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County weighs joining landfill methane rulemaking coalition; rents Tana shredder amid equipment constraints
Summary
Commissioners discussed joining a multi-county coalition to respond to Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) proposed methane rules and considered an initial pledge; staff also confirmed rental of a Tana shredder to maintain landfill operations.
Montezuma County staff briefed commissioners on a multi-county coalition being organized to participate in CDPHE landfill methane rulemaking and asked the board to pledge funds to support outside counsel and coordinated technical response. Staff also reported that the county will rent a Tana shredder to meet current operational needs.
Coalition and rulemaking: Staff said Mesa County and Garfield County are leading a coalition of public entities that own landfills to coordinate rulemaking response and to hire outside counsel experienced in CDPHE rule processes. The coalition offered tiered pledge levels: a bronze up-to-$10,000 level, a silver…
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