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Planning Commission Hi es Page 2 Matson asked where the final products of the process go. Mr. Nolyn indicated some of the final products have been rendered non-hazardous, and will go to Minnesota landfills. Others will be shipped out of state to hazardous waste landfills. Matson asked whether there was a system to insure against leakage. Mr. Nolyn indicated all tanks would be above ground, and would be checked hourly or daily for leakage. Miller asked whether any of the wastes would be radioactive. Mr. Nolyn indicated the facility would not handle radioactive wastes. Miller asked whether any of the wastes would be shipped in or out by rail, or whether any storage in a railroad tank car would occur. The applicant indicated it would not be economical to use rail transport, and that storage in a tank car would be illegal. Dressler asked how spills are prevented and handled. Mr. Jenness indicated that each type of waste has a specified container to insure safety. DeBenedet asked what the nature of the hazardous materials would be. The applicant indicated that most materials would be corrosive, such as acid. Some would be toxic, and some would be flammable. The applicant indicated the PCA monitors air quality and also audits the records of the facility to insure that only approved wastes are being handled. Matson asked whether the proposed facility would provide a sufficient solution to the problems of the metal-plating industry. Mr. Nolyn indicated the facility will be large enough to serve the metro area. Matson asked whether there would be monitoring of the waste water from the facility. Mr. Nolyn indicated the waste water goes into the sanitary sewer and that quarterly monitoring is required. Wiski asked whether the wording of the special use amendment should reference PCA and EPA regulations and requirements. tir. Nolyn indicated that it should. Wiski asked whether other similar facilities had experienced spills or other problems. The applicant indicated he knows of no serious problems in similar facilities. In response to a question regarding unique firefighting equipment and needs, the applicant indicated the Fire Marshal has suggested the use of light water in the facility's sprinkling system as a solution to the firefighting problem. The applicant indicated the proposed facility would accept inorganic wastes from other than metal platers. He was unsure what type of wastes would be accepted, but reactive or radioactive wastes would not be accepted. John Knapp of Boise Cascade suggested the Commission continue action on the request to allow further review of the project by Boise Cascade. Berry indicated the proposed amendment is the next step in a process which has been continuing since the Metropolitan Council selected west-central Roseville as a site for a facility such as this.