I propose to send this…

I propose to send this application back to the proponent to further study and provide information
on the noise impacts of the hammer mill and shredder units. At a community open house on October
16, 2018 the proponent mentioned that no formal noise studies have been done for neither the hammer
mill nor the shredder units. An informal measurement has been done but mainly to see expected noise
levels for employees.
The proponent's reasoning for this is that the operation will be indoors. But from an engineering
point of view this statement is pretty weak on substance. The proposed building's shell will
undoubtedly transmit noises to the exterior portion, that is just basic physics. The big question
is how much? The proponent needs to answer this question in a scientific way prior to installing
this equipment since the closes residences are quite close to this facility.
Currently the proponent has not answered this topic at all and if so only in a very subjective
non-scientific way.

Furthermore I suggest to not allow the addition of the requested waste class codes for this site.
This proponent does not have a good track record, highlighted by mis-handling of received goods on
two occasions back in 2016 with negative effects on the surrounding community. Allowing this
proponent to handle and receive an even a larger number of waste classes does not make sense
without much time having passed since these incidents. The proponent should first build up a track
record of responsible management of this site for at least 5 years before considering adding any
other waste classes. More waste classes increase the chance of accidents that we have seen in the
past at this facility