EPA proposes modifications to Greenwood Chemical Superfund site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to modify the remedy selected for the Greenwood Chemical Superfund site in Greenwood, VA.   The 30 day public comment period closes next Thursday, July 18, 2013.  To review the draft Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) you can go to the Crozet Public Library or download from their website at www.epa.gov/reg3hscd/super/sites/VAD003125374          

You can submit comments about the proposed changes to Trish Taylor, US EPA Community Involvement Coordinator, 1650 Arch Street (Mailcode 3HS52) Philadelphia, PA  19103 or by email to: Taylor.Trish@epa.gov  Letters must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

The EPA is also conducting a five year review and inspection of the site.  This five year review is a seprate process and not connected to the proposed changes.  The five year review report will be finalized and made available online at epa.gov/5yr in September 2013.

To see a full copy (PDF) of the EPA notice, click here.