EPA Finalizes Plan to Remove Contamination at Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, N.J.
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"EPA is moving forward to protect this community by removing sources of lead and arsenic contamination that pose a threat in the long term," said
Reports indicate that paint wastes and solvents were dumped or poured onto the ground at the
For this phase of cleanup, contaminated soil will be removed and properly disposed of at approved facilities that are licensed to handle the waste. In total, approximately 60,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil will be removed. The excavated areas will be backfilled with clean soil, replanted with vegetation, if appropriate, and restored. Contaminated soil beneath
The record of decision also requires excavation of contaminated sediment from White Sand Branch and
The EPA will coordinate with all impacted property owners and area residents to ensure that the work is done with minimal disruption. The EPA will monitor the air near work areas throughout the process to ensure the safety of workers and the surrounding community.
The EPA is requiring that deed notices be placed on properties to govern how the land may be managed in the future in order to limit people's exposure to contaminated soil. The EPA will conduct a review every five years to ensure the effectiveness of the cleanup.
The EPA held a public meeting in
To read the
The Superfund program operates on the principle that polluters should pay for the cleanups, rather than passing the costs to taxpayers. The EPA searches for parties legally responsible for the contamination at sites that are placed on the Superfund list and it seeks to hold those parties accountable for the costs of investigations and cleanups. It is anticipated that the cleanup of at the United States Avenue Burn Superfund site will be conducted and paid for by the parties legally responsible for the site with oversight by the EPA. The EPA estimates the cost of this cleanup will be about
The Superfund program is a cornerstone of the work that the EPA performs for citizens and communities across the country. On
The task force's recommendations focused on five overarching goals: expediting cleanup and remediation, reinvigorating cleanup and reuse efforts by potentially responsible parties, encouraging private investment to facilitate cleanup and reuse, promoting redevelopment and community revitalization and engaging with partners and stakeholders. Work to prioritize and reinvigorate the program by the task force has been initiated and will be ongoing into the future.
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