Legal Notices

Public Notice of EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application by New Baptist Church New Baptist Church is announcing plans to su it a cleanup grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for cleanup of environmental contaminants at the former CSX rail yard property, owned by New Baptist Church, located at 610 28th Street, Huntington, WV. This property bas had environmental assessment activities performed in the past, including Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments. Assessment results indicate the presence of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the surface and shallow soils on parts of the property. These environmental impacts require remediation prior to building rehabilitation. This application is requesting EPA funds to help fund cleanup activities on the site. The EPA encourages public participation in these applications to ensure the local community is being informed and allowed to comment and provide input into the project. As part of New Baptist Church’s community interaction efforts, the public is invited and encouraged to review and comment on proposed cleanup plans. A draft application with proposed activities, and a Draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives, will be made available November 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. during a public meeting hosted by New Baptist Church, The meeting will take place at New Baptist Church, located at 610 28th Street, Huntington, WV. These materials will also be available for public review through November 14th, 2024 at the Church. For questions or additional information, please contact the church office at (304) 523-3355 during normal business hours.