New 3M report raises concerns of air contamination at Decatur Aquadome
Manufacturer 3M is accused of dumping dangerous chemicals in the property that used to be a landfill in the 1960â²s
New 3M report raises concerns of air contamination at Decatur Aquadome By Madison Scarpino | May 3, 2021 at 5:38 PM CDT - Updated May 3 at 5:39 PM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - New testing probes will soon be installed near Decaturâs Aquadome to monitor for potentially harmful chemicals. Manufacturer 3M is accused of dumping dangerous chemicals in the property that used to be a landfill in the 1960â²s.
According to our news partners at Decatur Daily, a recent filing 3M made to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management indicates the presence of contaminants around the property. However, a statement from 3M claims preliminary data indicates there is no threat to nearby residents.
12 Alabama counties now under burn ban AL.com 48 mins ago Leada Gore, al.com
Twelve Alabama counties are now under a burn ban that will last until October, according to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
The ban, designed to protect air quality, includes Baldwin, DeKalb, Etowah, Jefferson, Lawrence, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, Shelby, Russell, and Talladega counties.
Officials said some agricultural and silvicultural burning is allowed in these counties but requires prior approval from ADEM and the Alabama Forestry Commission.
Unless prohibited for drought and safety reasons, the burn ban does not prohibit the use of outdoor fireplaces and campfires. It does prohibit the open burning of wood, tree trimmings, brush and debris generated by land clearing and construction activities, all in an effort to reduce the formation of ground-level ozone.
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The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and US Ecology Sulligent, Inc. (“US Ecology”) entered into a March 24th Consent Order (“CO”) addressing an alleged violation of provisions of the ADEM Administrative Code related to hazardous waste. See CO No. 21-XXX-CHW.
US Ecology is stated to operate a commercial hazardous waste treatment and storage facility (“Facility”) in Lamar County, Alabama.
The Facility is stated to operate under a Alabama Hazardous Waste Management and Minimization Act (“AHWMMA”) permit. As a result of its operations, it is stated to be classified as a hazardous waste treatment and storage facility. It is also stated to constitute a large quantity generator of hazardous waste.
Attorney: Pilgrim s Pride soliciting bids for August construction start
Lawyers for Dynamic Collision filed a motion Thursday seeking an expedited ruling and hearing on a preliminary injunction request as part of a zoning challenge at the proposed site for a Pilgrim s Pride rendering plant.
Attorney Joshua Sullivan s motion asserts that a ruling is needed quickly because Pilgrim s Pride solicited bids for construction on the proposed plant, for a starting date in August.
Circuit Judge George Day responded quickly, setting a hearing for 2:30 p.m. May 10.
Day in his order setting the hearing said Dynamic Collision, the plaintiff, had sought a declaratory judgment and a permanent injunction something that should be entered, if needed, after a final hearing. The order says the court has taken the arguments under advisement and expects to make a ruling soon, along with other motions discussed in a hearing earlier this month.