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Working group focuses on training, funding and regulation coordination for onsite sewage systems
Summary
Subcommittees outlined proposed training programs, three funding/training initiatives (soils seminar, Enfield field facility, statewide database), and regulatory coordination needs; members debated training-source neutrality and next steps for public input.
Members of the Sewage Disposal Working Group discussed workforce training, funding options and how regulations should reflect environmentally sensitive areas and jurisdictional responsibilities.
Bob Wiedemann (Process & Funding subcommittee) described current review processes involving the Department of Public Health (DPH), local sanitarians and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) across system-size thresholds and said the subgroup is preparing to identify where process and funding changes may be needed. A meeting with the regulations/legal and budget/process subcommittees is planned to coordinate those changes.
Jim (committee participant) and others…
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