On Jan. 23, 2025, Green America Recycling LLC submitted a Class 2 Permit modification request to the department, requesting to modify its hazardous waste permits. Green America is proposing change to the containment building management practices to allow storage of different wastes in the containment building. They are also proposing installing a mechanical drum cleaning unit and drum crusher in Feed Prep No. 2 to improve safety for the staff when cleaning empty drums. The unit will also reduce the time needed for storing empty carcasses in the SSB/SSTU Containment Building. Green America would like to make these changes as soon as possible to prevent disruption of wastes activities and to protect human health in the cleaning of empty drums, so they also submitted a request for a Temporary Authorization.
This meeting is an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the permit modification request, share information and discuss issues with facility staff. The department is accepting written comments on the permit modification request until March 30, 2025. Follow the public comment period link below below to review the permit modification request or for more information about the public comment period.