Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Waste tires, composting, recycling and hauler licensing requirements were included in the responsibilities added to the districts as a result of Act 752 of 1991. Each Board was given specific powers and duties as provided in Act 870. Arkansas Association of Regional Solid Waste Management Districts. Promoting efficient development, maintenance, and distribution of "That, however, is by no means official, because there is no proposal.". All rights reserved. When asked about how the legislative options under discussion could alter the current regulatory regime, Douglass wrote, "Not sure yet.". Box 6806Pine Bluff, AR 71611. You can join the discussion by using another browser, like, It looks like you're using Microsoft Edge. It's unclear at this time what the association's proposed changes to state law might look like and how greater autonomy from state environmental regulators would affect the day-to-day operations of the waste management districts. Copyright © 2020, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Box 352Warren, AR 71671870-226-6743denisacpenn@gmail.com, The Honorable Mack Ball, Jr.Chicot County Judge417 Main St.Lake Village, AR 71653870-265-8015chicotjudge@gmail.com, The Honorable Joe Dan YeeMayor of Lake VillageP.O. During a board meeting of Pulaski County's Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction District on Thursday morning, Craig Douglass, the district's executive director, said the state association has been exploring legislative options that would give the districts "a little more independence" from regulators at the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality. The Department of Transformation and Shared Services. An association of Arkansas solid waste management districts is considering pursuing legislative changes to give the state's 19 solid waste districts … Following the Pulaski County board meeting Thursday morning, Douglass said he would go to Pine Bluff to attend an association meeting at which the various options would be discussed. Box 348Rison, AR 71665870-325-6214ccjudgespears@yahoo.com, The Honorable Vernon DollarMayor of RisonRison City HallRison, AR 71665870-325-7444judgevern2003@yahoo.com, The Honorable Richard TindallDesha County JudgeDesha County CourthouseArkansas City, AR 71630870-877-2426rtindall@deshacounty.org, The Honorable Flora SimonMayor of DumasP.O. Box 371 Dermott, AR 71638870-538-5251cityofdermott@sbcglobal.net, The Honorable Johnathan PatrickInterim Mayor of EudoraEudora City HallEudora, AR 71640870-355-4436eudoracity@gmail.com, The Honorable Gary SpearsCleveland County JudgeP. Solid Waste Operator Update Classes Coming in December The White River Regional Solid Waste Management District and the Arkansas Environmental Academy are co-sponsoring two 6-hour update classes in Batesville for licensed solid waste operators. Act 870 originally named the districts as “Regional Solid Waste Planning Boards”. Some of these duties included preparation of “Regional Solid Waste Needs Assessments” and issuance of “Certificates of Need” to applicants for Solid Waste Disposal Facility permits within their jurisdictions. O. The Division of Environmental Quality has permitting, inspection and enforcement powers regarding solid waste district landfills and waste hauling, plus collection and processing of used tires and electronic waste, according to Douglass. Act 752 of 1991 renamed the Solid Waste Planning Districts created by Act 870 as “Regional Solid Waste Management Districts”. In an email after the meeting, Douglass said he simply wanted to give the board a heads-up that general "what-if" discussions were taking place. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Data Description Solid Waste Districts (polygon) Bounding polygons representing the scope of individual inspection districts for Solid Waste Division within the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. (501) 682-2767 Regulations adopted by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission give the commission, which serves as the state environmental policy-making panel, and ADEQ, as the Department of Energy and Environment's division tasked with enforcement the authority, to oversee the state's 19 regional solid waste management districts, pursuant to state law. “Solid Waste Facility” means a Landfill or Transfer Station, as defined in this section, and/or History The Southeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District (SEARSWMD) was originally created in July of 1989 under the authority of Act 870 of 1989 as one of eight “Districts” in the State of Arkansas. Act 752 expanded the powers and duties of the districts, as well as allowing the boundaries of the districts to be modified. How can we serve you? Email: communication@arkansasgisoffice.org I'm in an association meeting now, and it's still raw and less than half-baked.". COMMENTS - It looks like you're using Internet Explorer, which isn't compatible with the Democrat-Gazette commenting system. Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. Find out more about how this website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. "DEQ is not opposed to that idea, by the way," Douglass said during the meeting, which was held via videoconference. 95 likes. Bounding polygons representing the scope of individual inspection districts for Solid Waste Division within the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. Little Rock, AR 72201 The Democrat-Gazette commenting system is more compatible with. He described the Arkansas Association of Regional Solid Waste Management Districts as reinvigorated and more active recently. The solid waste management association is working with a lobbying team hired by the association last year that includes former Arkansas House speakers Robbie Wills and Bill Stovall, Douglass said. Notice of Public Review for a proposed transfer station in Springdale, Arkansas CARDS NWA, LLC has submitted to Boston Mountain Regional Solid Waste Management District a petition for a Certificate of Need in accordance with ADEQ Regulation 22 and District Rules and Regulations. Arkansas’ geographic information resources. Box 725Lake Village, AR 71653870-265-2228joedanyee@hotmail.com The Honorable Walter DonaldMayor of DermottP.O. Box 44Sheridan, AR 72150-2553870-942-3921shercity@windstream.net, The Honorable Gerald Robinson Jefferson County Judge101 W. BarraquePine Bluff, AR 71601870-541-5360countyjudge@jeffersoncountyar.gov, The Honorable Shirley WashingtonMayor of Pine BluffPine Bluff City HallPine Bluff, AR 71601870-543-1855mayor@cityofpinebluff.com, The Honorable Noel FosterMayor of White HallWhite Hall City HallPine Bluff, AR 71602870-247-2399noel.foster@whitehallar.org, The Honorable Buddy Lynn EarnestLincoln County Judge Lincoln County CourthouseStar City, AR 71667870-628-4147lcjudge@centurytel.net, The Honorable Paul CarterMayor of Star CityP.O. Environmental Law 8-6-801 – Definitions A.C.A. However, according to a spokesman for the Department of Energy and Environment, top officials at the agency have not discussed a proposal with solid waste districts. The ten counties of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District were the fourth in the state to set up a Board. "Some at DEQ have indicated to districts that they didn't 'think' DEQ would be opposed to exploring a more efficient and independent relationship," Douglass wrote in an email Friday. Each district was to be governed by a Regional Solid Waste Management Board. An association of Arkansas solid waste management districts is considering pursuing legislative changes to give the state's 19 solid waste districts more independence from state environmental regulators, according to the executive director of the Pulaski County regional recycling district. 1 Capitol Mall Ste 6D Our mission is to provide services to Southeast Arkansas. 8-6-807. All Rights Reserved. A dispute over landfill fees between two Northwest Arkansas solid waste districts has taken another turn as Benton County officials seek to keep … “Solid Waste Disposal Facility” means any Class I or Class IV landfills as defined by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. 1 Capitol Mall Ste 6D Box 157Dumas, AR 71639870-382-2121dumasarmayor@gmail.com, The Honorable Jeff OwyoungMayor of McGeheeMcGehee City HallMcGehee, AR 71654870-222-3160jeff_owyoung@att.net, The Honorable Robert AkinDrew County JudgeDrew County CourthouseMonticello, AR 71655870-460-6200drewcojudge@sbcglobal.net, The Honorable Paige ChaseMayor of MonticelloMonticello City HallMonticello, AR 71655870-367-4400montcity@att.net, The Honorable Randy PruittGrant County Judge101 W. Center St., Rm. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. [Keywords: environment boundaries district districts inspection ADEQ ]. Box 219Star City, AR 71667870-628-4166cityofstarcitymayor@yahoo.com, Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Physical Address721 S. Walnut StreetPine Bluff, AR 71601, Mailing AddressP.O. Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management Districts: Benton/Boston District Fee Dispute to be Appealed to the Arkansas Supreme Court Walter … He emphasized that the district "may pursue" these proposals during the 2021 legislative session. "If we can get the governance structure right and the revenue structure right, then that could very well end up being some proposed legislation," Douglass said. Douglass attributed the apparent disconnect to what he described as the preliminary nature of the discussions. Arkansas GIS Office © 2020. With regard to the potential for legislative changes, Jacob Harper, a spokesman for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, deferred comment to the solid waste management districts. "Just in preliminary discussions by the various solid waste management districts around the state," Douglass wrote. Madison County Solid Waste & Recycling back to full operation! The Board members are made up of the ten county judges and mayors of the ten larger cities in Southeast Arkansas with three members being at large for a total of 23 members. Mission The mission of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District is to provide a comprehensive level of Solid Waste Management services to all District residents that strives to be efficient in terms of operations and cost considerations. Professional organization of Arkansas Solid Waste Districts. In July of 1989, the Board members designated the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District (SEAEDD, Inc.) to perform the required Needs Assessment, and to this day the Solid Waste Board is in a working partnership with and under the management of SEAEDD, Inc. Chairman - Judge Eddie Best Vice Chair - Judge Mack Ball Secretary - Mayor Joe WiseTreasurer - Mayor Paul Carter, The Honorable Eddie Best Arkansas County Judge Arkansas County Courthouse DeWitt, AR 72042 DeWitt Office: 870-946-4321 Stuttgart Office: 870-673-3051 arcojudge@centurytel.net, The Honorable David Earney Mayor of Stuttgart 304 South Maple Stuttgart, AR 72160 870-673-3535mayorofstuttgart@suddenlinkmail.com, The Honorable James Black Mayor of DeWitt 120 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042 870-946-1776 dewittmayor@centurytel.net, The Honorable Jim HudsonAshley County JudgeAshley County CourthouseHamburg, AR 71646870-853-2000ashleycountyjudge@att.net, The Honorable Dane WeindorfMayor of Hamburg Hamburg City HallHamburg, AR 71646870-853-5300daneweindorf@gmail.com, The Honorable Scott McCormickMayor of CrossettCrossett City HallCrossett, AR 71635870-364-4825s.mccormick@cityofcrossett.net, The Honorable Klay McKinneyBradley County Judge101 E. Cedar StreetWarren, AR 71671870-226-3853bc_judge@yahoo.com, The Honorable Denisa PenningtonMayor of WarrenP.O.

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