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DPW says EPA review of solid-waste master plan will unlock major grants; department details tire, e-waste costs and a pyrolysis MOU
Summary
DPW told the House committee the solid-waste master plan submitted to U.S. EPA is the key to unlocking federal grants for landfill upgrades, recycling and equipment and described high current costs for shipping tires and e-waste.
Department of Public Works officials described the department's solid-waste operations, recycling efforts and grant prospects during the budget hearing, saying an EPA review of an integrated solid-waste master plan is a gating step for major federal funding.
"We have completed the comprehensive integrated solid waste master plan, which we've submitted formally to US EPA for their review, and they are actively reviewing it. We expect their approval within a matter of months," Secretary Ray Yumo said. He said that once the plan is adopted in the federal register DPW would be able to draw down large federal funds to upgrade landfills on Rota and Tinian and procure equipment for…
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