PCS Nitrogen, L.P.
Letter from A.A. Hujabre (PCS) withdrawing project proposal
Adele D. Cardenas, P.E. - XL Coordinator
USEPA, Region VI
Compliance Assurance & Enforcement Division, 6EN-L
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
RE: Project XL - Phosphogypsum Reuse Project
Dear Ms. Cardenas:
The intent of this letter is to formally withdraw the subject XL project
and to document the PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, L.P. (PCS Nitrogen) project
status as a follow-up to our October 31, 1997 meeting at your office.
As discussed in our meeting PCS Nitrogen has thoroughly evaluated the
referenced project and has not determined a viable basis on which to
proceed at this time. A review of previous evaluations has suggested
discrepancies which did not include all aspects of the market, project
logistics, and project development. PCS Nitrogen does firmly believe
that this project requires further developmental work and is not ready
to be implemented at this time.
We will continue to evaluate this alternative and other alternatives
for potential reuse of phosphogypsum. At some point in the future
we may find our way back to your office with a better and more viable
alternative.
PCS Nitrogen would like to thank you in particular for the attention
given to our project and coordination that you provided during the recent
months associated with Phase I approval.
PCS Nitrogen would like to commend EPA and the Region VI office on the
development of the XL Program and the quality of people afforded us
to work with on this project. Please contact us if there is anyway
in which we can benefit the XL Program or your office.
Plant Manager
xc: Bohlinger, Hall LDEQ
Henry, Michael LDEQ
Trahan, Donald LDEQ
Glenn,John LDEQ
Bonnelycke, Nina EPA Headquarters
Ferrara, Randy - PCS Nitrogen - Memphis
Patterson, Michael - PCS Nitrogen - Geismar