On Wednesday, September 7, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) held a conference of the parties, which included BRCA and Reworld (Covanta). At this meeting:
EJN comments on the draft permits
The draft permits for the burning of biomedical waste in Bristol are getting attention. Mike Ewall, founder of the Energy Justice Network and noted environmental attorney, has provided BARC with an analysis and detailed recommendations in response to the draft permits. Summary recommendations Analysis and detailed recommendations Recommendation 1 DEEP ought to require that Reworld (Covanta) abide by the federal standards for new medical waste incinerators. The air permits are headed by the words “NEW SOURCE REVIEW PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A STATIONARY SOURCE.” As it pertains to medical waste incineration, this facility is indeed a new source. Emissions limits in […]
Recording from Monday’s meeting
Recording of Monday’s presentation at the Bristol Library and on Zoom, if you were unable to join or would like to view again. We had about 100 attendees!
Public comments on the draft permits are DUE 8/5
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has released draft permits that would allow the incineration of biomedical waste in Bristol.Comments on the permits are due August 5, 2024. To submit comments, use our convenient form at https://form.jotform.com/242075706678061, or send an e-mail to brent.madho@ct.gov and dave.lariviere@ct.gov. Please feel free to forward your submission to or cc your elected officials. For reference, BRCA has issued a press release on this matter. The draft permits are available at the State’s website.
Bristol Residents for Clean Air Condemns Draft Permit for Bristol Biomedical Waste Incinerator; Demand Public Hearing
Hartford, CT – July 13, 2024 – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued draft permits for Reworld, Inc. (formerly Covanta) to construct and operate a medical waste burning operation at their existing trash incinerator at 170 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT. This proposal, which DEEP released July 5, has sparked significant public health and environmental concerns and already led residents around the state to formally petition DEEP to hold a public hearing on these permits. The facility, authorized to burn up to 57 tons of biomedical waste (BMW) daily, poses severe health risks. The incineration of […]
BRCA Meetings UPDATE May
Ordinance Committee Date: May 3, 2022 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Address: Bristol Public Library5 High Street Meeting Room 3 (lower level)Bristol, CT 06010 City Council Date: May 10, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: City Council Chambers Address: Bristol City Hall111 North Main StreetBristol, CT 06010 Energy Commission Date: May 19, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: First Floor Meeting Room Address: Bristol City Hall111 North Main StreetBristol, CT 06010
BRCA Meetings UPDATE APRIL
Ordinance Committee April 5, 2022 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Location: Bristol Public Library Address: Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Meeting Room 3 (lower level) Bristol, CT 06010 City Council Meeting April 12, 2022 7:05 PM - 10:00 PM Location: City Council Chambers Address: Bristol City Hall111 North Main StreetBristol, CT 06010
BRCA Meetings UPDATE MARCH
The last scheduled meeting of the border initiative to educate surrounding communities of Bristol on the impact of Covanta’s permit to burn biomedical waste at the Bristol incinerator. This impacts Bristol and all surrounding towns. Please share with friends, family and neighbors residing in Bristol, Burlington, Harwinton, Plymouth, Plainville, Southington and Wolcott. March 10, 2022 – BRCA members are meeting with Mayor Jeffery Caggiano to discuss the drafting of local Clean Air ordinances for the City of Bristol. March 14, 2022 – BRCA Meeting, 6:30pm, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol, Lower Level Mtg Rm 2. We will be […]
BRCA MEETINGS UPDATE FEBRUARY
We will resume meeting this month on Monday, January 31, 2022, 6:30pm at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol BRCA Mtg – Feb 14, 2022, 6:30PM, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol
BRCA MEETINGS UPDATE JANUARY
Today January 17, 2022, 6:30pm at the Bristol Public Library has been canceled, due to MLK day. We will resume meeting this month on Monday, January 31, 2022, 6:30pm at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol Upcoming BRCA MTG February Feb 14, 2022, 6:30PM, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol