Monday, February 19, 2007

 

OEPA director nears decision on Countywide - Meeting to help determine if landfill gets license renewed

By ZACH LINT
The Times-Reporter

EAST SPARTA - A meeting and teleconference today among Ohio Environmental Protection Agency officials in Columbus and entities involved with monitoring ongoing issues at Countywide Recycling & Disposal Facility at East Sparta may help to shape Ohio EPA Director Chris Korleski’s recommendation on whether to allow a 2007 operating license for the facility.

The Stark County Board of Health is awaiting Korleski’s decision, expected Wednesday.

On Thursday, EPA spokesman Mike Settles said Korleski remains focused on Countywide but gave no hint as to what his recommendation might be....Read more.