Environmental Activities at PCAPP

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The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant team is committed to destroying the chemical weapons stockpile at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot while protecting the workforce, public and environment.

The PCAPP team fulfills this commitment by adhering to numerous local, state and federal laws and regulations. This includes the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which gives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authority to control hazardous waste, including generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal, to protect human health and the environment.

In addition, PCAPP operates under a hazardous waste permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This permit was granted after numerous Army studies determined the destruction of the stockpile would have no significant impacts to human health or the environment. Throughout the lifecycle of the plant, any major permit modifications require a public comment period and approval by the state. We welcome your feedback and encourage your participation in this process.

Learn more about our permits and environmental activities by accessing the links and information on this page, or by contacting the Pueblo Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office at pueblooutreach@iem.com or (719) 546-0400.

Current Permits Open for Public Comment:

Class 2 Permit Modification Requests Submitted

The Army and Bechtel are applying for three Class 2 Permit Modification Requests to the Waste Analysis Plan, Table D-8-1 Revisions to 24852-GPP-GGL:

A public meeting will be held online at 2 p.m. MDT on June 30, 2021.

Zoom Meeting Information:
Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85125795932
Phone: 1-346-248-7799; Meeting ID: 851 2579 5932#

The public comment period runs through Aug. 14, 2021. Written comments regarding these requests must be submitted to:

Mr. Kevin Mackey
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
HMWMD-B2, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colo. 80246-1530
Email: kevin.mackey@state.co.us

Public Notice – Hazardous Waste Incineration Application – Static Detonation Chamber

PUBLIC NOTICE
For Public Review and Comment – Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant
Hazardous Waste Incineration Application Static Detonation Chamber

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment invites the public to review and comment on the Parts A and B Class 3 permit modification application for the Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD) Hazardous Waste permit before the agency determines the application is complete.

The public comment period occurs from June 10 through July 9, 2021. Written comments must be mailed or emailed from to:

Mr. Kevin Mackey
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division, HMWMD-B2
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
Email: Kevin.Mackey@state.co.us

The application can be accessed online at:
cdphe.colorado.gov/HMWMD-public-notices

Permit Modification Request B025, Waste Analysis Plan, Appendix 1 LAMP and Appendix 2 LQCP

The Army and Bechtel are now applying for the following Class 2 Permit Modification Request:

This permit modification request proposes to update the Laboratory Analysis and Monitoring Plan (LAMP) and Laboratory Quality Control Plan (LQCP). These plans are Appendices 1 and 2 in Attachment D – the Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) – of the PCAPP Permit.

A Temporary Authorization is also being requested, which will allow the use of the updated plans before the permit modification request is approved.

The public comment period is from May 11, 2021 through July 10, 2021. Written comments regarding this permit modification request must be submitted to:

Mr. Kevin Mackey
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
HMWMD-B2, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
Email: Kevin.Mackey@state.co.us

Supporting documents:

Key Permit Documents:

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Permit

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Environmental Impact Statement

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Explore PCAPP Permitting History:

Colorado Environmental Oversight Links:

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Public Meetings:

Plant and permitting updates are provided during public meetings known as the Colorado Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission. Please see below for future meeting dates and forums.

June 30, 2021 – Colorado PWG/BUG/CAC

Colorado Citizens’ Advisory Commission, Permitting Working Group and Biotreatment Utilization Group Meetings will be held on June 30, 2021, at 2 p.m. MDT.

Computer: Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85125795932
Phone: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: ‪851 2579 5932#

PCAPP Permit Modifications B017, B026, B030 Public Meeting – Waste Analysis Plan ~2 p.m.
Permitting, Biotreatment Utilization Meetings ~2:30 p.m.
Citizens’ Advisory Commission Meeting ~3 p.m.