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Public Comments on the Conceptual Closure Plan
Read the Conceptual Closure Plan here. The public comment period closed on October 15, 2019
C&H Closure Agreement with State of Arkansas, June 13, 2019
On August 5, 2019, The Department of Finance and Administration confirmed that funding of the C&H escrow account has been finalized. This established a 180-day deadline for final closure of C&H, by February 8, 2020.
Project Manual and Specifications detailing the procedures for emptying the ponds and disposing of wastes. C&H -specific information begins on page 139. Prepared by Harbor Environmental to be used by contractors to prepare bids. The low bid was accepted from Denali Water Solutions for $749,019.16 on Dec. 11, 2019. Work began on Jan. 15, 2020 and must be completed within 90 days.
Photographic Summary of Harbor Environmental's closure report. May 2020. Part 1 and Part 2.