IWAC Meeting 5/12/15
AGENDA
May 12, 2015 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District
22510 E. Mission Avenue, Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Welcome & Introductions
Old Business
Aquifer Protection Discussion: The number and frequency of trains carrying hazardous materials over the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer and Spokane River is increasing? What emergency planning and procedures are in place to protect the regional water supply? What additional measures can be taken by Idaho and Washington water providers to be prepared in the event of a train derailment? Introductory presentation, Emergency Planning for Aquifer Protection 5.12.15
Discussion Participants include:
- Idaho Department of Environmental Quality – Gary Stevens P.G. Hydrogeologist
- Bonner County, ID Emergency Management – Bob Howard, Director
- Kootenai County, ID Office of Emergency Management, – Sandy Von Behren, Manager
- Spokane County Emergency Management – Lisa Jameson, Program Administrator
- Spokane City Council Member – Mike Fagan
Updates Around the Table
Agenda for June 9, 2015
Handouts: Recent articles and IDWARN Report
May 2 Oil related stories Spokesman Review
- May 2, 2015 – Becky Kramer The Spokesman-Review
Feds order oil train cars with leaky valves pulled for repair. - May 2, 2015 Associated Press
4 oil train accidents occurred this year in U.S., Canada - May 2, 2015 – Joan Lowy Associated Press
U.S., Canada unveil rules to boost oil train safety
May 11, 2015 CityLab from the Atlantic – Eric Jaffe
10 North American Oil Trains Have Now Exploded in 2 Years
NBC news Heimdal Oil Train 5.6.15
Oil in North Dakota Derailment Was Treated to Cut Volatility 5.7.15
New Federal Rules Aim to Stop Fiery Oil Train Crashes
Spokane seeks seat – Spokesman – March 8, 2015
Previous IWAC meeting agendas, minutes, supporting documents and presentations can be found at https://www.spokaneaquifer.org/category/iwac/iwac-agendas-minutes/ and https://www.spokaneaquifer.org/idaho-washington-aquifer-collaborative/initiatives/