Legislative Watch. March 2015 IN THIS ISSUE. New Feature! IEHA News Aggregator // page 5. Awards Committee News // page 7

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1 March 2015 IN THIS ISSUE IEHA News Aggregator // page 5 Awards Committee News // page 7 BUGS! (and other critters) // page 8 NEHA Update // page 14 and more! New Feature! Legislative Watch see page 10

2 2 Volume 44 Number 1 // March 2015 The purposes of the Illinois Environmental Health Association are: To maintain and improve the environmental health protection of the public by fostering and encouraging research, education and the dissemination of information; To promote the highest degree of skill, efficiency and professional competence among sanitarians and others practicing in the various environmental health disciplines through the mutual exchange of knowledge and experience; To publish, or cause to be published, technical and other useful information relating to environmental health; In both the public and private sectors, to promote the administration of environmental health programs for the maximum public benefit; To foster cooperation of the various branches and departments of government at all levels in activities directed toward the improvement of health and comfort of the public; To engage in other lawful activities which are appropriate for a professional association; Provided, that the Association shall not function as a collective bargaining agent for the purpose of fixing the compensation or conditions of employment for any of its members; provided further, that the Association shall not endorse or sanction the endorsement by any of its members of products or services of a commercial nature. Illinois Environmental Health Association, PO Box 7505, Rockford, Illinois 61126, Telephone (815) , Fax (866) ieha2001@aol.com, Web Site: Editorial Policy Goal - Circulation - IEHA News is to provide useful and profitable information to members and to act as a forum for member opinions and ideas. The IEHA News is the official publication of the Illinois Environmental Health Association. IEHA News is published 4 times a year and is mailed or ed free of charge to Association members. Address changes - IEHA, PO Box 7505, Rockford, Illinois 61126, Telephone (815) , Fax (866) ieha2001@aol.com. There is also an online form at the IEHA web site: Manuscripts - Deadlines - Advertising - Authors alone are responsible for opinions and views stated in their articles. FAX articles to (866) them to ieha2001@aol.com. submissions in electronic format are preferred. Mail paper or disk copies to The Editor, IEHA News, Box 7505, Rockford, Illinois Articles and letters submitted may be edited for clarity or space. All materials must be submitted to IEHA News by the first working day of March, June, September and November. The next deadline for materials is June 1, Advertising copy must be submitted to the Advertising Manager in a form that is suitable for reproduction within the dimensions of the selected space. The copy may be submitted as original or good quality photostatic reproductions. No plates are required. Computer graphics files in JPEG format are preferred. Note: Advertising rates have changed. Call (815) for details. IEHA News Staff Chairman, Publications Committee: David Banaszynski Editor: Paul Chase Circulation: Paul Chase Advertising: Paul Chase Production: Paul Chase Contributing Editors: David Banaszynski Paul Chase Lenore Killam Lynne Madison Chris Pozzi Randy Markillie

3 IEHA NEWS // March 2015 IN THIS ISSUE Message from the President... 4 By Lenore Killam IEHA News Aggregator... 5 By David Banaszynski Understanding the Illinois Rule Making Process - Part By Chris Pozzi Awards Committee News... 7 By Randy Markillie BUGS! (and other critters)... 8 By Randy Markillie Legislative Watch By Chris Pozzi and David Banaszynski Mark Your Calendar Obituary: Benny Weiss NEHA Update By Lynne Madison Join IEHA Electronic Edition Extra

4 4 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: Retreat to Advance By Lenore Killam, IEHA President Greetings IEHA members. While January saw the environment around us solidly frozen in place here in Springfield, IEHA has been on the move. Each January, the IEHA Board of Directors holds a retreat to discuss the strategic plans for the organization. I would like to share a few of our important changes, decisions and highlights of the two-year strategic plan developed during the retreat. Before carving into the meat, I want to give a shout-out to the Illinois Public Health Association for graciously hosting the retreat in their conference room. If you have never been to their digs, they are a bit hard to find; especially when using GIS. The street runs parallel to the Amtrak rail line where you would not expect to find a bona fide office. But when you do, you have found a top-notch staff of dedicated professionals. We were pleased to meet with their legislative liaison Ralph Schubert, who gave us sage advice about advancing our legislative efforts. I encourage you to read Chris Pozzi's articles to learn more about our new legislative initiatives. One important decision reached during the meeting is to move the annual sewage conference to December of this year. We are looking for speakers and presentation ideas for the conference. We are also looking for members to serve on the conference committee and serve as conference volunteers. Please contact Kim Bradley or me if you are interested in being involved with the sewage conference. The second day of the retreat was devoted to developing a twoyear strategic plan. We identified five goals that I want to share with you and ask for your involvement. The first goal is to increase revenue, and a few of the options to do so include searching for grants, increasing membership and conference attendance, identifying sponsors and advertisers, and recruiting affiliate members. One important and beneficial option for all of us is to talk about what we learn at the annual conferences with our coworkers and bosses to whet their appetites to attend. Our second objective is to improve our legislative competence. This is a complex, fast-moving arena of policies and positions that demand urgent attention with what rarely feels like adequate time to fully deliberate the issues. Fortunately, although our resources are limited in terms of time and manpower, we have been able to team up with other organizations to allow our voice to be heard. We are at the beginnings of this process, and the best course of action at present is to carefully read the articles written by Chris Pozzi, our Legislative Committee Chair. She is doing yeoman's work building our initiative. If you are interested in joining the legislative committee and helping develop our legislative voice, please let Chris know. The third objective is increase outreach to industry, academia, government, and membership. I know it is considered bad form to brag, but I hope you will brag about our association to anyone who will listen. One of our "thinking cap" ideas is to identify benefits to members so please let either Giordan Kaplan or me know if you have an idea about creating a new, unique membership benefit. The fourth objective is to improve our educational outreach. We expect the changes to the sewage conference will prove invigorating, and we are in initial discussions to offer a sewage conference in southern Illinois. Additional ideas include offering special sessions at the conferences for second-year professionals and new managers. We are always interested in hearing how we can improve on doing what we do best; offering training and education for environmental health professionals throughout Illinois that is second to none. Our fifth objective is to improve our technological savvy. I must admit the water is over my head when the discussion turns to technical innovations, social media, and cutting edge developments in communication and technology. But I expect there are a number within our membership who are talented with these technologies. We would like to update our website and beef up our social media presence. If this sounds interesting, I encourage you to volunteer. Of course, the greatest strength and resource we have as an organization is the collective talent, experience, wisdom and just plain smarts of the membership. If any of these objectives sounds like something that would interest you, please let me know and I will put you in touch with the right person. I can be reached at LKILL2@uis.edu, or I can tell you from my own experience that becoming involved with likeminded professionals is a breath of fresh air in your work day. Lenore Killam

5 IEHA News Aggregator By David Banaszynski, IEHA Publica ons Commi ee Chair IEHA NEWS // March 2015 A collec on of news, informa on and products of interest to Environmental Health professionals from around the web. A 3D food printer? (Web Ad): Documents from the State Board of Health Meeting held on December 18, 2014: Millions of GMO mosquitoes to be released in Florida Keys? (Article): Dems call for new food safety agency (Article): Seattle Flagging 300 Customers Daily as Food Waste Ban Takes Effect (Article): A bug in the system why last night s chicken made you sick (Article): Thom Tillis doesn't 'have any problem' with optional hand washing for restaurant employees (Article, Video): The Office: Dwight on germs (Video): Among New York Subway s Millions of Riders, a Study Finds Many Mystery Microbes (Article): Rechargeable Sanitizer Indicator Towels (Video Ad): Recreational Water Illness Police? 5

6 6 Understanding the Illinois Rule Making Process- Part 2 By Chris Pozzi, Legislative Chair The last issue of IEHA News discussed the process that a bill follows to become a law. Once a bill becomes law, often State agencies are required to develop rules or administrative laws to enforce the new law. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (IAPA) was enacted by the Illinois General Assembly to create a procedure through which agencies would generate laws by adopting regulations. In 1977 the IAPA was amended to add the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) to oversee this process. Rules of an administrative agency are valid and enforceable only if they have been through the IAPA rulemaking process. Rules are to be created for the purpose of interpreting and/or implementing the law that was passed. The rules should not expand beyond or limit the scope of the passed law. Management Act create a special process allowing the Pollution Control Board and the IEMA to adopt regulations that are identical to federal regulations that the State is required to adopt and enforce. These rulemakings are reviewed by JCAR after adoption. Required Rulemaking. These are rules of an Agency that can be adopted by the Agency by filing with the Secretary of State. Examples of these types of rules include organizational charts, Freedom of Information Act information, hearing officer qualifications, etc. JCAR reviews these rules after they are adopted. The Process Types of Rulemakings Proposed Rules. These can be new rule proposals or amendments to existing rules. These proposals can be referred to as "regular" or "permanent" rulemaking. The proposed rules follow a 2 step process, including a First Notice and a Second Notice. The process can take anywhere from days. The submitting Agency controls the timing of the process. Both the general public and the General Assembly (through JCAR) can have input on the rules prior to their adoption. Emergency Rules. Emergency rules are effective immediately upon the Agency submitting the rules to the Secretary of State or within 10 days of filing. JCAR reviews the rules after they are adopted. Emergency rulemaking usually lasts about 150 days, unless an earlier date is specified or the emergency rule is replaced by a permanent rulemaking. Emergency rulemaking can be used only if the Agency finds a threat to the public interest, safety, or welfare exists. Peremptory Rules. The IAPA allows for the immediate adoption of a rule required as a result of a federal law, federal rule, collective bargaining agreement or a court order. Peremptory rules are effective when they are filed with the Secretary of State or on the date required by the federal law, federal rule or court order. JCAR reviews these rules after their adoption. Exempt or Identical in Substance Rules. The IAPA, the Environmental Protection Act and the Illinois Emergency Drafting the Rules. Rules are drafted by the enforcing State Agency. It is up to the State Agency's discretion to determine whether to involve the public in the initial drafting process. IAPA encourages early public involvement and requires Agencies to publish semiannually a Regulatory Agenda indicating the scope of the Agency's rulemaking activity in the upcoming 6 months. The First Notice Process Once the Agency publishes a Notice of Rulemaking in the Illinois Register, the First Notice Period starts. The Illinois Register is the official State publication through which the public is informed of rulemaking activity. The Illinois Register is prepared by JCAR and published by the Secretary of State every Friday. The Illinois Register can be accessed at the General Assembly website or the Secretary of State website. The Illinois Register contains First Notice publications, JCAR actions, a list of Second Notices, Notices of final adoptions of rules, regulatory agendas, executive orders and proclamations. The First Notice Period lasts a minimum of 45 days and ends when the Agency files the Second Notice with JCAR. The only limitation is that a rulemaking process expires if the proposed rules are not adopted within 1 year after the start of the First Notice Period. See RULES on Page 9

7 IEHA NEWS // March 2015 Awards Committee News By Randy Markillie, Awards Committee Chair Awards Committee Accepting Nominations For Newcomer of the Year Award The Awards Committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Newcomer of the Year Award. IEHA established this award to recognize an outstanding environmental health practitioner or sanitarian with two (2) years or less experience in the field. The recipient will receive: a briefcase equipped with assorted equipment commonly used in the profession; free registration to the IEHA Annual Educational Conference; and one (1) year free IEHA membership. A nomination form is available at: the IEHA website: The 2014 recipient was Henry County Health Department Sanitarian Whitney Young. Do you know an environental health practitioner or sanitarian with 2 years or less experience that deserves such recognition? Please nominate them today! Awards Committee Accepting Sanitarian of the Year Nominations The Awards Committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Sanitarian of the Year Award. Nominations must be received by September 1, The Award will be presented during the IEHA Annual Educational Conference. The nomination form is available at the IEHA website: Who was the last recipient of the Sanitarian of the Year Award? Peoria City / County Health Department, Director of Environmental Health Wil Hayes in IEHA Seeks Applicants For 2015 Student Stipend Award The Awards Committee is currently accepting applications for the 2015 O.L. Meyer Student Stipend Award. Undergraduate and graduate students actively engaged in an environmental health program or environmental health related program with two years of study toward that degree, while attending a college or university in the State of Illinois or an Illinois student attending an out-of-state school, are encouraged to apply for the stipend. An application (including Attachments A and B) is available at: the IEHA website: The 2014 recipients were Illinois State University, Environmental Health Program students Enas Qureshi and Brandon Holliday. 7

8 8 BUGS!(and other critters) By Randy Markillie. IEHA Pest/Vector Control Technical Section Chair Is It An Infestation Or Something Else? In the December 2014 issue of Pest Management Professional Magazine, "Ask the Expert" column, Technical Consultant Dr. Doug Mampe is asked: Q: We're experiencing a so-called bite problem in a commercial building's offices and conference room. We've placed many sticky monitors but haven't found any mites or insects. All areas in question have carpeting. The customer is becoming intolerant because we can't solve the problem. Should we just spray the areas and hope for the best? A: So far, you have done the correct thing: monitoring without pesticides. You might well have an environmental problem unrelated to insects or mites. Don't treat unless you can identify a biting insect or mite. In the mind of the customer, treating confirms there's an insect or mite present. The treatment will fail to solve the problem so the customer will ask you to treat again. Eventually, the customer will dump you and find someone else to solve the problem. Bring in an industrial hygienist to sample the air for contaminants. You also might have static electricity from the carpet. That can be treated with an antistatic compound. Be a professional - don't treat until the cause is known. In the long run, the customer will thank you for getting to the root of the problem. FACT vs FICTION: Starlings FICTION: All blackbirds are starlings. FACT: As with most common names, several species are referred to as blackbirds. Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), however get their name from the word star. When they undergo their annual molt after breeding, they have white tips on their feathers that give them a speckled appearance. By spring, the tips are worn off, and they sport a sleek, black appearance. Their bills also change from black in the fall to yellow in the spring. FACT: Starlings have an unusual beak that's spring-loaded. It springs open to pry apart seeds and plants (winter) or to grip insect prey (summer). Their intestinal tract adjusts seasonally to accommodate a high-carb winter diet and a highprotein insect summer diet. FICTION: Starlings have a distinctive call. FACT: Starlings are distantly related to myna birds and love to mimic. They imitate other birds, noisy children, and barking dogs. FICTION: Starlings are easy to discourage and manage. FACT: Starlings are aggressive, they're known to attack and destroy nests and young of other species. They even parasitize their species by egg dumping. First broods are destroyed this way about 15 to 30 percent of the time. It's important to routinely destroy nesting areas because returning females often use the same location year after year. FICTION: Starlings aren't economically important. FACT: Starlings account for more than $800 million in agriculture losses a year. So the next time you see a 100,000 plus flock of hungry starlings on the move, remember the Migratory Bird Treaty Act doesn't cover starlings and pest professionals can do something to stop this non-native, invasive species. Contributed to Pest Management Professional Magazine by Kate and Jeff McGovern FICTION: Starlings have beaks typical of seed eaters.

9 IEHA NEWS // March 2015 RULES continued from Page 7 During the First Notice period, the IAPA requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity review each proposed rule to determine possible impacts on small business. The general public, including organizations like IEHA, local health departments, etc., can submit comments on the proposed rules at this time. The Agency can voluntarily hold a hearing or must conduct a hearing when requested by the Governor, JCAR, an association that represents over 100 persons, 25 individuals or by a local government. Requests for hearing must be filed within 14 days of the First Notice publication. The Agency can modify their proposed rules during the First Notice, provided they submit a First Notice Changes document to JCAR when it gives Second Notice. The Second Notice Process The Second Notice period starts when the Agency files the Second Notice with JCAR and lasts for a maximum of 45 days. If JCAR and the Agency agree, the Second Notice period can be extended by an additional 45 days. When the rulemaking goes to second notice, JCAR receives a copy or summary of all written comments submitted to the Agency. Additionally, the public can directly notify JCAR if the agency refused to modify the proposed rules in response to public comment, or if they missed the comment period during the First Notice. During the Second Notice period, a legislative review of the rules is first conducted by JCAR staff and then at a meeting of legislative members. JCAR reviews the proposed rules for statutory authority, economic effects, clarity, procedural requirements and technical aspects, etc. During JCAR's review, JCAR and the Agency can agree to modifications in the rulemaking. As part of its review process, JCAR can take several actions. JCAR motions. Certificate of No Objection. With this Certificate, the Agency can proceed to adopt the rules by filing them with the Secretary of State for publication in the Illinois register. Recommendation. JCAR can issue a recommendation along with the Certificate of No Objection. The Agency has 90 days to respond in writing to JCAR's recommendation. The Agency can either modify the proposed rule in accordance with the recommendation or withdraw the rule. After going to Second Notice the Agency cannot modify or withdraw the rule except in response to a JCAR recommendation. The Agency however may adopt the rules with no changes any time after receiving the Certificate of NO Objection. Filing Prohibition/Suspension. If JCAR determines that a proposed rule constitutes a threat to the public interest, safety or welfare, the members can prohibit filing of the proposed rule or suspend an emergency or peremptory rule by a 3/5 vote. When this happens, the proposed rules cannot be accepted by the Secretary of State or enforced by the Agency. Emergency and peremptory rules, which have already been adopted, become null and void for 180 days, after which they are automatically repealed. Editor s Note: see the new feature, Legislative Watch, on the following pages. 9

10 10 Legislative Watch Proposed legislation of interest to the Environmental Health community. By Chris Pozzi and David Banaszynski House Bills HB132 - Food Handling - Farmers Markets Sponsored by Tryon This bill would amend the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act and provide that the provisions and rules set forth in a Section concerning farmers' markets only apply to that Section (currently, the entire Act). Passed House; Senate-referred to Assignments HB Food Prep-Indoor Play Areas Sponsored by Mussman This bill would amend the Sanitary Food Preparation Act, requiring that all premises of a permitted food establishment, including indoor play areas, be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. The bill would set forth specific requirements for an owner or operator of a permitted food establishment with an indoor play area, sets mandatory procedures for when vomiting or fecal accidents occur in or around an indoor play area, and sets forth provisions concerning signage. Referred to Consumer Protection Committee HB E-Cigarettes Sponsored by Wills This bill would amend the School Code and the Smoke Free Illinois Act and provides that specified provisions concerning cigarettes apply also to electronic cigarettes. The amendment defines "electronic cigarette" as any electronically actuated device which in operation causes the user to exhale any smoke, vapor, or other substance other than those produced by unenhanced human exhalation. The amendment permits theater actors to use electronic cigarettes within performance spaces, as well as defining other terms. Referred to House Rules Committee HB Home Kitchen & Cottage Food Ops Sponsored by Tryon This bill would amend the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act and clarify that a home kitchen operation does not include a person who produces or packages non-potentially hazardous baked goods for sale by a religious, charitable, or nonprofit organization for fundraising purposes. The bill would add additional requirements in order to qualify as a home kitchen operation and make changes concerning the jurisdiction of the local governing body over home kitchen operations. The bill would remove a provision prohibiting certain types of jams and jellies from cottage food operations and increase the gross receipt threshold of exempt food from $25,000 to $36,000. Referred to House Rules Committee HB Smoking Cessation Prescriptions & Medicaid Sponsored by Martwick This bill amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code and provides that smoking cessation products shall not be subject to prior approval as a result of the 4-prescription limit. Referred to House Rules Committee HB Good Samaritans-Medical Clinic Sponsored by Fine This bill would amend the Good Samaritan Act to provide liability protection for the Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps members assisting certified local health departments during emergencies that are not declared disasters. Referred to House Rules Committee HB Sale of Unpasteurized Milk Sponsored by Breen This bill would amend the Grade A Pasteurized Milk and Milk Products Act and permits the sale and distribution of any milk or milk product for human use or consumption only if such milk or milk product has been produced and processed in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Public Health. The bill would require the Department to adopt rules for the production and processing of unpasteurized milk or milk product. Provides that a seller or distributor is not liable for any injury caused to another person by that person's consumption of unpasteurized milk or milk product if that product has been produced and processed in accordance with the Department's rules. Referred to House Rules Committee HB Tattoo & piercing parlor registry Sponsored by Anthony This bill would amend the Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishment Registration Act, defining "person", and provides that the Department of Public Health is authorized to establish and assess penalties or fines against any person who violates the Act or rules adopted under the Act (instead of "a registrant for violations of this Act or regulations adopted under this Act"). Throughout the Act, the bill would replace references to "owner" with "operator" and provides that the operator of an establishment (rather than "an establishment") must meet specified operating requirements. The bill would provide that the Department of Public Health may assess a late fee if the renewal application and renewal fee are not submitted on or before the registration expiration date, and provides that in no circumstance will any penalties or fines exceed $1,000 per day for each day the violation continues (instead of "for each day the registrant remains in violation"). Referred to House Rules Committee continued on next page

11 IEHA NEWS // March 2015 Legislative Watch continued from previous page HB Food Handling-Bake sale exempt Sponsored by Meier This bill would amend the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, providing neither the Department of Public Health nor the health department of a unit of local government may regulate the selling of food that is brought to a bake sale sponsored by a group of individuals or a religious, charitable, or nonprofit organization by individuals attending the bake sale for consumption at the bake sale. The bill would prohibit a business establishment dealing in the sale of food items from sponsoring a bake sale and provides that no fee may be charged for admission to a bake sale exempt from regulation under the amendatory Act, and defines "bake sale". Referred to House Rules Committee HB Food allergen information Sponsored by Gabel This bill would amend the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, requiring restaurants to be aware of food allergy recalls from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The bill would require restaurants to indicate on a placard, poster, or menu that consumers with food allergies should inform a waiter or waitress of the restaurant of their allergy, and sets forth the requirements for the placard or poster or menu information. Referred to House Rules Committee HB Food Handler Training Sponsored by Pritchard This bill would amend the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act and provides that a non-restaurant food handler must receive training in basic safe food handling principles within 30 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter (currently, within 30 days of employment). The bill provides that a non-restaurant food handler who obtains American National Standards Institute-accredited training in basic safe food handling principles shall be deemed to have satisfied the training requirements of the Act., and allows the transfer of training between employers, but not individuals, if an employer uses an accredited American National Standards Institute training program. The bill prohibits the transfer of training between individuals or employers if an accredited American National Standards Institute training program is not used. Referred to House Rules Committee Senate Bills SB46 - Food Handling Regulation Sponsored by Martinez This bill would amend the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, and provide that any individual seeking a food service sanitation manager certificate or a food service sanitation manager instructor certificate must receive a passing score on the examination set by the certification exam provider accredited under standards developed and adopted by the Conference for Food Protection or its successor organization (rather than a score of at least 75% on the examination). 2nd Reading Senate scheduled for 3/3/15 SB49 - Food Handling - Farmers Markets Sponsored by Koehler This bill would amend the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, providing that the provisions and rules set forth in a Section concerning farmers' markets only apply to that Section (currently, the entire Act). Effective immediately. 2nd Reading Senate scheduled for 2/19/15 SB729 - Smoking while driving with Minors in Vehicle Sponsored by Silverstein This bill would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code, defining the term "smoking." This bill would prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle while a person is smoking in the vehicle if a person under the age of 18 is present in the vehicle. The bill indicates that police officers may not stop or detain a motor vehicle or its driver for violation or suspected violation of this Section, and makes a violation of this Section a petty offense with a fine not to exceed $100. Referred to Public Health Committee-postponed SB839 - Counties Code - Insurance Ordinances Sponsored by Althoff This bill would amend the Counties Code, and provide that a county board may by ordinance define, prevent, and abate nuisances including, but not limited to, noise pollution. Referred to Senate Assignments SB IDPH - Local Health Protection Sponsored by Delgado This bill would appropriate $20,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health for local health protection grants for health protection programs. Referred to Senate Assignments SB Good Samaritans - Medical Clinic Sponsored by Silverstein This bill would amend the Good Samaritan Act to provide liability protection for the Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps members assisting certified local health departments during emergencies that are not declared disasters. Referred to Senate Assignments continued on next page 11

12 12 Legislative Watch continued from previous page SB Municipal Code - Restaurant Self-Inspection Sponsored by Steans This bill would amend the Illinois Municipal Code, providing that retail food establishments in a municipality in a county having a population of 2,000,000 or more inhabitants shall either receive one inspection every 2 years or submit one self-inspection report every 2 years if certain criteria are met. The bill would require the local health department for such retail food establishments to develop the self-inspection form and submit it to the Department of Public Health for approval before it may be used. Referred to Senate Assignments SB Private Water Well Testing Sponsored by Rezin This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act, and provides that in counties with a population of more than 100,000 and less than 150,000, an owner or operator of a solid waste disposal site, clean construction or demolition debris fill operation, waste transfer station, recycling center, or other similar landfill site shall conduct and pay for semiannual water well testing for private well owners in a 5-mile radius around the site. Referred to Senate Assignments JCAR Communicable Disease Code This rulemaking is being proposed to add the reporting of Reye's Syndrome to reporting requirements under Section Reporting is currently required under 77 Ill. Adm. Code 663 (Rules Governing the Reporting of Reye's Syndrome), which is being repealed. Because of the extremely low incidence, the Reye's Syndrome reporting rules will be repealed and Reye's Syndrome reporting will be added to Section of the Control of Communicable Diseases Code. 1st comment period expires 3/29/15 Communicable Disease Code The proposed amendments are to aid the Department in the restriction of travel of persons infected with or potentially exposed to infectious or communicable diseases in an effort to stop the spread of disease. The definition of "observation" will be amended to remove language related to travel. Definitions for "monitoring", "quarantine, modified" and "public transportation" will also be added 2nd Notice expires 3/14/15 Food Service Sanitation Code This rulemaking will amend definitions, amend requirements for certification and recertification issuance for Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC) Certified Instructors, update course criteria qualifications, the procedure for becoming an instructor and the renewal process, add a new proctor application fee and approval process, and amend enforcement procedures for instructors administering the FSSMC course and exam. Several Sections and Appendices in the Code are being repealed to implement PA , which reduced the required training hours for an FSSMC from 15 down to seven and eliminated the State FSSMC exam. Clean-up changes are being made in the Section detailing required training hours for the Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification. The outdated number of hours that should have been removed in the amendment effective May 21, 2014 is now being removed. 2nd Notice expires 3/14/15 Local Health Protection Grant The proposed amendments make changes to the program standards for the four public health programs (Infectious Diseases, Food Protection, Potable Water Supply, and Private Sewage Disposal) funded by Local Health Protection Grants. The proposed amendments outline the specific program standards that the Department will use to evaluate local health departments. Summary of changes: 1. Section adds definitions for terms used in the rules and removes the definition of a term no longer used. 2. Section deletes an out-of-date publication from the list of incorporated materials and adds a list of referenced statutes and administrative rules. 3. Section clarifies how the Department will conduct reviews of local health departments, outlines how the Department will determine substantial compliance for the four public health programs during the local health department reviews, and clarifies the process the Department will use to notify local health departments of the determination of substantial compliance. 4. Section brings the infectious disease reporting requirements into line with the Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690) and other Department rules. These amendments also update references and define the electronic reporting systems to be used for infectious disease reporting and investigations, and clarify training requirements for infectious disease staff. 5. Section replaces specific information that is contained in the Food Service Sanitation Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750) with appropriate references to those rules instead. This will eliminate the need to amend Section when changes to the Food Service Sanitation Code are made in the future. These amendments also clarify the selfevaluation/quality assurance review requirements and expand the training requirements for program staff. 6. Section adds licensing and inspection responsibilities for closed loop wells, in accordance with recent amendments to the Water Well Construction Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 920). The amendments also clarify the requirements for inspecting water wells and closed loop wells and clarify training requirements for program staff. Section changes the reporting requirements for the Food Protection, Potable Water Supply, and Private Sewage Disposal programs from annual reports to quarterly reports. These amendments update references to statutes and Department personnel, and consolidate the record retention requirements for the four public health programs. 2nd Notice expires 2/18/15

13 IEHA NEWS // March 2015 MARK YOUR CALENDAR REGISTER NOW! March 31 - April 1, 2015 Central Chapter Annual Educational Conference ISU Alumni Center Normal, Illinois April 14-15, 2015 North Chapter Annual Educational Conference Elgin Community College Elgin, Illinois For information and registration, go to OBITUARY: Benny Weiss Benny Jean Weiss, age 84, of Harrisburg passed away at 5:24 AM, Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Benny was born on September 25, 1930 in Chicago to the late Jean and Mary Lawanda (Simmons) Weiss. On March 31, 1956 he married Shirley Elaine Archer. Benny worked as a soil scientist and later worked at the Southern 7 Health Department as an inspector. He attended Walnut Grove Baptist Church and attended Pankeyville Baptist Church; he was also a Navy Veteran. Surviving family members include his wife: Shirley Weiss of Harrisburg; son: Randy Weiss of Morris, IL; son; Jerry (Becky) Weiss of Harrisburg; four grandchildren: Jason Weiss, Ben Weiss, Brian (Sydni) Weiss, and Matt (Maddie) Weiss; two great-grandchildren: Jaden Sigler and Mason Weiss; brother: Paul (Bonnie) Weiss; sister: Mary June (Gene) Hanson; several nieces and nephews. Benny was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Mike Weiss. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Reed Funeral Chapel. Rev. Mark Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery south of Harrisburg. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Harrisburg and Carrier Mills American Legions and the National Guard. Visitation will be 10 AM to 11 AM, Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Reed Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. 13

14 14 NEHA UPDATE By Lynne Madison, R.S., NEHA Region 6 Vice President NEHA Updates the Professional Food Manager February 17, 2015 To: Region 6 NEHA Members Illinois Environmental Health Association Indiana Environmental Health Association Michigan Environmental Health Association Ohio Environmental Health Association Kentucky Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians NEHA Selects Grand Rapids, Michigan for the 2017 NEHA AEC Environmental Health professionals in NEHA Region 6 can look forward to attending the 2017 NEHA AEC close by, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a lovely, walkable city, with many amenities that will contribute to your NEHA AEC experience. Plan to experience the NEHA AEC in Grand Rapids in Register for NEHA's 2015 Annual Educational Conference NEHA's 2015 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition is fast approaching and registrations are being accepted via NEHA's website. Join your environmental health colleagues in Orlando, FL, July 13-15, 2015 for an exceptional educational experience. The NEHA AEC is designed to train, educate, and advance environmental health professionals, as well as to bring people together to build a professional network of environmental health colleagues. Be sure to complete your online registration before May 29 to take advantage of early bird pricing. Visit for AEC information and registration information. Decade Software is awarding fifteen $700 USD scholarships to environmental health professionals who might otherwise not be able to attend the 2015 NEHA AEC. The scholarships are designed to defray expenses associated with NEHA AEC attendance, including registration fee, airfare (restrictions may apply based on funding source), ground transportation, and lodging costs. Eligible environmental health professionals must apply for the scholarship by March 27th. Visit for application details. NEHA just released an updated version of its popular Professional Food Manager, which provides essential food safety information including staff training and management, purchase to service food safety practices, facility and equipment considerations, legal requirements, and more. Updated to the 2013 FDA Food Code, this resource helps food safety professionals keep up-to-date with the latest recommendations and best practices. NEHA's Industry Affiliate Re-activates The NEHA Board of Directors has approved reactivation of the NEHA Industry Affiliate. This affiliate will rekindle relationships with industry professionals that contribute to, and participate in, the practice of Environmental Health. The new industry affiliate is making plans to have an informal first meeting at the NEHA AEC in Orlando. Connect with NEHA The NEHA website is your source for on-line continuing education and credential building. There are links to free CDC and EPA training courses, NEHA member CE courses, and credential review courses. In addition to the NEHA AEC and on-line training opportunities, the NEHA/UL Sabbatical Exchange Program provides an opportunity for a NEHA member to spend two to four weeks on sabbatical in an IFEH member country, observing, questioning and sharing environmental health practices and information. Attending educational conferences and meeting with environmental health colleagues is so worthwhile. I was glad to meet so many dedicated environmental health professionals during the Kentucky Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians conference February I look forward to seeing Michigan colleagues at the MEHA AEC, March 18-20, and meeting the members of the Ohio Environmental Health Association during the OHIO AEC, April I'll share NEHA news with you during the coming year and look forward to sharing your concerns with NEHA. You can reach me at lmadison@hline.org. Best Regards,

15 IEHA NEWS // March 2015 Illinois Environmental Health Association 2015 Membership Application Form Instructions: New members please complete the entire form. Renewing members, please enter your name and any other information that has changed. Members who are renewing with no changes, please enter your name only. New Member Renewing Member Renewing - No Changes Name: Employer: Address: City/State/Zip: This is my home address This is my work address Phone: Fax: Alternate I wish to receive a printed hard copy of the IEHA News by U.S mail rather than the electronic version by . License Type (for CEU Tracking):: LEHP LEHP in Training Professional Engineer License Number: Please mark your membership class: Active - $45.00 Retired - $15.00 *Student - $5.00 * Students: Please submit a letter from your faculty advisor verifying that you are a student. All applicants: Please return your completed application and check payable to IEHA to: Illinois Environmental Health Association ATTN: Membership P.O. Box 7505 Rockford, Illinois Questions? Contact the IEHA office: Phone: (815) Fax: (866) ieha2001@aol.com For Office Use Only: Date Received: Check Number: Amount: 15

16 16 ELECTRONIC EDITION By Paul Chase, IEHA Office Manager Spring is almost here and that means conference season. Registration for the Central and North Chapter AECs are now available both online and by mail. It s also membership renewal season, so if you haven t renewed already, please do so as soon as you can. This issue of the Electronic Edition Extra features registration flyers for the upcoming Central and North Chapter AECs. It also includes a document from the International OCD Foundation Hording Center which contains a Clutter Image Rating. Interesting stuff. As always, if you have any questions or need help with anything, please contact me at the IEHA Office. Contact the IEHA Office Illinois Environmental Health Association P.O. Box 7505 Rockford, Illinois Phone: (815) Fax: (866) ieha2001@aol.com Web Site: Paul Chase, Office Manager

17 Illinois Environmental Health Association Central Chapter Annual Educational Conference March 31 April 1, 2015 ISU Alumni Center 1101 North Main Street Normal, Illinois Sponsored By: Central Region Groundwater Protection Committee

18 IEHA s Central Chapter Educational Conference is a great opportunity to not only stay current with the latest trends in Environmental Health, but also to earn CEU s and network with peers and professionals from state and local departments and industry. The ISU Alumni Center is a great venue, and spring will be in bloom! Register Now! Illinois Environmental Health Association Mission Statement The Illinois Environmental Health Association will work to advance the Environmental Health Profession and promote sound environmental health practices throughout the State of Illinois.

19 Conference Agenda Day 1 -- Tuesday, March 31, :30 8:30 am Registration 8:30 8:45 am Welcome and Announcements Katie Lynn, IEHA Central Chapter Vice President 8:45 9:45 am Ecoflo Coco Filter Andy McKinlay 9:45 10:45 am BioBarrier Kurt Bihler 10:45 11:00 am Break Light snack provided 11:00 11:30 am Non-Community Water Eric Portz 11:30 am 12:15 pm Brownfields Christopher Merrett 12:15 1:30 pm Lunch on your own 1.0 CEU Sewage 1.0 CEU Sewage 0.5 CEU Water 0.75 CEU General 1:30 4:30 pm Well sealing on site at Girl Scout Camp Peairs, Camp Peairs Rd., Hudson, IL Directions to Camp Peairs from ISU Alumni Center (12 miles/17 minutes). Head north on N. Main St./ Business 51 toward Orlando Ave. Turn right to merge onto I-55 N toward Chicago Take Exit 167 for I-55 Loop S/ Veterans Pkwy. Turn left onto Veterans Pkwy. 2.5 CEUs Water Total: 5.75 CEUs 0.8 mi 2.0 mi 0.5 mi 0.5 mi Continue onto Pipeline Rd., then Co. Rd. 31/1700 E At the T-intersection, turn right onto E 2350 North Rd. Take the 1st left onto County Rd E Take the 1st right onto Carver Rd./County Rd N Take the 1st right onto Camp Peairs Rd. 6.1 mi 0.5 mi 1.0 mi 0.5 mi

20 Day 2 -- Wednesday, April 1, :00 8:30 am Registration Conference Agenda (Continued) 8:30 9:30 am Backflow Prevention Scott Hamilton 9:30 10:30 am IDPH Update on the Food Program Pat Welch 10:30 10:45 am Break Light snack provided 1.0 CEU Food 1.0 CEU Food 10:45 11:45 am Fly Control in Food Establishments Arnold Ramsey 11:45 am 12:45 pm NPDES Permits Mark Ackerman 12:45 1:00 pm Conference Closing 1.0 CEU Food 1.0 CEU Sewage Total: 4.0 CEUs Continuing Education Attendance at this conference fulfills the continuing education requirements for the following purposes: Sanitarian training required by the IDPH in the Standards for Local Health Departments (3.0 hours Food Safety hours Drinking Water hours Sewage hours General Education = 9.75 total contact hours). Typically meets the CEU requirements for the NEHA REHS (up to 9.75 hours) and the CP-FS (up to 3 hours). Continuing Education required for State of Illinois Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP) (9.75 contact hours).

21 Conference Location Illinois State University Alumni Center 1101 North Main Normal, Illinois Phone: (309) The ISU Alumni Center features spacious meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology. It is located north of the main ISU campus, and offers convenient parking.

22 Restaurants Near the ISU Alumni Center Nearby restaurants include: Arby s Burger King Chings Chinese Restaurant China Star Denny s Gyros Mania McDonald s Moe s Southwest Grill Rosati s Pizza Steak n Shake Subway Uncle Tom s Pancake House Wendy s

23 2015 Central Chapter Annual Educational Conference Registration Form *Please use a separate form for each registrant* Name: Company/Agency: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: LEHP # Do Not Have LEHP Check here if you would like free Wi-Fi access during the conference. and Pre-registration for Wi-Fi is required. IEHA Member Rate Registration Fee Non-Member Rate* Full Conference $90 Full Conference $135 March 31 Only $70 March 31 Only $115 April 1 Only $35 April 1 Only $80 Student $15 *Non-member rate includes 2015 IEHA Active Membership. Contact the IEHA Office to verify membership. Add $10 for Walk-in Registration. Amount enclosed: $ Make Checks Payable to IEHA Please complete this form and mail it along with a check for the registration fee to: Illinois Environmental Health Association ATTN: 2015 Central Chapter AEC P.O. Box 7505 Rockford, IL Amount Enclosed: Notes: For Office Use Only Check Number:

24 ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION Presents the Elgin Community College Seigle Auditorium - Building E 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60121

25 Getting to Seigle Auditorium 1700 Spartan Drive 1700 Spartan Drive Building E

26 IEHA Mission Statement The Illinois Environmental Health Association will work to advance the Environmental Health Profession and promote sound environmental health practices throughout the State of Illinois. Don t Miss Out! With spring upon us it s time to gather for our annual retreat to Elgin Community College and earn some CEU S. The Agenda has topics from food to general and presenters from Industry and regulatory. There are 12 contact hours to be had for attending both days. So gather your colleagues and plan on attending to learn new things and to get out of the office. Also as a bonus you will get to hear Carl Caneva speak for the 3rd year in a row. Sincerely, Tim Schwarz, North Chapter Vice President Continuing Education Attendance at this conference fulfills the continuing education requirements for the following purposes: Sanitarian training required by the IDPH in the Standards for Local Health Departments (12.00 contact hours, includes: 8 hours in Food and 4 hours in General) State of Illinois Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP) (12.00 contact hours) Continuing education requirements for the following NEHA Certifications are typically approved: Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (up to contact hours) Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) (up to 8.00 contact hours) Be sure to turn in your continuing education form at the end of the conference.

27 Conference Agenda 7:45 8:30 Registration Tuesday, April 14, :30 8:45 Opening Remarks Tim Schwarz, IEHA North Chapter Vice President 8:45 9:45 Putting Food Safety Education In The Hands of Sanitarians During Inspections The presentation will summarize a pilot study that established feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an educational intervention utilizing health department sanitarians during restaurant inspections where critical violations were identified. (1.0 food) Mark Dwarkin, M.D., MPH & TM, University of Illinois Chicago 9:45 10:45 The Not So Great Pumpkin! A Norovirus Outbreak on Halloween On October 31, 2014 the Evanston Health and Human Services Department began receiving horror inducing calls. Students at an Elementary School fell ill to a mysterious illness causing them to experience great discomfort. The illness passed eerily from student to student. Follow along as the Evanston Health and Human Services Department solves the mystery. (1.0 food) Carl Caneva, Director of Evanston Health Department 10:45 11:00 Break 11:00 12:00 Sanitation and Environmental Programs In Food Processing Plants Overview of sanitation and environmental controls in food processing plants. What to look for and caution signals. (1.00 food) Joe Stout 12:00 1:15 Lunch On Your Own 1:15 2:15 IDPH Food Code Updates & Food Handler Regulations Proposed changes to the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Code and updates on the Food Handler Registration Program. (1.0 food) Pat Welch, Illinois Department of Public Health April Caulk, Illinois Department of Public Health 2:15 2:30 Break 2:30 3:30 When Hoarding Becomes a Community Concern: Legal & Mental Health Considerations This presentation will focus on the impact of hoarding on an individual s ability to function in the community, the mental health interventions needed and the legal parameters that guide municipal and other professional responses to these complex situations. (1.0 general) Nancy Flowers, LCSW Community Educator/Dementia Project Manager, Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care 3:30 4:30 If Food Poisoning Makes You Barf; Tweet About It Twitter is currently one of the most widely used social media tools. The City of Chicago is using Twitter as another surveillance tool to obtain information about people who may have foodborne illness. (1.0 food) Gerrin Cheek Butler, Director, City of Chicago Health Department Day 1 of Conference Ends

28 Conference Agenda Wednesday, April 15, :00 8:30 Registration 8:30 9:30 The Evolution of Food Safety in Retail Grocery Operations The presentation will provide an overview and perspective of the food safety challenges facing the grocery industry (1.0 food) Dave Barowsky, Roundy s Supermarkets, Inc. Mary Hess, Roundy s Supermarkets, Inc. 9:30 10:30 Larvicide Training This presentation will describe the responsibilities that IDPH enforces in the Grade A milk program. from the farm to your table. (1.0 general) Sam Davis 10:30 10:45 Break 10:45 11:45 Farm to Table: Where Do Dairy Products Come From? This presentation will describe the responsibilities that IDPH enforces in the Grade A milk program. (1.0 food) Kevin Dreesman, Illinois Department of Public Health 11:45 1:00 Lunch On Your Own 1:00 2:00 MRSA In The Community MRSA infection review in the community and workplace and how it might affect you. (1.00 general) Dr. Citronberg, Director of Infectious Diseases Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 2:00 3:00 Oral Culture Learning Research indicates that most food employees are oral culture learners, whereas most Regulators are print culture learners. The goal of this presentation is to inform the audience of FDA s initiative in developing food safety educational materials and methods more appropriate for oral culture learners. (1.00 food) Akeila Randle, FDA Regional Retail Food Specialist 3:00 3:15 Break 3:15 4:15 DuPage County Health Department RxBox: Disposing of Meds Safely The DuPage County Health Department RxBox Program was started in 2009 to provide an environmentally friendly method of disposing unused medications for DuPage County residents. Since its inception, the program has collected and incinerated more than 50 tons of unused medications. (1.0 general) Matt Fullam & Rachael Browning, DuPage County Health Department Conference Ends Thank you!

29 Please use one for each registrant Name: Company / Agency: Address: City / State / Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: LEHP #: I Do Not Have an LEHP REGISTRATION REGISTER BY APRIL 6 TH TO RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING RATES: Member Rate Full Conference - $ Full Conference - $ April 14 Only - $70.00 April 14 Only - $ April 15 Only - $70.00 April 15 Only - $ Student Full conference or One Day Only - $15.00 After April 6, Add $10.00 (except Students) Make Checks Payable to IEHA Illinois Environmental Health Association 2015 North Chapter Annual Educational Conference Registration Application Non-Member Rate Includes dues for 2015 Active Membership Contact the IEHA Office to verify membership status Amount Enclosed: $ Please complete this form and mail it along with a check for the registration fee to: Illinois Environmental Health Association ATTN: 2015 North Chapter Conference PO Box 7505 Rockford, IL Questions? Call the IEHA Office at (815) ; Fax (866) ; ieha2001@aol.com Register and pay online with a credit card at FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: Check #: Amount: Notes:

30 Illinois Environmental Health Association 2015 Active Membership Application Form Complete this form only if you are registering as a non-member for the 2015 North Chapter Annual Educational Conference. Instructions: New members please complete the entire form. Renewing members, please enter your name and any other information that has changed. Members who are renewing with no changes, please enter your name only. Name: Company/Agency: Address: City/State/Zip: New Member Renewing Member Renewing - No Changes This is my home address This is my work address Phone Number: Fax Number: Alternate I wish to receive a printed hard copy of the IEHA News by U.S mail rather than the electronic version by . License Type (for CEU Tracking):: LEHP LEHP in Training Professional Engineer License Number: Please return your completed application with your 2015 IEHA North Chapter AEC Non-member Registration. Do not send extra money. Dues will be paid with your non-member conference registration. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: Check #: Amount: Notes: Questions? Contact the IEHA office: Phone: (815) Fax: (866) ieha2001@aol.com

31 Hoarding Center Clutter Image Rating In our work on hoarding, we ve found that people have very different ideas about what it means to have a cluttered home. For some, a small pile of things in the corner of an otherwise well-ordered room constitutes serious clutter. For others, only when the narrow pathways make it hard to get through a room does the clutter register. To make sure we get an accurate sense of a clutter problem, we created a series of pictures of rooms in various stages of clutter from completely clutter-free to very severely cluttered. People can just pick out the picture in each sequence comes closest to the clutter in their own living room, kitchen, and bedroom. This requires some degree of judgment because no two homes look exactly alike, and clutter can be higher in some parts of the room than others. Still, this rating works pretty well as a measure of clutter. In general, clutter that reaches the level of picture # 4 or higher impinges enough on people s lives that we would encourage them to get help for their hoarding problem. These pictures are published in our treatment manual (Compulsive Hoarding and Acquiring: Therapist Guide, Oxford University Press) and in our self-help book (Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding, Oxford University Press).

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