Public Notice of EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application by New River Gorge Regional
Development Authority
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is announcing plans to submit a cleanup grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for cleanup of the former Beckley Landfill, located on New Jersey Avenue, in Beckley, WV. This property has had environmental assessment activities performed, including a Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment. Assessment results indicate the presence of numerous contaminants, including heavy metals, volatile and semi-volatile organic hydrocarbons, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compounds in subsurface soils and groundwater. These environmental impacts require remediation prior to site redevelopment.
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 NRGRDA’s community interaction efforts, the public is invited and encouraged to review and comment on proposed cleanup plans. A summary of the project and proposed activities will be made available November 3rd, 2022 at 5pm. The meeting will take place at Beckley City Hall in the Common Council Chambers, located at 340 Prince Street, Beckley, WV. These materials will also be available for public review through November 17th, 2021, at NRGRDA offices. Virtual participation in the public meeting will also be available upon request. For questions or additional information, please contact Andrew Davis at 304/254-8115 during normal business hours.