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John Link indicated it is his understanding from the above comments, that the information the Board wants is information on every single subsystem without it being driven by the State's class but to describe each system and include the frequency required and frequency recommended by the local health department. The type of system will be determined by the ultimate place of effluent. Dan Reimer indicated they would list all the DEH types and within those the types which have different inspection requirements, list what the State requires and what the County is proposing and then add to it all the DEM systems and what their current reporting requirements are and what the County is proposing in terms of monitoring and maintenance. Commissioner Gordon asked that space be provided for the rationale for each recommendation justifying the frequency when they are different from the State requirements because the State is the minimum. Commissioner Willhoit indicated that it would be helpful to know what the operator is required to do and what permits they must have and the monitoring and maintenance requirements. Dan Reimer indicated that some of this information is on the summary of DEM monitoring reports included in the proposal. The Board agreed that it would be necessary to have another work session after the above information is prepared. Chair Carey referred to the list of responsibilities on page 25 and 26 of the proposal and was told that some of these are current but most are proposed responsibilities. Commissioner Insko asked that the ones that are current be marked accordingly. The responsibilities of DEM are outlined in the memo of understanding which is included in the proposal. Commissioner Gordon asked for some indication of the minimum that is needed to protect public health and what would be add -ons above that and the cost benefits of those. She feels it important to set up a system to protect the public health but one that the County can afford. Dan Reimer indicated this could be answered in the justification of the frequency of the inspections and why it must be done at all or as often. Chair Carey made reference to the memorandum of agreement and stated that there are some things that need to be considered for incorporating into this agreement. These things include the Class VII sites and what Orange County can do about where they occur. Since the County does not permit these sites, the County will have to have an agreement with DEM for them to take into consideration what the County thinks is important about locating these sites. He asked that the agreement not be revised right now, but to keep this factor in mind for later. Dan Reimer stated that he will revise the chart to expand the description of each kind of system that requires a different inspection frequency from both DEM and DEH. In the process, he will not only include