This document discusses a request for a TCEQ public meeting regarding a proposed Type IV disposal facility called the Brazos Valley Disposal Facility. The proposed 42-acre facility would accept construction and demolition waste, be located 1300 feet north of FM 60, and have a capacity of 4.2 million cubic yards over its estimated 7.4 year life. Staff is recommending city council approval of a resolution requesting TCEQ schedule a public meeting on the proposed permit given public interest in the application.

1. Agenda Item # 6
TCEQ Public Meeting Request -
Brazos Valley Disposal Facility

2. Type IV Facility – Accepts Construction & Demolition Materials Only
Location is 1300 Feet North of FM 60

3. Proposed Facility Less Than Two Miles
From COCS Limits – Within ETJ

4. 11 Story Building
42 Acre Permitted
Area
Height - 112 Feet
Capacity - 4.2 Million
Cubic Yards
Life – 7.4 Years At
400-800 Tons Per Day

5. Bio-
Medical
Corridor
Land Use With One Mile – Industrial & Residential

6. Public Notice List
Quarter Mile Requirement – 23 Property Owners

7. Permit Process
Permit application submitted to the TCEQ on June 3, 2011 by CCAA, LLC (CCAA),
also known as Brazos Valley Recycling.
Permit under technical review for 9 months.
Permit submitted to the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Solid Waste Advisory
Board (SWAC) for a regional solid waste management plan conformance review. On
January 20, 2012 the SWAC, in a unanimous vote, found the application to be in non-
conformance with the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan (Non - binding).
On May 1, 2012 TCEQ Executive Director issues Notice of Application and
Preliminary Decision deeming permit as technically complete, opening 30 day public
comment period.
The permit has received 2 comments in opposition to the facility.

8. Public Meeting
The Preliminary Decision Notice states:
“The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or
to ask questions about the application. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive
Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the
application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested
case hearing.”

9. Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends Council approval of a resolution requesting the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality Executive Director to schedule a public meeting concerning
a proposed permit to operate the Brazos Valley Disposal Facility, a Municipal Solid
Waste Type IV disposal facility.