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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
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The five agencies cited or studied provide to increase the use of natural lighting and reduce examples of environmentally-conscious prac- maintenance and energy costs. tices that are economically sound. In its environmental policy statement, John
Related Recommendations (1)
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The sound environmental practices of the of low-emission electric vehicles and support equip- five agencies studied by the Grand Jury ment also has cut emissions. should be emulated by other Orange County Airport policy now requires all fleet vehicles, government entities. such as taxi cabs and parking shuttles, to use com- Response to Recommendation R.1 is required pressed natural gas (CNG) or other clean burning from the Board of Supervisors. Page . REQUIRED RESPONSES (1) The recommendation has been imple- mented, with a summary regarding the The California Penal Code specifies the required implemented action. permissible responses to the findings and recom- (2) The recommendation has not yet been mendations contained in this report. The specific implemented, but will be implemented in sections are quoted below: the future, with a timeframe for implemen- §933.05 tation. (a) For purposes of Subdivision (b) of Section (3) The recommendation requires further 933, as to each grand jury finding the responding analysis, with an explanation and the scope person or entity shall indicate one of the following: and parameters of an analysis or study, and (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or agency or department being investigated or partially with the finding, in which case reviewed, including the governing body of the response shall specify the portion of the the public agency when applicable. This finding that is disputed and shall include an timeframe shall not exceed six months from explanation of the reasons therefore. the date of publication of the grand jury (b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section report. 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the (4) The recommendation will not be imple- responding person or entity shall report one of the mented because it is not warranted or is not following actions: reasonable, with an explanation therefore. 2009-2010 Orange County Grand Jury Page
F2
OC Waste & Recycling is one of the most Wayne Airport cites "rigorous" testing of on-site fuel cost-conscious agencies in the county and tanks to prevent leaks and notes that airport employ- one of the most respected in the nation. ees and tenants undergo regular training in contain- ment, cleanup and pollution prevention techniques. Responses to F.1, F.2 are required from the To prevent or reduce pollution, the airport diverts Board of Supervisors. storm water runoff through oil-water separators Response to F.2 is required from OC Waste & before the runoff leaves JWA. The airport uses site- Recycling specific structural and non-structural "best manage- ment practices" to reduce the potential for pollutants RECOMMENDATIONS 6. to contaminate storm water discharges. The airport has achieved major reductions in In accordance with California Penal Code Sec- emissions from aircraft and vehicles that use JWA. tions 933 and 933.05, each recommendation will be Ten times less fuel is burned by making airliners responded to by the government entity to which it is replace jet-fueled onboard auxiliary power units addressed. The responses are to be submitted to the (APUs) with ground-based electrical power and Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based on the electric preconditioned air units. Substantial reduc- findings, the 2009-2010 Orange County Grand Jury tions in carbon emissions and lower fuel costs have makes the following recommendations: resulted. On the commercial aircraft ramp, the use
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R6to contaminate storm water discharges. The airport has achieved major reductions in In accordance with California Penal Code Sec- emissions from aircraft and vehicles that use JWA. tions 933 and 933.05, each recommendation will be Ten times less fuel is burned by making airliners responded to by the government entity to which it is replace jet-fueled onboard auxiliary power units addressed. The responses are to be submitted to the (APUs) with ground-based electrical power and Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based on the electric preconditioned air units. Substantial reduc-
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R7REQUIRED RESPONSES (1) The recommendation has been imple- mented, with a summary regarding the The California Penal Code specifies the required implemented action. permissible responses to the findings and recom- (2) The recommendation has not yet been mendations contained in this report. The specific implemented, but will be implemented in sections are quoted below: the future, with a timeframe for implemen- §933.05 tation. (a) For purposes of Subdivision (b) of Section (3) The recommendation requires further 933, as to each grand jury finding the responding analysis, with an explanation and the scope person or entity shall indicate one of the following: and parameters of an analysis or study, and (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or agency or department being investigated or partially with the finding, in which case reviewed, including the governing body of the response shall specify the portion of the the public agency when applicable. This