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3 rDNA Inspection Program Annual Report Rebecca Caruso, MPH, RBP (ABSA), CBSP (ABSA) Rebecca Ryan Caruso, Lexington rDNA Consultant, presented her annual report of rDNA inspections of 24 rDNA/Biosafety facilities located in Lexington for 2021. She pointed out that the majority of inspections were good but that the issues she did see involved biosafety cabinets use, holding IBC meeting, capturing IBC minutes, improving training, and waste management. Moving forward, the inspection reports will be released shortly after the inspections, rather than once a year. Dr. Tung inquired about how to help those facilities to move forward. Ms. Caruso stated she offered suggestions on IBC meeting, organization structure, and the background necessary for a Chair of IBC. Chair Dr. Heiger-Bernays expressed her appreciation for Ms. Caruso’s invaluable work. Dumpster Regulations: Code of the Town of Lexington, Chapter 155-81 Article XI Proposed revisions Vote may be taken Ms. Belanger and Mr. Perry explained the Dumpster Regulations with proposed changes for Board’s review. Dr. Perlmutter inquired about the public perception on the proposed fines/penalty of dumpster regulations. Ms. McCartin explained this is putting into writing the process to issue a fine within the body of the regulations for clarity. Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to adopt these recommended changes to the dumpster regulations changing the wording on § 155-82 that the violators may be subject to a fine of no more than $300.00 per violation to be determined by the Board of Health. Each day a violation continues to occur shall constitute a separate offense. Fines will be issued in compliance with non-criminal disposition authorized by MGL Chapter 40 Section 21D. Dr. Tung seconded. Roll Call Vote: Dr. Geller – Yes, Ms. Wolf-Fordham – Yes, Dr. Perlmutter – Yes, Dr. Tung – Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays - Yes. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. New Recreational Camp for Children: Lexington Lacrosse Ken Ford Ms. McCartin briefly introduced the Lexington Lacrosse camp, which will start on July 18th and end on July 22nd, 2022. This camp has been approved from the Town to be at one of the fields, as a new camp. It needs permission from the Board and then obtain a permit from the Health Department in order to have the camp. The applicants briefly described the Lexington Lacrosse camp.