Saratoga Biochar Denied All Permits
MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Moreau town supervisor announced that all permits for Saratoga Biochar were denied. The town now has 30 days to appeal the decision if they choose to do so.
Reasons for Denial
A document from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation stated that Saratoga Biochar Solutions did not meet standards for an Air State Facility permit, a Solid Waste Facility permit, or a case-specific Beneficial Use Determination.
Background on the Project
Saratoga Biochar Solutions was seeking to build a solid waste management facility in the Moreau Industrial Park. However, residents pushed back against the development, expressing concerns about the potential environmental and health impacts.
No Comment from Biochar
NEWS10 reached out to Biochar for comment but did not receive a reply Tuesday night.
Conclusion
The denial of all permits for Saratoga Biochar Solutions is a significant setback for the company’s plans to build a solid waste management facility in Moreau. While the company may choose to appeal the decision, it is unclear what the future holds for the project at this time.
FAQs
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What are the reasons for the permit denial?
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Saratoga Biochar Solutions did not meet standards for an Air State Facility permit, a Solid Waste Facility permit, or a case-specific Beneficial Use Determination.
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What does this mean for the company’s plans?
The denial of all permits is a significant setback for the company’s plans to build a solid waste management facility in Moreau. The company may choose to appeal the decision, but it is unclear what the future holds for the project at this time.
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What did the residents have to say about the project?
Residents expressed concerns about the potential environmental and health impacts of the facility. They pushed back against the development, leading to the denial of all permits.
