HELPING THE POCATELLO VALLEY From Cradle to Grave

HELPING THE POCATELLO VALLEY RESIDENTS

From Cradle to Grave

Part 1

If Only... If only Pocatello was treated like a corporation, like in title they are. City of Pocatello Incorporated. Is Pocatello a LLC? Not sure on that, but they sure function as if they are.

But here are some solutions for our nuclear dilemma:

"State Storage Time Limits and On-site Waste Accumulation Limits: The storage time limit is the maximum amount of time a generator can hold hazardous waste on-site without a storage permit. Federal regulations allow CESQGs to store waste on-site indefinitely, provided that the maximum amount stored does not exceed 1,000 kg at any given time. Once the 1,000 kg limit is exceeded, all waste accumulated is subject to federal requirements for SQGs, which include a maximum storage time limit of 180 days, a maximum on-site accumulation limit of 6,000 kg, and other storage requirements.

Some states have adopted a limited storage time and/or a lower maximum storage limit. For example, five states (California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Rhode Island) restrict storage time for all CESQGs. California, Louisiana, and Mississippi, each require a maximum storage period of 365 days. Rhode Island restricts the storage period for all generators to a maximum of 90 days (the LQG restriction). *"

As you can see, Pocatello and the their agencies more or less choose to control and endanger our residents rather than enforce the many laws that guide decisions.

In future letters, I hope to share more regulations that can help our community.

Except taken from: Health & Safety: From Cradle to Grave: Waste Management for Conservators.