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			What's New in OEHA? September, 2008 Budd Inlet, Olympia Health Consultation Duwamish Valley Air Modeling and Health Risk Assessment Health Consultation & Public Meeting Budd Inlet, Olympia The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has completed a report titled "Health Consultation, Budd Inlet, Olympia, Washington" (pdf 31 pages). DOH conducted an evaluation of limited sediment and biota data to determine if people were being exposed to environmental contaminants and whether that exposure could cause harmful health effects. The health consultation was prepared to summarize the findings of DOH's evaluation. However, Budd Inlet remains closed for consumption of shellfish and bottom fish. The consultation includes several components: A background including a brief history of the site, page 7. A discussion of exposure and possible health effects, pages 10-17. Conclusions about the site’s impact on public health, page 18. Recommendations to improve public health, page 18. Residents and citizens can access a copy of the report from the following locations: Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Avenue SE, (360) 352-0595 Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College Street SE, (360) 491-3860 Tumwater Timberland Library, 7023 New Market Street SW, (360) 943-7790 Take a moment to complete a reader evaluation form and return it to us either by email (doheheha@doh.wa.gov) attachment or US Postal Mail to: Office of Environmental Health Assessments P.O. Box 47846 Olympia, WA 98504-7846 DOH relies on the input from affected communities and involved agencies to effectively address health concerns. Your knowledge about the site and surrounding community helps to improve the quality of our work and how we communicate with you. Please share this document with others who may also be concerned about the public health issues outlined in this health consultation. If you have questions or would like additional information please call toll free 1-877-485-7316 ext. 3376. Duwamish Valley Seattle Air Public Meeting Update: October 21, 2008 6:00 pm Open House 7:00 pm Presentation - State Agencies South Seattle Community College Georgetown Campus 6737 Corson Ave. South Gene J. Colin Education Building, Room C110/111 for additional information contact: Erin.Kochaniewicz@doh.wa.gov 1-877-485-7316 ext. 3358 The Department of Health (DOH) is releasing it's health consultation report titled "Summary of Results of the Duwamish Valley Regional Modeling and Health Risk Assessment" (pdf 42 pages) and fact sheet. This report is in response to community concerns about air quality in the neighborhoods of South Park and Georgetown. An air modeling study of south Seattle was done for the DOH and the results provided information on the possible health risks associated with air pollution. DOH found that diesel smoke and wood smoke are the main contaminants that raise the pollution levels in that area increasing potential health risks for residents of South Park and Georgetown. This information supports other studies that show that transportation corridors often have higher levels of vehicle emissions, and diesel smoke presents the biggest health threat. The report provides useful information which will be discussed during a public meeting in the Georgetown on October 21st. Residents of the area and others interested in the report are encouraged to attend. Air Modeling Study: "Duwamish Valley Regional Modeling and Health Risk Assessment", prepared by Dillingham Software Engineering Inc., and BlueScape Environmental for the Department of Health (pdf 163 pages) Similar reports from other agencies are: "Olympic Region Regional Modeling and Health Risk Assessment" (pdf 15.84 MB) Prepared for Olympic Region Clean Air Agency by Dillingham Software Engineering, Inc. "Final Report: Puget Sound Air Toxics Evaluation" (pdf 271.18 KB) October 2003 Prepared by Puget Sound Clean Air Agency in conjunction with Washington State Department of Ecology For additional health consultation reports visit our Site Assessment Section. *********************************************************************** August, 2008 Hazardous Substance Emergency Events Surveillance (HSEES) Has a new look and new location (URL) http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/HSEES/ please update your list of favorites or bookmarks. *********************************************************************** Looking for a link that was previously on this page? Check the archived What's New in OEHA? If you are still unable to locate what you are looking for go to EHAs main page or contact Lorraine Edwards for assistance. Updated on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 by Lorraine Edwards.