Here is a brief summary of the NPDES Issues Meeting which was held on April 15, 1998.

A main thrust of the meeting was to discuss what we can do about bringing the regulations into focus. Bob Dusza presented a plan for the CWPAA to have NPDES Permittees form a coalition to help effect the changes that are needed in the program. This will require money and it was proposed to have permittees sin on at $200/permitted flow, with a minimum of $200 for those 1 MGD or less.

Information will be made available as we proceed with the program.

Nominations are needed for this years NEWEA "Operator of the Year Award" and the "Alfred E.Peloquin Award". Glenn LaBrecque will be accepting nominations. You can contact him at: 860-779-5392 or fax: 860-779-3018. Please get your nominations in early.

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION: TEST DATE: WEDNESDAY JULY 15,1998. Applications must be postmarked or received at the address show below no later than Monday June 15, 1998 by 4:30 pm. No applications will be accepted after this date.

There will be no acceptance of applications through phone calls or fax. Applications will be accepted anytime starting in April and up to June 15. There will be a $70 application fee. Enclose your check payable to the DEP-POTW Exam with the application.

Mail applications to: JOE NESTICO, Bureau of Water Management! DEP, 79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127. Phone: 860-424-3755

OPERATOR TRAINING SEMINAR:

This seminar will cover:

1.2 CEU’s will be given for this seminar. Registrations are limited. More info, call:

Gary Dufel at 203-655-7979.

DIRECTIONS:

Connecticut Fire Academy:

Trumbull Marriott:

1. From Merritt Parkway northbound, take Exit 51; turn right off ramp onto Rt. 108 South (Nicholas Ave); at the fourth light, turn left onto Hawley Lane.
2. From Merritt Parkway southbound, take Exit 52; follow Rt. 108 signs; by exiting Parkway, turn left off ramp over Merritt Parkway; stay to the right following Rt. 108 South (Nicholas Aye) to light; turn left at light onto Rt. 108 South; at the second light on Rt. 10S turn left onto Hawley Lane.
3. From 1-95, take Exit 27A (Rt. 8 and 25); follow Rt. 8 to Exit 8; turn left off ramp; turn right at first stoplight onto Rt. 108 (Nicholas Aye); turn left a first stoplight onto Hawley Lane.
4. From Hartford, take 1-91 South to Exit 17; follow Rt. 15(Wilbur Cross - Merritt Parkway); take Exit 52; follow Rt. 108 signs; by exiting Parkway, stay left off ramp over Merritt Parkway; stay to the right following Rt. 108 South (Nicholas Aye) to light; turn left at light onto Rt. 108 South; at the second light on Rt. 108, turn left onto Hawley Lane.

A big thank you goes out to all the vendors who participated and donated prizes in this years product show. It is through your continued support of the show that makes it possible for the members to kept up with the advances in our industry. Thanks to all the attendees. You also make the show a success by coming out and supporting the vendors.

$50.00 cash drawing winners: Charlie Biggs, Russ Hillsgrove, Terry Vigeant. Other prize winners: Art Sandella, Bill Kryzanowshi, Scott Clayton, John Marchitto, Dan Stachowiak, Peter Dureiko, Vincent Guarda.

OSHA T14S Here are 3 simple tips that are OSHA violation

• You must provide sufficient access and work space for all electrical equipment 600 volts or less to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance. Ref: Std 191 0.303(g)(1) and Table S-i for listing of the working clearances. If a person is working on an electrical source, he must have an unimpeded escape route if something were to go wrong.
• You need G.F.C.I. (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection if you are within 6ff. from a water source. Also available is a short extension cord with a G.F.C.I.. This could only be used as a temporary usage.
• Check your extension cord for missing grounding pin and replace. Ref: 191 0.304(f)(4)

I would like to thank Roy Harrington for supplying this information. Roy will be doing a safety corner in the newsletters. He has volunteered his time and services to help the association get safety information out to the operators. Take time to read the information given to you. If you have a subject you would like to see covered, give Roy a call at: 860-628-8530 or fax: 860-621 -7707.