The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requesting public comments on a decision to beneficially re-use fine sand material, collected in Columbia Steel’s air pollution control system when breaking molds made of sand, as fill for the Prologis Broadmoor construction project at the former Broadmoor golf course. This meeting is meant to help the public learn more about the request and to give them the opportunity to ask questions of DEQ before the public hearing the following week on Jan. 31.

DEQ has determined Prologis can use this material safely in specific areas of the Broadmoor property. DEQ made this determination through its solid waste program as a beneficial use determination under Oregon Administrative Rules 340-093, rules 260 through 280. DEQ staff will discuss the project and proposed requirements for handling and placement of the material, and will be happy to answer any questions.

Get more information about the determination, how to attend the public hearing on Jan. 31, and how to submit comments by reading the public notice HERE.