Aug 1

2013

Covanta expansion starts without DEC approval

News and analysis by Dan Telvock, Investigative Post's environmental reporter

The Niagara Gazette reports community residents are questioning the Department of Environmental Conservation’s oversight of Covanta Niagara’s expansion plans. The plant has already begun construction of the project without the required air permit. Covanta spokeswoman says it took the risk with DEC’s “knowledge and concurrence.”

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