Final Community Involvement Plan

Solvay Coke and Gas Site ,

Prepared for: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Prepared by: APEX Direct, Inc.

April 2008

Contract No. EP-S5-07-01, Task Order No. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 OVERVIEW OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN 1

2.0 SITE OVERVIEW 1

2.1 Site Description 1 2.2 Site History and Cleanup 3 2.3 Site Contaminants 4

3.0 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND 4

3.1 Community Profile 4 3.2 Community History 5 3.3 Past Community Involvement With the Site 5

4.0 COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS 5

4.1 Site Ownership 5 4.2 Site Redevelopment and Future Use 6 4.3 Economic Effects 6 4.4 Length of Time to Conduct the Cleanup 7 4.5 Cost and Responsibility for the Cleanup 7 4.6 Possible Lake Contamination 7 4.7 Health Effects 7 4.8 Site Access and Security 8

5.0 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES 8

5.1 Establish a Point of Contact 8 5.2 Develop and Maintain a Site Mailing List 9 5.3 Establish an Information Repository 9 5.4 Maintain Contact With Local Officials, Organizations and Residents 9 5.5 Maintain Communication With Local Media 9 5.6 Prepare and Distribute Written Information 10 5.7 Make Information Available Electronically 10 5.8 Conduct Public Meetings or Information Sessions 10 5.9 Publish Announcements 10 5.10 Revise the Community Involvement Plan 10

APPENDIXES

A INFORMATION REPOSITORY AND POSSIBLE MEETING LOCATIONS

B LIST OF CONTACTS AND INTERESTED GROUPS

C COMMUNITY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

i 1.0 Overview of Community Involvement Plan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepared this Community Involvement Plan (CIP) to support upcoming investigation and cleanup activities at the Solvay Coke and Gas (Solvay Coke) site in Milwaukee, Wis. This CIP provides information about the site background, community demographics, community concerns and activities EPA will conduct to inform and involve the community during site cleanup efforts.

This document has two primary purposes: (1) to summarize community concerns as expressed during interviews conducted February 26-28, 2008, and (2) to present a plan and schedule for communication between local residents and EPA as site investigation and cleanup activities progress.

In addition to this overview, this CIP contains the following sections:

Section 2.0, Site Overview – Provides background information about the site’s location and history

Section 3.0, Community Background – Presents a community profile and summarizes the community history and past involvement with the site

Section 4.0, Community Concerns and Questions – Summarizes information obtained from local residents during community interviews conducted in February 2008

Section 5.0, Community Involvement Activities – Provides the EPA plan and timeline for a site-specific community involvement program to keep residents informed and involved during site activities

Appendix A – Provides the locations of the site information repository and administrative record, as well as possible locations for public meetings

Appendix B – Provides a list of contacts and local organizations

Appendix C –Provides a list of questions asked during February 2008 community interviews

2.0 Site Overview

This section describes the site, provides information about the site’s history and cleanup, and presents information about the primary site contaminants.

2.1 Site Description

The 46-acre Solvay Coke site is located at 311 East Greenfield Ave. in Milwaukee, Wis. The site is located along the waterfront in an industrial and commercial corridor that covers more than 700 acres. The nearest residential neighborhood is located about 0.3 mile west of the site. The site is bordered to the north by East Greenfield Ave., to the 1 northeast by railroad tracks and a coal storage area, to the east and south by the Kinnickinnic River, and to the west by railroad tracks (see site location figure below).

Access to the property is restricted by its relative isolation within the waterfront industrial corridor. In addition, the site is secured by a tall chain-link fence and warning signs. Despite these measures, the site perimeter is not entirely secure, and humans and wildlife could gain access and be exposed to hazardous substances. During a site assessment in 2001, deer were observed on the site. Deer and other wildlife may feed in areas contaminated with hazardous substances.

2 2.2 Site History and Cleanup

The site is comprised of a number of lots where a variety of industrial activities were conducted since at least 1990. Between about 1902 and 1983, a coke and manufactured gas facility operated on the property; at its peak, the facility operated 200 coke ovens. Coke ovens heat coal to produce coke, coal tars and fuel gas. At many of the former manufactured gas plants in Wis., coke and coal tars were considered process wastes. At the Solvay Coke site, coke production was a principal manufacturing process. Coke and coal tars produced at the Solvay Coke site were shipped elsewhere for use as blast furnace fuel. Manufactured gas was presumably sold locally. Solvay Coke differs from other manufactured gas plants in the state both in terms of the size of its operations and the possibility that there was a market for the coal tars produced there.

From 1983 until January 2003, the Wisconsin Wrecking Company, a concrete recycler, operated a scrap and salvage operation on the northern portion of the site. In January 2003, Wisconsin Wrecking assigned its interest in the site to Water Street Holdings, LLC. At the same time, Cliffs Mining Company conveyed the site to Water Street Holdings, LLC. Shortly thereafter, Water Street Holdings, LLC, conveyed the site to Golden Marina Causeway, LLC. Most of the coke and gas manufacturing buildings on the site property were demolished between 2003 and 2005.

In February 2003, a legal document called a removal order was signed between EPA; Cliffs Mining Company; Water Street Holdings, LLC; and Wisconsin Wrecking, LLC. The order required the companies to take action to address four primary sources of hazardous substances: (1) asbestos in many of the physical structures and on the ground; (2) coal tar from manufactured gas plant operations; (3) numerous above-ground storage tanks; and (4) other hazards throughout the site, such as drums containing harmful substances and oil in old electrical transformers. As part of the removal actions, the site was fenced and gated on three sides, and warning signs were posted.

A summary of the types and quantities of waste handled and shipped off site for disposal was provided to EPA in a report dated March 2005. In September 2005, EPA issued a Notice of Completion summarizing the removal actions taken at the site and approving the post-removal site control measures proposed by the parties.

In January 2007, EPA and the companies signed a legal agreement called an administrative order on consent. In addition to Cliffs Mining Company; American Natural Resources Company; Wisconsin Electric Power Company; Wisconsin Gas LLC; and Maxus Energy Company, East Greenfield Investors voluntarily signed because of a contractual agreement with Cliffs Mining Company (East Greenfield Investors had expressed interest in acquiring the property). This legal order required that the companies conduct an investigation to determine the type and amount of contamination at the site as well as risks posed to people, wildlife and the environment. In addition, the companies agreed to evaluate options for cleaning up the site.

An investigation to determine the nature and extent of contamination in site soil and ground water is expected to begin in summer 2008. After the investigation is complete, EPA

3 will evaluate options for cleaning up the site and will present its recommended cleanup option for public comment. After considering public comments and concerns, EPA will select and implement a cleanup option.

EPA has determined that American Natural Resources Company, Cliffs Mining Company, Maxus Energy Corporation, Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas LLC (d/b/a We Energies) are liable for conditions at the site and are responsible for funding the site investigation. These companies were former site owners or operators.

2.3 Site Contaminants

Site contaminants include various metals, cyanide and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons or PAHs. PAHs commonly found in manufactured gas plant waste may cause cancer in humans. High levels of PAHs may also have a detrimental effect on animals and the environment. During previous site assessments, PAHs were identified in samples of surface soil and river mud.

Most of the PAH contamination from manufactured gas plant sites does not pose an immediate health risk because it is in the form of coal tar buried under soil. If coal tar residue comes in contact with skin, however, it can cause redness or a rash. In some people, coal tar can cause a sunburn effect on skin. Eye irritation is another hazard if coal tar residue gets in the eyes.

3.0 Community Background

The following sections describe the community demographics, summarize the history of the community and discuss the community’s past involvement with the site.

3.1 Community Profile

Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County and is the largest city in Wisconsin. Milwaukee is the main cultural and economic center of the Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha Metropolitan area.

As of the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, Milwaukee had a population of 602,782. The city gained population between 2000 and 2006, which marked the first period of positive population growth since the 1960s. Starting in the 1960s, Milwaukee’s population began to decline due to various factors including the loss of blue collar jobs. In recent years, revitalization efforts have been underway in neighborhoods throughout the city, including Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, East Side, Walker’s Point and Bay View, as well as downtown.

About 20 percent of Milwaukee residents have Bachelor’s degrees or higher, according to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau estimate. The racial composition is roughly 44 percent Caucasian, 40 percent African-American and 15 percent Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 19 percent of the population speaks a language at home other than English.

4 In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $33,990, with about 48 percent of people in owner-occupied housing and 52 percent in renter-occupied housing.

3.2 Community History

The first Europeans to document their travels through the Milwaukee area were French missionaries and fur traders in 1818. The city of Milwaukee was later incorporated in 1846. Milwaukee’s first suburbs were incorporated in the late 1800s. During community interviews in February 2008, many residents described Milwaukee as a “city of neighborhoods.” Milwaukee’s main neighborhoods include Bay View, Walker’s Point, Historic Third Ward, Riverwest, South Milwaukee, Shorewood and West Milwaukee.

Milwaukee was once known almost exclusively for its brewing and manufacturing activities. In recent years, the city’s image has been transformed through major construction and renovation projects, including the Milwaukee Riverwalk, Miller Park, Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Auditorium and U.S. Cellular Arena, as well as the construction of many new skyscrapers, condos, lofts and apartment buildings on and near the lakefront and riverfront.

3.3 Past Community Involvement With the Site

Community interviews conducted in February 2008 began EPA’s community involvement efforts at the site. During the interviews, many residents explained that there has been a high amount of interest in the property historically and interest in the property remains high today, particularly regarding its future use and redevelopment.

When EPA’s investigation starts, a variety of activities will be done to keep local residents informed of progress at the site and involve them in decision making processes regarding the site cleanup. Planned community involvement activities are discussed in Section 5.

Media coverage has been relatively sparse. According to some local residents, a few articles regarding the site have appeared in local newspapers over the years. Articles have focused primarily on redevelopment and future use of the property, rather than site contamination or cleanup.

4.0 Community Concerns and Questions

EPA interviewed local residents, members of community and environmental organizations, city staff, business owners and developers. This section summarizes the major concerns and questions expressed during those interviews.

4.1 Site Ownership

Almost all of those interviewed wanted to know who owns the site. Many people said that there has been ongoing confusion and, at times, conflicting information throughout the community regarding who owns the property.

5 Several people recounted various individuals and redevelopment companies in the past that had either owned the property or told others they had. In addition, some city staff indicated that the current property owner has not filed the “official” paperwork with the city.

Those interested in knowing who owns the property primarily wanted to know who would be redeveloping the property once the site is cleaned up.

4.2 Site Redevelopment and Future Use

Almost unanimously, local residents interviewed expressed an overwhelming concern about the site’s redevelopment and future use. Some simply asked what the plans were, while others expressed strong views that the site should be redeveloped as quickly as possible and put to productive use.

Some residents said they would like to see the area redeveloped for mixed use, with residential properties (such as condos) and commercial office and retail areas that could serve as a source of employment.

EPA informed all of the individuals interviewed that a complete site investigation (including soil and ground-water sampling) must be done before any determination regarding future property use can be made. EPA explained that potential future uses of the property would be taken into consideration as part of a feasibility study. The feasibility study will analyze and compare site cleanup options.

Someone asked whether there could be any redevelopment on the property in the interim, while the long-term investigation and cleanup is underway.

Another said that it is “poor use of the riverfront property to simply use it to stockpile coal.” This person asked that there be some “sensitivity” when decisions are made regarding site cleanup, in terms of preserving natural features (such as trees), rather than allowing the “machine junkies to just tear things down.”

4.3 Economic Effects

Many of those interviewed said that unemployment in the area is a concern. Some people asked whether the site investigation and cleanup would create any job opportunities for local residents. EPA explained that contractors who would be conducting the sampling and site investigation activities are hired by the companies who fund the investigation and EPA can not tell the companies or their contractors who to hire.

Many individuals also said they would like to see the property redeveloped and put to use in a manner that would stimulate economic growth and development in the area. Some of these people pointed out that the site’s location on waterfront property makes it attractive to developers who could put the property back to productive use.

One person recalled that the coke manufacturing plants historically located on the site property were a primary source of jobs for many area residents. This person said there had

6 been a gradual decline in the area and rising unemployment rates, as a result of facilities like Solvay Coke either shutting down completely or moving their manufacturing operations elsewhere. He, along with others, stated that “family supporting” jobs are needed in the area.

4.4 Length of Time to Conduct the Cleanup

Most of those interviewed wanted to know how long the site investigation and cleanup would take. They expressed concern regarding the amount of time the property has been vacant and unused. Some asked if there was anything EPA could do to speed up the process.

One person asked if there are similar sites in the area (or around the country) that have been cleaned up or investigated. This person wanted to know whether EPA could look at such sites as examples to estimate the amount and extent of cleanup that may be required at Solvay Coke. EPA explained that, among other factors, it will consider information regarding successful cleanups at similar sites when choosing a cleanup plan for Solvay Coke.

4.5 Cost and Responsibility for the Cleanup

Many asked who would be paying for the cleanup. These questions were, for the most part, asked within the context of discussions related to who owns the property and who will redevelop it, rather than as stand-alone questions about the specific cleanup costs.

One person expressed concern that if We Energies is among the parties responsible for paying for the site investigation and cleanup, there would be a negative effect for local residents because We Energies would likely pass those costs on to consumers in the form of higher energy bills.

4.6 Possible Lake Contamination

Nearly everyone talked about the site’s location and close proximity to the lake. In addition to having an interest in the site’s ultimate redevelopment because of its waterfront location, they also asked whether site operations had contaminated the lake.

Several people mentioned that a cleanup effort to remove PCB contamination from Lake Michigan is ongoing. They asked whether the Solvay Coke site cleanup would involve lake dredging or cleanup and, if so, whether that work would be done as part of the current efforts to remove PCBs from the lake. EPA clarified that the extent of the contamination on the Solvay Coke property will not be fully known until the soil and ground-water investigation is complete. Based on the investigation results, a plan will be developed to clean up any soil, ground water or affected areas in the lake.

4.7 Health Effects

Some concern was expressed about asbestos moving through the air as workers and trucks are going in and out of the area once the cleanup starts. Some individuals who live or work near the site were concerned about “coal dust” spreading through the area. One nearby worker said that on some days, the dust is so thick there are “layers of it” on cars, windows and air vents. 7

Several people said they thought a “coal pile” located right next to the site was part of the site itself. They asked whether the coal pile would be removed as part of the cleanup. According to an employee across the street from the site, as a result of “many complaints” about coal dust in the area, We Energies stopped “trucking coal in and out of the area” adjacent to the site.

4.8 Site Access and Security

Concern was expressed that the site is easily accessible and poorly lit. Some individuals said the site has been a magnet for trouble and has attracted gang activity, homeless people and vandalism of nearby offices and parking lots. People working near the site stated that they suspect the vandalism was done by trespassers going to and from the site looking for metal to sell to a nearby recycling facility.

One person expressed concern about “public access along the river” and suggested that “some type of ravine” be constructed to prevent people from walking directly to the site from the river.

5.0 Community Involvement Activities

EPA has developed a site-specific community involvement program for the Solvay Coke site. The program has the following goals:

• Educate and inform local citizens and other interested parties of ongoing and planned site cleanup and restoration efforts • Allow opportunities for local citizens to be involved in key decisions • Design community involvement activities to meet the specific information needs of local citizens (as expressed to EPA) • Involve local and state government agencies as key stakeholders

Although the Solvay Coke site is not proposed as a Superfund site, EPA has decided to follow the Superfund guidelines for cleanup and community involvement activities. Those guidelines specify requirements for community involvement activities as technical milestones are reached throughout the investigation and cleanup process.

The sections below identify specific activities EPA will do to meet those requirements. In some cases, EPA may add activities to inform and involve local citizens as site investigation and cleanup activities progress.

5.1 Establish a Point of Contact

EPA has assigned Susan Pastor, Community Involvement Coordinator, as the primary point of contact for inquiries and concerns related to community involvement activities at the Solvay Coke site. Having one point of contact streamlines communication with the community and makes it easier to obtain and distribute information.

8 She can be reached by phone at 312-353-1325 or 800-621-8431 extension 31325 weekdays 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or via e-mail at [email protected].

5.2 Develop and Maintain a Site Mailing List

EPA has developed a site-specific mailing list of names and addresses of local residents, officials, organizations and businesses, and media contacts. EPA will use this list to distribute information such as fact sheets or site updates to keep the local community informed of site activities. EPA will update the site mailing list as individuals request that their information be added, deleted or changed.

During community interviews, several individuals requested to be kept informed via e-mail instead of postal mail. EPA has established and will continue to maintain an electronic distribution list for the site. As documents are prepared and distributed to the site mailing list, EPA will send an electronic notification.

5.3 Establish an Information Repository

Having a designated local place where people can obtain information is one of many ways EPA makes it easy to obtain information. Prior to the community interviews, EPA established an information repository at the downtown Milwaukee Public Library on Washington Street. This location will be used for EPA’s full administrative record of technical and legal documents related to site cleanup decisions.

During community interviews, several people stated that the Bay View Public Library would be a more convenient location for residents who live in the immediate site vicinity. EPA will establish an information repository at the library in Bay View. Information maintained at this location will include fact sheets, site summary reports and other relevant documents.

Administrative record and information repository locations are listed in Appendix A.

5.4 Maintain Contact With Local Officials, Organizations and Residents

EPA began establishing relationships with local officials, organizations and residents in February 2008. EPA will continue to maintain these relationships and establish more.

To maintain contact, EPA may use a variety of methods including telephone conversations, electronic communication, distribution of written information, and formal and informal meetings.

A list of officials and community organizations is provided in Appendix B.

5.5 Maintain Communication With Local Media

EPA will keep local radio, television and newspaper outlets informed of planned site activities, key milestones and public involvement opportunities. EPA will issue press releases to notify the media of important events. In addition, display advertisements will be placed in local newspapers to announce milestones such as EPA’s proposed cleanup plan. Written 9 materials explaining planned, ongoing and completed site activities will also be distributed to the local media.

A list of media contacts is provided in Appendix B.

5.6 Prepare and Distribute Written Information

EPA will prepare written materials such as fact sheets to explain the status of activities such as the beginning of the investigation, the announcement of EPA’s proposed cleanup plan and the start of the cleanup. Fact sheets and similar documents will be written in non-technical language and will be sent to those on the mailing list and posted online.

Paper copies of materials will be distributed via postal mail, and electronic copies will be posted on the EPA Web site. In addition, e-mail notifications will be sent to those on EPA’s e-mail group.

5.7 Make Information Available Electronically

EPA will provide electronic access to site-related information. As technical reports, updates, fact sheets and other information becomes available, EPA will post the documents to its Web site.

EPA has established a Web site dedicated to information about the Solvay Coke site. It can be accessed at www.epa.gov/region5/sites/solvaycoke.

5.8 Conduct Public Meetings or Information Sessions

EPA will hold public meetings or information sessions at various times. EPA may hold a public meeting to explain its proposed cleanup option and solicit questions and feedback from local citizens.

Public meeting dates, times and locations will be announced in advertisements in local newspapers, in fact sheets distributed to the public, and on EPA’s Web site. All meetings will be held in locations such as local libraries that are easily accessible to area residents.

5.9 Publish Announcements

EPA will place display advertisements in local newspapers to announce public meetings, public comment periods and significant developments. Advertisements will be placed in a combination or in all of the local newspapers, including the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Bayview Compass, El Conquistador and the Shepherd Express.

5.10 Revise the Community Involvement Plan

Over time, population and demographic changes in the site area, as well as various other factors, may result in changes in community interest and concern regarding site activities.

10 When the site investigation work is completed and before the cleanup work begins, EPA will do an assessment and revise this CIP to reflect the information needs of local citizens at that time. The revised CIP will be placed in the information repositories and posted on EPA’s Web site.

The table below outlines the timing of community involvement activities for the site.

Timing of Community Involvement Activities

Activity Timeframe Establish a point of contact Completed Develop and maintain a site mailing list List is developed Update as needed Establish information repository Completed Maintain contact with local officials, organizations Ongoing throughout site and residents investigation and cleanup Maintain communication with local media Ongoing throughout site investigation and cleanup Prepare and distribute written information As needed to coincide with technical milestones Make information available electronically Ongoing as written materials are finalized Conduct public meetings or information sessions As needed Publish announcements As needed Revise the CIP Before site cleanup begins

11 APPENDIX A Information Repository and Possible Meeting Locations

Milwaukee Public Library phone: 414-286-3000 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53233

The administrative record is kept at this location in the “government documents” section.

Contact Person: Heather Smith, Federal Documents Librarian

Hours of Operation: Monday – Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (October through April)

Meeting Rooms: Meeting Room 1: seats approximately 70 people (less when room is set up with tables and chairs)

A larger, auditorium-style room with more capacity is also available next door to the library. This room can be reserved by calling the library.

Bay View Library phone: 414-286-3019 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207

At the library’s request, documents will be maintained in binders because this location is not equipped to view CDs.

Contact Person: Chris Gawronski, Library Branch Manager

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Meeting Rooms: Koeppen-Gerlach Auditorium: 700-seat lecture hall with auditorium-style seating, stage with drop-down screen, audio-visual equipment available, handicapped access

Ludwig Loos Room: seats approximately 175 people (less when room is set up with tables and chairs), audio-visual equipment available, handicapped access

C.L. Masters Room: seats approximately 40 (less when room is set up with tables and chairs), audio-visual equipment available, handicapped access

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APPENDIX B List of Contacts and Interested Groups

Federal and State Elected Officials

Senator Russell Feingold Phone: 202-224-5323 506 Hart Senate Office Building Fax: 202-224-2725 Washington, DC 20510

District Office: 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Room 408 Phone: 414-276-7282 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Fax: 414-276-7284

Senator Herb Kohl Phone: 202-224-5653 330 Hart Senate Office Building Fax: 202-224-9787 Washington, DC 20510

District Office: 310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 950 Phone: 414-297-4451 Milwaukee, WI 53203 Fax: 414-297-4455

Representative Gwen Moore Phone: 202-225-4572 U.S. House of Representatives Fax: 202-225-8135 1239 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

District Office (Congressional District 4): 219 N. Milwaukee St., Suite 3A Phone: 414-297-1140 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Fax: 414-297-1086

State Senator Tim Carpenter Phone: 608-266-8535 State Capitol Fax: 608-282-3543 Room 306 South P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707

B-1 State Representative Pedro Colon Phone: 608-267-7669 State Capitol Fax: 608-282-3608 Room 104 North P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53708

Governor Jim Doyle Phone: 608-266-1212 P.O. Box 7863 Fax: 608-267-8983 Madison, WI 53707

Federal and State Agency Staff

Susan Pastor, Community Involvement Coordinator Phone: 312-353-1325 U.S. EPA Region 5 Fax: 312-353-1155 Office of Public Affairs 77 W. Jackson Blvd. (P-19J) , IL 60604

Denise Boone, Remedial Project Manager Phone: 312-886-6217 U.S. EPA Region 5 Fax: 312-886-4071 77 W. Jackson Blvd. (SR-6J) Chicago, IL 60604

Craig Melodia, Assistant Regional Counsel Phone: 312-353-8870 U.S. EPA Region 5 Fax: 312-886-0747 77 W. Jackson Blvd. (C-14J) Chicago, IL 60604

Margaret Brunette Phone: 414-263-8557 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fax: 414-263-8716 2300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive P.O. Box 12436 Milwaukee, WI 53212

Robert Thiboldeaux, Ph.D. Phone: 608-267-6844 Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Fax: 603-267-4853 1 W. Wilson St. Madison, WI 53701

B-2 Local Elected Officials

Mayor Tom Barrett Phone: 414-286-2200 City Hall, Room 201 Fax: 414-286-3191 200 E. Wells St. E-mail: [email protected] Milwaukee, WI 53202

W. Martin Morics, City Comptroller Phone: 414-286-3321 City Hall, Room 404 Fax: 414-286-3281 200 E. Wells St. (E-mail address unavailable) Milwaukee, WI 53202

Grant F. Langley, City Attorney Phone: 414-286-2601 City Hall, Room 800 Fax: 414-286-8550 200 E. Wells St. (E-mail address unavailable) Milwaukee, WI 53202

Willie Hines, Jr., Common Council President Phone: 414-286-2221 City Hall, Room 205 Fax: 414-286-3456 200 E. Wells St. E-mail: [email protected] Milwaukee, WI 53202

Alderman James Witkowiak, 12th District Phone: 414-286-2221 City Hall, Room 205 Fax: 414-286-3456 200 E. Wells St. E-mail: [email protected] Milwaukee, WI 53202

Alderman Tony Zielinski, 14th District Phone: 414-286-3769 City Hall, Room 205 Fax: 414-286-3456 200 E. Wells St. E-mail: [email protected] Milwaukee, WI 53202

Peggy West Phone: 414-278-4222 Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, 12th District Fax: 414-278-1380 Milwaukee County Courthouse E-mail: [email protected] 901 North 9th St., Room 201 Milwaukee, WI 53233

Richard D. Nyklewitz, Jr. Phone: 414-278-4222 Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, 14th District Fax: 414-223-1380 Milwaukee County Courthouse E-mail: [email protected] 901 North 9th St., Room 201 Milwaukee, WI 53233

B-3 Local Organizations

Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers Phone: 414-287-0207 Lynn Broaddus, Executive Director E-mail: [email protected] 1845 N. Farwell Ave. Suite 100 Milwaukee, WI 53202

Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Phone: 414-272-5462 Joe Wilson, Executive Director E-mail: [email protected] 1313 W. Mount Mernon Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53233

Sierra Club-Milwaukee Phone: 414-453-3127 8112 W. Bluemound Road Web: www.sierraclub.org Milwaukee, WI 53213

Hope House of Milwaukee, Inc. Phone: 414-389-3849 Kenneth Schmidt, Executive Director E-mail: [email protected] 209 West Orchard St. Milwaukee, WI 53204

Milwaukee River Revitalization Foundation Phone: 414-271-8000 Kimberly Gleffe, Executive Director E-mail: [email protected] 1845 N. Farwell Ave. Suite 100 Milwaukee, WI 53202

Menomonee Valley Partners Phone: 414-274-4654 Laura Bray, Executive Director Web: www.renewthevalley.org 301 W. Wisconsin Ave. Suite 400B Milwaukee, WI 53203

Bayview Neighborhood Association Phone: 414-297-9783 P.O. Box 070184 E-mail: [email protected] Milwaukee, WI 53207

Milwaukee River Basin Partnership Phone: 414-763-6170 1845 N. Farwell Ave., Suite 100 Web: http://basineducation.uwex.edu/milwaukee Milwaukee, WI 53202

B-4 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Phone: 414-382-1700 Water Institute E-mail: [email protected] Dr. Val Klump, Director 600 E. Greenfield Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53204

Sixteenth Street Community Health Center Phone: 414-672-6220 Peter McAvoy, VP of Environmental Health E-mail: [email protected] 1032 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53204

Local Media

Newspapers Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Phone: 414-224-2000 P.O. Box 665 Fax: 414-224-2047 Milwaukee, WI 53201

Bayview Compass Phone: 414-489-0880 2534 S. Kinnickinnic Milwaukee, WI 53207

El Conquistador Phone: 414-383-1000 3206 W. National Avenue 8 Fax: 414-383-8885 Milwaukee, WI 53215

Shepherd Express Phone: 414-276-2222 207 E. Buffalo St. Fax: 414-276-9696 Suite 410 Milwaukee, WI 53202

Radio WHAD-FM Phone: 414-227-2040 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., #1650 Fax: 414-227-2043 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Web: www.wpr.org

WTMJ-AM Phone: 414-967-5310 P.O. Box 620 Fax: 414-967-5492 Milwaukee, WI 53201 Web: www.620wtmj.com

WGLB-AM Phone: 414-374-7314 5183 N. 35th St. Fax: 414-374-6550 Milwaukee, WI 53209 Web: www.wglbam1560.com

B-5 WFMR-FM/WJMR-FM/WKLH-FM/WHQG-FM Phone: 414-978-9000 5407 W. McKinley Ave. Fax: 414-978-9001 Milwaukee, WI 53208 Web: www.wfmr.com

WJZI-FM/WLUM-FM Phone: 414-778-1933 2979 N. Mayfair Road Fax: 414-771-3036 Milwaukee, WI 53222 Web: www.wjzi.com

WNOV-AM Phone: 414-449-9668 2003 W. Capitol Drive Fax: 414-449-9945 Milwaukee, WI 53206 Web: www..com

WVCY-FM Phone: 414-935-3000 3434 W. Kilbourn Ave. Fax: 414-935-3015 Milwaukee, WI 53208 Web: www.vcyamerica.org

WYMS-FM Phone: 414-475-8900 5312 W. Vliet St. Web: www..org Milwaukee, WI 53208

WISN-AM Phone: 414-545-8900 12100 W. Howard Ave. Fax: 414-944-5484 Greenfield, WI 53228 Web: www.newstalk1130.com

WMCS-AM Phone: 414-444-1290 4222 W. Capitol Drive Fax: 414-444-1409 Milwaukee, WI 53216 Web: www.1290wmcs.com

WJYI-AM Phone: 414-978-9000 5407 W. McKinley Ave. Fax: 414-978-9001 Milwaukee, WI 53208 Web: www.joy1340.com

WTKM-AM Phone: 262-673-3550 P.O. Box 270216 Web: www.wtkm.com Hartford, WI 53027

WUWM-FM Phone: 414-227-3355 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite LL1000 Web: www..com P.O. Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201

WKTI-FM Phone: 414-332-9611 720 E. Capitol Drive Fax: 414-967-5266 Milwaukee, WI 53212 Web: www..com

WRIT-FM Phone: 414-545-8900 12100 W. Howard Ave. Fax: 414-546-9654 Greenfield, WI 53228 Web: www.writradio.com B-6

WKLH-FM Phone: 414-978-9000 5407 W. McKinley Ave. Fax: 414-978-9009 Milwaukee, WI 53208 Web: www..com

WJMR-FM Phone: 414-978-9000 5407 W. McKinley Ave. Fax: 414-978-9001 Milwaukee, WI 53208 Web: www.jammin983.com

WMYX-FM Phone: 414-529-1250 Entercom Milwaukee, LLC Fax: 414-529-2122 11800 W. Grange Ave. Web: www.99wmyx.com Hales Corners, WI 53130

WKKV-FM Phone: 414-321-1007 12100 W. Howard Ave. Fax: 414-546-9654 Greenfield, WI 53228 Web: www.v100.com

WMIL-FM Phone: 414-545-8900 12100 W. Howard Ave. Fax: 414-327-3200 Greenfield, WI 53228 Web: www.fm106.com

Television WDJT-TV Phone: 414-777-5800 809 S. 60th St. Fax: 414-777-5802 Milwaukee, WI 53214 Web: www.cbs58.com

WITI-TV Phone: 414-355-6214 9001 N. Green Bay Road Fax: 414-362-2141 P.O. Box 17600 Web: www.fox6milwaukee.com Milwaukee, WI 53217

WISN-TV Phone: 414-937-3331 P.O. Box 402 Fax: 414-342-7505 Milwaukee, WI 53201 Web: www.themilwaukeechannel.com

WVCY-TV Phone: 414-935-3000 3434 W. Kilbourn Ave. Fax: 414-935-3015 Milwaukee, WI 53208 Web: www.vcyamerica.org

WMVS, WMVT Phone: 414-271-1036 Milwaukee Public Television Fax: 414-297-7536 1036 N. 8th St. Web: www.mptv.org Milwaukee, WI 53233

B-7 APPENDIX C Community Interview Questions

1. What is your understanding of the environmental problems at the Solvay Coke site?

2. What would you like to know about the site?

3. How would you like to be involved in the decision making process regarding site investigation and cleanup?

4. What are your concerns about the site (i.e., environmental or health or economic)?

5. How do you believe you are directly affected by the contamination at the site?

6. Have you contacted anyone to express your concerns? If so, who? Were they helpful?

7. What is your perception of EPA – do you view EPA as credible? Trustworthy?

8. What government agencies, or non-government organizations, do you view as most credible when it comes to environmental issues?

9. In your opinion, how do others in the community perceive EPA? WDNR?

10. How do you stay informed about local events and activities? (what are your main sources of information, including radio and tv stations and newspapers?)

11. How would you like to be kept informed about the Solvay site investigation and cleanup? (check all applicable) a. US Mail? b. E-mail? (if yes, can we have your email address?) c. Local tv or radio (which tv, radio stations are best)? d. Local newspapers (which ones are best)? e. Local organizations (which ones)? f. Public meetings g. Internet (i.e., EPA Website)? h. Toll-free number?

12. EPA has established an information repository at the Public Library at 814 W Wisconsin. The repository contains information about the site. Have you ever visited the repository? If not, how likely are you to visit the repository in the future to get information about the site?

13. How frequently would you like to receive information about the site? (i.e., quarterly? Every 2 months? Only when significant milestones are completed?)

14. In your opinion, what would be the best location(s) for EPA to hold public meetings about the site? And, how frequently should meetings be held?

15. Are you aware of any media coverage about the Solvay site? If so, how would you describe the coverage?

16. Is there anyone else you think we should interview?

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