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2 <br /> Environmental Health <br /> Environmental Health requests to add two additional fees for well water testing for Hexavalent <br /> chromium and Coal Ash following the release of the October 2016 study by Duke University. <br /> This study noted that Hexavalent Chromium occurs naturally in the Piedmont area of NC with a <br /> higher prevalence than previously thought. Environmental Health has had seven requests for <br /> Hexavalent chromium tests and two requests for Coal Ash panels as of December 2016 and <br /> anticipates sending off six samples each for these tests for the remainder of the fiscal year. The <br /> cost of the fees were determined based on the cost for sample bottles, shipping, and staff <br /> collection time. Environmental Health fees are not administered based on a sliding fee scale. <br /> Name of Fee 2016-17 2016-17 Proposed 2016-17 Budget <br /> Current Fee Fee Impact <br /> Hexavalent chromium $0 $90 $540 <br /> Coal Ash Inorganic Panel $0 $110 $660 <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the revised fees <br /> as requested. <br />