Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Bulk Solid Materials and Dust
March 27, 2017
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The Frame
This ordinance establishes new operational requirements for businesses handling bulk materials, which will dictate how these materials are stored and managed to control dust emissions in the city.
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Businesses handling bulk solid materials
These entities will be required to comply with new storage and dust control regulations established in the updated Chapter 22.
Local residents
Residents living near facilities handling bulk materials may experience changes in local air quality management and dust mitigation practices.
Last recorded activity March 27, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends Chapter 22 of the city code to create a new Article V specifically for Bulk Solid Materials.
- The ordinance introduces substantive requirements and controls for the handling, storage, and fugitive dust control of bulk solid materials.
- The regulations specifically apply to materials including petroleum coke.
- This draft replaces a previous version of the ordinance that was provided on July 24, 2015.
- The draft has been reviewed by the Environmental Affairs Division of the Buildings, Safety Engineering Environmental Department.
- The ordinance is currently set for formal introduction and the scheduling of a public hearing.
- The item was brought back for consideration as directed on March 13, 2017.
Why It Matters
This ordinance establishes new operational requirements for businesses handling bulk materials, which will dictate how these materials are stored and managed to control dust emissions in the city.
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Long-term legislative development
The ordinance has been in development since at least July 2015, indicating a lengthy review process for these specific environmental controls.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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