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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Eugene Budget Detail <br />of the Wastewater Division. The laboratory's services include sample handling and analyses of influent <br />sewage, treated wastewater, biosolids, industrial wastes, stormwater, and groundwater. Information <br />from the laboratory is used to make treatment process control decisions, document compliance with <br />regulatory requirements, demonstrate environmental protection, and ensure worker health and safety. <br />The Sampling Team is responsible for the sampling activities related to regional wastewater program <br />functions. These include the Eugene pretreatment program, wastewater treatment process control, <br />effluent and ambient water quality, groundwater quality, facultative sludge lagoons, and stormwater <br />samples. The Division’s Environmental Data Analyst evaluates and reports on the sampling data for <br />various programs. <br />MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES (MIS) <br />The MIS section provides services for electronic data gathering, analysis, and reporting as necessary in <br />compliance with regulatory requirements and management functions. This section also maintains the <br />electronic communication linkages with the City of Eugene and the Regional Information System, and <br />supplies technical expertise and assistance in the selection, operation, and modification of computer <br />systems (hardware and software) within the Division. <br />PROJECT MANAGEMENT <br />Management of wastewater system improvements and ongoing developments is carried out by the Project <br />Management staff. Activities include coordination of CIP activities with the City of Springfield staff, <br />problem-solving and action recommendations, project management, technical research, coordination of <br />activities related to renewal of the NPDES wastewater discharge permit, computer-aided design and <br />electronic storage of design drawings, and planning of projects to anticipate and prepare for new <br />regulatory and operational requirements. The Project Management staff develops Request for Proposals <br />and Request for Quotes, coordinates special project activities between work sections, and coordinates the <br />procurement of building permits as necessary in support of project activities. <br />PROGRAMS AND SIGNIFICANT SERVICE/EXPENDITURE CHANGES <br />In FY 11-12, Eugene staff will support the following major regional initiatives in addition to ongoing <br />operational activities. <br />Manage the O&M responsibilities of the NPDES permits for the wastewater discharge and treatment <br />plant stormwater programs and the LRAPA air emissions permit for the regional wastewater <br />treatment plant. <br />Continue to evaluate impacts of regulatory actions (such as the federal SSO and blending policy <br />development, Willamette River TMDLs implementation, and any newly adopted state water quality <br />standards) upon operational responsibilities. <br />Provide technical input and O&M assessments related to proposed initiatives for addressing TMDL <br />compliance, greenhouse gas emission controls, and renewable energy objectives. <br />Complete scheduled major rehabilitation, equipment replacement, and other capital projects in an <br />efficient and timely manner. <br />Page 32 DRAFT FY 11-12 BUDGET AND CIP <br />