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Air Quality

Construction and operation of a new on-site leachate treatment system has been approved. The construction permit was issued on May 23, 2012. The leachate treatment system will consist of metals precipitation, a filter press, an evaporator, and sludge and slurry dryers. Construction of the on-site leachate collection and treatment system will take 6-9 months.

The procedure for appealing a permit decision before the Board of Health and Environmental Control is available here .

Department Decision - Summary of decision

Permit - Conditions for constructing and operating the facility

Statement of Basis - Summary of the project and its emissions, and explanation of regulatory applicability

Response to Comments - DHEC's written response to comments received during the public comment period

Transcript - Verbatim record of public hearing

Written Comments - Letters and e-mails received during public comment period

• Air Permit Application for Leachate Treatment System - January 10, 2012
• Revised Application for Leachate Treatment System - February 24, 2012
• Additional Correspondence - February 14 - March 27, 2012