DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) - Dunnellon city leaders are waiting to see what happens after they sent a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection opposing a controversial permit request.

The permit would be for a railroad tie shredding company.

City council members are against “Track Line Rail LLC” operating a shredding and grinding facility treated with creosote in unincorporated Marion County.

According to the EPA, creosote is considered a hazardous chemical.

Officials approved the letter to be sent during their Monday night meeting.

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