How many employees will be hired to operate the BRIMF? Where will they be hired from?
A. Until the regulatory process is complete for the BRIMF, hiring at the new facility cannot be planned or predicted. However, if the BRIMF is built, the facility is expected to create many construction jobs and permanent operations jobs, and will help attract or retain many other jobs in Jefferson County and the surrounding six counties. Construction of the facility is anticipated to take approximately 18 months and to generate several hundred job opportunities for local construction workers. More than 200 new jobs directly related to the operation of the BRIMF are expected to be created, consisting of permanent positions with NS and the contactor it selects to operate the facility, along with local trucking firms. These 200 direct operations jobs are expected to lead to the creation of 200 additional jobs in local service and support industries. Most importantly, the BRIMF will be a significant economic development tool for Jefferson County and the surrounding six counties. It is pro
