Codebook for Nebraska: Illicit Water Pollution Discharges Prepared by LawAtlas Legal Team May 2015 PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health NEBRASKA: ILLICIT WATER POLLUTION DISCHARGES May 2015 Codebook This codebook describes the variables in a dataset that examines variation in local laws regulating Lincoln’s local health department's powers and duties. This dataset is current through May 1, 2015. The jurisdiction selected for measurement is Lincoln-Lancaster County, Nebraska. There are six standard variables in every LawAtlas dataset. They are: ID: An identification code generated by the LawAtlas Workbench. FIPS CODE: The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) codes are a standardized set of numeric codes issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to ensure uniform identification of geographic entities through all federal government agencies. JURISDICTION: This is a dropdown selection in each coding form. It includes the jurisdictions coded in the dataset. EFFECTIVE DATE: This date (MM/DD/YYYY) is the most recent effective date of the legal text captured for this place. The effective date represents the date the policy coded was put into effect. VALID THROUGH DATE: This date (MM/DD/YYYY) is the last date the policy was in effect as reflected by the legal text captured to code this policy. LEGAL TEXT: This is a text box that captures all legal text relevant to the coding questions. This will not download into Microsoft Excel. PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal Questions Question 1: Does the city have a law regulating the discharge of water pollution into the storm drainage system? Question Type: Binary - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_Citylaw Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 2: Who has the authority to enforce the law? Question Type: Categorical - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_PolluteEnforce Variable Values: 1 Value Label: 1 = The local health department Question 3: What duties does the local health department have to enforce these laws? Question Type: Categorical - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_Polluteduty_Enforce prohibition on illicit water pollution discharges Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 4: What duties does the local health department have to enforce these laws? Question Type: Categorical - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_Polluteduty_Inspect buildings/facilities/structures to ensure compliance with the law Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 5: Is there a general prohibition on the discharge of pollutants into the storm drainage system? Question Type: Binary - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_GenProhibit Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 6: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Used motor oil, antifreeze or other petroleum products Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health 3 LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 7: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Industrial waste/ wastewater Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 8: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Hazardous waste Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 9: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Domestic wastewater Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 10: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Domestic septic waste Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 11: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Grease trap waste Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 12: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Grit trap waste PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health 4 LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 13: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Garbage Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 14: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Yard wastes Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 15: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Wastewater containing soap from car washes Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 16: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Wastewater from commercial mobile power washer Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 17: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Wastewater from commercial rug cleaning Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 18: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health 5 LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Wastewater from pavement cleaning containing soap/degreaser/emulsifier/dispersant Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 19: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Effluent containing pollutants from a cooling tower Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 20: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Ready-mixed concrete Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 21: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Wastewater from an animal pen Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 22: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Filter backwash from swimming pools Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 23: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Discharge from water line disinfection Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health 6 LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 24: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Contaminated runoff from recycling plants Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 25: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Substances will damage block, or clog the storm drainage system Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 26: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Discharge from a petroleum storage tank Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 27: Which discharges are specifically prohibited by local law? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_SpecProhibit_Any other discharge that would cause or contribute to a violation of the water quality standard Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 28: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Discharges resulting from firefighting activities Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 29: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Discharges from water line flushing PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health 7 LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal 8 Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 30: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Discharges from lawn watering Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 31: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Discharges from diverted stream flow Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 32: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Discharges authorized by the City of Lincoln’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 33: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Uncontaminated pumped/rising groundwater Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 34: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 35: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Uncontaminated discharge from a foundation drain/crawl space pump/footing drain/sump pump Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 36: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Discharge from a potable water source Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 37: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Air conditioning condensate; Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 38: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Discharge from individual residential motor vehicle washing Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 39: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Discharge or flow from a riparian habitat/ wetland/ natural spring Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 40: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Street wash waters Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health 9 LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 41: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Water from a swimming pool or other aquatic facility Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 42: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_which contains a free chlorine residual of less than 4.0 ppm Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 43: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Uncontaminated heat pump discharge waters Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 44: Which pollutants are specifically exempt from the prohibition on illicit discharges? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Exempt_Discharges resulting from street de-icing treatment Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 45: Are illicit connections to the local storm drainage system prohibited? Question Type: Binary - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_Connection Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 46: May the local health director remove illicit connections to the storm drainage system? Question Type: Binary - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_Connectremove PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health 10 LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal 11 Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 47: Is the health director authorized to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the prohibition on water pollution? Question Type: Binary - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_Inspect Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 48: Who has the duty to contain a discharge of water pollution? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Contain_Present property owner Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 49: Who has the duty to contain a discharge of water pollution? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Contain_Occupant Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 50: Who has the duty to contain a discharge of water pollution? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Contain_Person responsible for the water pollution Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 51: Who else may bring a containment action if the responsible party is unwilling or unable to do so? Question Type: Categorical - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_ContainHD Variable Values: 1 Value Label: 1 = The local health director Question 52: Who has the duty to cleanup a discharge of water pollution? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal Variable Name: IWP_Clean_Present property owner Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 53: Who has the duty to cleanup a discharge of water pollution? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Clean_Occupant Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 54: Who has the duty to cleanup a discharge of water pollution? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Clean_Person responsible for the water pollution Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 55: Who else may initiate cleanup actions if the responsible party is unwilling or unable to do so? Question Type: Categorical - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_CleanHD Variable Values: 1 Value Label: 1 = The local health director Question 56: Are penalties authorized for violation of the prohibition on illicit discharge? Question Type: Binary - mutually exclusive Variable Name: IWP_Penalty Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 57: What are the authorized penalties? Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Penaltyamt_$500 per day of violation Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes Question 58: What are the authorized penalties? PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health 12 LawAtlasSM Policy Surveillance Portal Question Type: Categorical - check all that apply Variable Name: IWP_Penaltyamt_Imprisonment of less than 6 months 13 Variable Values: 0, 1 Value Label: 0 = No Value Label: 1 = Yes PUBLIC HEALTH LAW RESEARCH Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health Day/Year