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4. The CFE is supportive of further research and discussion about biosolids <br />application, including consideration of possible additional measures in <br />water supply watersheds, and the planned Health Department <br />discussions with NCDWQ about expanding the County's capabilities for <br />review and monitoring. The CFE would appreciate allowing Commission <br />representatives to be part of these discussions if they are pursued. <br />5. The CFE recommends the County Commissioners request data on the <br />chemical composition of any biosolids being proposed for land-spreading <br />from each wastewater treatment authority. In addition, perhaps State <br />legislation could be considered that requires chemical analysis of <br />wastewater biosolids (pre-application) and soil testing (post-application), <br />for metals and key organics, to learn more about the chemical nature of <br />what is being applied to the land in Orange County. <br />6. As a large amount of land in Orange County would be affected by this <br />application, a second public hearing held in Orange County would allow <br />for fuller public discussion. <br />In summary, thousands of acres in Orange County are affected by a land <br />application process that does not appear to be widely understood. Greater <br />research into the subject appears warranted, and the CFE would volunteer to <br />work with the Board of Health and other groups in such an effort, if pursued. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this question, and we look forward <br />to continued dialogue about this complex topic. <br />Copies: Laura Blackmon, County Manager <br />Willie Best, Assistant County Manager <br />Dr. Rosemary Summers, Health Director <br />Tom Konsler, Environmental Health Services Director <br />Craig Benedict, Planning Director <br />