TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
Division of Solid Waste Management
5th Floor, L & C Tower
401 Church Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1535
(615) 532-0780
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT
FOR A SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM), will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on its tentative decision to issue a solid waste disposal facility permit for a major modification to Environmental Waste Solutions, LLC for construction, operation, closure, and post-closure care of to the existing Class II landfill for the disposal of secondary Aluminum smelter wastes, shredded automotive tires, construction/demolition waste, waste derived from coal combustion, and/or certain special wastes approved in writing by the Department. In accordance with Tennessee Rule 1200-1-7-.02(5)(b)2.(v), only those conditions that are being modified are reopened when a draft permit is prepared. All other aspects of the existing permit remain in effect for the duration of the unmodified permit.
The hearing, which is being scheduled at the request of the applicant, Environmental Waste Solutions, LLC, will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in the Courtroom of Benton County Courthouse, 1 East Court Square, Camden, Tennessee. From 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CDT), citizens are invited to inspect and discuss the permit application, draft permit, fact sheet, plans, and other materials with the DSWM and with representatives of the applicant. There will be an opportunity for public comments to be recorded or written and submitted from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The formal hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. The DSWM will explain its tentative decision to issue the permit, after which the applicant's representative will describe the proposed facility action/expansion. DSWM will then receive oral comments on the draft permit from the public.
The facility, identified as IDL 03-0212, is located in Benton County, at 200 Omar Circle, Camden, Tennessee (latitude 36°03'16" N/ longitude 88°05'16" W). The proposed modification reflects the changes associated with the enhancement of the liner/leachate collection system design. No hazardous wastes, as regulated by the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act (Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-212-101, et. seq.) and the Rules adopted pursuant to the Act, shall be accepted for disposal at this facility. The official responsible for operation of the facility is Mr. Scott Sohr, President, Environmental Waste Solutions, LLC, 4521 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37204; telephone: 615-333-0100.
Following an in-depth review of the application, DSWM has made a preliminary determination that this proposal meets the applicable requirements of Tennessee Rule Chapter 1200-1-7, Solid Waste Processing and Disposal. It is the present intent of DSWM, pending consideration of any contrary technical information received during the public comment period ending on August 15, 2011, that this permit be issued.
The public is also invited to submit comments in writing to: Mr. Mike Apple, Director, Division of Solid Waste Management, 5th Floor, L&C Tower, 401 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37243-1535; telephone: 615-532-0780. Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. (CDT) on Monday, August 15, 2011, to assure consideration. If you wish to review the data for this proposal or obtain further information prior to the hearing, please contact the DSWM at the TDEC Jackson Environmental Field Office, 1625 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, Tennessee; telephone: 731-512-1300. A copy of the data on this proposal may also be viewed at the Benton County Library, 121 South Forrest Avenue, Camden, Tennessee 38320-2055; telephone: 731-584-4772. After considering all public comments, the DSWM Director will issue a final permit decision and a Response to Comments, which can be viewed at the Benton County Library or at the DSWM Environmental Field Office in Jackson, Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action. Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings (or to review these filings) should contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Such contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means, and should be made no less than ten days prior to the scheduled meeting date, or date such party intends to review such filings, to allow time to provide such aid or service.
Contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-866-253-5827 for further information. Hearing impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service, telephone: 1-800-848-0298.
Persons who wish to be on the Division of Solid Waste Management's mailing list should obtain a Mailing List Request form by calling or writing the Public Participation Officer, Division of Solid Waste Management, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, 5th Floor, L & C Tower, 401 Church Street, Nashville TN 37243-1535, telephone: (615) 532-0798, email: solid.waste@tn.gov.
NOTICE ISSUED:_ June 30, 2011___