1990-49 Calling for Realistic Application of New Solid Waste Disposal Regulations to Southwest Communities by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.By: Mayor Selby
Introduced: 09/20/90
Adopted: 09/20/90
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 90-49
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REALISTIC APPLICATION OF NEW SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL REGULATIONS TO SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES BY THE
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
AND THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WHEREAS, the communities of Southwest Alaska are
committed to the need for adequate solid waste disposal facilities
in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the communities of Southwest Alaska are working
with local fishermen and processors to reduce the occurrence of
marine debris at sea; and
WHEREAS, the topography, availability of local funds, and
other factors constrain the ability of many Southwest Alaska
communities to provide and maintain adequate solid waste disposal
facilities onshore under current regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are
considering implementation of new solid waste disposal regulations
which would severely burden small, remote communities such as those
in Southwest Alaska;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kodiak Island
Borough Assembly urges the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation to implement a waiver system which would encourage
prudent solid waste disposal practices and facilities in the
communities of Southwest Alaska, yet not unduly burden their
ability to fund and operate them.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kodiak Island Borough
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Assembly agrees to assist the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation to implement a reasonable regulatory system under the
new regulations promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly recommends ADEC convene a solid waste management planning
effort with appropriate federal state, and local governments to
come up with realistic regulations and plan of action for achieving
financing and long term management of solid waste in Alaskan
communities.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1990.
ATTEST:
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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