Środowisko i energia · 05/03/2010

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA expressed environmental concerns about storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste and radioactive wastes. EPA requested additional information about NPDES monitoring. Also, long-term onsite storage and disposition of wastes will need to be addressed as the project progresses. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090378, ERP No. D-COE-F09806-MN, NorthMet Project, Proposes to Construct and Operate an Open Pit Mine and Processing Facility, Located in Hoyt Lakes--Babbitt Area of St. Louis County, MN. Summary: The project as proposed will have satisfactory impacts to surface water and groundwater from acid mine drainage and mobilization of metals and sulfates. The project will also have significant wetland impacts that are not adequately mitigated. In addition, the EIS does not adequately evaluate the fate and transport of pollutants between groundwater, surface water and wetlands, nor does it discuss financial assurance for closure and post-closure care. Rating EU3. EIS No. 20090386, ERP No. D-BLM-K09811-CA, Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (07-AFC-5) Project, Proposal to Construct a 400-mw Megawatt Concentrated Solar Power Tower, Thermal-Electric Power Plant, San Bernardino