Mar 26, 1996

Frontier

Frontier Construction Company Inc. has been awarded the Gold S.T.E.P. award from the Associated Builders and Contractors in Washington, D.C. This marks the third consecutive year the Lynnwood contractor has won the safety award. Frontier had no lost time accidents in 1995.

PCI

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, based in Chicago, has inducted 15 members as Fellow of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. The award is presented annually to recognize contributions to the industry by PCI members. Locally, Alan H. Mattock of the University of Washington was recognized.

WEIA focuses on Model Toxics Control Act

SEATTLE -- Dr. John Toll and Sue Robinson will lead a discussion on the state's Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) at today's monthly luncheon of the Washington Environmental Industry Association. The MTCA, Washington's major regulatory tool on issues of human health and ecological risk assessment, is undergoing a critical review by a statewide Policy Advisory Committee. Toll and Robinson, both environmental scientists with Parametrix, Inc., will discuss potential implications of altering the MTCA. Dr. Jerry Smedes, a member of the Policy Advisory Committee, will explain the current review status. The luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. today in the Heritage Room of the Washington Athletic Club at 1325 Sixth Ave. Admission is $25 for WEIA members and $30 for non-members and may be paid at the door. For information, call the WEIA office at (206) 528-3410. MTCA rule amendments that broaden the application of industrial soil cleanup standards were adopted in final form on January 26. Copies of the full text of the amended portions of the MTCA rules and the responsiveness summary for those amendments are now available from the Department of Ecology Publications Office. Also available are copies of the February 1996 annual update to the MTCA "Cleanup Levels and Risk Calculations" (CLARC II) tables. To receive copies, call (360) 407-7472.

DNR issues long-term plan for Loomis

OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Natural Resources has released a long-term management plan for the 134,000-acre Loomis State Forest, the largest single block of state trust lands in Washington. The forest is located west of Tonasket in north central Washington. The Loomis State Forest Draft Landscape Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement are based on data provided by a new computer technology called SNAP III. Developed by an Oregon State University professor, SNAP III reveals realistic, visual pictures of the forest over time. Major goals of the draft plan are to bring the forest back to a healthier condition and provide protection for at-risk species such as the Canada lynx. The plan calls for the following estimated harvests over the next 80 years: 100 million board feet of timber in the first five years; 70 million board feet in the second five years; 90 million board feet in the second decade; and 110 million board feet each decade in the third through eighth decades. A public hearing on the draft plan and EIS is planned for 1 p.m. April 2 in the Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington St. S.E., Room 172, Olympia. Written comments must be submitted by April 8 to Dave Dietzman, SEPA Center Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, WA 98504-7015. For more information on the hearing, call Roger Huestis at (509) 684-7474.

Smiths acquire three cleanup firms

SEATTLE -- Coastal Tank Cleaning, Petroleum Reclaiming Service and Protective Environmental Services have been acquired by Tom Smith and Gary Smith of Seattle. The brothers, both equity holders in the businesses, purchased the remaining interest from their partner, Jack Jackson of Seattle. Coastal Tank Cleaning's name will change to Coastal Service Industries in the near future, Tom Smith said. The Seattle business will continue to provide heavy duty cleaning services, a vacuum truck fleet for the transportation of waste streams and spill support throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The Smiths plan to renovate the plant and expand operations at Petroleum Reclaiming Services, a treat, store and disposal (TSD) facility in Tacoma. Protective Environmental Services in Seattle will continue to offer consulting services and identify, categorize, transport and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.

SQG advisory panel to meet in Everett

EVERETT -- A meeting of the Small Quantity Generator (SQG) Advisory Panel is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. today in the conference room on the fifth floor of the Wall Street Building in Everett. This temporary panel of business representatives and residents is helping the Snohomish Health District and Snohomish County government design an SQG program that assists local businesses with hazardous waste management concerns through waste disposal, technical and regulatory assistance and education. SQGs are businesses that generate and accumulate 220 pounds or less each month of hazardous wastes such as spent solvents, photo chemicals, oil-based paints and other items that cannot be disposed of or recycled through solid waste facilities. Businesses interested in learning more about hazardous waste prevention and disposal options may call Freda Tepfer at (206) 388-6473.

PEMA plans April luncheon

SEATTLE -- The Professional Environmental Marketing Association (PEMA) will have a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. April 3 at Latitude 47 at 1232 Westlake N. on Lake Union. Ruth Zaslow will speak on the subject "Writing to Win." For information or reservations, call (206) 455-3680.

Diver, marine biologist to speak at UW

SEATTLE -- Marine biologist, ocean explorer and conservationist Dr. Sylvia Earle will speak at 3 p.m. Sunday at the University of Washington, Kane Hall, Room 120. The former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has spent more than 6,000 hours underwater and has conducted extensive observations of dolphins and whales. In 1970, she led the first team of female aquanauts to live underwater for two weeks. She recently wrote a book called Sea Change: A Message of the Oceans. Earle will show slides and video footage from her diving expeditions and will speak about the future of Puget Sound. People for Puget Sound is sponsoring the event. The suggested donation for admission is $2 for People for Puget Sound members and $5 for non-members. For more information, call (206) 382-7007 or 1-800-PEOPLE-2.

Forum set on toxic chemicals, breast cancer

SEATTLE -- "Make the Link: Toxic Chemicals, Hormone Disruption and the Breast Cancer Epidemic" will be the subject of a public forum from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Langston Hughes Center at 17th Avenue and Yesler Street. The forum is being sponsored by the Washington Toxics Coalition, Women's Health Action Network and Greenpeace. Donations of $3 to $10 will be accepted. A reception will follow the forum. For more information, call (206) 632-1545.