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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Plastics Waiver - Captain Parker's PubApplicatio n Date: 61312026 TOWN OF YARMOUTH HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA02664 508-398-2231 extension I 240 DISPOSABLE PLASTIC FOODWARE DECISION FORM Issuance Date:,)Z 2(e Applicant Name:Catherine Kasser Business/Organization , Captain Parker's Pub Property Address: 668 Route 28 WAMR REQUEST DECISION (per the Disposable Plastic Foodware Rules and Regulationsfor Food Establishments) fi *fnOVED - Waiver is granted. Applicant has demonstrated grounds for a Waiver from these regulations. tr DENIED - Waiver is denied. Applicant has not demonstrated grounds for a Waiver from these regulations. Reason: tr NOTAPPLICABLE Conditions of Approval (if applicable):Duration of Waiver (if approved): (,y?ire 9 @l 3rlzozb VARIANCE REQUEST DECISION (per the Disposable Plastic Foodware Rules and Regulationsfor Food Establishments) tr APPROVED - Variance is granted. Applicant has demonstrated that the enforcement of these regulations would create an undue hardship and that due diligence has been exercised in seeking compliance with these regulations. tr DENIED - Variance is denied. Applicant has not demonstrated that the enforcement of these regulations would create an undue hardship and/or that due diligence has been exercised in seeking compliance with these regulations. Reason: tr NOTAPPLICABLE Conditions of Approval (if applicable):Duration of Variance (if approved): HEALTH AGENT OR DESIGNEE ONLY NOTICE TO APPLICANT. Any Food Establishment or Takeout Food Delivery Service aggrieved by a decision of the Health Agent,or designee, on its request for a variance or waiver, may appeal that decision to the Board of Health *ithln go days for a publichearing to amend, overturn, or otherwise modify the decision. The hearing before the Board of Health shall be a de novo review. Barry Lewis MBA CHO Printed Name Title: Assistant Health Director "'* d* 1;26 .r:.!^i*&-.. 16vv6 of Yarmouth, MA Record No: PLST-26.7 Plastic Product Waiver Request Form Status: Active Submitted On:61312026 Primary Location 668 ROUTE 28 WEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673 Owner MANNING GERALD TRS .I21 MAYFLOWER TERR SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664 June 8, 2026 Applicant I Captain Parker's ) soa-n1-4266 @ catherine@captainparkers.com fi ooa Rt.28 West Yarmouth, MA o2673 Plastic Product Waiver Request Business Name* Captain Parker's Pub Gontact Person* Catherine Kasser Telephone # 5083646124 BusinessAddress* Q 668 Route 28 Email cath eri ne@capta i n parkers. com Plastic Product Details Product Name* 12 oz. Plastic Cold Cup Monthly Quanitity Used 250 Cost Per Unit* 11 Plastic Type (By Number)* 1 #1 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) (waiver) #2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) (waiver) #3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (NO waiver) #4 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) (NO waiver) #5 Polypropylene (PP) (waiver) #6 Polystyrene (PS) (prohibited in the Town of Yarmouth already) (NO waiver) #7 Other Plastics, including bioplastics and polycarbonate (NO waiver) For the product listed, please answer the following questions? What is each product used for? Why is this product essential to your operations? Are there health/safety reasonsfor its use? Reason for requesting relief (explain):* We have a surplus supply because we were able to get a reasonable price for them last summer when buying in bulk. We will continue to research a more sustainable option once our inventory has been depleted. However, we struggled with supply chain issues and exorbitant pricing when seeking compostable substitutes in the past. No suitable alternative Supply chain issues r-:)b1j Altemative creates undue financial hardship g Public health protection/food safety best practices T Product Name* Xslot Cup Lid Monthly Quanitity Used 250 Cost Per Unit* 13 Plastic Type (By Number)* 1 #1 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) (waiver) #2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) (waiver) #3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (NO waiver) #4 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) (NO waiver) #5 Polypropylene (PP) (waiver) #6 Polystyrene (PS) (prohibited in the Town of Yarmouth already) (NO waiver) #7 Other Plastics, including bioplastics and polycarbonate (NO waiver) For the product listed, please answer the following questions? What is each product used for? Why is this product essential to your operations? Are there health/safety reasonsfor its use? Reason for requesting relief (explain):* These accompany the plastic cups we are seeking a waiver for. We have a surplus supply because we were able to get a reasonable price for them last summer when buying in bulk. We will continue to research a more sustainable option once our inventory has been depleted. However, we struggled with supply chain issues and exorbitant pricing when seeking compostable substitutes in the past. No suitable alternative u Altemative creates undue financial hardship a Supply chain issues g Public health protection/food safety best practices n Please list any alternatives you have tried and why they are not feasible: Comment Below: Monogram makes a comparable cup that is made with clear compostable resin derived from plants however only a limited quantity is available that will not suit our demand on a consistent basis. Please list other steps your business is taking to reduce plastic usage: Comment Below: We have complied with all other products (takeout boxes, utensils, straws, souffle cups/lids) Duration of waiver requested: (Example 6 months, 1 year, Summer/Seasonal) Until our inventory is depleted. Approx.l year NOTICE TO APPLICANT:Any Food Establishment or Takeout Food Delivery Service aggrieved by a decision of the Health Agent, or designee, on its request for a variance or waiver, may appeal that decision to the Board of Health within 30 days for a public hearing to amend, overturn, or otherwise modify the decision. The hearing before the Board of Health shall be a de novo review. Signature I have read and understand the Disposable Plastic Foodware Rules and Regulations for Food Establishments* O Catherine Kasser Jun 3, 2026 Click to be directed to the Town of Yarmouth Plastic Reduction Regulation webpage Attachments