PWNA letter requesting the City of Houston for a Public Comment Period

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[FONT=&quot]1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 6[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Saint Paul[/FONT][FONT=&quot], MN 55108[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]800-393-7962[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]April 26th, 2011[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Sylvia Brumlow[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Community Liaison[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Houston Police Department[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Environmental Investigations Unit[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Dear Sylvia Brumlow:[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Hello. My name is Eric Clark and I am the president of the Power Washers of North America. As you may know, the PWNA represents contractors in the power washing industry across North America. Two of the pillars of the PWNA are education and being a clear voice for our industry. We are requesting that the city of Houston provide a public comment period so that we can all work together to achieve the goals of Houston as it relates to clean water. We believe we can help in this regard and provide guidance and education to power washing contractors. The EPA recently published a paper called "Coming Together for Clean Water" where it states...In all cases the EPA is committed to reach out to its many partners and stakeholders in an effort to provide leadership, improve communication, and strengthen participation in pursuit of the objective of providing clean water for this generation and those to come. It is the intention of the PWNA to make that a reality. We formally request a public comment period so that we can help the city of Houston achieve its goals.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]The PWNA would humbly ask that the public comment period begin at the meeting on July 21, 2011. We would encourage there to be a question and answer session with all of the speakers during the July 21st meeting. We would ask the public comment period extend for 60 days. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled: Opportunity for public hearing - The court’s decision requires that the public be given an opportunity to request a public hearing. If the Phase II MS4 general permittee provides public notice for the NOI, the permitting authority will still need to provide the public an opportunity to request a hearing.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to contact me anytime. I look forward to your response.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Sincerely,[/FONT]



[FONT=&quot]Eric Clark[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]President Power Washers of North America[/FONT]



[FONT=&quot]We will address it to these individuals as well:[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Mayor Annise D. Parker [/FONT][FONT=&quot]
City of Houston
P.O. Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251
Phone: 3-1-1, or 713.837.0311
Email: mayor@houstontx.gov [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Nelson Espitia[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Director
Citizens' Assistance Office
900 Bagby, Public Level
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 832.393.0955[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]FAX: 832.393.0952
Email:nelson.espitia@houstontx.gov[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]David M. Feldman[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]City of Houston Legal Department[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]900 Bagby, 3rd Floor[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Houston, TX 77002[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]PHONE: 832.393.6491[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]E-Mail the City Attorney: david.feldman@houstontx.gov[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Cynthia Williams[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Compliance Specialist[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Small Business & Local Government Assistance Section[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Region 12, Houston[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Texas Commission on Environmental Quality[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]5425 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77023[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Direct: 713-767-3459, Email: cynwilli@tceq.state.tx.us[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Guyneth Williams[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Environmental Investigator IV[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]City of Houston[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Public Works & Engineering[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2707 Dalton, Houston, TX 77017[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]T. 713-641-9523, E. guyneth.williams@houstontx.gov [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Stephen R. Dicker[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Sr. Police Officer[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Houston Police Department[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Environmental Investigation Unit[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]7125 Ardmore, 4<sup>th</sup> Floor[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Houston, TX 77054[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Cell: 713-504-7154, Email: Stephen.dicker@cityofhouston.net [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]De’Montra L. Rainey[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Special Agent[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]US EPA, Office of Criminal Enforcement [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Criminal Investigation Division[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Houston Field Office[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]1919 Smith Street, Suite 925[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Houston, TX 77002-8049[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Direct: 713-209-4892, Email: Rainey.DeMontra@epamail.epa.gov [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Almika Millage[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Department of Health and Human Services[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Bureau of Consumer Health[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Off: 832-393-5688, Email: almika.millage@houstontx.gov [/FONT]
 
So your Aware PWNA, National Cleaning Expo has asked for this public comment period Last meeting and it was granted.

After each of these meetings its pretty much procedure.

So your Aware National Cleaning Expo has requested two other Parties be in Attendance.

Last session they did not have the Sanitary Director speak like at Past meetings.

It was asked why, we are waiting for the answers to have this person available for comments as well. ( The Actual Director)

The second Party we will announce when its confirmed or the request is denied. They will answer us promised by May 5th.

I have talk with Robert about this and he has details.

Like at the last meeting there will be a Meeting after for contractors to gather. We will announce this and the PWNA is Welcome if they would like to address the industry after the meeting.

You guys need to keep this in mind this is just a public awareness program for citizens of Houston. If you check your local city has them of is planning them in the near future. Everyone in the industry should be encouraged to attend there own and report the details.

I'm not certain why the PWNA is attending Houston when I first informed you it was not a priority. Why is this and Issue now?

If you have realized because maybe you watched DCS1 Tape and now realize that a problem exists? Thank you


We should be working together for the betterment of the entire industry.
 
Jeff is right, It will effect the whole industry! It already has.

I suggest that everyone send their own comments to the Houston Contacts Above.
 
Just not ones like we only pollute a little, the enforcement is the real issue.

The City Attorney that handles the case load is the person you need to send a message too. They are the people interpreting the laws.

If your serious about writing a professional comment I have the contact info.

Jeff is right, It will effect the whole industry! It already has.

I suggest that everyone send their own comments to the Houston Contacts Above.
 
You are an “Enviro-Cleaning specialist” ..NOT a “power-washer-guy”

and make sure they know.. you are NOT a polluter !

Remember..

How you are perceived dictates how you are treated.

Make sure they know.. you are NOT a polluter !

You are an “Enviro-Cleaning specialist”
..NOT a “power-washer-guy”

You Protect the environment,
By cleaning up the pollution !

Our industry is making pollution manageable.
WE are the MOST qualified to write BMPs. period.

..And represent AS A COMMUNITY.
We don't want ANY of these potentially pivotal conversations
to be misinterpreted, or "damaging" in any way.
it's ALL about the "Sustainable Relationship".
..on a "Level Playing Field".
 
Just not ones like we only pollute a little, the enforcement is the real issue.

The City Attorney that handles the case load is the person you need to send a message too. They are the people interpreting the laws.

If your serious about writing a professional comment I have the contact info.

OK Ron, what is the Contact Information? We will address them today as soon as we get the information.
 
Like Jeff, I also hope that we all stay on the "Same Page" and when you read into this enough it looks like we are. Maybe some are interpreting the same message differently but that to should be similiar all thru-out if you want a fighting chance. Also the way Jerry McMillan explains it as Robert H. has said many times in the past is it reasonable, Rational and responsible(Might be quoting him wrong here cause I'm tired. Its been a long day with powerwashing jobs and an MRI on my suddenly painful back) Jerrys spot on the way he explains us....the Power washers.

Still think its another stream for a Revenue gain so watch how you go about this. You need to show them the way to stand a chance because in this business we are the professionals/Experts as they are in there fields.
Good luck
 

Robert,

Such a request needs to be directed to the Mayor of Houston, the Honorable Anise Parker. The Environmental Investigations Unit, to which Sylvia is assigned, has nothing to do with the city ordinance's to which you refer. The Public Works & Engineering Department of the City of Houston sponsored all storm water related ordinances. Enforcement of state laws are as directed by the state legislature. Any problems with them would have to be directed to the state legislature.

Stephen R. Dicker, Sr Police Officer
Houston Police Department
Major Offenders Division
7125 Ardmore, 4th Floor
Houston, Texas 77054
Office 832-394-0774
Cell 713-504-7154


 
The following was email to all of the Houston Contacts Above:

Dear Ladies & Gentlemen:

Robert Hinderliter has asked me to forward to you the numerous bulletin board links to conversations that have been going on about Houston. These posts are from various power washing contractors throughout the country. Would you please respond to some of these questions and statements.

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...e-City-of-Houston-for-a-Public-Comment-Period

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...f-a-Comment-Period-for-Cosmetic-Cleaning-BMPs

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...al-BMPs-are-available-for-viewing-and-comment

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/upload/showthread.php?22668-The-PWNA-approved-by-the-Board

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...2598-Proposed-BMPs-Comments-due-April-15-2011

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...-they-are-not.-A-letter-from-Mike-Hilborn-E.D.

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...ntal-Committee-to-vote-on-proposed-BMPs/page2

http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums...sting-city-houston-public-comment-period.html

http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums...ey-what-they-not-letter-mike-hilborn-e-d.html

http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/pwna-news-events-information/21362-environmental-bmps.html

Feel free to contact Robert Hinderliter with any questions at Robert.hinderliter@powerwash.com or by calling 800-433-2113.

Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Tacheny
Office Manager
Power Washers of North America
1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 6
Saint Paul, MN 55108
800-393-7962
Fax: 651-699-6709
info@pwna.org
www.thepwna.org
 
The city attorney office decides the actual interpitation. Roger haseman is the da that's assigned to prsececuting. His boss would be the person I would actually send mt complaints to first. He is the newer city attourney, word is he has reduced man power on this project already.

Robert I sent that contact info, I was asked not to publish it online. Respectfully I will not, so if you give this out please forward this request.
 
The following was email to all of the Houston Contacts Above:

Dear Ladies & Gentlemen:

Robert Hinderliter has asked me to forward to you the numerous bulletin board links to conversations that have been going on about Houston. These posts are from various power washing contractors throughout the country. Would you please respond to some of these questions and statements.

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...e-City-of-Houston-for-a-Public-Comment-Period

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...f-a-Comment-Period-for-Cosmetic-Cleaning-BMPs

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...al-BMPs-are-available-for-viewing-and-comment

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/upload/showthread.php?22668-The-PWNA-approved-by-the-Board

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...2598-Proposed-BMPs-Comments-due-April-15-2011

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...-they-are-not.-A-letter-from-Mike-Hilborn-E.D.

http://www.propowerwash.com/board/u...ntal-Committee-to-vote-on-proposed-BMPs/page2

http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums...sting-city-houston-public-comment-period.html

http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums...ey-what-they-not-letter-mike-hilborn-e-d.html

http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/pwna-news-events-information/21362-environmental-bmps.html

Feel free to contact Robert Hinderliter with any questions at Robert.hinderliter@powerwash.com or by calling 800-433-2113.

Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Tacheny
Office Manager
Power Washers of North America
1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 6
Saint Paul, MN 55108
800-393-7962
Fax: 651-699-6709
info@pwna.org
www.thepwna.org


Am I reading this right, did you or the PWNA send threads from the business boards to Houston? If yes WHY?
 
The reality is they do, the problem is people do not want to stay involved because they get upset at the leaders.

I will be frank, I'm currently not happy with what it took to get the pwna involved.

The reality is Robert is not going to stay out of it. So I'm helping when and where I can.

I have some great news, just waiting to get written confirmation.

Houston will absolutely get worked out, more important this will not grow into standards for the industry.

Reasonable regulation is a goal.
 
Sounds great, Thanks for all you do Ron.
 
The reality is they do, the problem is people do not want to stay involved because they get upset at the leaders.

I will be frank, I'm currently not happy with what it took to get the pwna involved.

The reality is Robert is not going to stay out of it. So I'm helping when and where I can.

I have some great news, just waiting to get written confirmation.

Houston will absolutely get worked out, more important this will not grow into standards for the industry.

Reasonable regulation is a goal.

Great News Ron, and Yes THANK YOU for taking the Bull by the horns months ago.
 
As hard as it was to get an org involved and as much as people want to help, I hope that the org's and people don't make things worse, I am sure that is on most of our minds.

Sometimes it seems like things can only get worse before they get better, I just hope that over-eager people and org's don't make things worse when they want to try and help.

A lot of us are looking at what you are doing Ron and what you are saying is being done, I would not want to jump in and derail things you have in the works but I am ready to help as much as I can.

I just landed an account not too far from Houston where I might be there every 2 weeks and looking for more work on a regular basis and plan on doing a lot of work in Houston once things get logical, rational and reasonable and have something that resembles what the Clean Water Act is about, not what they are making up as they go along and mis-interpreting as the CWA.
 
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