U.S. Environmental Protection Agency TSCA PCB Approval ECOFLO, Inc. (ECOFLO) 2750 Patterson Street, Greensboro, North Carolina Fact Sheet Introduction This Fact Sheet is to notify the public of proposed environmental activities at ECOFLO, Greensboro, North Carolina. ECOFLO is seeking approval for the continued management of chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the facility. The environmental activities identified in the draft proposed Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) PCB Approval (renewal) document include the commercial storage of PCB waste. The purpose of the Approval is to ensure the facility operates in a manner that protects human health and the environment and complies with federal regulations. The waste management activities at ECOFLO include storage of these kinds of waste for commercial customers: hazardous, industrial, universal, non-hazardous, and PCB waste. ECOFLO consolidates, repackages, and sorts waste for shipment off-site for treatment, and/or disposal. This PCB Approval renewal action only covers environmental activities related to PCB waste, and no other hazardous waste activities regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Hazardous waste management is regulated under a separate permit issued by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). This fact sheet provides an opportunity to learn more about the TSCA Approval process, as well as the upcoming public comment period. Upcoming Public Comment Period The EPA is committed to fostering meaningful public involvement in environmental decision making. Interactive communications enable the public and other stakeholders to provide input. The proposed draft TSCA PCB Approval document is open for a 30-day public comment period from March 12, 2019 to April 12, 2019, The public may provide written comments during the 30-day comment period. To learn step-by-step tips on writing effective public comments, refer to this EPA website, https://go.usa.gov/xUyPS. Please submit your comments by letter or email, postmarked by the deadline to EPA's Technical Project Manager (contact information on page 2). EPA will evaluate public input and finalize its decision after responses have been prepared to all written comments received. What is TSCA? TSCA stands for the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. The Toxic Substances Control Act of regulations provide EPA with authority to require reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures, which include PCBs. v>EPA March 2019 ECOFLO Facility (EPA ID. NCD980842132) We want to hear from you! The 30-day public comment period for the proposed draft PCB Approval is: March 12-April 12 Follow the instructions on p. 1 and 2 to submit your comments. ------- ECOFLO PCB Storage Area Upcoming Public Comment Period (cont.) A copy of the draft TSCA PCB Approval document is available at EPA's public notice website at www.go.usa/xNHKx. Comments are being accepted on the draft TSCA PCB Approval, not the supporting documents. The draft TSCA PCB Approval and application are also available in hard copy format at the Greensboro Public Library, Glenwood Branch, 1901 West Florida Street, Greensboro, NC 27403. Background The draft TSCA Approval is scheduled to be issued for ten (10) years. The EPA has the authority to suspend or revoke the PCB TSCA Approval at any time when the EPA has reason to believe that the continued operation of this facility presents an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment. The EPA has determined that the storage of PCB waste in accordance with the conditions established in the proposed draft PCB Approval, along with all other State and local permits associated with operations and all engineering controls, will not pose an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Map of ECOFLO's Location in Greensboro Contacts: EPA Technical Project Manager: Terri Crosby-Vega U.S. EPA Region 4,10th floor, RCRD 61 Forsyth St, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 404-562-8497 crosby-vega.terri@EPA.gov EPA Community Engagement: Brian Holtzclaw 404-821-0697 (work ceil) holtzclaw.brian@epa.gov FOR MORE INFORMATION Public Notice Website: www.go.usa.gov/xNHKx Information Repository for ECOFLO, Inc: Greensboro Public Library - Glenwood Branch 1901 West Florida Street, Greensboro, NC (336) 297-5000 Hours of Operation: Mon/Thu: 9am-9pm; Fri/Sat: 9am-6pm; Sun: 2-6pm Tips on Effective Written Public Comments: https://go.usa.gov/xUyPS ------- |