Commissioners direct staff to submit technical comments opposing incomplete anti‑degradation study for mill permit relocation
Staff advised the board that the county’s comments to DEP on a proposed relocation and permit for a mill discharge (Foley Cellulose/GP) remain that the anti‑degradation study is incomplete; the board directed submission of two letters and technical comments and asked staff to engage state and federal partners.
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Taylor County technical staff and a consultant briefed commissioners on the county’s position regarding a draft DEP permit and proposed relocation of a mill discharge point (the Foley Cellulose/GP matter discussed during the meeting). Staff recommended the board maintain its prior position that the anti‑degradation study and public‑interest test are incomplete and that permitting progress should be paused until required elements are addressed.
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