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1.0 Introduction and Background The ERL proposes to develop an additional approximately 13 acres of MSW landfill space.on the southern-most portion of the existing landfill property. The proposed expansion would provide approximately 1.67 million cubic yards of additional MSW disposal capacity at the I:RI_. The proposed expansion would be integrated into the contours, general design and operation of the existing permitted landfill. 1.1 BACKGROUND The ERL owns and operates a 476.8-acre landfill site, located approximately 5 miles north oFthe business district in the City, in the NW '/4 of Section 3, Township 33N, Range 26W and in the SW '/4 of Section 34, Township 34N, Range 26W (Property) in the City. The Property controlled by the ERL can be seen in the attached site plan. Of the tota1476.8 acres, approximately 1 G4 acres is currently permitted for waste disposal; the remainder of the property (312.8 acres) serves as buffer property. The landf 11 is permitted under MPCA Permit SW-74 to receive MSW, demolition and construction debris, yard waste for composting, industrial solid waste in accordance with an MPCA-approved Industrial Solid Waste Plan, and processing facility rejects from the Elk River RDP combustor facility. 1.2 THE CITY'S APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS The ERL maintains a solid waste facility license agreement and conditional use permit in accordance with the City's requirements. Both of these documents require amendments for the landfill proposed expansion, and the required information is included within this document. T:\0742\I40(,\CiryAppFeb\FEi3 Report final (2).doc 1 - 1