PUBLIC NOTICE
OF EPA BROWNFIELD GRANT APPLICATION
By the City of Ronceverte
The Ronceverte Development Corp-oration is announcing plans to submit a 2017 Brownfields Cleanup grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for cleanup of the former Bendix Building site located along South Edgar Avenue, between Chestnut Street and Pine Street, in Ronceverte, WV. Brownfields are properties that may be abandoned, idle, and/or underutilized that are not being redeveloped due to the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance.
This application will request EPA funds to assist with cleanup of known surface and sub-surface contamination at specified locations on the site. The EPA encourages public participation in this application process to ensure community awareness, and that community needs are being considered related to property redevelopment.
A public meeting will be held to foster community involvement, answer questions, and obtain comments on Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Ronceverte City Hall at 182 Main Street, West in Ronceverte, WV.
A draft version of the application with a draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) will be available for review and comment starting Tuesday, November 28th, 2016 at the following locations:
• City of Ronceverte, City Hall, 182 Main Street, West, Ronceverte, WV
• Ronceverte Development Corporation, 200 Main Street, West, Ronceverte, WV
• Ronceverte Public Library, 712 West Main Street, Ronceverte, WV
• WV Brownfields Assistance Center website, www.wvbrownfields.org
Specific questions and/or comments can also be accepted through December 13th to:
City of Ronceverte EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application
Doug Hylton, Project Director
City of Ronceverte, Ronceverte City Hall, 182 Main Street, West, Ronceverte, WV 24970
Phone: 304-646-2880 or 304-647-5455
Email: [email protected]
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