West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Public Information Office
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304
304-926-0440
PUBLIC NOTICE –
REMEDIATION ACTIVITY
NEWSPAPER:
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE DATE:
11/21/2024
The Recovery Point of Parkersburg has requested that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) facilitate an environmental cleanup at the Recovery Point property under the Brownfields Assistance Program. The site is located at 4204 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV.
The building in the northwestern part of the property is undergoing remediation for reuse or redevelopment purposes. Asbestos containing building materials were identified by asbestos surveys conducted at the property on June 26, 2024.
The WVDEP Office of Environmental Remediation Brownfields Assistance Program, through the CERCLA Section 128(a) USEPA State Response Program, will fund the necessary abatement of the asbestos containing materials. This abatement will be performed in keeping with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Applicant:
Recovery Point of Huntington, Inc.
1040 Adams Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Site Location:
4204 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Current Site Use:
The front building of the property that is undergoing asbestos abatement is vacant. The rear portion of the property is currently a Residential Recovery Center.
Proposed Cleanup Method and Methods to Control Possible Health Exposure:
All identified asbestos containing materials will be removed from the building and disposed of, in keeping with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
Proposed Future Use:
The property is intended
to be reused for commercial/industrial purposes.
Requests for Information or Comments:
Questions or comments regarding this application should be directed to:
Erin Brittain, WVDEP
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Phone: 304-926-0499
ext. 30201
Email: [email protected]
All documents related to this planned remediation activity are available upon request.
Dec. 16