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TDEC and BWXT answered questions on the Jonesborough expansion, and residents said they got no notice

The Daily Johnson City teamFrom Friday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you live near Jonesborough, here's the latest on the expansion. and BWXT answered questions Thursday night about an air contaminant permit application as the company expands its high-purity depleted-uranium facility. BWXT Ordnance Tennessee's Jeff Messaros said the process uses two scrubbers.

BWXT's process uses two scrubbers

ScrubberUsed for
First scrubberHydrochloric acid
NOx scrubberNitric acid compounds

Source: WJHL

Messaros said the government-set emissions limit isn't the most restrictive one the company has to meet. The plant has to follow the most restrictive of its permit limits.

94 poundsof emissions per year, the limit TDEC cited

said the plant can operate as long as it doesn't produce more than that.

Source: WJHL

Not everyone left satisfied. The Johnson City Press reported residents' frustration over minimal public notice. "We would fill these courtrooms if we were notified," Washington County resident Joe Roylston told officials.

  • Meeting type: voluntary Q&A, not a public hearing
  • Notice: posted on TDEC's website Oct. 15
  • Next step: in-house review; approval required if it meets state code

Sources: WJHL, Johnson City Press

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