Project Number:

3017

Quarry Permit Compliance

SERVICE:

Quarry Dewatering Permit Compliance Modifications

DESCRIPTION:

A mining and asphalt production facility in Peabody, MA had numerous permit compliance and nuisance condition challenges with regulators and neighbors. Tech staff were tasked with reviewing site procedures, compliance measures, local citizen challenges and confirming overall site compliance performance was up to par. Permit programs that required attention included quarry water withdrawal and surface water discharge; stormwater runoff and abatement of nuisance conditions. A permit compliance program was developed to improve performance standards.

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Key Points

  • The quarry operation had numerous compliance challenges with permits and required corrective actions to comply with neighborhood nuisance conditions and water quality standards.
  • Tech staff developed a permit compliance program that was established for improved performance to standards.