Public Notice: United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 6, Dallas, Texas Re-Authorization Approval For Disposal Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) At CSC Landfill, Ellis County, Texas

Summary

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 office in Dallas, Texas, proposes to re-authorize the current disposal facility, CSC Landfill, located approximately 0.6 miles northeast of the intersection of State Highway 34 and Farm to Market Road 55 in Ellis County near Avalon, Texas, for the disposal of PCBs. Republic Waste Services of Texas, Ltd. requested approval to operate their existing disposal facility. The landfill has a total area of 297 acres, and a portion of the landfill with a capacity of 9,262,700 cubic yards is authorized for the disposal of both PCB and non-PCB waste. This notice proposes to authorize the disposal of PCB waste at CSC Landfill in the amount not to exceed 100,000 tons annually.
The EPA has authority to issue approvals for the disposal of PCBs under Section 6(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act in accordance with regulations promulgated pursuant to 40 CFR § 761.75. After reviewing all the information submitted by the facility, the EPA finds that all requirements for the operation of a PCB disposal facility have been met. For general information on PCBs and the EPA’s PCB regulatory program, visit our Learn about PCBs webpage.

The EPA has determined under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act that historic properties will not be affected by the proposed re-authorization. The EPA has determined under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act that the proposed re-authorization will not affect any listed species or designated critical habitat.

This notice opens a 45-day comment period, beginning September 1, 2025, and ending October 16, 2025, during which requests may be made for a Public Hearing. The decision to hold a hearing is at the discretion of the EPA and will be based on factors such as the degree of public interest, the substance of comments, and whether a hearing is needed to clarify relevant issues. If the EPA determines that a Public Hearing should be convened, a 30-day advance notice of the date, time, and place of the Hearing will be published. To obtain a copy of the proposed approval documentation, visit our Region 6 PCBs webpage.