Subject:
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Air Quality Consent Order A17-005 with GS 377 8th Street N, LLC.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve consent order A17-005 with GS 377 8th Street N, LLC (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 $36,400.00 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.
Air Quality Division (AQD) personnel conducted an inspection of ongoing demolition activities on November 21, 2016, at the residential buildings located at 333, 333 ½, 337, 341, and 341 ½, 8th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida. The inspection revealed three residential buildings had been demolished and plans were in place to demolish other two buildings. No asbestos survey was performed. Multiple violations had occurred related to handling and controlling of the emissions of asbestos during the demolition. The Respondent will pay the penalty of $36,400.00 in three installments as follows: the first payment of $12,133.34 on or before February 24, 2017, the second payment of $12,133.33 on or before March 24, 2017 and the third payment of $12,133.33 on or before April 24, 2017.
Fiscal Impact:
$36,400.00 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
Site Map
Cover sheet item for Chairman’s signature