1984-12-11 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

I I I Council Minutes December 11, 1984 Page Four Ohman didn't know; can check on it. Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Blomquist, to ADOPT A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIT FOR HONEYWELL FOR THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION. Ohman stated that the regulations were provided for public safety and that they were not in a position to be opposed because they are, as congress felt, for the good of the public. Benke asked Ohman what the duration and quantity is of the material being stored. Ohman responded that they can store up to 720 drums (55 gallons each), some of which has a market value. They have the waste removed every three or four months. Representative Dan Knuth stated that he hopes the Pollu- tion Control Agency looked at other alternatives for dis- posal; expressed concern with types and volumes and manner of storage (co-mingling); concerned with disaster in re- lation to freeway system and regional park; asked if con- sideration had been taken with regard to Water Pollution Control I within the Rice Creek Watershed District (there could be some affects on downstream users); asked if there had been an environmental analysis worksheet prepared; stated that the Waste Management Board had gone through an extensive siting study for hazardous waste processing and storage within the metro area and he did not believe that the TCAAP was not desig- nate~ based on the criteria, as a storage or a processing facility; concerned about the inspection process if the permit is designated (will Honeywell or MPCA do the inspection). Asked for general comments at this time and then specific comments prior to issuing the permit. Ohman stated that all Knuth's questions were reviewed through the technical review process of RCRA. Some, WPCI and siting of hazardous waste storage area, were not relevant to this permit. State of Minnesota will be getting authorization to run RCRA in this state; therefore, MPCA will write their own pollution control permit. There will be time, if one is re- quested, for another formal public hearing. Harcus asked who the enforcing agency would be in the meantime. Ohman stated ,that the MPCA and the EPA are under a mutual 'agreement; MPCA does the enforcing with inspectors certified by the EPA. In response to Harcus question. the inspections are held once a year. Daily inspections take place at the facility by the emergency coordinator.