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65-3483. Regulation of PCB disposal facilities; procedure for approval by secretary of disposal facility; timetable for consideration; notice requirements; considerations required. (a) If, within 150 days after receipt of an application, the secretary has not denied the application, the secretary shall notify the board of county commissioners and the governing bodies of all cities located within a 10-mile radius of the proposed facility. The secretary also shall notify the state corporation commission and the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism of the proposed facility.

(b) If the secretary determines that such application should be approved, the secretary shall immediately notify the county commissioners and the governing bodies of all cities located within a 10-mile radius of the proposed facility.

(c) Within 10 days after the secretary has determined that such application should be approved, the secretary shall:

(1) Set a date and arrange for publication of notice of a public hearing in a newspaper having major circulation in the vicinity of the proposed facility. Such hearing shall be in the county in which the proposed facility will be located. Additional hearings may be held at such other places as the secretary deems suitable. At such hearing or hearings, the applicant may present testimony in favor of the application. Any person may appear or be represented by counsel to present testimony in support of or opposition to the application. The public notice shall:

(A) Contain a map indicating the location of the proposed facility, a description of the proposed action and the location where the application may be reviewed and where copies may be obtained.

(B) Identify the time, place and location for the public hearing held to receive public comment and input on the application.

(2) Publish the notice not less than 30 days before the date of the public hearing.

(d) Comment and input on the proposed facility may be presented orally or in writing at the public hearing, and shall continue to be accepted in writing by the secretary for 15 days after the public hearing date.

(e) The secretary shall consider the impact of the proposed facility on the surrounding area in which it is to be located and make a final determination on the application.

(f) The secretary shall consider, at a minimum:

(1) The risk and impact of accident during the transportation of PCB;

(2) the risk and impact of contamination of ground and surface water by leaching and runoff from the proposed facility;

(3) the risk of fires or explosions from improper storage and disposal methods;

(4) the impact on the surrounding area where the proposed facility is to be located in terms of the health, safety, cost and consistency with local planning and existing development. The secretary also shall consider local ordinances, permits or other requirements and their potential relationship to the proposed facility;

(5) an evaluation of measures to mitigate adverse effects;

(6) the nature of the probable environmental impact including the specification of the predictable adverse effects on the following:

(A) The natural environment and ecology;

(B) public health and safety;

(C) scenic, historic, cultural and recreational value; and

(D) water and air quality and wildlife.

(g) The secretary also shall consider the concerns and objections submitted by the public. The secretary shall facilitate efforts to provide that the concerns and objections are mitigated by establishing additional stipulations specifically applicable to the proposed site and operation at that site. The secretary, to the fullest extent practicable, shall integrate by stipulation the provisions of the local ordinances, permits or requirements.

(h) The secretary may seek the advice, which shall be given in writing and entered into the public record of the public hearing, of any person in order to render a decision to approve or deny the application.

(i) The public hearing required under subsection (c) shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act.

History: L. 1986, ch. 226, § 4; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 178; L. 1992, ch. 192, § 10; L. 2004, ch. 145, § 25; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 87; July 1.



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