(Seattle, Washington- September 27, 2011) The U.S.…
(Seattle, Washington-
September 27, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is
proposing changes to the final cleanup decision for the FMC
Operable Unit of the Eastern Michaud Flats Superfund site, which
lies largely within the Fort Hall Indian
Reservation in Southeastern Idaho. The public is invited to submit comments on
EPA’s proposed changes until October 26, 2011.
According to Dennis McLerran,
EPA Regional Administrator in Seattle, changes to the original
cleanup decision are needed based on new information gathered since
the site’s official “Record of Decision” was
signed in 1998.
“We are proposing changes
that we believe make the cleanup plan stronger and more
protective,” said McLerran. “With the FMC plant and
buildings removed, we have a clearer picture of what needs to be
done to protect the community, site workers and the Portneuf River.
Long-term monitoring is central to the success of this cleanup and
we look forward to working with the Tribe and the community to
accomplish that goal.”
The public is invited to send
comments (by October 26th)
regarding the Proposed Plan to:
Mr. Chris Bellovary
US EPA Region 10,
ECL-113
1200 Sixth Ave, Suite
900
Seattle, WA
98101-3723
or email comments with "FMC
Proposed Plan" in the subject line to:
[email protected]
For more information
about the site and
proposed plan, visit EPA’s Eastern
Michaud Flats Superfund Site website at: https://go.usa.gov/iTC