State Health Department Sewage Handling and Disposal Appeal Review Board

Purpose

The Sewage Handling and Disposal Appeal Review Board shall hear all administrative appeals of denials of onsite sewage disposal system permits and render its decision, and may develop recommendations for alternative solutions to the conditions resulting in the denial of the permit and refer the case to the Department of Health for reconsideration.

Term

Pleasure of the Governor

Composition

There is hereby established, in the Department of Health, the State Health Department Sewage Handling and Disposal Appeal Review Board, consisting of seven members, appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The members shall include one member who is a soil scientist; one member who is a professional engineer in private practice; one member who is a residential builder; one member who is an academic professional engaged in research and teaching in a soils-related discipline; one member who has had experience in the field of enforcement of onsite sewage disposal regulations; one member who is engaged in private soils analysis work related to the installation of onsite sewage systems; and one member from the public at large who may have experience in the installation of onsite sewage systems. The members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Vacant Seats

No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.

Current Board Members

Joshua Allen Hepner

Onsite Sewage Disposal Regulations Background Membership expires at the pleasure of the Governor

Philip Brown

Academic Professional Membership expires at the pleasure of the Governor

Ms. Pamela M. Pruett

Private Soil Analysis Membership expires at the pleasure of the Governor

Mr. Bryan J. Allen

Professional Engineer in Private Practice Membership expires at the pleasure of the Governor

Merton Henley

Member of the General Public Membership expires at the pleasure of the Governor

Ms. Jeanne Hockaday

Residential Builder Membership expires at the pleasure of the Governor

Mr. David B. Beahm

Soil Scientist Membership expires at the pleasure of the Governor