High Priority Environmental Issues. The below list is ECOLOGY’s high priority environmental issues because they have the potential to directly impact human health and/or the environment. If one or more of these issues are found during a site visit, a Follow-up visit is justified but not necessarily required. The severity of the issue will help determine if a Follow-up visit is necessary. A Follow-up visit to a business for other (non-high priority) issues is at the discretion of the CONTRACTOR. When unable to resolve high priority environmental issues, the Pollution Prevention Specialist will refer the issue to ECOLOGY or other appropriate agency. Serious concerns about impacts to human health and/or the environment warrant a consultation with ECOLOGY or other regulatory agencies to determine whether or not the issue needs to be referred. • Hazardous waste being improperly designated • Hazardous waste being improperly disposed • Hazardous products/wastes being improperly stored • Compromised dangerous waste containers need to be repaired or replaced • Illegal plumbing connection • Illicit discharge of wastewater to storm drain • Improperly stored containerized materials • Improperly stored non-containerized materials • Leaks and spills in dangerous waste storage areas
High Priority Environmental Issues. The following are Ecology’s nine high priority environmental issues. When found, these issues justify return visits to a business. A return visit to a business for other issues is at the discretion of the jurisdiction. Hazardous Waste
