Northwest Indiana residents say they're fed up with toxic waste in their city.
The (Northwest Indiana) Times reports the Army Corps of Engineers is looking to permanently store approximately 60,000 cubic yards of toxic sediment at a local disposal facility. The site has been used to contain such sediment dredged from the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal since 2012.
Corps officials are seeking permission from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to implement the plan. It includes protective measures such as containment walls as well as air and water monitoring.
East Chicago residents say they'd prefer the sediment be cleaned up and removed.
State and federal officials say they haven't approved the permit yet and that they're reviewing public comments.