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ACCOMPLISHMENT PLAN
REGION VIII
JORDAN RIVER BASIN
SALT LAKE CITY AREA
MARCH 1972

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL
BROAD OBJECTIVES
SPECIFIC TASKS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT PLANS FOR
WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Classification of the Jordan River
Implementation Schedule for the New Classi-
fication
Analyze Water Quality
Supplement 3(c) Planning Activity
Process Seventy Permits
Survey Waste Water Treatment Facilities
Provide Training and Technical Assistance
Develop Control Program for Oil and Hazardous
Materials
Public Relations Support for Upgrading the
Water Quality of the Jordan River
SPECIFIC TASKS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT PLANS FOR
AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Mobile Source Air Pollutants
Particulate Air Pollution Problems
MILESTONE CHARTS

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PREFACE
The Rocky Mountain - Prairie Region of the U. S. Environmental Pro-
tection Agency has prepared this plan for review and comments by State
and local governments of the State of Utah and other interested organi-
zations to promote a comprehensive integrated effort in addressing the
environmental problems of the Jordan River Basin - Salt Lake City Area.
This plan is designed with the goal of formulating a coordinated approach
to specific pollution problems which affect air and water quality through
direct assistance to State and local governments in order to augment and
support their existing programs.
This action plan is being distributed to solicit specific comments
relating to our portion of the comprehensive program in order that EPA
can be responsive to changing pollution control issues and needs with-
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in the Jordan River Basin - Salt Lake City Area. Specifically, our plan
is designed to inform other agencies with whom we are cooperating, and
the general public, as to how we view our role and how we intend to di-
rect our efforts toward a particular abatement and control program ad-
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
The Jordan River Basin - Salt Lake City Area has been selected
as one of Region VIII1s highest priority areas for an abatement and
control program for Fiscal Years 1972 and 1973. Salt Lake City is
the largest metropolitan area in Utah and the second largest metro-
politan area in Region VIII. Significant air and water pollution
problems are found in the Salt Lake City area. Municipal and indus-
trial sewage discharges have curtailed use of the Jordan River and
Utah Lake for fresh water-related recreation activities. Natural air
pollution caused by wind-blown dust is compounded by additional pol-
lutants from local industries and motor vehicle emissions. The high
concentration of air borne pollution exceeds the National Ambient
Air Quality Standards.
This Accomplishment Plan sets forth the specific tasks and plans
developed to accomplish the various air and water quality objectives
of Region VIII for this area.
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SECTION 2
BROAD OBJECTIVES
2.1	Water Quality
Improve quality of Utah Lake and the Jordan River to support bene-
ficial uses not now provided as follows:
a.	Improve Utah Lake and its tributaries to support propa-
gation and perpetuation of fish and permit recreation
activities. Maintain total coliform concentrations at
or below the compliance level of 5000 per 100 ml. If
body contact recreation is considered a beneficial use
and it is feasible to provide this use, then the objec-
tive is to reduce total coliform concentrations to the
compliance level of 1000 per 100 ml.
b.	Improve the Jordan River from Utah Lake to the Great Salt
Lake to support propagation and perpetuation of fish and
non-body contact recreation. Reduce Bio-chemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD) from a representative level of 14 mg/1 to the
compliance level of 5 mg/1. Significantly reduce exist-
ing total coliform concentrations from in excess of 1 mil-
lion per 100 ml. Achieving compliance levels of 5000 per
100 ml may be possible through better clorination prac-
tices and other abatement and control programs.
2.2	Air Quality
Obtain compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
in the Wasatch Front AQCR for all criteria pollutants. The following
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reductions are required and are included in Utah's Air Implementation
Plan:
a.	Reduce current annual average concentration of particu-
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late matter by 32% to meet a concentration of GO^g/m .
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Also, reduce the number of violations of the 150^/g/m
24-hour standard to one per year. Violations numbered
22 in 1970. Target date: June 1, 1975.
b.	Reduce current 8-hour average carbon monoxide concentra-
tion by 63% and the 1-hour average by 20% to meet the
respective standards of 9 ppm and 35 ppm. Target date:
June 1, 1977.
c.	Reduce annual average nitrogen oxides concentration by
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25% to meet the 100^/g/m standard. Target date: June 1,
1977.
d.	Reduce the 1-hour photochemical oxidants average concen-
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tration by 27% to meet the 160^yg/m standard. Target
date: June 1 , 1975.
e.	Reduce current annual average sulfur oxides concentration
by 57% to meet the secondary standard of 60 micrograms per
cubic meter. Reduce the 3-hour concentration by 45% to
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meet the 1300^/g/m standard. Target date: July 1, 1975.
NOTE: A separate Accomplishment Plan will be developed to address
sulfur oxide emissions in Region.VIII.
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SECTION 3
SPECIFIC TASKS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT PLANS
FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
3.1 Classification of the Jordan River
Purpose of the Plan
To obtain a "C" classification for the Jordan River. A broad "C"
classification will protect the water quality against controllable pol-
lution so that the river can be used for domestic water supplies which
are treated before use^ aesthetics, irrigation, stock watering, propa-
gation and perpetuation of fish, other aquatic life and wildlife, rec-
reation (except for swimming), and industrial water supply. Within the
"C" classification there are several sub-classifications. Specific
stream reaches may be classified under one of these sub-classifications
to provide for body contact recreation and quality fishery.
Situation
The State of Utah has been moving consistently toward establishing
a "C" classification for the waters of the Jordan Basin. At this time,
all procedures necessary for the "C" classification have been completed
except final approval by the Utah Water Pollution Committee. The Jordan
River Basin presently is not classified under any of the Utah State Water
Use classifications. Classification is an important tool to protect aes-
thetics, propagation and perpetuation of fish, and recreation; and clas-
sification is required to allow the State to participate in higher per-
centage construction grant funding. Salt Lake County has proposed using
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the Jordan River flood plain as a park and recreation area. Two rec-
reational lakes, as well as the main stem, will require the protection
provided by a "C" classification.
Approach
1.	Continue to support the establishment of the use classification
of "C" for the Jordan River Basin.
2.	Favorable action is expected at an early Utah Water Pollution
Committee meeting.
3.	Determine needs and alternatives for refining the broad "C"
classification.
4.	If refinement is necessary, encourage adoption of refined classi-
fications. If further refinement is necessary, additional strat-
egy will be formulated at that point.
Milestones
By May 1972, State adoption of the broad "C" classification is
expected.
By July 1, 1972, determine the impact of "C" classification on ex-
isting programs and notify the State of any changes, e.g. higher percent
construction grant eligibility, etc.
By September 1, 1972, determine any needed final refinements to
"C" classification.
By November 1, 1972, the refined classifications, if necessary, are
adopted by the Utah Water Pollution Committee.
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By January 1, 1973, all issues are resolved. New standards are
incorporated into water quality management strategies and pollution
control activities.
Interrelationships
1.	Classification must be accomplished by the State. The Environ-
mental Protection Agency does not have direct responsibility or
jurisdiction over these intrastate waters.
2.	A need exists to develop a technical basis for possible refine-
ments in the broad "C" classification. This activity lies within
the task element outlined in the on-going 3(c) project.
3.	The EPA encouragement role relates to Public Affairs, Intergovern-
mental Relations, and Enforcement, which will be coordinated with
the State.
Unresolved Policy Issues or Constraints
The classification of an intrastate stream falls directly under
the cognizance or jurisdiction of the State of Utah. Accordingly, EPA
recognizes some constraints to direct support. However, our efforts
will support the State program to review and provide added beneficial
uses for the Jordan River. New legislation may involve the Federal
government in intrastate waters, thus EPA responsibility may require a
more active role in the classification of the Jordan River - Utah Lake
Basin.
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Project Manager
Patrick J. Godsil, Chief, Planning Branch, Air and Water Programs
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3.1.1 Implementation Schedule for the New Classification
Purpose of the Plan
To ensure that an adequate and timely implementation schedule
for meeting the "C" classification is promulgated. When the "C" clas-
sification is accomplished, a timely and smooth transition from the
present treatment system into the needed advanced treatment system will
rely on good water quality management plans that have implementation
authority.
Situation
The State of Utah has been moving towards the completion of a sched-
ule for treatment facility compliance with class "C" standards. Although
the EPA funded 3(c) study is in its infant stage, the implementation
schedule for compliance needs should be incorporated in the study at an
early date.
Approach
1.	Continue to emphasize to the State of Utah the need for a timely im-
plementation schedule.
2.	Aid the State and the 3(c) project engineers in determining plan-
ning needs to support an implementation schedule.
3.	Identify interim wastewater treatment needs to provide proper treat-
ment until the time the implementation schedule is incorporated in-
to fully developed water quality management plans.
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Milestones
By May 1972, adoption of "C" classification will be accomplished
(See Section 3.1).
By May 4, 1972, meet with State and Metro Staff to discuss imple-
mentation schedule based upon adopted "C" classification.
By May 15, 1972, update Region VIII's Accomplishment Plan to in-
clude implementation schedule.
Interrelationships
1.	The schedule must be established by the State.
2.	The 3(c) project is inextricably involved with decisions relating
to future treatment needs, plant locations, and water quality stan-
dards. Hence, the 3(c) project must address itself to an imple-
mentation schedule and/or a funding priority for waste treatment
facilities.
3.	The Construction Grant Program in EPA could foresee future treat-
ment needs and gear their program to meet these needs if such a
schedule was promulgated.
Results
1.	A solid, viable water quality management plan that would have im-
plementation authority.
2.	A smooth and timely transition between present compliance with
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Unresolved Policy Issues
Although EPA cannot presently impose a timetable for compliance
to "C" standards, EPA may be able to instruct planning agencies to in-
clude a State approved implementation schedule in their water quality
management plans.
Project Manager
Patrick J. Godsi1, Planning Branch, Air and Water Programs Di-
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3.2 Analyze Water Quality
Purpose of the Plan
To analyze existing water quality data collected along the Jordan
River, Utah Lake and their tributaries to determine current quality and
sources of contaminants. Sample as necessary selected major industry
outfalls to verify effluent characteristics and to determine their im-
pact on receiving waters.
Situation
A good deal of information concerning the water quality of the Jor-
dan River exists, but it is scattered and must be collated to give an
adequate picture of the existing water quality. Without knowledge of
the water quality of the Jordan River, an efficient pollution abatement
and control program in the Basin cannot be implemented.
Approach and Milestones
By April 1972, industrial effluent data for operations discharging
to the Jordan River Drainage will be provided by Permits Branch, Enforce-
ment Division, in tabular form along with that Branch's recommendations
for verification of selected discharges.
By July 1, 1972, STORET and any other available sources of data will
be acquired and compiled in the form of graphical Representations and
averages of selected water quality parameters (including coliform bac-
teria, bio-chemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, nutrients and metals)
to thereby describe the quality of the Jordan River and those tributaries
for which data are available. EPA is assisting the State and the con-
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suiting firm under contract for the 3(c) grant in processing existing
data into the STORET System. Data collected by the contractor will
also be entered into STORET on a systematic basis. The Work Element
Leader is Les Sprenger, Surveillance Branch.
By August 1972, data received will be reviewed by Surveillance and
Analysis to identify need for additional sampling, primarily in Utah
Lake and the Jordan River, at locations where present information is in-
adequate. A sampling program will be designed describing the schedule,
locations, and parameters appropriate to fully describe current quality
and sources of contaminants. The program will be coordinated with the
State and the 3(c) grant contractor to utilize all available resources.
The Work Element Leader is John Hardaway.
By January 1, 1973, the sampling program will be completed in ac-
cordance with the previously developed plan. John Tilstra, Supervisory
Chemist, will serve as laboratory coordinator between the Regional lab-
oratory and other participating laboratories.
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3.3 Supplement 3(c) Planning Activity
Purpose of the Plan
To supplement Utah Lake - Jordan River Basin 3(c) planning activity
tu achieve allied regional objectives for the Basin.
Situation
The planning grant activity initiated on 1 January 1972 is possibly
limited in its ability to achieve all Region VIII; objectives for the
Basin and the two SMSA's of Salt Lake City and Provo - Orem. Regional
coordination with the project needs to be established to define addi-
tional resource needs and a work program for accomplishment.
Approach and Milestones
A regional task force will be developed to provide continuous lia-
ison between Region VIII and the 3(c) project. This will ensure that
the 3(c) planning grant activity and Region VIII activities are compat-
ible.
Max Dodson, Planning Branch, has been assigned Regional Liaison Of-
ficer.
By April 3, 1972, meet with State administrators of the Section
3(c) Planning Grant to develop detailed work plan showing accomplish-
ments and dates.
By April 21, 1972, regional task force meeting with State adminis-
tration and 3(c) consultant.
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By May 5, 1972, complete design of a program to be carried out
by Regional Office staff to augment the Section 3(c) planning effort.
Through July 1, 1973, provide continuous Regional Office monitor-
ing of the Section 3(c) project until its completion.
Project Manager
Pat Godsi1, Air and Water Division.
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3.4 Process Seventy Permits
Purpose of the Plan
To process permits for seventy industries discharging to the
Jordan River Basin. As part of the processing, special conditions
will be included in each permit that will require industries to meet
the proposed water quality standards and to discharge effluents that
have received no less than the equivalent of secondary treatment.
Approach
The work will be carried out by the Permits Branch of the Enforce-
ment Division, with the aid of the Surveillance and Analysis Divison,
Management Division (Computer Branch), and Air and Water Programs Di-
vision (Planning Section).
Inspections for verification of discharges in the Jordan River
Basin will be carried out by the Surveillance and Analysis Division
and EPA's State Assignee and coordinated with the Utah Bureau of Environ
mental Health, Salt Lake City-County Health Department, City-County
Health Department of Utah County, and the Davis County Health Depart-
ment. Management Division support is planned for such items as updat-
ing and implementing computer programs, key punching data, etc. Water
quality standards, metropolitan planning outputs, and systems analysis
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Mi lestones
The following milestones constitute the Permits Branch Plan of
action that will reduce the industrial waste discharges to the Jordan
River and upgrade the quality of the water.
By April 15, 1972, complete coordination with the Planning Section,
Air and Water Programs, with regard to the relationships of the 3(c)
planning study and the permit processing activity.
By June 1, 1972, complete inspections in the Jordan River Basin
for the purpose of identifying uninformed or non-complying industries.
By June 1, 1972, obtain completed applications for all significant
industries.
By June 1, 1972, develop interim effluent monitoring plan for the
major industries.
By July 1, 1972, complete requests for State certification for all
significant industries.
By September 1, 1972, complete technical reviews of applications
from significant industries in the Jordan River Basin including the
setting of special permit conditions to meet water quality standards,
secondary levels of treatment, planning and institutional requirements,
and water criteria set forth by the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wild-
life and coordinated with State Departments of Health and recommendations
to Corps of Engineers.
Unresolved Issues and Problems
A recent Federal Court decision concluded that permits could not
be issued for industrial wastes discharged to non-navigable streams
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and that discharges to navigable streams required an environmental
impact statement prior to the issuance of each permit. Both facets of
this decision could have far-reaching impacts on the Jordan River if
new legislation is not passed extending EPA's jurisdiction over non-
navigable waters.
Under existing policy, the Permit Program has been constrained
with regard to its applicability to feed lot operations. Only those
feed lots having more than 1,000 animal units and having man-made point
discharges of wastes presently fall under the Permit Program. The num-
ber of animal units criteria in this policy has thus far removed all
the Salt Lake City - Jordan River Basin's feed lots from the Refuse Act
Permit Program authority.
Further, sediment and nutrients emanating from existing agricul-
tural activities in the Jordan River Basin have decreased the depth of
Utah Lake and degraded its quality. Existing and proposed legislation
do not give EPA authority to control these diffused wastes sources.
Project Manager
B. David Clerk, Permits Branch.
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3.5 Survey Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Purpose of the Plan
To survey selected municipal wastewater treatment plants in the
Jordan River - Salt Lake City metropolitan area and to evaluate the
adequacy of operation, maintenance and operator training. It is in-
tended to evaluate such needs as may be found with respect to possible
means for effecting significant improvement in plant performance and
resulting improvement in the effluent quality.
Situation
There are thirteen municipal plants in the Salt Lake City metro-
politan area portion of the Jordan River Basin. Collectively, the
plants receive an untreated waste load just under 500,000 population
equivalent and an average wastewater flow of approximately 65 mgd.
These plants have a significant impact on the quality of water in the
Jordan River and its tributaries. Actions to help insure optimum utili-
zation of the existing treatment works in the control and abatement of
water pollution are essential elements in water quality improvement pro-
grams. Where improved operation and maintenance can be achieved, it
will generally result in improved effluent quality with resulting improve-
ment in the quality of receiving waters. Also, where practical, such
improvements can generally be achieved much sooner than by construction
of new plants, plant additions and ancillary facilities.
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Approach
More efficient operation and maintenance practices at wastewater
treatment facilities can provide improved effluent quality. Improved
effluent quality in turn allows an improvement in the quality of the
receiving stream.
Plants will be selected for evaluation based on input from the
Utah Division of Health and the 3(c) grant consultants to the Utah
Division of Health. Priority will be given to those plants where the
available resources of the Region will be most beneficial. It is re-
cognized that assistance on the part of the Utah Division of Health is
most important to the success of this plan. The existing 0 & M pro-
grams should be coordinated with EPA's effort.
It is intended that the 0 & M surveys will be conducted by an EPA
team in company with such State and local representatives as are found
to be appropriate at individual plants. The EPA team will consist of
representatives of Manpower Development and Training and Operation and
Maintenance.
Initially, approximately five wastewater treatment facilities will
be selected from the 13 municipal plants in the Jordan River portion of
the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The following plants are under-
stood to be located in this area:
1.	Salt Lake City Sub District No. 1 Treatment Plant
2.	Salt Lake County Cottonwood Treatment Plant
'3. Sandy Treatment Plant
4. South Davis Sewer Improvement District (North Plant)
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5.	South Davis Sewer Improvement District (South Plant)
6.	South Salt Lake Treatment Plant
7.	Tri-Community Treatment Plant
8.	Coppertown Treatment Plant
9.	Lake Treatment Plant
10.	Magna Water and Sewer Improvement District Treatment Plant
11.	Murray Treatment Plant
12.	Granger Hunter Improvement District Treatment Plant
13.	Salt Lake City Treatment Plant
Each facility will be evaluated to determine the following infor-
mation:
1.	With present facilities and loadings^ is the operation and
maintenance adequate to achieve an optimum level of performance
with regard to BOD^ and suspended solids removal?
2.	Are laboratory control procedures and staffing practices ade-
quate to maintain a consistently high quality effluent?
3.	Could operational practices at this facility be applied at
other facilities to improve their performance?
4.	What are the projected loads on the plant and what are the
short term plans for wastewater treatment works construction,
if any?
5.	What practices are in use for effluent disinfection and re-
duction of effluent coliform concentrations?
6.	Would operator training help to improve performance and thus
effluent quality?
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7.	Would other regional resources,such as research and monitoring,
laboratory assistance, technology transfer information, etc.,
improve performance and thus effluent quality?
8.	Would a reduction in hydraulic loading improve operating ef-
ficiency with respect to BOD and SS removal, reduce 0 & M costs,
or increase the design life of the plant?
As a guide to determining this information, a standard performance
evaluation questionnaire (FWPCA Form 12) will be utilized at each facility
visited. Results or findings of each evaluation will be reported to the
municipalities involved and to the Utah Division of Health.
Milestones
By April 1, 1972, a meeting with Mr. Calvin K. Sudweeks; Chief,
Water Quality Section, Utah State Division of Health or his representative
to coordinate the 0 & M activity with him, select appropriate plants
for survey, and seek his assistance in arranging survey appointments.
By April 15, 1972, establish a survey schedule of initial plants to
be visited and work out necessary Federal-State-local coordination.
By April 15, 1972, update plan to include survey schedule.
By May 15, 1972, perform 0 & M and training needs surveys of the
initial plants to be visited.
By June 15, 1972, complete evaluation of data collected and make
recommendations concerning follow-up actions. This action is essential
to the Training and Technical Assistance plan that follows.
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Interrelationships
The work outlined by this plan is essential to the accomplishment
of the second phase of the plan, which is to provide training and tech-
nical assistance as needed. As indicated earlier, the success of the waste
treatment facilities survey is dependent upon a coordinated and coopera-
tive effort on the part of the Federal, State and local interests involved.
Project Manager
Stanley M. Smith, Municipal Waste Water Branch, Air and Water Programs
Division.
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3.6 Provide Training and Technical Assistance
Purpose of the Plan
To develop a program for, and initiate action to, provide tech-
nical assistance and training to upgrade operation and maintenance
for wastewater treatment facilities.
Situation
The need for the program will be determined by the Accomplishment
Plan which provides for an initial 0 & M survey of facilities and an
evaluation of their operation, maintenance, training and technical as-
sistance needs.
Approach
Those facilities selected for follow-up assistance will be pro-
vided formal or on-site training. Typical assistance projects will
consist of the following:
1.	Provide formal training to plant operators concerning opera-
tion of wastewater treatment facilities.
2.	Provide on-site training in conducting and interpreting control
tests for the purpose of controlling the plant's operation.
3.	Provide training in conducting laboratory analyses so that the
plant's performance can be monitored.
4.	Investigate various unit processes and plant facilities to de-
termine if modifications of different facilities would be desirable.
5.	Monitor plant performance and report on changes in effluent
quality. Also, make recommendations as to operational modes to be used,
plant modifications that would be of benefit, maintenance procedures to
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be followed, etc.
Following the 0 & M survey and interpretation of results, a meeting
will be held with the Utah Division of Health and other interested parties
to establish a priority list of the plants that are to receive follow-up
assistance. It is intended that this meeting would be held by June 30,
1972. Follow-up programs will be initiated by July 15, 1972. Again,
these dates are only to be used as guidelines since the results of the
evaluation survey can be highly variable. No specific milestones can be
established since these are a function of the outcome of the 0 & M survey.
Project Manager
Stanley M. Smith, Municipal Waste Water Branch.
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3.7 Develop Control Program for Oil and Hazardous Materials
Purpose of the Plan
To protect the water quality and prevent damage to beneficial uses
in the Jordan River Basin-Salt Lake City Area from spills of pollution
materials into the Salt Lake, Utah Lake, Jordan River and their tribu-
taries.
Situation
Spills of pollutional materials have been experienced in the past.
These have caused problems at water treatment facilities, have inter-
fered with aesthetic enjoyment of the streams and undoubtedly have had
a detrimental effect on aquatic life. As abatement and control measures
are taken to upgrade municipal and industrial effluents, periodic spills
could have a more dramatic effect on stream biota and other legitimate
uses and could largely negate the benefits from significant investments
to improve effluent quality.
Approach
Two approaches are being pursued. The first is the development of
a mutual aid group, consisting of Federal, State and local government
agencies and companies in the area. This group will develop plans for
notification and reaction to emergency spills, train personnel, and
maintain equipment which will be able to respond to spills immediately
with the capability of containing the spilled material. These groups will
develop, within the group or by outside assistance, the capability of
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removing the spilled material, or of treating it so as to negate its
effect on the environment.
The second approach is the development of contingency plans in the
Jordan River-Salt Lake City area. The procedure to be followed will vary,
depending on whether the potential hazard relates to a discharge for which
a Refuse Act Permit is required.
Where a permit is required, the application will be reviewed for
installation of "fail-safe" systems to avoid spills and accidental dis-
charges. Permit conditions will be developed requiring adequate controls
where indicated.
Where hazardous materials are stored, warehoused, or otherwise not
associated with a discharge for which a Refuse Act Permit is required,
an inventory of the locations and quantities of such materials will be
developed cooperatively with the State, other governmental entities and
private industry.
Milestones
The following are milestones in the implementation of the plan:
1.	Development of a Mutual Aid group or groups.
a.	Primary contact, April 1, 1972.
b.	Formation of group, 1st meeting, June 1972.
c.	Basic development of group, contingency plan, obtainment of
equipment and training of personnel, June 1973.
2.	Contingency plan from non-discharging facilities.
a.	Inventory started, May 1972.
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3.8 Public Relations Support for Upgrading the Water Quality of the
Jordan River.
Purpose of the Plan
To create public awareness of the Jordan River water quality pro-
blems and to generate support for an abatement program.
Situation
Reports from Utah indicate that EPA's recent River Basin Planning
grant to the State to develop a comprehensive plan for the cleanup of
the Jordan River has brought renewed hope that this degraded waterway
can become a productive and scenic stream.
Citizen groups in Utah -- most of them staunchly supported by the
media -- are insisting publicly that the river become the fine trout
fishery and waterfowl habitat that it once was and that parkways and
recreational areas be developed along its banks. The public outcry
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has brought some significant results in that several: Utah industries
which formerly dumpted refuse into the river have ceased doing so. Yet,
the municipalities of Riverton, South Jordan, West Jordan, and Buffdale
continue to pollute the river, as does the Utah State Prison.
Approach
The 30 mile-long Jordan River seems ideally suited to serve as a
model of river cleanup and restoration. It is an urban waterway, ac-
cessible to a large population, and could serve as a greenbelt, greatly
increasing the quality of life in this urban environment. A major Pub-
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lie Affairs function is to convince the people of Utah that such restor-
ation can be achieved and to keep their interest at a high pitch until
it is.
This will be done by means of a normal multi-media campaign, utiliz-
ing publications, radio, and TV. Since EPA and the Public Affairs office
enjoy excellent relations with the Utah media and environmental groups
in the State, we will encourage them to exercise initiative of their own
in focusing public attention on this effort.
The kickoff for the campaign to "Restore the Jordan" is a meeting
with the Utah Environment Center, with key EPA personnel citing what
and how the cleanup and restoration can be accomplished. This meeting
also should feature Utah's Governor and other prominent public officials
so that the campaign would be launched with full fanfare.
In the weeks to follow, EPA will work with environmental groups,
urging them to undertake special projects to clean up the Jordan and to
publicly support local, State and Federal government efforts.
EPA will work closely with environmental writers and commentators
in Utah so that statements or comments from our personnel to others re-
garding the Jordan will receive full and continuous attention.
EPA will undertake a "Restore the Jordan" bumper sticker and bus
placard campaign throughout Utah, working with local and State officials
to accomplish this.
Working with our TV and radio contacts, EPA will seek to launch a
campaign of radio spots and public service TV announcements.
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EPA will attempt to keep a steady stream of press releases and
photos going to Utah's daily and weekly newspapers so that the Jordan
is kept uppermost in the public mind.
EPA will publish an inexpensive brochure, using black and white
photos and minimum copy, to emphasize and point up the problems of the
Jordan and what can be done to alleviate them.
Interrelationships
The public information program will be coordinated with the Pub-
lic Affairs Offices within the Governor's Office and the Bureau of En-
vironmental Health.
Project Manager
John R. Hallowell, Office of Public Affairs.

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SECTION 4
SPECIFIC TASKS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT PLANS
FOR AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
4.1 Mobile Source Air Pollutants
Purpose of the Plan
To assess the problem and propose alternative solutions relating
to mobile source pollutants.
Situation
Improvements in air quality resulting from the Federal motor ve-
hicle program are not sufficient to achieve the ambient air quality
standards for carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides by 1977. Alterna-
tive solutions must be thoroughly explored. Development of a mass
transit system, a State vehicle inspection program, and a change in
the commuting habits of the public will probably be necessary to insure
compliance with standards.
Approach
A major effort will be directed toward coordination with State and
local groups. Regularly scheduled meetings will be held with the State
Division of Health to monitor their efforts and inform them of EPA ac-
tivities. Regularly scheduled meetings will also be held with State and
local agencies involved with transportation planning. The Office of
Public Affairs will work with the Utah State Division of Health to in-
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of the optimal solutions to reduce mobile source air pollutants. Finally,
EPA will work with the Governor's Office and the State Legislature in
support of legislative action needed to carry out this program.
Milestones
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By April 15, 1972, complete assessment of control strategy relating
automobile pollutants contained in the Utah Implementation Plan.
By May 1, 1972, report on effectiveness of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Program at high altitudes.
By May 15, 1972, report on emissions reduction which can be expected
at Salt Lake City's altitude from the Federal Motor Vehicle Program.
By August 1, 1972, complete control strategy revisions as required.
By February 1, 1973, report on the anticipated reductions from the
several alternatives regarding traffic control.
By February 15, 1973, update control strategy for traffic control.
Project Manager
Dale Walls, Air Quality Branch.
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4.2 Particulate Air Pollution Problems
Purpose of the Plan
To assess the problems and proposed solutions relating to partic-
ulate matter.
Situation
It will be necessary to impose control regulations on sources emit-
ting particulate matter in order to achieve ambient air quality stan-
dards by 1975. To meet the secondary annual average air quality guide,
control measures will have to be developed for stationary sources. The
24 hour average particulate concentration is highly influenced by wind
blown dust. This fugitive dust problem is caused by man's activities,
which to some degree can be controlled, and other natural causes. To
meet the secondary 24 hour average air quality standard, control measures
will have to be developed for fugitive dust.
Approach and Milestones
By April 15, 1972, complete assessment of the control strategy for
particulates as contained in the implementation plan.
By June 1, 1972, propose, if required, a regulation that is adequate
to achieve the secondary annual average air quality guide by 1975.
By July 1, 1972, hold public hearings on particulate control strat-
egy and associated regulations.
By August 1, 1972, promulgate, if required, particulate regulations.
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By February 1, 1973, decide upon feasible means of control of
fugitive dust in order to meet the 24 hour average standard.
By February 15, 1973, update control strategy for fugitive
dust control.
Project Manager
Terry Thoem, Sanitary Engineer, Air Quality Branch.
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APPENDIX A
MILESTONE CHARTS

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May
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Classification of the Jordan River
State adoption of the broad "C" classification
EPA determination of impact of "C". classification
State to determine any needed final refinements
Refined classifications, if necessary, adopted by Utah
WP Committee
Issues resolved and refined classification incorpor-
ated into water quality management strategies and
pollution control activities.
Implementation Schedule for the New Classification
Adoption of "C" classification
Meet with State and Metro Staff to discuss implementa-
tion schedule based upon adopted "c" classification
Update accomplishment plan to include implementation
schedule
Updated implementation schedule and priorities incor-
porated into state and local water quality manage-
ment plans.
Analyze Water Quality
Compile Industrial Effluent Data
Compile Available Data
Complete Sampling Program
Implement Continued Surveillance Program
Supplement 3(c) Planning Activity
Meet with State administrators to develop detailed worl<
plan
Task Force Meeting
Complete design of a program to augment 3(c) planning
Continuous monitoring of 3(c) planning through com-
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1972
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 73 74 75
Process Seventy Permits
Complete inspections in the Jordan River Basin to
identify non-complying industries
Obtain completed applications for all significant
industries
Complete requests for state certification of all indus-
tries
Develop interim effluent monitoring plan for industries
Complete technical reviews of applications from indus-
tries
Survey Waste Water Treatment Facilities
Meet with Utah State Division of Health to coordinate
the O&M activity, etc.
Establish a survey schedule of initial plants to be
visited & work out federal-state-local coordin-
ation
Update plan to include survey schedule
Perform O&M and training needs surveys of initial
plants to be visited
Complete evaluation of data collected and make recom-
mendations concerning follow-up actions
Develop Control Program for Oil and Hazardous Materials
Development of a Mutual Aid Group or Groups
Primary contact
Formation of group
Basic developments of group, contingency plan,
obtainment of equipment and training of per-
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Contingency plan.from non-discharging facilities
Inventory started
Primary sources contacted
Most, if hot all, sources contacted
Plans received from primary sources
Investigation of primary sources
Plans received from most or all sources
Investigation of all other sources
Mobile Source Air Pollutants
Complete assessment of control strategy relating auto-
mobile pollutants contained in the Utah Implementa-
tion Plan.
Report on effectiveness of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Program at high altitudes.
Report on emissions reduction which can be expected at
Salt Lake City's altitude from the Federal Motor
Vehicle Program.
Complete control strategy revisions as required.
Report on the anticipated reductions from the several
alternatives regarding traffic control.
Update control strategy for traffic control.
Particulate Air Pollution Problems
Complete assessment of the control strategy for partic-
ulates as contained in the implementation plan.
Propose, if required, a regulation that is adequate to
achieve the secondary annual average air quality
guide by 1975.
Hold public hearings on particulate control strategy
and associated regulations.
Promulgate, if required, particulate regulations.
Decide upon feasible means, of control of fugitive dust
in order to meet the 24 hour average standard.
Update control strategy for fugitive dust control.
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