Public Hearing for SDT Permit Application
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The St Bernard Voice October 17, 2008
"Public Hearing For Waste Storage, Treatment, Transfer Or Disposal Facility"
The St. Bernard Parish Council is hereby notifying the citizens of St. Bernard Parish that a public hearing will be held on the 18th day of November, 2008 at 11 :00 a.m. at the St. Bernard Parish Council Chambers located at 8201 Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043.
The purpose of the meeting is to gather facts, opinions and other input regarding the permit application or renewal thereof.
The following items will be available for viewing and discussion at the public hearing:
1). Copies of the application and all attachments will be made available to the public at the office of the St. Bernard Council Building at least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing.
Any interested person shall have the right to comment verbally or in writing at the public hearing. Written comments will be accepted and entered into the public hearing record for five (5) working days after the hearing. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons provided those persons request said accommodation 3 days prior to the public hearing.
St. Bernard Parish Government is an equal opportunity employer.
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Citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views, proposals and comments in writing to: Mr. Wayne J. Landry, Council Chair St. Bernard Parish Council 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive Chalmette, LA 70043
October 17, 24.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Have Katrina's lessons been learned or have mistakes been repeated?
In 2005, "Katrina demonstrated that hurricanes and refineries are not a good mix" {1} and building refineries and tank farms close to established subdivisions is poor planning. With the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP http://www.loopllc.com/f1.cfm?n=1 ) and the use of pipelines, the tank farms could be relocated and refinery expansions could occur outside these vulnerable zones.
Yet, as early as September 2005 Murphy Oil Meraux refinery continued to meet with LDEQ for its tank farm expansion plans in the flood plain closer to the MRGO, and in 2006 the local council sent the Army COE a letter of no objection for this project.
Concerned Citizens opposed to the tank farm expansion have requested soil subsidence mitigation, berm improvements and anchoring of tanks to prevent another catastrophic event.
Have Katrina's lessons been learned or have the mistakes been repeated?
{1} Another interesting article by CAIN BURDEAU :
Are Houston's petrochemicals safe from hurricanes?
Associated Press Writer © 2008 The Associated PressOct. 6, 2008, 11:28AM
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6042506.html
Yet, as early as September 2005 Murphy Oil Meraux refinery continued to meet with LDEQ for its tank farm expansion plans in the flood plain closer to the MRGO, and in 2006 the local council sent the Army COE a letter of no objection for this project.
Concerned Citizens opposed to the tank farm expansion have requested soil subsidence mitigation, berm improvements and anchoring of tanks to prevent another catastrophic event.
Have Katrina's lessons been learned or have the mistakes been repeated?
{1} Another interesting article by CAIN BURDEAU :
Are Houston's petrochemicals safe from hurricanes?
Associated Press Writer © 2008 The Associated PressOct. 6, 2008, 11:28AM
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6042506.html
Sunday, October 5, 2008
another lesson learned
AP Investigation: Ike environmental toll apparent
10/5/2008, 9:01 a.m. CDT
By DINA CAPPIELLO, FRANK BASS and CAIN BURDEAU
The Associated Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/05/AR2008100500602.html
Ike was not the first storm to illustrate the need for a commitment of more responsible operations from heavy industry located along the Gulf Coast: a commitment to implement available technology to reduce toxic releases from planned shutdown and startup modes and a commitment to prevent tank farm spills from the known risks.
The article reports "... by far, the most common contaminant left in Ike's wake was crude oil "..."About half the crude oil was reported spilled at a facility..." where "...surge from the storm flooded the plant, leveling its dirt containment wall and snapping off the pipes connecting its eight storage tanks".
""Air contaminants were the second-most common release, mostly from the chemical plants and refineries along the coast."
From both Hurricanes Gustave and Ike in our Chalmette, Louisiana neighborhoods, residents were subjected to excessive shutdown/startup emissions from the storm preparedness plans of both neighboring refineries EXXON dba Chalmette Refinery, LLC and Murphy Oil Meraux refinery. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality had secured the community's air monitors in preparation of both storms and the air quality readings didnot resume until sometime after Ike. Residents believe the air monitoring would have shown high toxic readings during these shutdown/startup incidents; excess emissions that could be reduced with available technology.
In the Hurricane Katrina, the Murphy Oil tank lifted and the berm or secondary containment dike failed. The foundations of more than one tank had settled over time and even before 2005 the tank farm had soil and ground water concerns due to previous releases.
With the replacement of the damaged tanks and the pending tank farm expansion further north into the flood plain closest to the MRGO , we requested improvements not only with controls and monitors for emissions and releases but also for soil subsidence mitigation, berm improvements and anchoring of tanks to prevent another catastrophic chemical spill.
We believe these are reasonable requests given the known risks. Residents who have returned to restore their lives and revitalize their community are still dealing with the consequences of the oil spill. Heavy industry(s) that have returned to do business are expected to rebuild safer and smarter and to operate on a more responsible level.
10/5/2008, 9:01 a.m. CDT
By DINA CAPPIELLO, FRANK BASS and CAIN BURDEAU
The Associated Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/05/AR2008100500602.html
Ike was not the first storm to illustrate the need for a commitment of more responsible operations from heavy industry located along the Gulf Coast: a commitment to implement available technology to reduce toxic releases from planned shutdown and startup modes and a commitment to prevent tank farm spills from the known risks.
The article reports "... by far, the most common contaminant left in Ike's wake was crude oil "..."About half the crude oil was reported spilled at a facility..." where "...surge from the storm flooded the plant, leveling its dirt containment wall and snapping off the pipes connecting its eight storage tanks".
""Air contaminants were the second-most common release, mostly from the chemical plants and refineries along the coast."
From both Hurricanes Gustave and Ike in our Chalmette, Louisiana neighborhoods, residents were subjected to excessive shutdown/startup emissions from the storm preparedness plans of both neighboring refineries EXXON dba Chalmette Refinery, LLC and Murphy Oil Meraux refinery. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality had secured the community's air monitors in preparation of both storms and the air quality readings didnot resume until sometime after Ike. Residents believe the air monitoring would have shown high toxic readings during these shutdown/startup incidents; excess emissions that could be reduced with available technology.
In the Hurricane Katrina, the Murphy Oil tank lifted and the berm or secondary containment dike failed. The foundations of more than one tank had settled over time and even before 2005 the tank farm had soil and ground water concerns due to previous releases.
With the replacement of the damaged tanks and the pending tank farm expansion further north into the flood plain closest to the MRGO , we requested improvements not only with controls and monitors for emissions and releases but also for soil subsidence mitigation, berm improvements and anchoring of tanks to prevent another catastrophic chemical spill.
We believe these are reasonable requests given the known risks. Residents who have returned to restore their lives and revitalize their community are still dealing with the consequences of the oil spill. Heavy industry(s) that have returned to do business are expected to rebuild safer and smarter and to operate on a more responsible level.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Citizens Meetings
Murphy Oil Citizens Advisory Panel (CAP)
Residents interested in serving on this citizens advisory panel would meet once a month with other community members and refinery officials.
Murphy Oil Buffer Zone Committee
All residents are encouraged to attend the Murphy Oil Buffer Zone Committee meeting Thursday August 28th at 5pm in the Council Office Trailer.
For more information on either group contactmsherwood5@cox.net
Residents interested in serving on this citizens advisory panel would meet once a month with other community members and refinery officials.
Murphy Oil Buffer Zone Committee
All residents are encouraged to attend the Murphy Oil Buffer Zone Committee meeting Thursday August 28th at 5pm in the Council Office Trailer.
For more information on either group contact
HELP PLAN THE LIBRARY
6G THE TIMES PICAYUNE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
COMMUNITY REPORT by Kim Gritter
HELP PLAN THE LIBRARY
The St. Bernard Parish Library received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Gulf Coast Libraries Project to help the Library Board bring back the public library as a stand-alone institution in the parish.
The Library Board of Control invites residents to visit with Architect Maureen Arndt to contribute their vision and desires for the proposed new public library on Judy and Bartolo Drives in Meraux.
Arndt will be at the library's temporary location, 7701 W. Judge Perez Drive, Arabi, Aug. 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. to hear resident's ideas. Arndt will present the potential options to the Library Board at 6 p.m.
Suggestions also can be made in person to library staff or by email at library1125@yahoo.com
For more information, call the library at 504.279.0448
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
COMMUNITY REPORT by Kim Gritter
HELP PLAN THE LIBRARY
The St. Bernard Parish Library received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Gulf Coast Libraries Project to help the Library Board bring back the public library as a stand-alone institution in the parish.
The Library Board of Control invites residents to visit with Architect Maureen Arndt to contribute their vision and desires for the proposed new public library on Judy and Bartolo Drives in Meraux.
Arndt will be at the library's temporary location, 7701 W. Judge Perez Drive, Arabi, Aug. 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. to hear resident's ideas. Arndt will present the potential options to the Library Board at 6 p.m.
Suggestions also can be made in person to library staff or by email at library1125@yahoo.com
For more information, call the library at 504.279.0448
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Town Hall Meeting On Hospital!
ALL ST. BERNARD RESIDENTS
You are invited to attend a TOWN HALL MEETING concerning HOSPITAL provided health care in St. Bernard.
WHEN: Mon., Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
WHERE: 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet(Lighthouse Pentecostal Church)
Scheduled to speak are the Hospital Service District Board and our Parish Government representatives. Learn about current issues and future plans for our Hospital.
Sponsored by Eastern St Bernard Citizens
ALL ST. BERNARD RESIDENTS
You are invited to attend a TOWN HALL MEETING concerning HOSPITAL provided health care in St. Bernard.
WHEN: Mon., Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
WHERE: 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet(Lighthouse Pentecostal Church)
Scheduled to speak are the Hospital Service District Board and our Parish Government representatives. Learn about current issues and future plans for our Hospital.
Sponsored by Eastern St Bernard Citizens
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