Garage Card Loaner Program Reestablished

Site Access employee Sam Houston with Garage Card.

The Site Access Office has re-established the Loaner Garage Card Program. This program allows Lab and Joint Genome Institute (JGI) personnel who are attending meetings in Building 937 (2120 University Ave.) to park in the Allston Garage on Allston Way (between Shattuck Ave. and Milvia St. in downtown Berkeley). Garage Cards can be checked out from the Lab's Site Access Office (Building 65A) or the at JGI. There is a limited supply of cards, and cards must be returned within 24 hours of issuance. For more information contact Sam Houston or Jessica Barner (at Lab) or Carol Bruzzone (JGI).

New Leadership For
Employee Association

Arabella Schmidt is the new coordinator of the Employee Activities Association (EAA). Schmidt has worked in Human Resources for over two years and was a former member of the EAA board. The EAA sponsors recreational, cultural, educational and social activities at the Lab for employees. Comments and suggestions can be sent here.

Leaks from Dumpsters require costly clean-up to prevent storm drain contamination.

Now that the rainy season has officially begun, staff in the Environment, Health, and Safety Division would like to heighten the Lab community's awareness of dumpster use. To prevent contamination of storm water discharge, keep dumpster lids closed to keep rain out, and don't use dumpsters to dispose of liquids. A recent inspection required the cleanup of a stain on the ground where the dumpster had leaked, at a cost of $1,200. If not removed, leaks are washed into the Lab's storm drain system, which discharges directly to Strawberry Creek. For more information on the Lab's Storm Water Program and proper liquid disposal, contact Ginny Lackner (x7413).

Public Hearing On
Lab Waste Permit

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will host a public hearing on Berkeley Lab's request to renew its permit to store and treat waste it generates. The hearing takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at the North Berkeley Senior Center (1901 Hearst Ave.) Go here for more information about the Lab's Hazardous Waste Handling Facility, and here for information on DTSC oversight of Berkeley Lab.