IT Corporation Permit Granted for Hazardous Waste Disposal Plant (1980)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Burnside, Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1980-12-19
Duration: 00:03:41
Subjects: Environment | Louisiana. Department of Natural Resources. Environmental Control Commission | HAZARDOUS WASTES | IT Corporation
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Thies, John Interviewee
- Cointment, Ruby Interviewee
- Treen, Dave Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 19, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the Environmental Control Commission granting a permit to the IT Corporation in order to build an $85 million hazardous waste disposal plant in Ascension Parish, a plan opposed by local residents. Once built, this plant will be the largest hazardous waste disposal plant in the world. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome