Showing input
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Topic 3
PublicInput
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Tech Standards for Sampling & Analysis
Legal Authority & Money for Data GapSampling
Pollution Prevention & Business Education
AFFFs
Research
Engagement, Education & Communication ofPFAS and Public Health
Sampling and Treatment
Standard Setting
Liability and Responsbility for Cleanup
Banning / Phasing Out
Number of responses
The
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Frequency of theme occurrence in suggestions from public comments
Topic 3
Showing input
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Topic 4
Next Steps
In-between work:
Ongoing discussions on DRAFT plan development
Collect PFAS related actions and accomplishments from agencies
Meetings:
WisPAC August 13th Approve DRAFT PFAS Action Plan that can
then be put out for public comment
Potential listening sessions during public comment period
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Topic 5
Public Comments
Public welcome to provide suggestions, information or other input to WisPAC
“Raise Hand” and you’ll be unmuted to ask your question
OR
Written submissions welcome via the comment function in Zoom
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Contacts
DNR Office of Emerging Contaminants Contacts:
Mimi Johnson, Director
Tel. 608 590 7287
Jason Lowery, Technical Operations Coordinator
Tel. 608 228 4737
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Meeting Adjourned
Please join us at the next meeting
Check web site:
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/contaminants/wispac.html
THANK YOU!
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