DNREC – Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Section

LEGAL NOTICE
DuPont Experimental Station
Intent to Renew a Hazardous Waste Storage Permit

Pursuant to 7 Del. C., Chapters 60 and 63 and Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Section (SHWMS) has made a preliminary decision to renew the hazardous waste storage permit issued to the DuPont Experimental Station located at the intersection of Route 141 and Henry Clay Road in Wilmington, Delaware. For this renewal, DuPont is not requesting an increase in storage capacity.

DuPont conducts research and development operations at the Experimental Station. Laboratory generated wastes from on-site, in addition to hazardous wastes generated by DuPont and its affiliates from off-site locations are stored prior to incineration. This permit is strictly limited to the on-site storage operations. The incinerator operations are regulated under a separate Title V permit issued by the Department’s Division of Air Quality.

Public Participation
Persons wishing to submit comments or request a public hearing to consider the proposed determination are invited to submit comments or request a public hearing by April 9, 2012, which is within 45 days of this public notice. Submit comment or hearing requests to:

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Section
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Attention: Melissa A. Ferree
RE: DED003930807

All written comments received within 45 days of this public notice will be considered in the formulation of the final permit decision. A public hearing may be held, if response to this notice indicates significant public interest.

Should you desire to request a hearing regarding the proposed determination, a request must be submitted within 45 days of this public notice. A public hearing on the above proposed determination will NOT be held unless the Secretary of DNREC, in care of Melissa Ferree, receives a meritorious request for a hearing within 45 days of the date of this notice or the Secretary determines there is significant public interest.  A request for a hearing must be in writing and shall state the nature of the issues to be raised at the hearing.  It must also show a familiarity with the application and a reasoned statement of the permit’s probable impact.

The renewal application, DNREC’s draft permit, and a Fact Sheet are on file and may be inspected at the DNREC offices at 391 Lukens Drive in New Castle or 89 Kings Highway in Dover.  For additional information or to schedule an appointment to review the material, please contact Melissa Ferree, WHS/SHWMS, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE  19901, 302.739.9403, or melissa.ferree@state.de.us.