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a health questionnaire was not made, pending interest by the University in collaboration on this <br />project. It is anticipated that the study design phase would take place in January and early <br />February and that the actual sampling will not occur until sometime this spring due to soil <br />conditions, ground cover, and other technical factors related to the study itself. The School of <br />Public Health is anticipating graduate student involvement with faculty consultation and <br />oversight. <br />The Board of Health reviewed and approved this project at its November meeting. This project <br />is related to the Health Department's Strategic. Plan in the Water Protection Section of the plan. <br />Since Orange County is one of the counties with the largest number of application sites, a larger <br />collaborative research study would also help establish the relative risks associated with biosolid <br />application sites and afford better information with which to inform County communities, <br />policymakers, and partners. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Health Director has identified a total of $10,000 from the Health <br />Department's approved 2006-2007 budget that can be used for this project. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the agreement <br />subject to final approval by UNC and County Attorney review, and authorize the Chair to sign <br />the agreement. <br />