CONTACT:
Karen Turni Bazile, Executive Assistant to the President
St. Bernard Parish
504-278-4280 or 504-874-0980
PUBLIC NOTICE
"Disaster Debris Reduction Pilot Project"
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development
and EPA Region 6 are conducting a pilot project to evaluate alternative methods for
reducing large volumes of debris leftover from Hurricane Katrina. The project will
study the use of a thermal treatment process, known as an air curtain burner, as an
option to expedite debris removal in a cost-effective and environmentally sound manner.
Vegetative debris and construction and demolition debris that does not contain asbestos
material will be combusted during this pilot project. The vegetative portion of the test is
scheduled to occur on June 24-25. The construction and demolition debris portion is
scheduled for June 26-27, weather permitting. The test site is located at 5022
Paris Road, Chalmette, Louisiana. Safety precautions will be taken to ensure that
the process is protective of public health.
