OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AND REMEDIATION DIVISION
AND
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY – REGION 6
FEDERAL FACILITIES SECTION
EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD DUE TO HURRICANE ISAAC
AND RESCHEDULING OF PUBLIC MEETING
ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE FINAL REMEDY SELECTION
CHALMETTE REFINING, LLC
500 WEST ST. BERNARD HIGHWAY
CHALMETTE (ST. BERNARD PARISH) LOUISIANA
EPA ID NUMBER LAD008179707; LDEQ AI NUMBER 1376
Due to Hurricane Isaac, the comment period for the Hazardous Waste Final Remedy Selection for Chalmette Refining, LLC, Post Office Box 1007, Chalmette, LA 70044-1007, has been extended to 4:30 P.M., November 13, 2012.
LDEQ/OEC/USTRD and USEPA-R6 will conduct a public meeting to discuss the proposed Final Remedy Selection for Chalmette Refining LLC. The public meeting will be now held on Thursday, November 8, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m., CST at the St. Bernard Parish Council Chambers, 8201 West Judge Perez, in Chalmette, Louisiana. Individuals with a disability who need accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting should contact Laura Ambeau at (225) 219-3277.
The original notice was published in the St. Bernard Voice and The Advocate on August 31, 2012. The original notice is also available on LDEQ’s webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp
The LDEQ, is accepting written comments on the Hazardous Waste Final Remedy Selection prepared for Chalmette Refining, LLC. The facility is located at 500 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette (St. Bernard Parish) Louisiana.
All correspondence should specify AI Number 1376, EPA ID Number LAD008179707 and Activity Number REM20000001.
Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.
Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276. Emails should follow the statewide email policies. For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.
If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest after the public meeting, a public hearing may be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final decision to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.
The Fact Sheet and documents related to the selection of the final remedy can be reviewed at LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA or accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on LDEQ’s website at www.deq.louisiana.gov. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).
