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Much of this relates to historic operations in the UK waste sector - modern thermal treatment technology now is far superior in terms of safety and cleanliness."The plant would operate continuously, seven days a week, processing up to 215,000 tonnes of non-hazardous municipal, commercial and industrial waste a year.This would be converted into gas to be burned to create steam to drive turbines producing electricity and heat.Shlomo Dowen, the national co-ordinator of the United Kingdom Without Incineration Network, which is supporting campaigners, said there were a "whole range of concerns"."Something in the region of seven to eight million tonnes" of carbon dioxide would be released during the plant's life span, he said.Mr Dowen also claimed there was evidence that incineration of waste harmed recycling rates.Four letters of support for the scheme have been submitted to Sunderland City Council by car manufacturer Nissan, the authority's business investment team and two residents. An online petition has been set up and a paper version with more than 9,000 signatures will be handed in to the council on Wednesday, organisers said.Washington and Sunderland West Labour MP Sharon Hodgson has written to the council objecting to the application. A consultation runs until 24 November. (BBC News)
Town of Randolph is committed to pursuing an available and appropriate avenues of appeal, including an appeal to the Massachusetts Superior Courts,” Clifton wrote.The town is a party in the health board hearings on the transfer station, and will “will present expert testimony concerning the appropriateness of locating the facility at the site,” Clifton said.The transfer station also needs other local approvals, such as from the appeals board and conservation commission.In a letter to Holbrook Health Board Chairman Paul Callinan, state Sen. Walter Timilty, D-Milton, and state Rep. William Galvin, D-Canton, said they were strongly opposed to the transfer station.They said it would disrupt transportation patterns in the area and the increased truck traffic would create public safety hazards.The letter also noted the transfer station’s proximity to the Baird McGuire Superfund site.“We stand in firm solidarity with the citizens of the region in opposition to this proposal,” the legislators wrote. “It is our belief that the transfer station will cause more harm than good.”Holbrook officials have supported the transfer station, citing the economic benefits to the town.The health board has until Oct. 26 to reach a decision, but the deadline can be extended. (Enterprise News)
EPA.The North Carolina Attorney General’s Office filed a civil court summons in Bladen County Superior Court (you can ready the summons below). The summons, made on behalf of the DEQ, demands that Chemours “stop its discharge of all fluorinated compounds and disclose everything in its waste stream,” according to release from the DEQ. The summons gives Chemours 20 days to respond.In a letter, the DEQ also notified of its intent to suspend Chemours’ North Carolina permit in 60 days if the conditions of the civil summons are not met (the full letter if below). Technically, Chemours’ permit expired in October of 2016, nearly a year ago. The state has allowed the company to continue operations while reviewing its operations, according to DEQ Secretary Michael Regan.In a release from CFPUA, spokeswoman Lindsey Hallock, the Authority said, “It is unfortunate that it takes legal action for Chemours to fully disclose what, and how much, it discharges to the Cape Fear River. It is vital that water providers and their customers have access to information about the quality of their source waters. CFPUA is pleased that NCDEQ has taken this affirmative action.”Summons and Associated Documents – DeQ Versus Chemours by Ben Schachtman on ScribdNC DEQ notice of intention to suspend Chemours permit by Ben Schachtman on ScribdAlways be informed. Click here to get the latest news and information delivered to your inboxComments... (Port City Daily)
The Apartment Owners Assn. of California, and Los Angeles residents Chuck Betz and Daniel Faller, filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.The suit seeks an injunction to stop the roll-out of Zero Waste L.A., a “green” trash pick-up program run by the city that is set to launch next month.With Zero Waste L.A., the city created 11 waste-collecting zones, signed exclusive operating agreements with haulers and set new rates for the service. Trash rates are expected to rise for some customers.The suit alleges that the city violated Proposition 218, a 1996 constitutional amendment requiring voter approval before California cities can impose new taxes or raise taxes on property owners.Attorney Carolin Shining, who represents the plaintiffs, said the new trash rate is really a tax.She said her clients aren’t challenging the city’s goal of increased environmental benefits with Zero Waste L.A. But “the way they went about it is just wrong,” she said.Faller is president of the Apartment Owners Assn. of California, a 20,000-member group. Betz is also an apartment owner and a member of the apartment association.Zero Waste L.A. was touted by the city as promising “lower rates” and “reduced rates” for customers, according to the lawsuit. But ... (Los Angeles Times)
