1994 AGN MAY 03 I17 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT ccoNT�rvuE�� FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 3, 1994 SUBJECT: An Appeal of Planning Commission's decision concerning File Index Number DCV-54-93 relating to Thermal Combustion Innovators, Inc. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: As Council may recall, the applicant, Thermal Combustion Innovators (TC1�, is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Major Variance, Design Review, and Environmental Assessment for the installation of a new 400 pound per hour medical waste incinerator. TCI is a medical waste treatment facility that treats wastes generated by hospitals and medical offices. Wastes are typically generated by patient care activities, laboratory services and research activities. Waste typically consists of a mixture of contaminated general hospital waste such as needle boxes, dressings and bandages, disposable masks and gowns, disposable plastic canisters and basins, dialysis cartridges, test tubes and specimen containers as well as pathological items such as organs, tissues, body parts and body fluids. Other waste generated also consists of paper and paper products. The waste materials are deposited in leak-proof containers and transported by TCI to their facility for incineration or steam sterilization. TCI currently has three 100 pound per hour incinerators and two steam sterilizers, also known as "Autoclaves". In order for TCI to continue operating as a medical waste treatment facility, it must comply with new regulations mandated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). District Rule 1406 establishes thresholds for dioxin emissions generated by medical waste incinerators. Since TCI's existing three incinerators cannot meet the requirement of SCAQMD Rule 1406, TCI proposes to comply with the installation of a new 400 pound per hour, controlled air, medical waste incinerator. The proposed new incinerator will be located in a partially enclosed metal structure. The proposed incinerator will utilize a 50 foot high discharge stack along with a 40 foot high bypass stack. Both stacks are proposed to project above the partially enclosed structure. Currently, TCI generally operates its facility 18 hours per day; however, the proposed new incinerator is anticipated to operate on a 24-hour per day basis. Additionally, TCI proposes to maintain two of the three existing 100 pound per hour incinerators for back-up use. These incinerators will only be used in the following situations not regulated by SCAQMD Rule 1406: 1. The incineration of human and/or animal tissue waste. 2. The incineration of Confidential Papers 3. The incineration of narcotics seized by law enforcement agencies. Page 2 of 5 Item No.