Prepared By Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC
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Meeting Summary
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board (Board) convened its regular monthly meeting at 9:00 a.m. on November 10, 2015 at the offices of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in Jackson. Mr. David H. Snodgrass, RPG chaired the meeting. The Board approved minutes from the September Special and Regular meetings along with non-controversial actions and certifications by the staff since the September meeting.
Following a prepared agenda, items considered were as follows:
OFFICE OF GEOLOGY
In accordance with MDEQ staff recommendations, the Board approved the following surface mining bond releases
Surface Mining Bond Releases:
Permittee |
County |
Permit |
Staff Recommendation |
TCB Construction Company |
Harrison |
P03-046 |
Initial 80% Release |
Hammett Gravel Company, Inc. |
Holmes |
P-98-023 |
Final 30% Release |
Hammett Gravel Company, Inc. |
Holmes |
P-02-039 |
Final 30% Release |
Hammett Gravel Company, Inc. |
Holmes |
P-03-006A |
Final 30% Release |
OFFICE OF POLLUTION CONTROL
No items on the agenda
OTHER BUSINESS
MDEQ staff reported that during their meeting of October 22, 2015 the Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality was notified of the new public records regulations ensuring fees remain consistent with those of other state agencies. These new regulations are to be effective November 23, 2015.
MDEQ staff also reported that a draft version of the Findings of Facts from the Evidentiary Hearing regarding the Board’s issuance of the NPDES Permit MS0061743 to the West Rankin Utility Authority (“WRUA”) should be completed by the end of this week and sent to WRUA and the City of Jackson for their review and comment. They anticipate bringing this matter back before the Board for the meeting of December 8, 2015.
The next Permit Board meeting will be held on December 8, 2015 at 9 a.m.
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