Subject:
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Air Quality Consent Order A16-043 with Alpha to Omega Contractors, Inc.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve consent order A16-043 with Alpha to Omega Contractors, Inc.(respondent) to resolve an asbestos case
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Approval of the consent order will resolve asbestos air quality violations. The Respondent has agreed to the terms outlined in the attached consent order, including a penalty of $33,500.00 to be paid into the Pinellas County Air Pollution Recovery Trust Fund.
Background/Explanation:
The Air Quality Division is recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection as a local program and has authority to administer and enforce Federal Asbestos Regulations through program delegation.
On June 22, 2016, Air Quality Division (AQD) personnel conducted a surveillance inspection after observing evidence of ongoing renovation activities at the property located at 5111 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida. The on-site inspection by staff and after-the-fact analysis on the suspect material confirmed large quantities of regulated asbestos-containing materials were disturbed in Building 3 during the renovation. No survey for asbestos was performed prior to renovation. The Respondent will pay the penalty of $33,500.00 in three installments as follows: the first payment of $11,166.67 on or before October 3, 2016, the second payment of $11,166.67 on or before November 3, 2016 and the third payment of $11,166.66 on or before December 5, 2016.
Fiscal Impact:
$33,500.00 will be deposited into the Pinellas County Air Quality Pollution Recovery Trust Fund pursuant to the schedule in the attached Consent Order.
Staff Member Responsible:
Ajaya K. Satyal, Air Quality Division Manager, Parks and Conservation Resources
Attachments:
Consent Order
Notice of Violation
Case Report
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Cover sheet item for Chairman’s signature