HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-120-09/03/1991-ADOPTING CEMENT KILNS HAZARDOUS WASTE BURNING WORK PLAN RESOLUTION 91-120
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A WORK PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE
OF GIVING DIRECTION TO STAFF IN THE CITY'S EFFORTS TO
OPPOSE HAZARDOUS WASTE BURNING IN CEMENT KILNS
WHEREAS, the disposal of hazardous waste materials is sometimes
accomplished by the burning of such waste in cement kilns, boilers and industrial
furnaces, whether for energy recovery purposes or otherwise; and
WHEREAS, the burning of hazardous waste in cement kilns can adversely
affect public health and the environment through the routine or accidental
release of hazardous waste during its transportation, transfer or storage and
through the burning process itself; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that pollution prevention through the
reduction of hazardous waste generation is preferred over burning as a waste
management strategy and that pollution prevention should be encouraged by
government policy; and
WHEREAS, the operation of cement kilns for hazardous waste incineration
is expected to reduce the disposal cost for such waste, with the corresponding
result that hazardous waste generators will be less inclined to investigate and
adopt pollution prevention techniques; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 91-25, the Council stated its position that
hazardous or toxic substances should not be burned as fuel in cement kilns; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 91-73, the Council directed City staff to
develop for Council 's review and approval a proposed work plan to implement the
foregoing policy of opposition; and
WHEREAS, the staff has developed a work plan on hazardous waste burning
in cement kilns, which work plan was developed with consultation from members
of citizen organizations that share Council 's policy of opposition to hazardous
waste burning in cement kilns and has been reviewed and approved by the Council
Legislative Committee, the Air Quality Task Force and the Natural Resources
Advisory Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
that the attached staff work plan on hazardous waste burning in cement kilns be
and hereby is approved and adopted for the purpose of giving direction to the
City staff in its efforts to fulfill the Council 's policy of opposition to
hazardous waste burning in cement kilns.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort
Collins held this 3rd day of September, A.D. 1991.
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ATTACHMENT A
STAFF WORK PLAN ON
HAZARDOUS WASTE BURNING IN CEMENT KILNS
1 . CITY CEMENT USE -- Adopt a policy that City-funded projects will use no
cement made from kilns using hazardous waste fuel . (Lead: Purchasing
and Risk Management)
2. LEGISLATION
a. Advance and support legislative proposals in the following areas,
working through the Colorado Municipal League, National League of
Cites, and area legislators at the state and national level . (Lead:
Council Legislative Committee with support from Administrative
Services and Natural Resources Division)
i . Moratorium on hazardous waste burning in cement kilns --
Governor Romer is considering whether a moratorium is needed.
Senator Wirth has an active moratorium bill .
ii . Pollution prevention -- State bills that advance pollution
prevention over easy disposal have so far been defeated, and
another could be introduced. At least one proposal is
forthcoming in Congress.
iii . Cement purchasing -- Propose a cement purchase restriction (no
hazardous waste fuel allowed in manufacture) at the State and
Federal government levels.
b. Network and share information with other communities and legislators
throughout Colorado and Wyoming that face hazardous waste burning
proposals in their jurisdictions. Follow up prior to the legislative
season to ascertain the interest of each Colorado jurisdiction, to
coordinate communication among State legislators and help establish
hazardous waste burning as an issue of state wide concern. (Lead:
Council Legislative Committee with support from Administrative
Services)
C. Monitor progress of fact-finding efforts and development of
regulations. (Lead: Natural Resources Division)
i . Governor Romer has directed the Department of Health to analyze
the public safety, viability, and legal issues of hazardous
waste incineration, and analyze the role of local government
in making siting decisions. An Advisory Committee has been
convened. Report is due October 15, 1991.
ii . Legislative task forces have been convened, eg. , by Sen.
Schaffer and Rep. Arveschoug (Fremont Co. ) to advise them on
hazardous waste burning issues.
iii . Colorado Hazardous Waste Regulations Committee is considering
adoption of a Boiler and Industrial Furnace Regulation (BIF)
similar to the federal .
3. PUBLIC INFORMATION -- Publicize City positions and activities on the
burning of hazardous waste, using existing channels, eg. , the City's and
others' newsletters. (Lead: Natural Resources Division)
4. COORDINATE WITH CITIZEN GROUPS -- Keep abreast of activities and positions
of citizen groups. City staff would be supportive while fostering
independence of action among these groups and the City. (Lead: Natural
Resources Division)
5. MONITOR HOLNAM ACTIONS AND RESPOND AS NEEDED -- Maintain contact with
federal , state, and county regulators and Holnam staff regarding the status
of applications, etc. Staff expects, however, that Holnam's Fort Collins
facility will NOT apply for permits to burn hazardous waste in the near
future. (Lead: Natural Resources Division)
6. INFORMATION GATHERING -- Maintain a file of information, regulations, issue
summaries, and position statements prepared by others. Topics will
include, among others, transportation safety, types of hazardous waste
involved, chemical products of hazardous waste combustion and their health
risks. Staff will synthesize or summarize this material as needed to
support City Council decision making and action. (Lead: Natural Resources
Division)
7. CITY DISPOSAL PRACTICES -- Review and report on the status of hazardous
waste generation, disposal practices, and pollution prevention practices
among City departments. The report would summarize issues of concern to
City departments and recommend follow-up actions for the Source Reduction
Pilot Project. (Lead: Natural Resources Division with support from waste
managers in various City Departments)