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Requesting a Permit from the Department of Natural Resources

Memo:

Date: 26th November 2019

To: Vern Fenkel, Manager Department of Natural Resources

From: Sol Weidman, Supervisor and Area Manager of Environmental Engineering

Subject: Requesting a Permit from the Department of Natural Resources.

Summary

The main objective of writing this memo is to request a permit that will allow the company to dispose of its fly ash into its unprepared landfill. The memo will point out the current problem that the company is facing and its proposed solutions. Some of the tactics that the company will use to deal with the challenges that the proposed solution will incur are also mentioned. The memo concludes by giving a schedule-timeline of how the plan will be implemented.

Introduction

The problem

The problem Fly Ash causes is likely to increases with time, especially if no solution is found. In the next couple of years, the current technique that Farnsworth property is using to store its ash will be exhausted. Yet, the company is located next to a 40-acre property that can help it deal with this issue. Nevertheless, there is a prior misconception that has prevented it from utilizing this location for its waste disposal. For instance, in the year 1979, there were complaints from residents who requested an investigation into the region in response to the dumping of metals and tires. The findings of the investigation indicated that the permeability of the land could have a devastating impact on groundwater. As a result, the Department of Natural Resources responded by issuing the land a Type 11 classification. Surprisingly, although Farnsworth garbage was not responsible for this mess, the company has been prevented from using the landfill. The restriction has remained strong especially after the implementation of the new environmental data. Moreover, it has been established that the Fly Ash leachate is high in alkalies, which has increased concerns about the potential pollution of Lake Tituba.

Farnsworth Paperwork is one of the companies working extremely hard to maintain pollution free and clean environment in areas where it is operating. The company is a product of its reputation in adhering to the entire pollution control requirement and regulations. So far, it has had no problem with the Department of Natural Resources. However, at the moment, the company is incurring an unwarranted challenge. Farnsworth, as an organization, is amassing a considering level of fly ash annually. As a result, the plant looks to seek permission that will allow them to discard its fly ash into its 40-acre landfill. The permit will be instrumental in allowing Farnsworth to carry out its activities at an optimal rate coupled with an exemplary demeanor since one phase of dealing with the challenge of residual fly ash will have been dealt with. The company also proposes to operate in good faith. Getting the permit will put the 40-acre landfill into good use since it has remained idle for a number of years. Besides, it is situated in an area that is not hostile to Ossentuck’s local community. The location of the landfill is not also a threat to Tituba Lake. Despite its growing calls for permission to go ahead with their plans to the DNR, they have not been fruitful.

Proposed Solution

To make waste disposals without causing harmful implications to the environment, Farnsworth Paper Company will need to start palletizing about 50% of its fly ash. Realizing this objective will require the plant to convert approximately 500 tons annually into low-grade fertilizer. The fertilizer will be sold in small quantities to farmers in the local community. By doing so, this will be a primary step in eliminating ash that would otherwise have been dumped. Moreover, the Palletised ash will be safe as potash ash that is currently used by many farmers. The process will be cost-effective since it will fund itself while at the same time, protect the environment. However, the remaining fly ash cannot be used in the same manner because it has fused sand and needs to be dumped in a location that cannot harm the environment and living organisms. Hence, it will have to look for another location for the remaining 500 to 700 tons that are produced annually. As such, the 40-acre landfill that is close to the company can help us solve this issue.

Methods as opposed to the solution

The company has conducted a few researches and established that the activity would not be harmful to the environment and its surroundings. Additionally, to ensure that the groundwater is safe and free from alkalies, the company will set up scattered monitoring stations that will, on a consistent basis, measure the levels of primary elements. If any findings postulate that the groundwater is altered in any way, restructuring of the land will take place immediately. Besides, the fly ash does not possess any dust danger and should not be a worry for the local community.

Besides the theoretical success, the company has gone ahead to gather some testimonials from several companies going through the same situation. There are some companies that have implemented the palletizing plan and have managed to cut their waste at a considerable rate. For instance, a company known as Richter Corporation has been giving away 50% of its ash as fertilizer. Moreover, there are other corporations such as Ashland products in region 2 that have utilized type 111 landfills without affecting the environment. Based on these related scenarios, it is evident that Farnsworth plans will be a success.

Schedule

Day	Activity
1st January to 15th January 2019	Conduction of research
16th January to 30th January	Setting up scattered monitoring stations
1st February to 15th February	Restructuring of the Land