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STAFF CHANGES We've had a number of changes of Western Region resource coordinators in recent weeks. We'll notify you when other vacancies have been filled.  Here's the current line-up:  Douglas and Josephine counties: Russ Klassen  Tillamook and Lincoln: Jim Grimes  Benton, Marion and Polk: Courtney Kelley  Lane Co. and Agate Desert project : Dana Field  Linn Co.: Eric Metz  Columbia and Multnomah: Melinda Wood  Clackamas and Hood River: Steve Morrow  Washington and Clatsop: Louise Bos  Curry, Coos and Jackson: Bob Lobdell  ODOT Statewide projects: Mike McCabe For future reference: We update our Staff Directory whenever changes are made. You may access contacts by county, function or section. The directory is listed at the bottom of our Home Page. Here's a direct link: http://www.oregonstatelands.us/staff.htm	Certification Programs for Water and Wastewater System Operators Groundwater Quality in Oregon Report to the Legislature On the Solid Waste Management Program Progress Under HB 3956: The Willamette Watershed Improvement Trading Act   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There has been a public notice issued regarding the proposed modification to the City of Troutdale NPDES permit.  If you would like to review the documents; click on the link below:                    Public Notice
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Is confined-space safety a concern at your workplace? OR-OSHA's newest guide, "Not designed to be occupied; How to work safely in a permit-required confined space," will help you. The guide also includes a CD-ROM containing a generic permit-space program, fill-in forms, and other useful information about permit-required confined spaces. Available now through the OR-OSHA Resource Center, 503-947-7447. The guide is also available online: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha /pdf/pubs/2864.pdf          ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Oregon OSHA Public Education 2004 -2005 Workshop catalog is now available! For a complete catalog of classes, dates, and descriptions, click on the link below. http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/ osha/pdf/pubs/coursecatalog0405.pdf          ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New publication: Cultivate a safe workplace! Smart practices for agriculture workers. (440-2411) This newly revised guide from OR-OSHA offers smart practices for 39 work-related topics that can help you achieve a safer workplace. They're "smart" because they remind you about hazards and ways to avoid them. Available now on the Web at: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external /osha/pdf/pubs/2411.pdf You may also copy and paste the URL into your browser window, or, Check our web site: www.orosha.org then click 'What's New', or 'Publications'. Also available from the OR-OSHA Resource Center (503) 378-3272. Questions/comments contact: Ellis Brasch, 503-947-7399, or ellis.k.brasch@state.or.us         ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~           NEW AGRICULTURE RULES    (the links below take you to the OSHA website) Download all of Division 4      (558 pages, 4,837 kb)      (AO 1- 2002) Table of Contents - (AO 7-2001) Subdivision A - General Subjects Subdivision B - Definitions Subdivision C -- Safety Committees       (AO 1-2002) Subdivision D -- Work Surfaces Subdivision E -- Exits/Plans Subdivision F -- Manlifts Subdivision G -- Health/Environment Subdivision H -- Hazardous Materials      (AO 7-2001) Subdivision I -- Protective Equipment       (AO 1-2001) Subdivision J -- Work Environment       (AO 5-2000) Subdivision K -- Medical/First Aid Subdivision L -- Fire Subdivision M -- Compressed Gasses Subdivision N -- Material Handling Subdivision O -- Equipment Guarding Subdivision P -- Small Tools Subdivision Q -- Welding Subdivision S -- Electricity Subdivision T -- Miscellaneous Subdivision U -- Vehicles Subdivision W -- Worker Protection           Standard - EPA posters related to this      subdivision Subdivision Z -- Chemical/Toxins      (AO 9-2001)	Access Well Logs Free access to the well log database with GRID-Web product or purchase well logs on CDrom with our GRID-CD product.  New - Access Water Level Data Stream Flows & Lake Levels View the Near Real Time Data or Historical stream flows. Water Rights in Oregon Learn about Water Rights in Oregon. Download application forms. Water Rights Public Notice View the latest public notices for water right activities. Water Rights Maps A new Interactive Mapping and reporting of Water Rights in Oregon. WARS, WRIS, Platcard Access the Water Availability Report System (WARS) or the Water Rights Information System (WRIS). The WARS system requires a telnet helper.   Water Rights Information Web Page access to the Water Rights Data Warehouse. Priorities & Performance Check out the Department's sustainability, regulatory streamlining, and performance reports. News, Postings, Events Events and new features. Directory of Services The Vault A place to find copies of OWRD documents.   EPA EPA Integrates Hazardous Materials Responsibilities Into Federal National Response Plan... http://www.dhs.gov   MISC **Hazardous Materials List** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please watch your speed in ALL school zones! School speed zones A new law in Oregon clarifies the definition of school zones. more...