Global S&T Development Trend Analysis Platform of Resources and Environment
End of Libby Cleanup in Sight: EPA | |
admin | |
2018-12-03 | |
发布年 | 2018 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 美国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
正文(英文) |
During the next year, this phase of the cleanup will be closed out, and long-term operations and maintenance of the site will transfer to the state in 2020. EPA reported that its activities at the W.R. Grace mine site will continue into the near future. EPA on Nov. 29 recognized the work and collaboration of many in Libby, Mont. since the W.R. Grace vermiculite mine became a Superfund site in 1999. To date, EPA has investigated more than 8,100 properties and, as of mid-November 2018, completed the last of more than 2,600 scheduled property cleanups located within Libby and Troy, cleanups that required the removal and replacement of more than 1 million cubic yards of contaminated soil. "This is an incredibly resilient community, and I am honored to recognize those who have made a difference, especially throughout the Superfund redevelopment efforts," said Doug Benevento, EPA's regional administrator. "As this 19-year-long cleanup draws to a close, we are here to thank local and state agencies and organizations and community members alike for their hard work, perseverance, and for envisioning a vibrant community." During the next year, this phase of the cleanup will be closed out, and long-term operations and maintenance of the site will transfer to the state in 2020. EPA reported that its activities at the W.R. Grace mine site will continue into the near future. In addition to recognizing the city of Libby for its work on the Riverfront Park, EPA recognized the following organizations for superior achievement in site reuse and environmental sustainability:
Contractors for EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were also recognized for having an exceptional commitment to safety on this project. In October 2018, the contractors surpassed the 1 million hour mark without a lost workday incident. |
URL | 查看原文 |
来源平台 | Environmental Protection |
文献类型 | 新闻 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/113506 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | admin. End of Libby Cleanup in Sight: EPA. 2018. |
条目包含的文件 | 条目无相关文件。 |
个性服务 |
推荐该条目 |
保存到收藏夹 |
查看访问统计 |
导出为Endnote文件 |
谷歌学术 |
谷歌学术中相似的文章 |
[admin]的文章 |
百度学术 |
百度学术中相似的文章 |
[admin]的文章 |
必应学术 |
必应学术中相似的文章 |
[admin]的文章 |
相关权益政策 |
暂无数据 |
收藏/分享 |
除非特别说明,本系统中所有内容都受版权保护,并保留所有权利。
修改评论