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July 26, 2001 IN THIS ISSUE:
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EPA Orders General Electric to Clean Milford, NH Superfund Site BOSTON, Massachusetts - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week ordered the General Electric Co. to clean up soil and groundwater contamination at the Fletcher's Paint Works Superfund site in Milford, NH. "This week's order brings us another major step forward in reclaiming this important parcel near downtown Milford," said Ira Leighton, acting regional administrator of EPA's New England Office. "Coming on the heels of the demolition of the former Fletcher's Paint Works building last winter, this order ensures that the property will now be cleaned up and made safe." Areas to be cleaned up under the order include the former Fletcher's Paint Works property on Elm Street, the former Fletcher's Storage Facility on Mill Street, a drainage ditch system running from Mill Street to the Souhegan River and groundwater contamination that extends from Mill Street to the Souhegan River. The unilateral administrative order requires GE to excavate the contaminated soils at the Mill and Elm Street areas, to treat the contaminated soils at the Elm Street area and to place the treated soil back into the excavated areas. Those areas will then be covered with clean soil and asphalt. The order also requires GE to monitor the contaminated groundwater until drinking water levels are being met. Fletcher's Paint Works manufactured and sold water-based latex paints and organic chemical-based solvent paints from 1949 to 1991. Contaminant releases to the environment occurred as a result of storage of hazardous substances on the properties. The Fletcher's Paint site was placed on EPA's National Priorities List in 1989, making it eligible for federal action to address longer-term environmental impacts under the Superfund program. EPA removed more than 800 drums containing hazardous substances and placed a temporary cover over the contaminated soil in 1989, and fenced the Elm Street area of the site in 1991. In 1993, hazardous substances were removed from the Elm Street building and the Mill Street storage shed. The shed was then demolished and disposed of. In 1995, PCB contaminated soils on residential properties along Mill Street were excavated and disposed of to minimize the public's exposure to these contaminants. In 1996, PCB contaminated soils were removed from a small piece of land along Elm Street to allow for the construction of the Korean War Memorial.
CUED's 2001 Conference - Sept. 9-12, Philadelphia, PA The Council for Urban Economic Development (CUED) will hold their 2001 Annual Conference on September 9-12 at the Philadelphia Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. The CUED 2001 Annual Conference is the showcase event of the economic development profession. Attracting attendees from across the United States, this 4-day event encompasses a wide range of important issues in economic development. CUED is currently hard at work planning the 2001 Conference. If you're interested in speaking at the conference, exhibiting, or simply would like to attend, visit the link below for more information on registration and the conference agenda: CUED 2001 Annual Conference Information: Orange Makes Greenspace in L.A. Sprawl Orange, California Incorporated in 1888, the old western and central portions of Orange, California, about 32 miles southeast of Los Angeles, are landlocked and fully built out. While the city has adopted the California state standard of three acres of parkland for every 1,000 residents, there has been no park development in the areas around the sprawling community of 127,600 over the last decade. In fact, the city has been unable to keep pace with the substantial increase in residential development. So in April 2001, the EPA chose the City of Orange for a $200,000 Brownfields Assessment Pilot. The Pilot targets the city-owned Cerro Villa site and the Railroad Property, which the city is in the process of acquiring. Both targeted sites have had a negative effect on the surrounding communities. Portions of the Railroad Property, which currently houses an asphalt batch plant, have been used as a landfill, surface mine, and materials processing plant. The Cerro Villa property, which also is a former landfill, is now surrounded by residential development. Assessment of both landfills is needed to determine the level of contamination that may be present due to prior uses of the property. The City of Orange plans to create two parks through redevelopment of the targeted sites. Activities at the Railroad Property will be coordinated with the development of Rock Creek Park to the northeast and the planned Santiago Creek trail system to the west. The Pilot will help the city create another 54 acres of developed park space to meet community needs and reduce its parkland deficit. Planned as part of the Orange Pilot include finishing Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments for the Cerro Villa and Railroad Property sites, conducting complete risk assessments for the Cerro Villa and Railroad Property sites, and developing remediation plans for the Cerro Villa and Railroad Property sites. AP: Plan to Redevelop Industrial Sites Slow to Attract Business In an article dated July 23, the Associated Press writes: "Expectations were sky high when Maryland's leaders agreed on a program to encourage redevelopment of old industrial sites ... But more than four years later, the Maryland Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program is still struggling to take off. Just two sites have been redeveloped through the program. Critics say Maryland's program doesn't do enough to encourage developers to risk investing in old industrial properties." Read the complete article at the link below: Brownfields Jobs: Seeking Community Economic Development Specialist & Policy Analyst The California Center for Land Recycling (CCLR) is seeking two talented and creative individuals for the following two positions: COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: The ideal candidate possesses a master's degree in urban planning, economics, public administration, or related field and 3-5 years of solid experience working at the city or county level in community economic development. Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of urban planning, revitalization, real estate, and economic development concepts, practices, and strategies. Experience in entitlement processes and assembling public and private sector funding and financing mechanisms for community economic development ("deal-flow") is a must. The ability to plan, market, and conduct trainings and community involvement programs is desirable. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to write proposals, market CCLR's programs, manage projects, and the ability to interact with project proponents, community groups, regulatory agencies, and volunteer committees. Strong people skills, as well as a commitment to the environment and the principals of smart growth are essential. The successful candidate will be an out-of-the-box thinker and doer, committed to CCLR's mission. He or she will be an excellent public speaker, a solid team player with a commitment to collaboration, and will contribute critical insights based on experiences with the revitalization of communities. This position offers a competitive salary (range $50,000 - $60,000) and an excellent benefits package. POLICY ANALYST: The ideal candidate will have a substantive background in urban policy with emphasis in brownfield reuse, infill development and smart growth issues. Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to write proposals and, research and write publications. Must have an ability to interact with community groups, regulatory agencies, and volunteer committees. Strong writing and public speaking skills, as well as a commitment to the environment and the principals of smart growth is a must. The policy analyst will formulate and write policy briefings; monitor and evaluate state and federal action; assist in planning workshops and forums; and develop ideas and funding sources for research projects. A master's degree in urban planning, economics, public administration, public policy, or related field is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with environmental and legislative experience. A sense of humor and a demonstrated ability to work with colleagues in an inter-disciplinary group setting. The successful candidate will be an out-of-the-box thinker and doer, committed to CCLR’s mission. He or she will be an excellent public speaker, a solid team player with a commitment to collaboration. This position offers a competitive salary (range $35,000- 45,000) and an excellent benefits package. To apply, contact: |