Environmental Activities at PCAPP

September 8, 2017 – Public Notice – Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Hazardous Waste Research, Development and Demonstration Permit Draft Renewal

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division has prepared a draft Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Permit Renewal for the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) at the Pueblo Chemical Depot.

This renewal, if approved, would authorize the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives Program and its contractor for the PCAPP Project, Bechtel National, Inc., (the “Permittees”) to:

• Continue pilot test operations as currently permitted for a period not to exceed 365 days following the Division’s final decision.
• Include Class 1 and Division approved modifications up to the date of the Division’s final decision in the final renewed permit.

Visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment website for more information.

August 29, 2016: Public Notice – Part B Hazardous Waste Operating Permit Application, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant currently operates under a Research, Development and Demonstration permit. The permit is used to demonstrate innovative treatment technologies that have not been established with the Environmental Protection Agency. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will review the permit application, propose a permit decision and issue a draft permit.

May 2016: Public Notice – Class 3 Permit Modification

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division – Class 3 Permit Modification #74 and #77 Research Development and Demonstration Permit Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant project. These modifications increase storage capabilities and includes contingency, preparedness and prevention, and inspection of storage areas. The public review and comment period ran from May 15 through June 29, 2016.

April 2016: Public Notice – Class 2 Permit Modification

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Class 2 Permit Modification #45 Research Development and Demonstration Permit Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant project incorporates the Corrosion Monitoring Plan for hazardous waste tank systems into the PCAPP Hazardous Waste Permit.

January 2016: Public Notice – Class 2 Permit Modification

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division Approval – Class 2 Permit Modification #51 (Partial) Research Development and Demonstration Permit Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant project. This partial approval extends the expiration date from Dec. 31, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2016.

May 2015: Public Notice – Class 2 Permit Approval

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division has approved Class 2 Permit Modification #50 to the Research Development and Demonstration Permit for the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant project. This modification adds the Hazard Preparedness and Prevention Plan to the permit.

January 2015: Public Notice – Class 2 Permit Modification

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division is notifying the public that a Class 2 modification to the Hazardous Waste Research Development and Demonstration Permit for the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant to incorporate a Contingency Plan was approved with changes on Jan. 28, 2015.

July 2014: Public Notice – Draft Class 3 Permit Modification

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division prepared a draft Permit Modification in accordance with its authority under the Colorado Hazardous Waste Act, C.R.S. 25-15-301 to 316, C.R.S., and the regulations there under. Public review and comment period is scheduled July 25 through Sept. 8, 2014.

April 2002: Notice of Availability published in Federal Register

Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Disposal of Chemical Munitions at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot, Colorado.

May 2001: Notice of Availability published in Federal Register

Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Disposal of Chemical Munitions at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot, Colorado.

Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Disposal of Chemical Munitions at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot, Colorado.

July 2002: Record of Decision

Record of Decision for Chemical Stockpile Disposal Project Destruction of the Chemical Agents and Munitions Stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot, Colorado.

December 2014: RCRA Permit Modification Completeness Determination

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) determined that the updated RCRA Permit Modification Request (RMODR39) and the facility’s response to ADEM’s Notice of Deficiency for RMODR39 are complete in accordance with ADEM Admin. Code Rule 335-14-8-.08(2)(d).

October 2008: RCRA Stage 3 Permit Approval Letter

On Oct. 17, 2008, the state health department granted the Stage 3 Permit Modification to the PCAPP RCRA permit. After the state’s required 30-day waiting period, the PCAPP team will be authorized to construct the Stage 3 areas of the plant, including facilities used to store and treat munitions, chemical agent and secondary wastes.

October 2008: RCRA Stage 3 Permit Approval Letter

On Oct. 17, 2008, the state health department granted the Stage 3 Permit Modification to the PCAPP RCRA permit. After the state’s required 30-day waiting period, the PCAPP team will be authorized to construct the Stage 3 areas of the plant, including facilities used to store and treat munitions, chemical agent and secondary wastes.