Protecting Missouri's Natural Resources
is a monthly newsletter that informs readers about environmental
issues.
DECEMBER 2002
UPCOMING ENHANCEMENTS TO THE GATEWAY CLEAN AIR PROGRAM
Changes take effect on Jan. 2, 2003
Starting in 2003, the Gateway Clean Air Program will begin implementing
several changes that will benefit both the motorist and the
ability of the program to continue improving air quality.
Program enhancements include the phase-in of on-board diagnostics
testing and revised waiver requirements.
On-board diagnostics, generation II (OBDII) is a computer
monitoring system mandatory on all 1996 and newer vehicles.
Its purpose is to warn the driver that problems affecting
the emission control system have been detected. Currently,
in the enhanced areas of Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis
counties, vehicles are driven on a dynamometer also known
as the I/M240 emissions test. Starting Jan. 2, 2003, vehicles
1996 and newer will be tested using the vehicle's OBDII system.
An inspector will plug into the vehicle's Data Link Connector
to use the OBDII to evaluate the emissions system for compliance
with the manufacturer and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
requirements.
Vehicles passing the OBDII test will receive a compliance sticker and
a passing test certificate. During the phase-in period, Jan. 2, 2003
through Dec. 31, 2004, vehicles 1996 and newer failing the OBDII test
will be given an I/M240 test. If the vehicle passes the I/M240 test,
the vehicle will receive a compliance sticker and a passing test certificate.
Motorists whose vehicle fails both the OBDII test and the I/M240 test
will be provided with useful information on getting the necessary repairs
in order for the vehicle to pass.
OBDII testing will take less time than the I/M240 test to administer.
Starting Jan. 1, 2005, vehicles 1996 and newer will have their emission
system checked solely using the vehicle's OBDII system. All 1981 and
newer vehicles will continue to have their gas cap tested for pressurization
at the start of the testing process.
At the time of implementation, it's estimated that 40 to 45 percent
of the vehicles in the St. Louis area will be OBDII equipped. With nearly
half of the vehicles identified as being 1996 and newer, testing times
should decrease with this method. This testing method will allow motorists
to take preventative steps to keep their vehicle in the best possible
running condition. The program will receive real-time communication
with the vehicle's emissions system regarding its current status, as
well as any indications of future emissions concerns.
Waiver requirements in the enhanced testing will also change in 2003.
Motorists with vehicles that fail the emissions test multiple times
have been able to request a waiver out of the process if certain conditions
have been met. The intention of the waiver option is to provide motorists
who cannot immediately afford to complete all recommended emissions
repairs, additional time the next testing cycle to invest in the repairs
needed to bring the vehicle to passing standards.
In 2003, the waiver minimum will increase. The new minimums for the
enhanced testing will be as follows:
- Model years 1971-1980, $200
- Model years 1981 and newer, $450
This is necessary to ensure the continued improvement in air quality
in the region. It will also require the motorist to work with the repair
technician to make the most effective repairs, and not to just get through
the process. The repaired vehicle will also be required to show a reduction
in exhaust pollutants between the initial failure and retest failure
before a waiver will be granted, furthering the goal of reducing vehicle
pollution and improving the quality of life for citizens within the
region.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Air
Pollution Control Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-4817.
ONGOING NEOSHO LANDFILL FIRE PROMPTS PATIENCE, CAUTION
An underground fire continues to burn at the Newton/McDonald County
Sanitary Landfill at Neosho. On Oct. 9, landfill operator, Randy Haggard
reported to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources that part of
the landfill surface had settled in two places and smoke was rising
from an opening in the 3-foot thick, clay landfill cap.
Staff from the department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
immediately took readings of underground temperatures at the landfill
and used aircraft borne temperature sensing equipment to determine the
extent of the fire. After the extensive investigation, the department
decided to let the fire stay underground and limit its access to oxygen.
Owners of the landfill, the Newton/McDonald County Landfill Board,
agreed to budget $20,000 toward continued work on the landfill surface
over and around the area suspected of being involved in the fire. Settlement
areas on the landfill cap were filled and a sheepsfoot compactor was
used to close any surface cracks that might allow air to reach the underground
fire.
A methane flare that had been used to draw off gas from the landfill
has been shutdown since the fire was discovered. The flare is connected
to a network of pipes that operate at a vacuum to divert the gas to
the flare instead of allowing it to leave the site underground. Department
staff have determined the level of gas now leaving the landfill is low
enough that there is no danger to human health or nearby buildings.
However, continued monitoring will be necessary to ensure this situation
remains stable.
If the underground fire remains unchanged, some unaffected sections
of the methane venting system may be reactivated, according to department
engineer Frank Dolan. Ken Rapplean of EPA is also working on various
scenarios for emergency action should the fire break through the landfill
surface. The department will monitor the site should rising smoke begin
to affect local air quality or the health and safety of local residents.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Solid
Waste Management Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5401.
CIVIL PENALTIES PENDING IN MEDICAL WASTE CASE
On Oct. 30, Columbia police arrested Majed T. El-Dweik, an agent for
Arkansas-based Medical Waste Management (MWM), for storing 137 containers
of medical and infectious waste in an unoccupied house. It was then
discovered that MWM had been collecting and transporting these wastes
without a permit to operate in Missouri.
Department of Natural Resources' Solid Waste Management Program Director
Roger Randolph has told local media, "We're working with the Attorney
General's Office to pursue civil penalties against the company."
El-Dweik has been charged in Boone County with two counts of unlawful
and unauthorized storage of hazardous waste and one count of criminal
disposition of solid waste. The waste was discovered on Oct. 27. While
the investigation was still underway, the wastes were allegedly taken
from the site during the night and taken to Arkansas, where they were
incinerated. Arkansas authorities are reportedly also looking into MWM's
permit status in that state.
Randolph has said that the department will use this incident as an
opportunity to remind generators of medical and infectious wastes, such
as hospitals, medical clinics and nursing homes, to make sure the companies
they contract to dispose of their wastes are properly permitted to operate
in Missouri.
He said the company's sales literature describes a reputable company
that was operating within the law so it was not likely that any legal
action would be taken against the waste generators.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Solid
Waste Management Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5401.
DEPARTMENT BEGINS CLEANUP
OF PETTIS COUNTY WASTE TIRE SITE
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is cleaning up the largest
waste tire dump in Pettis County. The site, located near Sedalia, has
approximately 100,000 tires. The cleanup began Monday, Nov. 25.
The Missouri Department of Corrections will use inmate labor to remove
the tires. The cleanup is expected to cost approximately $230,000 and
will take several months to complete.
Carl Smith operated the waste tire dump on property owned by Roy Wilson.
Smith has failed to abide by a 1997 Pettis County Court order requiring
him to clean up the site. Consequently, the Department of Natural Resources
will begin using state resources to clean up the site in response to
numerous citizen complaints.
Waste tire dumps provide a breeding habitat for mosquitoes. Citizen
concerns about waste tire dumps have increased in the wake of increased
incidence of West Nile Virus, which claimed the lives of five Missourians
in 2002.
The cleanup is funded from the state's 50-cent-per-tire waste tire
fee that is paid when new tires are purchased. The waste tire fee is
set to expire Jan. 1, 2004 unless it is renewed.
For further information, contact the department's Solid
Waste Management Program by calling 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5401.
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TREECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS
TREE TO EXTEND THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
As the excitement of the holidays begins to calm down, it is time to
consider what to do with your Christmas tree.
If it is a natural tree, it can only stand around just so long before
the needles start falling. If it was a metallic or plastic tree that
appears worn out by one too many Christmas parties, it might be time
to "treecycle" it.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' How to Dispose of Christmas
Trees brochure has several tips on how to use a natural Christmas tree
or find a beneficial use for an artificial tree after the holiday ends.
With a little imagination, retired trees of each type can be used to
extend the Christmas spirit. Since January 1992, it has been illegal
to dispose of natural Christmas trees in landfills.
To help out your neighborhood birds and wildlife, remove decorations
and set the old tree up in the backyard as a banquet table. Hanging
edible decorations such as suet, peanut butter balls, ears of corn or
clusters of birdseed may attract a colorful and entertaining gathering
of birds and squirrels to your backyard.
Weighed down by stone or cement blocks, a collection of trees at the
bottom of a pond can improve fish habitat by providing cover for small
fish and places for their food species to cling until feeding time.
Discarded natural trees can be used to create brush piles. Stacked trees
can provide shelter against winter winds and ice for small animals and
birds.
Over time, brush piles break down and decay into compost that can enrich
the soil. You can speed up the composting process by running the tree
through a chipper and using the mulch around plants to conserve soil
moisture. Some communities offer a Christmas tree collection and chipping
service after Christmas. Check with your local government or your solid
waste management district for the location and schedules of such services.
Although artificial trees last much longer, disposal options are limited.
Ultimately they must go to a landfill.
Artificial trees may be harmful to the environment, as are the glass,
tinsel and cords used as Christmas tree decorations. All these items
should be removed before the tree is "treecycled."
Artificial trees can make durable backyard wildlife feeders,
but they need to be maintained with food for the full season
so birds are not caught without an energy source.
If you no longer want to use your old artificial tree inside, consider
using it as an outdoor Christmas decoration next year.
For copies of the How to Dispose of Christmas Trees brochure, call
Dennis Hansen at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5401 or visit the department's
Web site at /pubs/pub184.pdf. For more
information on recycling or other solid waste management issues, visit
/env/swmp/. For news releases on the Web,
visit www.dnr.mo.gov/newsrel.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNVEILS ONLINE REPORTING
SYSTEM
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out a new Web tool
to help the public monitor environmental compliance in their communities.
Enforcement and Compliance History Online, ECHO for short, will provide
information for approximately 800,000 regulated facilities nationwide.
Facilities included on the site are Clean Water Act facilities with
direct discharge permits, Clean Air Act stationary sources and generators
and handlers of hazardous waste that are regulated under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act.
The site gives users a snapshot of a facility's permit, inspection,
violation, enforcement action and penalty information. However, Scott
Williams, with the Department of Natural Resources cautions users against
thinking they're getting the whole picture. "The database only provides
information on major dischargers in Missouri for the last two years.
Since EPA updates the site periodically, a lag time exists when the
public might be looking at inaccurate data." Williams says a lot can
change during that period. For example, compliance inspections may have
been done during that time, enforcement actions and penalties may have
been taken in response to violations, or a facility may have already
been returned to compliance. "Since most of the data actually comes
from our inspections, our staff will always be the most familiar and
knowledgeable about a facility and its status," says Williams.
With the information it receives from the state, EPA will use the system
to analyze performance and enforcement trends. It will also collect
tips, complaints and other relevant information. Possible errors can
also be reported online. A thorough examination and understanding of
the data can help bring the needs of the environment into focus. Another
added benefit is that determined users can sift and sort through the
comprehensive database at their own speed. In turn, it is expected that
the increased public scrutiny will encourage facilities to maintain
high standards.
ECHO is one more tool that citizens can use to educate themselves about
the facilities operating in their communities. But, they're not the
only ones to benefit. Corporations and their investors can also use
the site to look at the environmental performance history of a given
facility before making any economic decisions. Companies can log on
to check the federal record of their own standing and use the information
as an incentive toward maintaining compliance.
"ECHO is a good tool but it has its limitations just like
anything else," says Williams. "As long as people understand
that, it should be a useful resource for them."
The site can be viewed at http://www.epa.gov/echo.
500 POUNDS OF MERCURY
RECYCLED AFTER CLEANUP IN DONIPHAN
In early December 2002, the Department of Natural Resources' Environmental
Emergency Response (EER) staff responded to an individual in Doniphan
who possessed a large quantity of metallic mercury and other metals
and chemicals. The man had taken possession of items stored in an old
school bus that belonged to his father before he died. The bus was located
on private property within 500 feet of the Doniphan grade and high schools.
Staff from EER and the department's Southeast
Regional Office responded to assess the site. Many of the items
in the bus contained both known and unknown chemicals. The EER staff
was able to determine large amounts of mercury and other unknowns were
present.
The bus had possible mercury spillage onboard. The EER staff assessed
the site for possible cleanup options. EPA Region 7 was mobilized to
Poplar Bluff with contractor staff to assist in the disposal of the
chemicals. In addition, the mayor of Doniphan, the school superintendent,
local law enforcement, the local emergency planning committee and Bootheel
Emergency Planning District were notified and requested to provide support.
Approximately 300 pounds of elemental mercury was segregated and brought
to the Environmental Services Lab in Jefferson City for recycling.
According to Alan Reinkemeyer, Chief of the EER Section "this one incident
exceeds the total amount of mercury our department collected and recycled
all of last year." Additional mercury contaminated debris and chemicals
will be disposed of through the EPA Region 7 disposal contractor. This
is a great example of local, state and federal agencies working together
to solve a problem.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Environmental
Services Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-526-3315.
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DEPARTMENT AWARDS $20,000 GRANT TO SOLID WASTE DISTRICT
O
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded a $20,000 grant
to Solid Waste District O, which includes Christian, Dallas, Greene,
Polk and Webster counties.
These grants enable Missouri's Solid Waste Management Districts to
fund operational costs, administration of activities related to implementation
of the district's solid waste management plan and expenses related to
the administration and operation of the district.
The grant is subsidized by the Solid Waste Management Fund. This fund
is comprised of tipping fees charged to each ton of waste disposed of
in Missouri landfills or processed through transfer stations that move
waste out of state. A major amendment to the Solid Waste Management
Law in 1990 created a goal to significantly reduce the amount of waste
going to landfills. The projects funded by this grant will help the
Solid Waste District O achieve this goal.
Missouri's 20 Solid Waste Management Districts were organized to encourage
regional cooperation and to help ensure proper solid waste management
through waste reduction and recycling activities.
For more information, call the Solid Waste District O at 417-859-5786
or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources at 800-361-4827 or
573-751-5401.
SAND AND GRAVEL STREAM
PROTECTION
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources supports the extraction
of sand and gravel resources, but also supports protection for the streams
where mining occurs. The department continues to seek input about sand
and gravel proposed rules through public meetings and workshops.
Members of industry, landowners, county commissions, environmental
organizations and federal and state agencies are discussing the need
for stream protection plans related to sand and gravel mining. There
may be more than one approach that results in protection of streams.
A briefing about stream protection related to proposed rules for sand
and gravel mining in Missouri is available on the Web at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/lrp/sandgbriefing.htm.
The Web pages provide examples of why stream protection is important,
links about sand and gravel proposed rules and several case studies
where stream protection was an issue.
The Land Reclamation Commission is required by statute to regulate
stream protection in Missouri. Recommendations from the Sand and Gravel
Workgroup will be presented at a future meeting of the Land Reclamation
Commission. To find out when the recommendations will be on the Commission's
agenda, visit the Land Reclamation Program's Web page at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/lrp/lrcagenda.htm.
The next meeting of the Land Reclamation Commission will be held at
10 a.m., Jan. 30, 2003, at the Elm Street Conference Center
located at 1738 East Elm St. in Jefferson City.
For more information about land reclamation in Missouri,
call 800-361-4827 or 573-751-4041.
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DEPARTMENT AND EPA ISSUE FINAL HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIT
TO ICI EXPLOSIVES ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency have issued a hazardous waste permit to ICI Explosives
Environmental Co., a reactive waste management company of explosives
and ammunition, located at 3078 County Road 180 in Joplin. The company
stores and treats hazardous waste and incinerates explosive hazardous
waste in a rotary kiln.
The final permit allows ICI Explosives Environmental Co. to continue
storing and treating hazardous waste at the facility as defined under
the Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Law and the federal Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act. ICI Explosives previously operated under
a Hazardous Waste Management Facility Permit issued in 1991.
The state portion of the permit contains land disposal restrictions,
requirements for storing, treating and incinerating hazardous waste,
and inspection, security and waste analysis procedures. This portion
of the permit also contains corrective action provisions to address
any releases to the environment. The federal portion of the permit contains
requirements for land disposal and air emissions.
Federal and state public participation activities were conducted prior
to issuing the final permit. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources
issued the draft permit on April 19, 2002. The public and interested
parties were allowed to submit comments from April 26 through June 10,
2002.
The department evaluated the comments and made changes to the draft.
Citizens can read the final decision, the final permit, the summary
of comments received and the agencies' response to the comments at the
following locations:
Joplin Public Library
300 S. Main Street, Joplin
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Monday and Thursday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Sunday
Or by appointment at the following locations:
Department of Natural Resources Department of Natural Resources
Southwest Regional Office Hazardous Waste Program
2040 W. Woodland, Springfield 1738 E. Elm St. (lower level), Jefferson
City
Phone: 417-891-4300 Phone: 573-522-3345
U.S. EPA Region 7
Information Resource Center
901 North 5th Street
Kansas City, Kansas
Phone: (913) 551-7241
Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal
holidays)
For more information, call the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-3553 or e-mail don.murphy@dnr.mo.gov.
CHRONIC FAILURE TO
MONITOR A CONCERN AT SOME WATER SYSTEMS
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released a list of
drinking water systems that have chronically failed to do required bacteriological
testing. The department requires all public water systems to test for
bacteria at least once a month to verify that these systems are providing
safe drinking water to the public. While failing to monitor does not
necessarily mean that the water is unsafe, routine testing is a crucial
part of maintaining a safe water supply.
The systems listed had at least three major monitoring violations
in a 12-month period. Months these systems failed to collect
at least one routine sample are given for the interval from
August 2001 to September 2002; other monitoring violations
may have occurred previously. Recent bacteriological results
and any maximum contaminant level (MCL) violations in the
system's history since 1992 are listed under the specific
system.
Department of Natural Resources Director Steve Mahfood expressed
his concern and commitment to correct the problem. "Water
that is contaminated with bacteria can cause disease," said
Mahfood. "It is of vital importance that systems routinely
test their drinking water to ensure the safety of each citizen
and visitor of Missouri."
Bacteriological testing can be the first step to identifying and correcting
a problem. The next step is to investigate the cause of any bad samples
and perform corrective action, such as disinfecting and flushing the
system. When a public water system has both a record of failure to monitor
and a history of MCL violations, department staff are concerned about
the unknown quality of the drinking water. Failing to monitor can result
in ongoing bacteriological problems. Often, informing the public of
the system's chronic failure to monitor will prompt a system to routinely
submit samples.
The vast majority of community and non-community public water
systems in Missouri comply with all monitoring requirements
and meet all drinking water standards. Chronic violators are
the exception rather than the rule, as this current list of
41 systems represents only 1.5 percent of the approximately
2,800 public drinking water systems in Missouri.
These systems' owners have been sent multiple violation notices in
addition to certified letters informing them that chronic
failure to monitor is unacceptable. Department staff also
routinely make on-site inspections and attempt to reach an
agreement with the responsible parties to ensure sampling
requirements will be met. If compliance with Missouri's drinking
water law is still refused, more stringent enforcement action
is pursued through legal channels.
The type of bacteria monitored is called total coliform bacteria. It
is common in the environment and generally not harmful by itself. It
does indicate the water may be contaminated with organisms that can
cause disease. Disease symptoms include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, possible
jaundice and associated headaches and fatigue. The presence of these
bacteria can result from a number of problems, including an improperly
constructed or deteriorating well, inadequate water treatment or contamination
in the distribution system, including water towers and the mains that
distribute the water.
If a sample tests positive for total coliform bacteria, further testing
is then performed for fecal coliform or E. coli bacteria, which can
directly cause gastrointestinal illness. Most samples that test positive
for total coliform test negative for fecal coliform or E. coli. The
total coliform positive samples that are listed tested negative for
fecal coliform or E. coli unless specifically stated otherwise.
Counties with systems listed are presented in alphabetical order. Systems
are given in alphabetical order within each county. Unless
otherwise noted, these establishments are open year-round.
The cities and counties are given as location references only.
Counties with a number of systems listed have a large number
of public water systems, most of which are in compliance with
drinking water regulations.
For more information, contact the department's Public
Drinking Water Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5331.
JACKSON COUNTY RECEIVES EPA HONOR FOR WASTE REDUCTION
AND RECYCLING
The Jackson County government is a community leader when
it comes to recycling.
As a partner in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
WasteWise program, the agency named Jackson County the Local
Government Partner of the Year for its waste reduction activities.
The award was presented to County Executive Katheryn Shields by Karen
Fournoy, Director, Office of External Programs during the 2002 Jackson
County Energy and Environmental Awareness Showcase that was held in
October.
One of Jackson County's biggest accomplishments last year was taking
the leading role in establishing a "Clean Out Your Files Day". The one-day
project brought together 26 agencies from both sides of the state line,
involving over 55 facilities, and 9,000 employees. Employees were challenged
to clean out their files and recycle what they could. Katheryn Shields
had set a goal of 50 tons in one day. By the end of that day, over 126
tons of paper products were recycled. Eleven tons of non-paper products,
which were recycled, reused, or disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner.
Jackson County also partnered with local organizations to provide county
employees the opportunity to recycle aluminum cans. The county
encouraged the procurement of products containing recycled
content and spent more than $12,000 on these products in 2001
alone.
WasteWise is a free, voluntary partnership program launched
by EPA in 1994. The program provides guidance and recognition
to the nearly 1,300 participating organizations working to
find practical methods to reduce municipal solid waste and
improve financial performance.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Solid
Waste Management Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5401.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
For the most up to date events list, visit the department's Web site
at www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/search.do.
SAFE DRINKING WATER COMMISSION TO MEET JAN. 9
The Missouri Safe Drinking Water Commission will hold a public meeting
at 10 a.m. at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources'
Conference Center, 1738 E. Elm St., Jefferson City.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Public
Drinking Water Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5331.
SOIL AND WATER DISTRICTS COMMISSION TO MEET JAN. 23
The Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission will hold a public
meeting at 7:30 a.m., Jan. 23 at the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources' Conference Center, 1738 E. Elm St., Jefferson
City.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Soil
and Water Conservation Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-4932.
CLEAN WATER COMMISSION TO MEET JAN. 29
The Missouri Clean Water Commission will hold a public meeting at 9
a.m., Jan. 29 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 W. McCarty St., Jefferson
City.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Water
Pollution Control Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-1300.
LAND RECLAMATION COMMISSION TO MEET JAN. 30
The Missouri Land Reclamation Commission will hold a public meeting
at 10 a.m., Jan. 30 at the Department of Natural Resources'
Conference Center, 1738 E. Elm St., Jefferson City.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Land
Reclamation Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-4041.
AIR CONSERVATION, HAZARDOUS WASTE COMMISSIONS MEET FEB. 4
The Missouri Air Conservation Commission and the Missouri Hazardous
Waste Commission will hold a joint public meeting at 9 a.m., Feb. 4
at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Conference Center,
1738 E. Elm St., Jefferson City.
For more information, call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources'
Air Pollution Control Program
at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-4817.
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD TO MEET FEB. 5
The Missouri Solid Waste Advisory Board will hold a public meeting
at 1 p.m. at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources'
Conference Center, 1738 E. Elm St., Jefferson City.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Solid
Waste Management Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5401.
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RULES UPDATE
For more information, contact the Department of Natural
Resources' Air and Land Protection Division at 800-361-4827
or 573-751-6892. For the latest updates visit the Regulatory
Agenda Web page.
| |
Control Alternate
Emission Limits |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-06.100
- Incorporates rule language that makes alternative emission limits
federally enforceable after they have been submitted and approved
by EPA and removes outdated references to state implementation plan
base year dates. |
Public comment ends:
February 11, 2003 |
Public hearing:
February 4, 2003 |
Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public service announcements may
be downloaded for use by any newspaper, magazine, newsletter, radio stations,
etc. The department will continue to add new announcements to the Web each month.
If you would like to receive new announcements by e-mail as they are made available,
please contact kathy.deters@dnr.mo.gov
and provide your publication name and e-mail address.
REGIONAL OFFICE MAP
Department of Natural Resources' Regional
Offices provide field inspections, complaint investigation and front-line
troubleshooting, problem solving and technical assistance on environmental and
emergencies for the following programs:
- Air Pollution
- Drinking Water
- Hazardous Waste
- Solid Waste
- Technical Assistance
- Water Pollution
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INTERNET ADDRESSES
Missouri Department of Natural Resources at www.dnr.mo.gov
Division of Environmental Quality at www.dnr.mo.gov/env
Air Pollution Control Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/apcp
Division of Geology and Land Survey at www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/
Energy Center at www.dnr.mo.gov/energy
Environmental Services Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/esp
Gateway Clean Air Program at www.gatewaycleanair.com
Hazardous Waste Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/hwp
Historic Preservation at www.dnr.mo.gov/shpo/index.html
Land Reclamation Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/lrp
Soil and Water Conservation Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swcp
Solid Waste Management Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp
State Parks, Division of at www.mostateparks.com
Water Protection Program - Drinking Water Branch at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp
Water Protection Program - Water Pollution Branch at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp
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