6.7.B. SR 03-15-1993
ITEM 6.7.B
TO:
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM:
STEPHEN ROHLF, BUILDING AND ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR
MARCH 4, 1993 -5(
DATE:
SUBJECT: UPA TESTING UPDATE
Staff would like to take this opportunity to update the Council
and Planning Commission on the results of United Power
Association's (UPA) yearly emission testing, completed in
November 1992. Although this testing must be completed yearly,
UPA tries to vary the time of the year the testing is done so
all seasons are considered. There are seasonal variations to
the makeup of mixed solid waste, which could influence test
results.
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During this last round of testing, mercury, doxins, furans,
particulates, and hydrochloric acid all were below the emission
limit placed on UPA. New emission limits for refuse
incineration will be set by the State sometime this year.
UPA's current test results would have met these new standards
in all catagories with the exception of a new standard placed
on sulphur dioxide. There is not currently a standard for
sulphur dioxide emissions.
The State will give UPA a 2 to 3 year period to met the new
standards. During this time, UPA will be reviewing design
changes to met the sulphur dioxide emission limit.
In general, staff is very pleased with the operation of the UPA
plant. UPA has worked out the initial "bugs" in their
operation. Because there are new Council and Planning
Commission members that may not be familiar with their
operation, UPA is extending an invitation to the City to tour
their plant. If there is interest in a tour, staff will
arrange a time.
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