PWNA HQ 14 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 Power Washers of North America 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 6 Saint Paul, MN 55108 800-393-7962 April 24th, 2011 Sylvia Brumlow Community Liaison Houston Police Department Environmental Investigations Unit Dear Sylvia Brumlow: 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. 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. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to contact me anytime. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Eric Clark President Power Washers of North America We will address it to these individuals as well: Mayor Annise D. Parker City of Houston P.O. Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251 Phone: 3-1-1, or 713.837.0311 Email: mayor@houstontx.gov Nelson Espitia Director Citizens' Assistance Office 900 Bagby, Public Level Houston, TX 77002 Phone: 832.393.0955 FAX: 832.393.0952 Email:nelson.espitia@houstontx.gov David M. Feldman City of Houston Legal Department 900 Bagby, 3rd Floor Houston, TX 77002 PHONE: 832.393.6491 E-Mail the City Attorney: david.feldman@houstontx.gov Cynthia Williams Compliance Specialist Small Business & Local Government Assistance Section Region 12, Houston Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 5425 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77023 Direct: 713-767-3459, Email: cynwilli@tceq.state.tx.us Guyneth Williams Environmental Investigator IV City of Houston Public Works & Engineering 2707 Dalton, Houston, TX 77017 T. 713-641-9523, E. guyneth.williams@houstontx.gov Stephen R. Dicker Sr. Police Officer Houston Police Department Environmental Investigation Unit 7125 Ardmore, 4th Floor Houston, TX 77054 Cell: 713-504-7154, Email: Stephen.dicker@cityofhouston.net De’Montra L. Rainey Special Agent US EPA, Office of Criminal Enforcement Criminal Investigation Division Houston Field Office 1919 Smith Street, Suite 925 Houston, TX 77002-8049 Direct: 713-209-4892, Email: Rainey.DeMontra@epamail.epa.gov Almika Millage Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Consumer Health Off: 832-393-5688, Email: almika.millage@houstontx.gov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Hinderliter 64 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 What Houston is doing is effecting the whole industry! I suggest that everyone send their own comments to the Houston contacts above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John T 744 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 What Houston is doing is effecting the whole industry! I suggest that everyone send their own comments to the Houston contacts above. Robert are you going to Houston on this date to show support and maybe a voice of reason to??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Hinderliter 64 Report post Posted April 28, 2011 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celeste 341 Report post Posted April 28, 2011 Passing the buck.....don't you love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Hinderliter 64 Report post Posted April 28, 2011 The following email was sent 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. PWNA letter requesting the City of Houston for a Public Comment Period Houston Lack of a Comment Period for Cosmetic Cleaning BMPs Environmental BMPs are available for viewing and comment The PWNA - approved by the Board Proposed BMPs - Comments due April 15, 2011 PWNA - BMPs: What they are and what they are not. A letter from Mike Hilborn, E.D.. Board and Environmental Committee to vote on proposed BMPs - Page 2 http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/pwna-news-events-information/21484-power-washers-north-america-letter-requesting-city-houston-public-comment-period.html http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/pwna-news-events-information/21377-power-washers-north-america-bmps-what-they-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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
