File #: 2020-1409    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 11/6/2020 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/8/2020 Final action: 12/8/2020
Title: Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution of DeKalb County, Georgia Requesting Strict Regulation of the Storage of Coal Combustion Residuals ("Coal Ash") within the State of Georgia, and for other Purposes;
Attachments: 1. Coal Ash Resolution 2020.11.02

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Districts

A Resolution of DeKalb County, Georgia Requesting Strict Regulation of the Storage of Coal Combustion Residuals ("Coal Ash") within the State of Georgia, and for other Purposes;

Body

 

Information Contact: John W. Manson IV

Phone Number: 404 371 6207

 

PURPOSE:

To urge the State of Georgia to provide strict regulations for the storage and transportation of Coal Ash within
the State of Georgia in order to protect the state's and DeKalb County's citizens, waterways, and landscape.
Further the resolution is to urge the Georgia General Assemble to amend existing state laws to better protect the
state's and DeKalb County's citizens, waterways, and landscapes from the dangers of Coal Ash.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

To protect the citizens, waterways and environment of DeKalb County citizens;

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None;

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....