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01-12-2015 LaPA Meeting Agenda
Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, January 12, 2015 Legislative and Public , 8:00 A.M. Affairs Special Committee Administration Building Conference Room A& B 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 714 5g3-7130 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tom Beamish (La Habra) David Benavides (Santa Ana) Tyler Diep (MCSD) Lucille Kring (Anaheim) John Nielsen (Tustin) Greg Sebourn (Fullerton) John Withers (IRWD) AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DECLARATION OF QUORUM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to speak, please complete a Speaker's Form and give it to the Clerk of the Board. Speakers are requested to limit comments to three minutes. REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Committee. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on December 8, 2014. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2. OCSD Public Affairs Update NON-CONSENT ITEM: 3. Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan. 0111WI5 Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee Page 1 of 2 OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at (714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of Califomia Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all,or a majority of the Board of Directors,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Committee Meeting, items must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting. Maria E.Ayala Clerk of the Board (714)593-7130 mavala(d)ocsd.com For any questions on the agenda,Committee members may contact staff at: General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7300 iherbem(Womd.com Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rahimIIi(idocsd.com 0111WI5 Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee Page 2of2 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District The Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting convened on Monday, December 8, 2014, at 8:04 a.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Lucille Kring led the Flag Salute. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager Tom Beamish, Board Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General John Withers, Administration Manager Committee Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities Greg Sebourn, Operations Committee Support Services Vice-Chair Jeff Reed, Director of Human David Benavides, Director Resources Tyler Diep, Director Rob Thompson, Director of Lucille Kring, Director Engineering Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & John Nielsen, Board Vice-Chair Administrative Services Maria E. Ayala, Clerk of the Board Jennifer Cabral Al Garcia Rebecca Long Kelly Newell OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel Heather Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs Eric Sapirstein, ENS (via teleconference) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee December 8, 2014 Page 2 of 4 REPORTS: General Manager, Jim Herberg, introduced new employee Rebecca Long, Sr. Public Affairs Specialist. Mr. Herberg also announced that the District would be providing each employee with an OCSD commemorative 60" Anniversary blanket during the employee holiday lunch this year. The Committee agreed to have a blanket provided to each Board Member at the next regular meeting. Chair Beamish did not provide a report. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED to: Approve the minutes for the Committee meeting held on November 12, 2014. AYES: Beamish;Diep; Kring; Seboum and Withers NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Benavides and Nielsen INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2. Federal Legislative Update Mr. Sapirstein gave a brief update on the following: the CASA strategic planning meeting that took place at the District's Administrative Offices last week; the federal fiscal 2015 budget and the potential monies being designated for water recycling, energy efficiency, grant funding, loan programs, etc.; possibility of a drought bill; and also reported on the recent committee appointments in Washington. Director Benavides arrived at 8:15 a.m. Chair Beamish asked that Mr. Sapirstein work with staff this month to develop a list of representatives to meet with in Washington, and to plan for those meetings to take place in January. Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee December 8, 2014 Page 3 of 4 3. State Legislative Update Ms. Stratman gave a brief update on the following: new members of the Legislature were sworn in last Monday, and they will be adjourning until January 5; the Governor's budget should be released in early January; importance of monitoring how much funding will be put in Prop 1 for water energy programs; and the District will be looking forward to meeting and educating the new members of the Orange County delegation on OCSD. 4. OCSD Public Affairs Update Jennifer Cabral, Principal Public Affairs Specialist, introduced Rebecca Long. Ms. Long took a moment to briefly share her background experience. Ms. Cabral reported on the following: that a number of letters had already been mailed to a number of elected officials, introducing them to OCSD; staff is working with Ms. Stratman and Mr. Sapirstein on the legislative platform; latest tours and speaking engagements; Dr. Ghirelli and Mr. Herberg attended reception in honor of Director Nguyen (at the County); staff has also met with La Habra Museum; staff is also currently working with the Orange County Department of Education on a potential sewer science program; and the District is ramping up the social media outreach as well. Ms. Cabral also announced that future news alerts would be provided to the Board on a weekly basis via email, with the exception of urgent items which will be sent out immediately. NON -CONSENT: 5. MOVED, SECONDED and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Steering Committee to: A. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for State Legislative Services, Specification No. CS- 2014-63413D, for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 at a monthly rate of $5,000 per month and not to exceed $60,000 per year, with three one-year renewal options. B. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with ENS Resources for Federal Legislative Services, Specification No. CS-2014-63313D, for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 at a monthly rate of $7,500 per month and not to exceed of $90,000 per year, with three one-year renewal options. Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee December 8, 2014 Page 4 of 4 AYES: Beamish; Benavides; Kring; Sebourn and Withers NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Diep ABSENT: Nielsen OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: Mr. Herberg announced that Jeff Reed, Human Resources Director, will be retiring in January. Chair Beamish reminded the Committee about the upcoming SARI Line Ribbon Cutting Ceremony scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 11. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Beamish declared the meeting adjourned at 8:49 a.m. Submitted by: Maria E. Ayala Clerk of the Board LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL MEETING Meeting Date 01/12/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number z Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION December 2014 Activity # #of Guests OCSD Tours 13 184 BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE N/A ATTACHMENT The following attechment(s) are attached and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: • Outreach Calendar • Travel Calendar • OCSD News Return to A end Re oh Zs sn OCSD Outreach Report - 1/6/2015 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 01/08/2015- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom Dana Hills to tour P1. Eros Yong and Kelly Cheryl Scott approx. 36 guests, 2 tours Newell Tour Guides 01/09/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Albert Einstein Elementary Deirdre Bingman Tour Cheryl Scott School to tour P1.Approx. Guide 25 guests. 01/12/2015- 900- 1130 Plant Tours Boardroom Coastkeepers to tour P1. 2 Eros Yong and Kelly Cheryl Scott groups of 25 Newell Tour Guides 01/13/2015- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom Dana Hills HS to tour P1. Mike Zedek and Paula Cheryl Scott Approx. 36 guests, 2 tours Zeller Tour Guides 01/16/2015- 900- 1030 Plant tour Boardroom CMHS Coastkeepers to Ingrid Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour P1. Approx. 25 guests 01/21/2015- 1800-2030 Science Night Courreges Elem. Courreges Elementary Eddie Baker hosting an Cheryl Scott School School Science Night. information booth 01/23/2015- 1200- 1330 Plant tour Boardroom Grace Lutheran School to Ryal Wheeler Tour Cheryl Scott tour P1. Approx. 25 guests Guide 01/27/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom New Employee/Open to Paula Zeller Tour Cheryl Scott the public Tour Guide 1/6/2015 2:54:46 PM OCSD Outreach Report - 1/6/2015 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 01/28/2015- 900- 1200 Plant Tour Boardroom Orange High School Randy Kleinman and Cheryl Scott Coastkeepers to tour P1 Tom Meregillano Tour and Lab. Approx. 50 Guides attendees, 2 tours 02/05/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Woodbridge High School Dickie Fernandez Tour Cheryl Scott group 2 to tour P1. Approx. Guide 25 guests. 02/06/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Woodbridge High School Randy Kleinman Tour Cheryl Scott group 3 to tour P1. Approx. Guide 25 guests. 02/11/2015- 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom Crean Lutheran HS to tour Sharon Yin Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1. Approx. 20 guests. 02/17/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom San Bernardino College to Ann Crafton Tour Cheryl Scott tour Pi. Approx. 28 guests. Guide 02/24/2015- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom Bolsa Grande HS to tour Leyla Perez Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Pi. Approx. 50 guests 02/26/2015- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom Bolsa Chica HS to tour P1. Randy Kleinman Tour Cheryl Scott Approx. 50 guests. Guide 1/6/2015 2:54:46 PM Return to Aaenda Repotl OCSD Management Travel Report - 1/6/2015 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 01/05/2015- - 98th Annual CAPPO Monterey Attendee: Marc Dubois Marc Dubois CAPPO 01/09/2015 Conference&Supplier Marriott, Dates: January 5-9, 2015 Expo: Advancing the Public Monterey CA Location: Monterey, Procurement Profession Hotel:Monterey Marriott 350 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940(831) 01/26/2015- - Maintenance&Reliability Houston, TX Ed Torres will attend part Ed Torres Lynn Morgan 01/29/2015 for Managers training four of the 4-part series, "Maintenance& Reliability for Managers training. 1/6120153:07:01 PM Monthly News O�JXN-xV S A N 1 TgT�Dy r A Q o -i E ENv\�O$ January 2015 O C S D Public Affairs Office Return to Mende Report Table of Contents GWRS...................................................................................PAGE 1 December 2, 2014 How's that drought working out for you? By: Shelley Henderson Orange County Breeze HYDROGEN CELL................................................... .................PAGE 4 November 28, 2014 Fun facts about hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles By: Eric Rogell Treehugger.com November 28, 2014 Southern California's pulling ahead of the pack in clean car innovation By: Margot Roosevelt Orange County Register SPILLS....................................................................................PAGE 12 December 4, 2015 Rain may be gone but effects remain Corona Del Mar Today FACEBOOK POSTINGS................................................... ..........PAGE 13 TWITTER POSTINGS................................................... .............PAGE 18 December 2, 2014 Orange County Breeze Orange County Breeze How's that drought working out for you? Posted By shellev On December 2, 2014 @ 11:14 am hUp://www.oc-breeze.com/2014/12/02/63048_hows-that-drought-working-out-for-you/ While we're enjoying a rainy day by working from home, we thought that we should check the latest information about drought conditions in California... ...which, of course, do not take into account however much water today's Pacific storm dumps on our heads. The good news is that forecasters see enough rain between now and next summer to move California from totally hopeless ("Drought persists or intensifies") to the really bad ("Drought remains but improves"). Check out the cheery maps from the U.S. Drought Monitor at the bottom of this article — dark brown is bad! After today's storm washes the dirt out of the air, and pushes debris to the storm drains, and floods gutters and intersections, and tosses trash on the beaches — some of it will percolate into the aquifer, and some of it will remain in above- ground waterworks like Prado Dam and the Prado Basin wetlands. You should be aware that the Orange County Water District (OCWD) is downright fabulous in its efforts at "recharging" our underground water supply — those efforts make a huge difference in meeting the demands of a growing population in what is, after all, a "semi-arid desert region." (We average around 13 inches of rain annually. San Francisco averages 24 inches. Seattle averages 38 inches.) Be an O.C. Water o Hero! „a i.i Return to Aaenda Report The OCWD can boast "Each day its Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) provides enough new water for nearly 600,000 residents." OCWD should receive a standing ovation, along with its partner, the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD). While the OCWS manages the System, the OCSD supplies "stringently controlled, secondary treated wastewater" to pump back into the ground. That groundwater not only plumps our aquifer, it also keeps seawater from fouling it. By next year, the GWRS is projected to increase its output of highly pure water to 100 million gallons daily (378,000 cubic meters) as purification facilities grow and excess flow stored during the day is run through the GWRS at night. If you have to be out and about today, drive carefully, avoid flooded roadways, and report blocked storm drains to your locality's public works department! We want all our readers to make it safely through our first big storm of the season. Editor's note: information about OCWD is taken from its press kit. 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Map courtesy of NOAA. 2 ® U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook Drought TendencyNovem During the Valid Period Valid For November 10, 1014-February 1e,1013 Released November 10,1010 4i Q , m � KE Y: Droughtperslsts or Author.Rich Tinker.Cllmele Prsdktlon Center,NOAA L.r-✓� IMenf lNes Hlpuw...•roexyxrae.grewarhww esNnmMMeepmmrynlml Drought rem ame but DepdalagesMe nenM besUmmbkmSeu oeM1M p,nNnlnm qulMnny mM�aM Improves bn sngsswmteh Isladeel �9mM;MeabsShuteene eywds-wMlnheMdwlMorma- M m eewme use ceann b,epMHMhns such Matg6 Met.1WeMtlal by SUN emus -orgpnt-elo'htam.ae Drought rem Oval likely "emseeshd toe the DmegH MOMto,WI to Da Meo m yl I.I seeklyemugH u♦baMs,See W ItlM u S-D,ought Mmlb,. Droughtdwelepment Mot F.lne bn ame s,MSImpM IS lMnat{apgay mprorenaMm Ne O,ougH Momlor likely MenHYlMIsIYDIHMolge paoO allnwgn Youdu Nll ean•In. !M O,een uses hgyorWgH remo.M byge em of IM peeatl q10 oe nmel US Seasonal Drought Outlook for Nov. 20, 2014, through Feb. 28, 2015. Map courtesy of NOAA. Featured photo NDiS drought monitor reading for northwest Orange County on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. Graphic courtesy of the US Drought Portal. Article printed from Orange County Breeze: http://www.oc-breeze.com Copyright © 2011 Orange County Breeze. All rights reserved. 3 Return to Aaeade Report November 28, 2014 Treehugger Fun facts about hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles a htto://w .treehueeeccom/clean-technoloev/fun-facts-about-hvdroeen-and-fuel-cell-vehicles.html Eric Rogell(@ericroSelq Technology/Clean Technology November 28,2014 To)Wa I ' y With several starts and stops over the last 20 years or so, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are finally hitting the roads. Lead by Toyota,with their Mirai FCV available next year, several automakers have announced they are adding FCVs to their lineup,including Hyundai's Tucson FCV and Audi's A7 h- tron. Whether you agree hydrogen fuel is the best solution for ending our dependence on fossil fuels, or you're skeptical the technology will catch on(or is really cleaner than other fuels),here are some fun facts and things to know about hydrogen fuel and FCVs: 4 Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the known universe(though unfortunately not easily found in its pure form on Earth). Hydrogen was the primary gas used in the world's gaslights for centuries (along with otber gases), long before electric lights. Toyota began working on fuel cell technology 20 years ago. About the same time as the Prins gasoline/electric hybrid project. Toyota gave its engineers 36 months to get the Prins hybrid from concept to the road.Fuel cells have (obviously)taken a lot longer. e � Tocota In the mid 90's, some experts called hybrid technology nothing but a science experiment and a foolish quest. Similar things are now being said about FCVs. Acceptance of fuel cell vehicles isn't expected to happen overnight. It took Prins and hybrids nearly 10 years to become widely accepted. Only 1 million hybrid cars were sold globally over those 10 years nearly 7 million units sold over the next several years. Automakers don't expect FCVs to be a replacement for current gas/electric hybrids, electric vehicles or even standard gasoline engines. They see them as another choice for people who want to live a green lifestyle. 5 Return to Mende Report C V y o I ©Toyota Hydrogen fuel can be made from many sources, including wind, solar and even garbage,not just natural gas. The Fountain Valley hydrogen station in Newport Beach,CA where we refueled our test Mirai, gets its fuel from the Orange County Sanitation District through a"Tri-Generation"processa collaborative project between the water district, UC Irvine and Toyota. The process turns raw sewage into electricity,heat and hydrogen before it sends the cleaned water on its way to the Pacific Ocean off Brookhurst St. Beach. Excess solar and wind energy that would normally be lost, can be stored as hydrogen fuel. Denmark has an excess of wind energy and is embracing FCVs. Technologies are being developed to capture the CO2 created from hydrogen fuel production before it is released into the atmosphere. When compressed hydrogen is very dense and easy to transport. Hydrogen provides a much denser energy than gasoline. Just over 5 kilos of hydrogen deliver a 300+ mile range for a full-sized sedan, about twice the output of an equivalent amount of gasoline. 6 Hydrogen fuel cells are already being used as stationary generators in place of battery and gas powered generators. The Toyota Mind can power the average house for about a week from the 5 kilos of hydrogen in its twin tanks. 1 kilo of hydrogen is roughly equal to 1 gallon of gasoline. ©Eric Rogell The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen that produces electricity also produces water. This water is emitted as vapor out of the tailpipe, and is purged automatically from the tanks periodically. You can also purge the water with a switch before parking in freezing temperatures to avoid having it freeze in the line. A computer program called`Street"is used to identify the optimal number of, and locations for, hydrogen fueling stations. To service the San Francisco Bay area, Silicon Valley, and LA, Orange and San Diego countiesallowing owners there to reach a station within 6 minutes the magic number is just 68 stations. It isn't necessary to have a station on every comer like gas stations. Currently there are only about 10 active hydrogen fuel cell"demonstration stations"in California. Funding has already passed to build as many as 100 stations in the state-20 by the end of 2015, and 40 by 2016. 7 Return to Mende Report A"Hydrogen Highway"is being built in the northeast corridor: 12 strategically selected locations in New York,New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The world is also committed to hydrogen fuel: Germany is going from 15 current stations to 50 stations in 2015, and 100 by 2020. Japan is targeting an increase from 17 stations to more than 100 by 2016,with major government support. Korea has a goal of more than 160 stations by 2020. The UK will have 15 stations by 2015,with a target of 65 by 2020. Denmark is committed to 15 new stations by 2020 as part of their national renewable network program using their excess wind energy. r a C Eric Rogell The expectation is hydrogen fuel will cost roughly $10 per kilo in the US market. If you figure a factor of 2 for mileage over gasoline, then it would be about a$5 per gallon equivalent cost. However, for the next three years or so, automakers are giving the fuel away to those who purchase or lease FCVs, so your cost would be zero. 8 The Mimi is only 100-150 kilo heavier than a current Camry hybrid, and is much lighter than electric vehicles with a 200-mile range.Automakers are also working to reduce the fuel cell weight generation by generation to make them even lighter. Fuel cells are scalable,meaning they can be used to power large vehicles, such as buses,trucks, and forklifts. Battery systems for electric vehicles are not scalable to power large vehicles. The onboard hydrogen tanks are made of ultra strong fibers woven using a loom similar to the looms Toyota Corp manufactured in 1926. The tanks are bulletproof Large caliber rounds were fired at the fully pressurized tanks to test their integrity in an accident. The only bullet that was able to pierce a tank was a 50 caliber round and only after hitting the exact same spot twice. Toyota hired former military snipers to fire those bullets. Hydrogen in the tanks is pressurized to 10,000 psi. Every crash test found the fuel cell structure and tanks were stronger than the steel structures around them. The steel failed before the tanks did. Toyota logged over 1 million test miles—in temperatures from way below zero to well above 100 degrees F—to test performance in extreme conditions. A fuel cell is required to last 5,000 hours or 150,000 miles before needing to be replaced. 9 Return to Mends Report November 28, 2014 Orange County Register C}RANGE COUNTY ISITR Southern California's pulling ahead of the pack in clean car innovation http://www.oc reg ister.com/articles/cal ifornia-643731-natural-vehicles.htm I By MARGOT ROOSEVELT/STAFF WRITER Published:Nov.28, 2014 Updated, Nov. 29, 2014 5:35 p.m. Nov. 29--Silicon Valley is often described as the hub of California's clean technology economy, but Los Angeles and Orange counties are in the forefront of innovations in advanced transportation, according to a new report. Researchers for Next 10, a San Francisco-based think tank focused on alternative energy, found that collaboration among Southern California companies, local agencies and universities has spawned a host of new companies and initiatives to launch electric vehicles, build charging infrastructure and invent related software applications. "The region constitutes California's largest and fastest-growing Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) market, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electricity, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles," according to the 20-page survey of local efforts. From 2012 through 2013, the number of electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Los Angeles and Orange counties nearly doubled, to 23,000. That represented an above-average, 39 percent share of California's ZEVs. The two counties also were host in 2013 to 16,000 natural gas vehicles, which emit fewer pollutants than gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles. That represented nearly half the state's total. Severe air pollution spurred "progressive state policies stimulating company growth,"the report found. "As a result, the core clean economy has become an important driver of California's overall 10 economic vitality, employing over 185,000 workers as of January 2014, while protecting the state's natural resources" California has been in the forefront of cleaner vehicle technology since the 1960s. In 2006, then- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act, mandating a cut in greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Gov. Jerry Brown is pushing to get 1.5 million ZEVs on the road by 2025. The report highlights several Orange County companies and institutions, as well as groundbreaking initiatives at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach: --In Orange County, EV fast-charging stations are available at four major malls. A Newport Beach company, Clean Energy Fuels, sells compressed and liquefied natural gas to power over 1,000 trucks moving goods at the ports. It also operates natural-gas stations along 1-10 from Los Angeles to Texas to Florida. --Aliso Viejo-based Telogis is an award-winning connected intelligence software company. It works with customers and vehicle manufacturers, including Ford and General Motors, to provide telematics and fleet-management services. --Lake Forest-based Quantum Technologies was awarded a California Energy Commission grant to develop and test natural gas fuel systems with bus, medium-duty and port truck applications. --The National Fuel Cell Research Center at UC Irvine launched a demonstration site at the Orange County Sanitation District of the world's first high-temperature Tri-Generation system, using biogas from wastewater treatment to produce electricity, heat, and bio-hydrogen for fuel-cell vehicles. --The Port of Long Beach is partnering with government agencies to test a one-mile overhead "eHighway" system to power short-haul trucks. The all-electric technology will be similar to cable car lines. Contact the writer: mroosevelt@ocregister.com; on Twitter @MargotRoosevelt 11 Return to Mende Report December 4, 2014 Corona Del Mar Today Corona Del Mar Today Rain May Be Gone But Effects Remain posted: December 4th, 2014 10:01 am The National Weather Service forecast shows the rain has passed,with only a slight chance of showers Friday night. But this week's rain has caused Crystal Cove State Park to close all backcountry trails, and the Orange County Health Care Agency's Ocean Water Protection agency has issued a rain advisory for all bay and coastal waters. According to the state park's website update at 6:54 a.m. today, the backcountry trails me closed to hiking,mountain biking and horseback riding due to rain. The rain advisory"advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers during and after rainstorms," the Water Protection agency's website states. "The elevated levels of bacteria can continue for a period of at least 3 days depending upon the intensity of the rain and the volume of the runoff. Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions." On Wednesday the agency also announced a closure of the dock areas at the Balboa Bay Club to swimming and divers because of a sewage spill. Agency spokesman Larry Honeybourne said the spill occurred when the Orange County Sanitation District was using a sewer bypass hose as part of an ongoing sewer pipeline construction project at 1600 West Coast Highway. "The hose malfunctioned and 50 gallons of sewage discharged into Newport Bay before they could shut it off,"he said. The closure went into effect at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, and the waters will remain closed until two consecutive days of water quality monitoring results meet state standards. 12 Facebook Postings 13 Return to Acientla Report Facebook Posts for December 2014 - Posted 10 times and Re-shared 12 stories Orange County Sanitation District shared Municipal Water District of Orange County's photo. Posted by Kelly Newell about an hour ago Edited Posted by Kelly Newell-Yesterday Reminder.There are only two months left for you to submit your videos for the PSA contest.You could win$1,000! Had your fill of holiday cookies and cakes?Bring on the veggies http:/M1vurvv.ocadcoMprograms-student-msoumes/psa and save your vegetable cooking water!Onw that nutrient rich water deals,recycle the water by fertilizing your garden or potted Plants. U. Orange County Sanitation District PSA www.ocad.com The Orange County Sanitation District rOCSDI is hearing a vide contest for students in grades 9-12 education a high school within the OCSD service area.The contest challenges students to be creative and out mother a video that educates people el Orange County Sanitation Disuicr shared a link. Orange County Sanitation District Posted by Kelly Newell-December23 Posted by Kelly Newell 23 haws ago OCSD's Environmental Laboratory B Ocean Monitoring Division is helping to break new Bound. Last year OCSD's Microbiology laboratory was selected as one of only ten laboratories nationwide to be asked in assist in validating a new method to test for the DNA of a new bacteria to use as on Colorado weighs taking"waste"out of wastewater to fa shortfall indicator or wastewater contamination in recreational waterer This month OCSD'a miambiology laboratory was selected as the only www.denvempstcom INsaid ry In work with EPA m assist in the dcvclopmcnt of a method to test for indicators of viruses In wastewater.It is an Strains on water supplies amid population growth are forcing cities honorer be recognized by the EPA as one of the top envlmnmental to rely mom on technology to clean wastewater and reuse it as laboratories in the United States, drinking water._ Ow 11.1 Orange County Sanitation District shared a link. Orange County Sanitation District shared Western Municipal Water District's photo. Posted by Kelly Newell Yesterday Posted by Kelly Newell December 23 Interested in ajob with OCSD?Check out ow opportunities at hup://agenry.govermnentjobs.coMe sd/def Itcfm 14 The holidays bring lots ofgmat memories...and lots of leftovers too.Remember,when cooking,please put fats,oils and grease into the trash and NOT down the drain. Orange County Sanitation District changed their cover photo. Posted by Kelly Newell December 18 Orange County Sanitation District Posted by Kelly Newell December 22 OCSD's offices will be closed on Wednesday,December 24th& Thursday,December 25rh in observance of Chnstmas.Have a safe, happy&healthy holiday! Orange County Sanitation District Orange County Sanitation Matrlct Posted by Kelly Newell December 22 Posted by Kelly Newell-December 18 This holiday season,OCSD employees donated roughly 300 toys for the Spark of lave Toy Drive.OCSD has been collecting toys Check out hese construction pictures that took place a few weeks and participating in the Spark of Love Toy Drive for several years ago or the open trench operation on Coast Highway east of the w.This annual event sponsored by A C9 and Southern Balboa Bay Club intersection on the Newport Force Maio California Firefighters,benefits under served children and tuns in Rehabilitation project.To data we've installed 1,600 feet ofpiping. Southern California.Thank you to all ofthe employees who donated and gave money to this special cause. For more information about this project,visit sewem.vpm BProgrvu or contact our Newport Beach Program Community Liaison at(714)699-2088, Orange County Sanitation District Posted by Kelly Newell December 18 a.W.ew HOT .b 15 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District shared City of Newport Beach- Orange County Sanitation District shared a link. City Hail's photo. Posted by Kelly Newell-December 16 Posted by Kelly Newell-December 18 This was spear event.We were honored to be apart of it. The eastbound 93 mine(the far right lane)of West Coast Highway between Prospect and Superior is closed for construction activity. Brunch News December 2014-ASCBOC-Ametral Society of This is a part of the Orange County Sanitation District sewer line Civil... project that extends from Prospect to Dover.Alternate travel routes are highly recommended. www.asect .org I Orange County Sanitation District shared a link. Posted by Kelly Newell December 16 Keep working on those PSA contest submissions,the deadline is Orange County Sanitation District shared a link nearing.hap://www.ocsd.coMpmgrams-student-resoumes/psa Posted by Kelly Newell December17 Orange County Saturation District:PSA Reminder.CCSD Board of Directors meets tonight at 6:30 pm. rvww.ocadcom http://bicly/IpySIPa The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)is M1osdng a video Orange Counry Sanitation District Board Meetings contest for students is grades 9-12 attending a high school within the OCSD service area.The contest challenges students to be www.cesd.00m cowitive and put together a video that educates people... Mh Orange County Sanitation District Orange County Sanitation District Posted by Kelly Newell December 16 Posted by Kelly Newell December 15 Last Thursday,members ofCCSD's Board of Directors were Construction Update:Starting the week of December 15,crews invited to be a part of the SARI Litre Ribbon Cutting at Green will begin preparstimis to excavate pits along Coast Highway River Golf Co..For more than a deaade,OCSD has had a between Prospect and Superior to rehabilimte the existing sewer Partnership in relocating the SARI line out of loon's way in th...e move to Santa Ana River,with the OC Public Woks dcpanmcor raking the lead.This 23 mile line is the backbone of the mgion's conveyance To protect the excavations,k-rail will he placed around the pits and of salty wastewater flows from Riverside and San Bernardino cones along the eastbound Coast Highway 43 lame,reducing lanes Counties re OCSD',treatment plant in Fountain Valley. down to 2.Work is this area will continue through Apri12015. Thank you to all who came out to support this occasion. If you have any questions or want the most up-to-date inf nmation, Plane,contact our desigmted commuviry li isoa through the Newport Beach Program Construction Hotline at(914)679-2088 or e-mail emsmetionhotline@ocsd.com. 16 re nth,for activation.Here is information for some helpful m in .eestmmcenter.rum Orange County Sanitation District shared ABCTs photo. -OCPW Department Operations Center(when activated):(914) 955-0333 Posted by Kelly Newell-December 12 -OCPW Operations&Maintenance main line:(714)955-0200 BREAKING NFW S:A mandatory evacuation has been iasuN for the Silverado Canyon bum area due to a Flash Flood Warning and Possible debris Flow. IF Tune in to ABC9 and www.abu9.coul live now for Me latest developr^cnts Orange County Sanitation District shared ReadyOC's phom. Posted by Kelly Newell December 2 Today's storm is set to bring heavy rainfall to#OangeCounty. Please be aware ofyour surroundings,drive carefully and it you Orange County Sanitation District shared OC Public Works's see an area that looks flooded,Tum Around Door Drown!#TADD photo. pocwx httpWInflytl FJZo3G—is Orange County,California. Posted by Kelly Newell Decunber 12 dim Rain is coming--An update for Silveado Canyon residents. Orange County Sanitation District shared City of With min fornicated,OC Public Works equipment and personnel Newport Beach-City Hall's status. will be staged and available to respond to reports of debris or mud flow beginning a 6 am Friday.Fencing and k-...rail barriers have Posted by Kelly Newell been installed in areas potentially at risk and sandbags have been prepared for the community.Electronic message hoards have been December,2 Newport Beach residents can pick up 10 free positioned along Silveado Canyon Road and we urge residents to sandbags at the Cit"Corporation Yard located at 592 Superior observe those signs for updates,including the anticipated"Flash until 3 p.m.today.Please bring photo ID and follow the signs for Flood Watch"update. raffia load your vehicle.Call 949-6,14-3055 for more information. OC Public Works'Department Operations Center will remain on 17 Return to Aaenda Report Twitter Postings 18 Tweets from the month of December Twe toted 14 times and Retweeted 29 times T OC Red Cross@ocmdcomw Dec 31 Baby it's cold outside!Here are some winter storm tips to keep you safe over the next few days.http://www.redcross.org/prWare/dimster/winW- .Wrm_.... ... ®OC Sewc.@OC_Sewen Dec 31 Coustmction Update:The SB PCH ramp will be closed Mon:Fri.,115-1/I6,from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.. htips://www.facebwk.wm/OCSewev/posWI0152575627192951:0... OC Sewers@OC_See. Dec 31 Our Administrative offices will be closed tomortow,in observance of New Year's Day.Happy New Year!pic.hvider.com/062OucnA33 •Orange County EOC@OrangeCountyEOC Dec 30 Winter Storm Warning in effect from 4pm Tues through 4pm Wed for Santa Ana Mountains and f chills above 2000'.hup://I.usa.gov/ltiEkeO 0C —Ocean Water Quality@oebewhivtb Dec27 OC Health removes warning signs @ Sea Gate Lagoon @ Huntington Harbour-bacteria level meets health standards.Visit: hhtLp://ocbr cM fo.com ` IVC —Ocean WeWr Quality@ocbeachinfo Dec27 OC Health removes warning signs @ Mother's Beach @ Huntington Harbour-bacteria level meets health standards.Visit htip:/fbeachinfo.coru 0C —Ocean Water Quality@ocbeachinfo Dec 26 OC Health removes warning signs @ ION Street in Newport Bay-bacteria levels meet standards.Visit:http:Poebeachinfo.com OC Sewers@OC_Sewere Da 30 19 Return to Agenda Report Reminder:There is only 2 months left to submit your videos for the PSA contest.You could win SI,000!Mtp://www.ocs l.conaprograms- smdem-resourcesipsa... OC Sewers@OC_Severs Dec 29 Interested in ajob with OCSD?Check out majob opportunities at http://agency.governmentjobs.corn/acsd/defaWt.cfm... @MWDOC Dec 2] How can you recycle your Christmas tree this season?Composting is a great idea!Compost soaks up#112O,slowly releasing it in plants. Yea u` lRWDaews@MWDnews'Dec 22 Start a compost pile.Using compost in the garden adds water-holding material.http://ow.ly/Ewh5 Oz Ocean Water Quality@oebeachinfo'Dec 23 O ''cean Water Warning-Bacteria level exceed health standards @ Huntington Slate Beach @ Broadband St.Visit:hup://ocbeachinfo.com / �IC �Ocean Watcr Quality@oebeachintb'Dec 23 Ocean Water Warning-Bacteria level exceed standards @ Seal Beach downcoast ofthe San Gabriel River jetty.Visit:hfp://ocbeachinfo.com OC Sewers@OC Sewem'Dec 22 OCSD's offices will be closed on December 24th&25th in observance of Christmas.Have a safe,happy&bealohy holiday. CityotNewpodeeach@newportbeachgov'Me 18 Eastbound PCH bow Prospect&Superior has travel lanes reduced to two(43 lane closed)as part ofthe@OC Sewers project. OC Sewers@OC_Sewers'Dec 17 Reminder:OCSD Board of Directors meets tonight at 6:30 pm.http://billy/lpySIPa MeSpokesdrop,NEORSD@WallyWaterdrop D.17 20 "The largest sewer that was blacked completely was[]feet]diameter."No grease down drain!@dmater @wamu8g5news hup://wama.org/news/14/12/1&whaLffieyrease_Gamyour_holiday meat_can do_to des sewersk.VJGWAZPgyw.twiuer... I&ASCE Orange Cowty@ASCEoc Dec 16 Shout out 0 our History.@ Heritage/Student Night sponsors:@OC Sewers and @HatchMott Read mare about the event here: hap://ow.ly&WHEH ®OC Sew aa@OC_Sewers Dec 16 Keelpp working w on those PSA contest submissions,the deadline is nearing,http://www.ocsd coMprogmms-student-resources/psa... NAWC Team@MmdnFl2OFm,cwl Dec 16 Happy 40th Anniversery to the Safe Drinking Water Act-Join @EPAwatcea twitter chat today at 1 pm ET#safewdrink#SDWA40 OC Sewem@OC_Sew. Dec 15 Come,Update:Crewe prepare to excavate pia along PCH between Prospect&Superior to rehabilitate the existing sewer fume main this week. City of Stwton@CityotStwton Dec 15 Follow us on Twitter&like us on Facebook,and stay current on all the things happening in Stanton!Please visit..http://tb.ra,MUA8Cgb •Ormge County EOC@Omn,,CountyEOC Dec12 #SlvemdoCanyon evac lined EOC deactivated.Flood Watch=fit 3 am Sat hops://cros.ocgov.wm/civica fflebank/6lobdload.aspx?Htob1 0]51 ...M�MZ JREF Consulting@rbfconsulting Da 12 Congatularions to @OCpublicworks @OC Sewers @SupvToddSpi=@SAWPA_OWOW on the SARI projat completionl par(wiuer.com/npDPONW2y 21 Return to Mende Report C410FSCa[OES@Cal OES-Doe 12 #WinterStormPrep._Iftraveling,keep a#die sterkit in you car bttp://bit.ly/lyMQNNo,httpJ/I.usa.gov/19k4nlp,bttp://I.usa.gov/ld5y]CO, Oz —Ocean Water Quality@ocbmchinfo Dec 12 Rain Advisory now in effect for all Omage County Ocean and Bay Waters.Details:http://oc whinfo.com Ready 6c ReadyOC@ReadyOC Dec 12 Always keep a flashlight and extra batteries handy.Never use candles during a power outage.tlOCRain tkawx %uatingmn Beach PD@,HBPD_PIO Dec 12 Update-PCH/Wamer.All NB and SB later of PCH have been closed until further notice.Cal Trans is on scene pumping water out ofthe area. MITma Ezzeddine@TenaNBCLA Dec 12 Storm Update:National Weather Service Flash Flood warring in effect for Central OC until 11:30 am.enbcAsmrmwatch hup://4.nbcla.coMlyHl D31d —Ocean Water Quahtyububeachinfo Dec II OC Health removes warning signs @ Inch St Beach @ Newport Bay-bacteria level meets standards.Visit:hop:/mebeubinfo.com Oz —Ocean Water Quahly@ocbewhlnfo Drill OC Health removes warning signs @ Ruby Ave Beach @ Balboa Island @ Newport Bay-bacteria level meets standards.Visit httpdrocbeachinm com MOC Sap.Todd Spitzer@SupcTodd ipitzer Dec 11 David Vet Dupe,U.S.Army Corps ofEngweers speaking at Sorts,Am,River Line Relocatiot pieo,,dwr rmrW dd4P69rIQk 22 •Orange County EOC@OrangeCmmtyWC Meld Flash Flood Watch for Orange County to be in effect at 3 AM Fnday to 3 AM Saturday.ffocstomt http://rows.wrh.nwa.gov/weaNer/aledinfo/19735M6_. t LA SormationQa LACitySAN Dec 10 We love ibis!Please,please,please be good to your drains and keep these 12 items out of the sewer system'http://fb.me/6VwSGta6r OC Sewers@OC_Sewers Dec 10 Interested in applying for ajob at QOC_Sewers?WeW accepting apps for a Senior li f amention Tech Analyst.http:/Nit.ly/IjiS5ZS OC Sewers@OC_Sew. Dec 5 Construction Update:Night work tonight in NB on PCH west of Riverside re remove steel plates and replace w/asphalt. — ' Omnge County Watm@OCWDWatmNews De,3 We welcome the rain,but we're still in a serious#drought.Learn what# WE)is doing to combat it Nwarerwednesday http://ow.]yNghae ®OC Sewere@OC_Sew,. Dec 3 Thank you SCAP for the Commwdation to OCSD m celebration for ma nigh aovlvsaaary.pic.minm.com/Iii8jQl6z5 Ready () �"C ResdyOC@ReadyOC Dec2 Today's storm is capable ofpmducing rainfall rates W to%of en inch as hour which is capable ofproducing flooding and debris flows. ®OCScwers@OC_Sewers Dec2 Interested in applying for ajob with @OC_Sewers?We're carrently accepting applications for the position ofMechanic.hrtp://billy/IjiS5ZS 23 Return to Mennen Report OC Sco,.@OC_Sewc. Dec Wc'rc ecccpon,ap,Iieafi..no,the po,in.of Buyer.If you're interested please apply.htp://biUyAjIS5ZS OC Sewers@OC_Sewers Dec 1 Construction Update:D.to rziq crews will be working tonight to remove steel plates&replace with asphalt on KH.bttp://bitty/lcQdSIT CityotNcwFordBeach@newPortbcachgov Dec 1 SCE power outage at Coast Hwy&Tustin has traffic signals on flashing red and ttaffic backed up.Alternate routes advised. 24 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Mo1jizjBs1e TuB zsitsa AGENDA REPORT Item 3 bar Item Number Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF DRAFT 2015 LEGISLATIVE PLAN GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan. SUMMARY Since 2006, the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) has annually approved a Legislative Plan which provides a list of key issues for OCSD's staff, management, Board of Directors and legislative advocates to follow during the legislative year. Additionally, the Legislative Plan provides direction to the staff and management on how to coordinate advocacy efforts with wastewater associations and state and federal legislative bodies. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS 2006-2014, annually approve the OCSD Legislative Plan ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Legislative Team Contacts: Name Organization Email Phone Rebecca Long OCSD I rlon ocsd.com 714-593-7444 Jennifer Cabral OCSD I jcabral@ocsd.com 714-593-7581 Page I of 6 The following Federal and State priorities and tactics has been compiled by the OCSD's Legislative team to serve as a working guide on key legislative issues: Federal Priorities • Support legislation that provides below market rate assistance to construct treatment facilities such as infrastructure banks. • Support at least $1.5 billion in annual federal appropriations to State Revolving Fund (SRF). • Support legislation to revise the SRF allocation formula to reflect appropriate and fair share of funding to California. • Remove restrictions on the use of tax-exempt financing in conjunction with alternative financing tools (WIFIA). • Remove State Volume Caps on water and wastewater private activity bonds to allow for innovative financing options such as public private partnerships. • Oppose restrictions on tax-exempt financing for public infrastructure. • Seek Federal funding for projects, including infrastructure funding, water recycling, ecosystem restoration and alternative energy projects. • Support development of CASA and NACWA's legislative priorities. • Work with Congress to develop cost effective mandates to reduce compliance costs. • Work with Congress and USEPA on proposals to modernize the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. Federal Tactics Initiative Action 1. Identify and advise on . Monitor federal agency competitive grants federal funding announcements for funding of alternative energy, opportunities for OCSD bioenergy, water recycling, beach protection and infrastructure projects habitat conservation projects • Schedule meetings with Federal agency officials stakeholders and senior officials in D.C. and district offices to build support for OCSD priority projects 2. Seek funding support . Resubmit proposal for the WaterSmart grant if for water recycling funding for feasibility studies becomes available feasibility study . Seek congressional letters of support for study assistance . Arrange for meetings with key USBR officials to discuss proposed project . Work with OCWD to ensure coordination on requested assistance Arrange for tour of OCSD facility by federal officials to gain understanding of project needs Page 2 of 6 3a. Seek funding support . Work with hydrogen partners to develop next phase for continuation of project activities hydrogen fueling station . Meet with U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency federal officials to discuss project continuation • Secure support for unsolicited proposal 3b. Seek funding • Meet with U.S. Department of Energy staff to assistance to advance discuss funding opportunities and options recovery of energy from • Work with other agencies to advance technologies biosolids 4. Seek funding • Meet with congressional delegation to seek support assistance/credit for Santa for assistance to remove rip rap Ana River Rip Rap removal • Work with Regional Partners to advance (SAWPA) Meet with U.S. Army Corp of Engineers officials to review status of rip rap removal and permit compliance issues 5. Seek funding for • Submit request to delegation for support in fiscal infrastructure project needs year 2016 budget for project assistance 6. Support continued public • Work with NACWA and CASA in support of financing continued use of tax-exempt financing and feasible innovative financing approaches such as infrastructure banks to supplement traditional funding approaches Submit testimony on tax-exempt financing 7. Support drought relief • Work with delegation to ensure incorporation of legislation that supports new programs for water recycling assistance water recycling assistance • Work with NACWA, CASA, ACWA to advance priority 8. Work with federal • Work with the U.S. Environmental Protection agencies on permitting Agency Office of Water and Office of Air on issues emerging issues of concern Work with U.S. Department of Energy on alternative energy permitting issues Work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on environmental site assessment issues State Priorities • Secure State funding including Prop 1, for the final expansion of GWRS and ongoing capital projects. • Secure funding through grants and legislation for the planning and feasibility studies, as well as capital infrastructure improvements, at Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2. Page 3 of 6 • Work with the current administration, legislators and their staff, key stakeholders, and statewide associations to advocate for OCSD's desired goals. Amend, support and/or oppose legislation that may impact OCSD and its operations. • Continue to monitor the state budget and actively protect local property taxes. • Monitor pension reform legislation for clean-up bills. • Support efforts to competitively seek funding for projects that meet the state's goals of expanded water supply and energy reduction. • Oppose additional and redundant regulatory requirements that do not create a statewide management program for biosolids. State Tactics Initiative Action 1. Develop a proactive . As legislation is introduced between January and legislative advocacy February, and as bills are amended, identify agenda legislation that has the potential to impact OCSD Recommend positions on identified legislation in alignment with OCSD's legislative agenda . Create and continually update a legislative matrix to track identified pieces of priority legislation • Schedule advocacy days in Sacramento with legislators and committee staff • Continue an active letter writing campaign in support or opposition of priority legislation Schedule meetings with legislators, stakeholders and senior officials in Sacramento and district offices to build support for OCSD priority projects • Participate in CASA legislative committees 2. Compile a . Meet EMT to discuss future capital projects and comprehensive list of priorities Capital Improvement . Match capital improvements with funding projects opportunities based on project eligibility Page 4 of 6 3. Monitor and advise on . Identify opportunities included in the water bond funding opportunities related to: Water recycling-$725 million available through Prop 1 Integrated Regional Water Management section-$69 million . Proactively engage on the drafting of grant funding guidelines, and provide input to drafting agency or committee to ensure eligibility of OCSD projects and priorities are met . Proactively engage on proposed legislation that would have an impact on the implementation of funding guidelines and OCSD priorities . Identify funding opportunities and provide recommendations for eligible projects . Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy 4. Monitor and advise on . Monitor future solicitations and track guideline funding available changes to the Water-Energy grant: a $20 million through Cap and Trade opportunity . Identify eligible and competitive projects and programs . Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy 5. Monitor and advise on . Track energy related grant opportunities energy related funding . Identify potential projects for funding, including, but opportunities not limited to: alternative energy, biosolids to energy conversion, and GHG reduction projects . Schedule meetings with local delegation as well as key members to discuss project benefits and funding opportunity 6. Schedule and attend . Educate current administration, key staff, and advocacy and outreach agencies on priority projects and advocate for meetings to provide funding allocations that align with OCSD priorities OCSD project updates . Schedule stakeholder meetings to build support for projects . Hold advocacy meetings in coordination with funding opportunities and project timelines . Work with relevant budget committees, budget sub- committees, policy committees and their staff to advocate for funding allocations that align with OCSD priorities . Provide full briefings and updates to Orange County legislative delegation and relevant members on OCSD priority projects Page 5 of 6 7. Regulatory relief to allow Outreach with Department of Toxic Substances, for water recycling and State Water Resources Control Board, the govemor's expansion of GWRS for office, legislative leadership and other appropriate all water flowing into stakeholders Plant No. 2 8. Development and . Develop outreach calendar in conjunction with advocacy for design- legislative deadlines and developments build legislation targeted Create and update a legislative matrix to track at OCSD projects identified pieces of legislation • Schedule briefings and updates with Orange County legislative delegation and relevant members on OCSD related legislative impacts and benefits 9. Development and Work in conjunction with CASA to outreach, educate implementation of a and develop an advocacy strategy for regulatory statewide biosolids land framework that will support statewide objectives to application management manage biosolids land application policy CEQA N/A BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE NA ATTACHMENTS The following affachments(s)are attached in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (wwwocsd.com) with the complete agenda package and attachments: • OCSD 2015 Legislative Plan Page 6 of 6 Return to Mende Report PSV SNNI iq / O � 90 2 f � iXE Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan Legislative Affairs Team OCSD Staff Rebecca Long,Senior Public Affairs Specialist (714)593-7444 rlong@ocsd.com Jennifer Cabral, Principal Public Affairs (714)593-7581 jcabral@ocsd.com Specialist Robert Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rghirelli@ocsd.com Assistant General Manager Jim Herberg (714)593-7110 jherberg@ocsd.com General Manager Federal Lobbying Team Eric Sapirstein (202)466-3755 esap@ensresources.com ENS Resources Sacramento Lobbying Team Heather Dion (949)399-9050 hstratman@TownsendPA.c Townsend Public Affairs om 2 January 2015 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan Introduction The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) recognizes the need for an active state and federal legislative advocacy program to ensure that the interests of the ratepayers and the Board of Directors are protected.Towards that end,the legislative team monitors activities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. and takes appropriate action in support or opposition of legislative initiatives. Each year,the Board of Directors adopts a legislative plan,which is a summary of OCSD's goals, key issues and policy positions.The following legislative policies have been developed by OCSD staff and legislative advocates in consideration of OCSD's member agencies and policy needs.These Board- approved policies serve as OCSD's official positions of support or opposition on issues of importance to the agency.The legislative plan is a dynamic document,adopted annually and changing to meet the needs of the Board. The legislative team, in conjunction with the Board, may take appropriate action consistent with the legislative plan, including, but not limited to, drafting letters, lobbying legislators and staff and crafting bills. Procedure for Taking Positions on Bills 1. Staff will track bills of greatest interest to OCSD, particularly those that fall within the goals and objectives identified by the Board of Directors.Staff will monitor bills being watched by similar agencies in Orange County(IRWD,SOCWA,OCWD, MWDOC,etc.)as well as state,federal and national associations such as California Association of Sanitation Agencies(CASA),the California Special Districts Association (CSDA)and the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) and National Association of California Water Agencies(NACWA). 2. For those bills that are being tracked,where there is clear policy direction stated in the Board- adopted legislative plan or adopted goals,staff can send letters and give direction to the lobbyists to advocate that position. 3. Where a particular issue is not urgent,all legislative letters will be hand-signed by the Chair or Vice-Chair. If a matter is urgent, staff may use the electronic signature,so long as a clear policy direction exists. 4. When a bill does not fall within the scope of the legislative plan or is a politically controversial issue,staff will seek direction from the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. S. If a bill does not fall within the scope of the legislative plan, but the California Association of Sanitary Agencies(CASA),the California Special Districts Association (CSDA)or the National Association of Clean Water Agencies(NACWA) has an adopted position,staff may follow this position but must inform the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of such action at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 3 January 2015 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan Federal Priorities • Support legislation that provides below market rate assistance to construct treatment facilities such as infrastructure banks. • Support at least$1.5 billion in annual federal appropriations to State Revolving Fund (SRF). • Support legislation to revise the SRF allocation formula to reflect appropriate and fair share of funding to California. • Remove restrictions on the use of tax-exempt financing in conjunction with alternative financing tools(WIFIA). • Remove State Volume Caps on water and wastewater private activity bonds to allow for innovative financing options such as public private partnerships. • Oppose restrictions on tax-exempt financing for public infrastructure. • Seek Federal funding for projects, including infrastructure funding,water recycling,ecosystem restoration and alternative energy projects. • Support development of CASA and NACWA's legislative priorities. • Work with Congress to develop cost effective mandates to reduce compliance costs. • Work with Congress and USEPA on proposals to modernize the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. Federal Tactics Initiative Action 1. Identify and advise on . Monitor federal agency competitive grants announcements federal funding opportunities for funding of alternative energy, bioenergy,water recycling, for OCSD infrastructure projects beach protection and habitat conservation projects . Schedule meetings with Federal agency officials stakeholders and senior officials in D.C.and district offices to build support for OCSD priority projects 2. Seek funding support for . Resubmit proposal for the WaterSmart grant if funding for water recycling feasibility study feasibility studies becomes available . Seek congressional letters of support for study assistance . Arrange for meetings with key USER officials to discuss proposed project . Work with OCWD to ensure coordination on requested assistance . Arrange fortour of OCSD facility by federal officials to gain understanding of project needs 3a.Seek funding support for . Work with hydrogen partners to develop next phase project continuation ofhydrogen activities fueling station • Meet with U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency federal officials to discuss project continuation • Secure support for unsolicited proposal 4 January 2015 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan 3b.Seek funding assistance to • Meet with U.S. Department of Energy staffto discuss advance recovery of energy funding opportunities and options from biosolids • Work with other agencies to advance technologies 4.Seek funding • Meet with congressional delegation to seek support for assistance/credit for Santa Ana assistance to remove rip rap River Rip Rap removal • Work with Regional Partners to advance(SAW PA) • Meet with U.S.Army Corp of Engineers officials to review status of rip rap removal and permit compliance issues S.Seek funding for • Submit request to delegation for support in fiscal year 2016 infrastructure project needs budget for project assistance 6.Support continued public • Work with NACWA and CASA in support of continued use of financing tax-exempt financing and feasible innovative financing approaches such as infrastructure banks to supplement traditional funding approaches • Submit testimony on tax-exempt financing 7.Support drought relief • Work with delegation to ensure incorporation of new legislation that supports water programs for water recycling assistance recycling assistance • Work with NACWA, CASA,ACWA to advance priority 8. Work with federal agencies • Work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office on permitting issues of Water and Office of Air on emerging issues of concern • Work with U.S. Department of Energy on alternative energy permitting issues • Work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on environmental site assessment issues State Priorities • Secure State funding including Prop 1,for the final expansion of GWRS and ongoing capital projects. • Secure funding through grants and legislation for the planning and feasibility studies,as well as capital infrastructure improvements, at Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2. • Work with the current administration, legislators and their staff,key stakeholders,and statewide associations to advocate for OCSD's desired goals.Amend,support and/or oppose legislation that may impact OCSD and its operations. • Continue to monitor the state budget and actively protect local property taxes. • Monitor pension reform legislation for clean-up bills. • Support efforts to competitively seek funding for projects that meet the state's goals of expanded water supply and energy reduction. • Oppose additional and redundant regulatory requirements that do not create a statewide management program for biosolids. 5 January 2015 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan State Tactics Initiative Action 1. Develop a proactive . As legislation is introduced between January and February,and legislative advocacy agenda as bills are amended, identify legislation that has the potential to impact OCSD . Recommend positions on identified legislation in alignment with OCSD's legislative agenda . Create and continually update a legislative matrix to track identified pieces of priority legislation . Schedule advocacy days in Sacramento with legislators and committee staff . Continue an active letter writing campaign in support or opposition of priority legislation . Schedule meetings with legislators,stakeholders and senior officials in Sacramento and district offices to build support for OCSD priority projects . Participate in CASA legislative committees 2. Compile a comprehensive list . Meet EMT to discuss future capital projects and priorities of Capital Improvement . Match capital improvements with funding opportunities based projects on project eligibility 3. Monitor and advise on . Identify opportunities included in the water bond related to: funding opportunities Water recycling-$725 million available through Prop 1 Integrated Regional Water Management section-$69 million . Proactively engage on the drafting of grant funding guidelines, and provide input to drafting agency or committee to ensure eligibility of OCSD projects and priorities are met . Proactively engage on proposed legislation that would have an impact on the implementation offunding guidelines and OCSD priorities . Identify funding opportunities and provide recommendations for eligible projects . Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy 4. Monitor and advise on . Monitor future solicitations and track guideline changes to the funding available through Water-Energy grant: a $20 million opportunity Cap and Trade . Identify eligible and competitive projects and programs . Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy 5. Monitor and advise on . Track energy related grant opportunities energy related funding . Identify potential projects for funding, including, but not opportunities limited to: alternative energy, biosolids to energy conversion, and GHG reduction projects . Schedule meetings with local delegation as well as key members to discuss project benefits and funding opportunity 6 January 2015 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan 6. Schedule and attend . Educate current administration, key staff,and agencies on advocacy and outreach priority projects and advocate for funding allocations that align meetings to provide OCSD with OCSD priorities project updates . Schedule stakeholder meetings to build support for projects . Hold advocacy meetings in coordination with funding opportunities and project timelines . Work with relevant budget committees, budget sub- committees, policy committees and their staff to advocate for funding allocations that align with OCSD priorities . Provide full briefings and updates to Orange County legislative delegation and relevant members on OCSD priority projects 7. Regulatory relief to allow for . Outreach with Department of Toxic Substances,State Water water recycling and Resources Control Board,the governor's office, legislative expansion of GWRS for all leadership and other appropriate stakeholders water flowing into Plant No. 2 8. Development and advocacy . Develop outreach calendar in conjunction with legislative for design-build legislation deadlines and developments targeted at OCSD projects . Create and update a legislative matrix to track identified pieces of legislation . Schedule briefings and updates with Orange County legislative delegation and relevant members on OCSD related legislative impacts and benefits 9. Development and . Work in conjunction with CASA to outreach,educate and implementation of a develop an advocacy strategy for regulatory framework that statewide biosolids land will support statewide objectives to manage biosolids land application management application policy Legislative Policies 1. Air quality:OCSD is committed to complying with federal,state, and local air quality laws and rules.OCSD is further committed to establishing an odor policy to assure that OCSD is a good neighbor to the surrounding communities. a. Support air quality legislation that emphasizes the use of advance technologies and applicable market incentives, and incentives for the use of alternative fuels and the development ofthe infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles. b. Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority,where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. c. Support legislation to ensure greater consistency between the California and Federal Clean Air Acts; including the need to demonstrate cost-effective public health or environmental benefit if California elects to exceed federal standards. d. Support strategies that clearly demonstrate and provide for the most cost-effective means for meeting air quality goals. 7 January 2015 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan e. Support,in concept, legislation that would utilize incentives and pricing strategies as a preferred alternative to traditional command and control regulations for meeting emission reduction objectives for all sources. f. Oppose actions that preclude implementation of the Air quality Management Plan (AC MP)to the extent that such actions could subject the basin to sanction or conformity penalties. 2. Biosolids:OCSD strives to beneficially use biosolids through multiple management options performed at reasonable costs that are protective of public health and the environment and offer cost-effective alternatives to land application. a. Support legislation that supports the beneficial use of biosolids on agricultural lands. b. Support policies that encourage biosolids product use by horticulture,commercial,and residential markets. c. Oppose legislation that imposes new mandates or bans the use of biosolids for land application in any region,county,or state. d. Support alternative energy policy that encourages use of biosolids as a renewable energy resource. 3. Grant Funding:OCSD is committed to advancing the state of knowledge in the treatment and management of wastewater through the application of innovative and alternative technologies. To this end,OCSD supports grants assistance to offset its research and special projects. a. Support appropriations legislation, bonds, programs,and projects that provide funding for infrastructure construction and rehabilitation,special studies and research or projects relating to security,environmental education,water quality,wastewater processing,urban runoff,and water recycling. b. Support projects that provide for public benefit,over projects that are primarily intended for private benefit or gain. c. Oppose proposals placing further requirements on grant recipients that return low value for high administrative costs. 4. Labor Relations:OCSD is committed to the exercise of and provision of orderly procedures for the administration of employer-employee relations,including, but not limited to,meeting and conferring in good faith with recognized employee organizations regarding the wages, hours of work,and other terms and conditions of employment. As Congress considers reforming the federal tax code,many of the provisions subject to reform may impact labor relations. a. Support measures to reform current workers compensation formulas to rely on higher thresholds for compensation or a proportionate exposure formula. b. Support health insurance reform that does not create additional financial burdens on special districts. c. Support measures to ease applicability of the Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA)on public agencies. 8 January 2015 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan d. Oppose any measure imposing compulsory and binding arbitration with respect to public employees. e. Oppose any measure that imposes upon local government mandated employee benefits that are more properly decided at the local bargaining table. f. Oppose efforts reducing local control over public employee disputes and imposing regulations on an outside agency. g. Oppose any measure granting public employees the right to strike. It. Oppose a new mandatory Social Security tax for public employers and public employees. 5. Planning:OCSD ensures the long-range planning of capital improvement programs in order to deliver the highest quality facilities. a. Support reform of existing state, regional,and local planning processes only if directly linked to reforms in the current revenue and tax structure of state and local governments. b. Support measures that provide new revenues for growth management and the public facilities necessary to support expected growth. c. Support proposals encouraging regional,sub-regional or countywide cooperation in planning urban development strategies,especially those that provide funding for effective implementation of agreed upon goals. d. Oppose legislation consolidating special districts that fail to address the concerns of cities affected by the proposed consolidation. e. Oppose measures that prevent or restrict the ability of cities or special districts to participate in the Southern California Association of Governments'(SLAG)sub-regional process. 6. Public Health: Protection of public health is OCSD's core mission. OCSD will work cooperatively with county and state health officers to assure local health protection. a. Support hazard mitigation,emergency response, planning and recovery through direct legislation, policy directives and funding toward floodplain security within the Santa Ana River watershed. b. Support(generally) measures that provide for improved public health through regulation. c. Support the protection of public health through the construction and implementation of advanced wastewater treatment technology. 7. Public Works:OCSD is committed to the achievement of effective and efficient projects that provides wastewater treatment services that benefit its ratepayers. a. Support measures that provide funding and support to publicly owned treatment works and sewerage collection systems. 9 January 2015 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan b. Support legislation that allows public agencies to procure goods and services in manners similar to private industry,thereby reducing overall costs of delivery. c. Support legislation that improves the Utility Underground Service Alert Program in order to improve coordination, identification, minimize damage, minimize environmental risks and minimize cost exposure to publicly owned facilities when contractors are performing sub-surface work. d. Support a comprehensive response to the State's electricity and natural gas shortages that provide a stable energy supply, respects the ability of municipalities to provide power, recognizes that infrastructure(i.e.emergency and standby generators)exists that could be employed temporarily during periods with minimal air quality impact and protects ratepayers(including cities and special districts)against dramatic rate increases and statewide power outages. e. Support legislation that allows OCSD to utilize the Best Value Design/Build option for the construction of public works projects. f. Oppose Buy American mandates legislation that would increase project costs or prevent the use of the most innovative technologies. 8. Revenue and Taxation:Track pending legislation to ensure OCSD remains in compliance with the government code as it pertains to wastewater system user fees and property tax revenues and the investment of public funds. a. Support measures leading to a greater financial independence from the state and would result in greater stability and predictability in local government budgeting. b. Oppose measures that impose mandated costs for which there is no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits. c. Oppose legislation that shifts tax revenues away from local governments without the adequate provision of a constitutionally guaranteed backfill to offset the lost revenues of those local governments. d. Oppose measures that allow state retention of existing local revenue sources, including the special district share of property tax,sales tax,vehicle license fees and rate payer fees. e. Oppose the use of revenues traditionally used to fund the delivery of municipal services to fund programs for which the state is responsible,particularly the courts, health,and welfare programs. 9. Special Districts:OCSD supports the maintenance of special districts to provide specific services, in response citizen's demands,in a cost effective manner. a. Support outreach to local, regional,and state elected officials to foster a greater understanding regarding the critical relationship between adequate reserves and the successful short-and-long-term operation of water and wastewater agencies. b. Support the work of the Association of California Water Agencies(ACWA), California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA),and California Special Districts Association 10 January 2015 Return to Aaerye Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan (CSDA)in any future discussions or negotiations pertaining to the legislative and budget issues relative to preserving control of members'reserves. c. Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing and operations. d. Oppose measures that create or grant powers to sub-regional or regional bodies that would result in an infringement on clearly local concerns. e. Oppose any administrative or legislative efforts to access or transfer any reserve funds held by water and wastewater districts. f. Oppose the imposition of unfunded, mandated programs on local governments. g. Oppose efforts that diminish OCSD's ability to govern efficiently and effectively, including expanding the size of the Board of Directors. 10. Water Quality and Supply:OCSD is committed to participating collaboratively in the protection of regional water resources for the benefit of the people we serve. a. Support federal contribution for the removal of rip rap from Santa Ana River. b. Support(generally)measures to increase water supply and improve water quality in the region, including drought relief legislation. c. Support measures that would increase funding for water reuse technologies, including support for the Groundwater Replenishment System project by the Orange County Water District and OCSD to create new water supplies through recycling. d. Support U.S.Army Corps of Engineers projects for Orange County regarding watershed and water quality protection and sand replenishment. e. Support measures that promote and provide for the use of reclaimed water. f. Support "watershed-based" solutions, including cost-shared studies with the US Army Corps of Engineers of water quality impairments that reflect state-of-the-art science. g. Support policy development,funding, and research for addressing urban runoff and beach closures, including funding for studies that identify the sources of bacterial,viral and other contaminants and human pathogens. It. Support measures to evaluate water quality standards,as needed,to ensure the objectives are appropriately protecting the designated use. L Support legislation that would direct USEPA levied fines to remain in the region. j. Support legislation that clarifies the use of Clean Water Act citizen suits that are frivolous and/or abusive of congressional intent. k. Support measures addressing non-point source pollution in order to protect our ocean water quality and provide funding to mitigate its effects, including integrated permitting approaches that can reduce costs and achieve water quality improvements while allowing permits to be tailored to the needs of Orange County and its watershed. I. Support national aspirational goal through legislation that promotes improved water use efficiency in construction of water efficient buildings and communities. 11 January 2015 Return to Aaenda Report Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan m. Support legislation that promotes improved water use efficiency through state and federal assistance in evaluating and implementing new programs and technologies and increasing public awareness of water use efficiency. n. Support legislation that provides for the development of the watershed approach, including watershed management plans and watershed-based permitting. o. Oppose proposed environmental constraints on government agencies that would result in economic damage to the region while providing only minimal protections. p. Oppose the imposition of statewide/nationwide fees for environmental cleanup that is privately caused or regional in nature(e.g.,when the nexus between those responsible for environmental abuse and those required to pay for cleanup or mitigation is absent). q. Support measures to provide federal assistance to support urban runoff studies and urban runoff reduction. r. Support federal BEACHES Program to ensure that clean beach projects remain a top priority for the state,whether through negotiations on upcoming resources bonds,in setting of legislative priorities, implementation of funding programs,and in any other relevant process. 12 January 2015 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Agenda Terminology Glossary Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations AQMD Air Quality Management District ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand CARB California Air Resources Board CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies CCTV Closed Circuit Television CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board CWA Clean Water Act CWEA California Water Environment Association EIR Environmental Impact Report EMT Executive Management Team EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease FSSD Facilities Support Services Department gpd Gallons per day GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS) ICS Incident Command System IERP Integrated Emergency Control Plan LOS Level of Service MGD Million gallons per day NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NWRI National Water Research Institute O&M Operations and Maintenance OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency OCSD Orange County Sanitation District OCWD Orange County Water District GOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works ppm Parts per million RFP Request For Proposal RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board TDS Total Dissolved Solids TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load TSS Total Suspended Solids WDR Waste Discharge Requirements WEF Water Environment Federation WERF Water Environment Research Foundation Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater. Benthos — The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also know as the benthic zone. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOO is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water. Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities. Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater. Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water. Certificate of Participation (COP) —A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. Dilution to Threshold (D!f) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor becomes the DrT for that air sample. Greenhouse gases — In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse effect"). Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System — A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. Levels of Service (LOS)—Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. NDMA— N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment. National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) — An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF), with advisory support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance. Plume—A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility. Publicly-owned Treatment Works (POTW)— Municipal wastewater treatment plant. Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment. Sanitary sewer — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry. Secondary treatment — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater. Sludge—Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater. Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater. Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer. Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.