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Committee debates $1 million agreement for beneficial use of coal combustion byproducts
Summary
Councilors asked about permits and where byproducts would be placed after staff presented an ordinance accepting a proposal with ROES Properties LLC for beneficial reuse of coal combustion byproducts; staff said the reuse is permitted by the Department of Natural Resources for mine reclamation.
The committee opened debate on an ordinance accepting proposal UE25-43 with ROES Properties LLC for removal and beneficial use of coal combustion byproducts at a not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,000,000 for the Office of Public Utilities.
Committee members sought details about permits and receiving facilities. Director Brown described the project as a "beneficial reuse" used for mine reclamation and said the activity is regulated through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), not the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. He said the material in question is the dry ash generated from Unit 4 and that receiving sites have the necessary permits to accept the material.
Alderman Gregory said he asked questions so he could learn more about the process and noted a broader concern that the city's ash could be transferred from the local community to other communities. Alderman Williams asked whether the receiving facility had the correct credentials and licensing; staff confirmed required permits were in place. Alderman McConley asked for a brief explanation of what beneficial reuse entails; staff said it supports mine reclamation and must meet IDNR specifications.
The committee moved the item to debate for additional discussion and follow up; the transcript records questions and staff explanations but does not record a final adoption vote during the excerpt.
