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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region HI

Prepared for EPA Region HI By Dynamac Corporation Under TES Vffl Contract No. 68-W9-0005 Work Assiguntnt No. C03007

For additional information, contact William Toffel Office of Public Affairs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (215) 597-6180 DU PONT - NEWPORT SUPERFUND SITE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN Table of Contents

SECTION PAGE Preface 1 Section 1 - Overview of the Community Relations Plan 2 Section 2 - Site Description 4 Section 3 - Community Background 7 Section 4 - Highlights of the Community Relations Plan 10 Section 5 - Community Relations Activities and Tuning 12

APPENDICES Appendix A - Mailing last for Officials and Key Individuals A-l Appendix B - Information Repository Location and Possible Meeting Place B-l Appendix C - Media List C-l Appendix D - Technical Assistance Grant Information D-l

FIGURES Figure 1 - Site Map 6

HR500QI3 PREFACE This Community Relations Plan for the Du Font-Newport Superfund Site was developed by Dynamac Corporation under Contract Number 68-W9-0005 (TES Vm), Work Assignment Number C03007, for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IE. This Community Relations Plan is a working document which serves as a guide to communication with the affected community. The activities and schedules contained herein should be altered according to future circumstances that may dictate different or additional community relations activities. SECTION 1 OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN

This Community Relations Plan ("CRP") identifies issues of community concern and interest related to the Du Font-Newport Superfund Site ("the Site"), located in Newport, New Castle County, Delaware and in unincorporated New Castle County. The CRP outlines community relations activities to be conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") Region IQ Office during the Superfund remedial process at the Site. The community relations activities outlined herein are designed to provide information about Site developments and processes to interested citizens and officials of the area surrounding the Site and to highlight several specific areas of community concern. EPA conducts community relations activities to ensure that the local public has input to the decisions regarding Superfund actions in its area and is well-informed about the progress of Superfund actions in its area. This CRP is divided into the following sections: • SITE DESCRIPTION This section provides the basic historical, geographical, and technical details related to the Site. • COMMUNITY BACKGROUND This section describes the community in the area surrounding the Site and the public's concerns and interests. • HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN This section describes the CRP that has been developed to address community concerns at the Site. • COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES AND TIMING This section specifies the types of community relations activities that will be conducted at the Site and when these activities will be conducted. • APPENDICES The appendices provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers for: Federal, State, and local officials (elected and non-elected); potentially responsible parties; the public water supply companies; the information repository; and jJoeahuv^ia that may be used for the dissemination of site-specific information.

AR5000I5 The information contained in this CRP is based primarily on Federal data obtained from Site investigations conducted by contractors and EPA officials, community interviews with government officials from the town of Newport and New Castle County, and community. interviews with private citizens from the town of Newport and the County of New Castle. Site-specific documents used in this CRP include: Du Pont (Woodward-Clyde Consultants) Remedial Investigation/ Feasibility Study Work Plan, Phase 2 (April 7, 1988); Du Pont (Woodward-Clyde Consultants) Chemistry Report (June 8, 1988); Du Pont (Woodward- Clyde Consultants) Wetlands Investigation (March 23, 1989); Du Pont (Woodward-Clyde Consultants) Data Sufficiency Memorandum, Phase 2 (April 7, 1989); and Du Pont Data Sufficiency Supplement, Remedial Investigation, Phase 2 (November 8, 1989). This data provided information necessary for the Site description and Community Background sections of this CRP. A mailing list of local officials and other key individuals who have expressed interest in Site activities is included in Appendix A. In addition, individuals consulted during the preparation of this CRP are included on this list, including EPA officials and elected public officials in the Newport and New Castle County, Delaware area. Public water supply companies with production wells located within a three-mile radius of the Site are listed in Appendix A as well. A list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of private citizens who have shown an interest in Site related activities is not included in Appendix A, but will be maintained at EPA Region IQ Office. Appendix B identifies the location of the information repository and a possible public meeting(s) place. Appendix C provides a list of media that may be used for the dissemination of Site-specific information. Appendix D lists information on Technical Assistance Grants. The EPA Region HI Office maintains lead responsibility for managing the Superfund remedial process at the Site and receives support from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). EPA Region Ed also maintains lead responsibility for the community relations activities at the Site. SECTION 2 SITE DESCRIPTION

2.1 SITE LOCATION The Du Font-Newport Superfund Site ("the Site") is located in Newport and New Castle County, Delaware, along the banks of the Christiana River, adjacent to Interstate 95 and Delaware Route 141. The Site includes the Du Pont Holly Run Plant, the CIBA-GEIGY Newport Plant, two landfills along the north and south banks of the Christiana River, adjacent wetlands, and the River (see Figure 1). The north landfill is a seven-acre parcel of land bounded to the north by the Du Pont Holly Run Plant and the CIBA-GEIGY Newport Plant and to the south by the Christiana River. The south landfill is a 15-acre parcel of land bounded to the north by the Christiana River, to the south and southwest by automobile salvage businesses along Old Airport Road, and to the east by Basin Road. The entrance to the Site is located at James and Water Streets.

22 SITE HISTORY The Site was originally owned by Henrik J. Krebs from 1902 to 1929. Activities conducted at the Site during this time period included the production of Lithopone, a white paint pigment In 1929, the Site was purchased by E J. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. (Du Pont), who continued the Lithopone production. Other activities were initiated by Du Pont during this period including the production of quinacridone and copper phthalocyanine pigment and the production of chromium dioxide magnetic tape. In 1984, CIBA-GEIGY Corporation (CIBA-GEIGY) bought the part of the Site used to produce paint pigments. The remaining part of the Site was retained by Du Pont, who continues to produce chromium dioxide magnetic tape at its Holly Run Plant. The two landfill areas were used primarily to dispose of pigment muds, by-products of the pigment production. Also disposed in the landfills were such products as trash, magnetic tape, and thoriated nickel. In 1973, the south landfill was closed and capped with soil. In 1974, the north landfill was closed and capped with clay. No landfilling has occurred at the Site since 1974. After 1974, Du Pont disposed its waste off-Site at a hazardous waste landfill. Since 1984, CIBA-GEIGY has also disposed its waste off-Site at a hazardous waste landfill. The Site was listed on the National Priorities List for inclusion in the Superfund Program on February 16,1990, after Site investigations conducted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in the early 1980's revealed the possibility of contamination at the Site. In 1988, Du Pont signed a Consent Order with EPA, requiring a detailed study of the contamination at the Site and its effect on human health and the environment This study is called a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) and is used at all Superfund sites to adequately determine the magnitude and extent of contamination. The RI/FS process at this Site involves an identification of the contaminants in the soil, ground water, surface water, and air and investigates how contaminants in these media affect the public and the environment This information will be used to determine what remedial actions may be required for the timely cleanup of the Site. Data collected for the Site has shown that the ground water flowing beneath the Site and the subsurface soil are contaminated with the inorganic elements barium, cadmium, and zinc and the organic substances tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE). The wetlands investigation has shown slightly elevated concentrations of lead in fish taken from the Christiana River near the Site and metals contamination in the sediments. The risk assessment will determine how these contaminants of concern will impact human health and the environment Currently, Phase HI of the RI is in progress. This Phase involves a detailed study of the above mentioned contaminants to determine the source and extent of contamination. Additional groundwater monitoring wells will be installed at the Site and sampled along with previously installed monitoring wells to determine the magnitude of contamination. Once sufficient data has been collected, the FS will begin to look at alternatives for Site remediation. Public water supply companies with production wells within a three-mile radius of the Site are listed in Appendix A of this CRP. These companies have sampled water from their wells, and can be contacted to receive this data. Flgur* 1 -- Sit* K*p

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3.1 COMMUNITY PROFILE The area surrounding the Site includes the Town of Newport and unincorporated New Castle County, whose borders are defined by the Christiana River. The Town of Newport lies to the north of the Christiana River and unincorporated New Castle County lies to the south of the Christiana River. Newport can be characterized as a light industrial town with both commercial and residential development, highlighted by a "small town" atmosphere. Unincorporated New Castle County, directly south of the Christiana River, bordering a wetlands area, supports a number of auto salvage yards along Old Airport Road. In Newport, residential property along Ayres Street lies directly across a set of train tracks that separates this property from the Site. In New Castle County, auto salvage yards are located directly adjacent to the southern landfill. In effect, both residential and commercial properties are adjacent to the northern and southern boundaries of the Site. The New Castle County government consists of a county executive and a county council headed by the council president The Town of Newport government consists of a mayor and vice mayor, town council, and town manager. 32 CHRONOLOGY OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT According to information received in an interview with Mr. Philip Cloutier, New Castle County Council President, community involvement with the Site has been minimal. Media coverage related to the Site has also been minimal. Interviews conducted with local citizens have shown that community knowledge about the Site is minimal as well. In general, the community around the Site was not aware of the fact that the Site was included on the National Priorities List (NPL) as a Superfund Site. 33 KEY COMMUNITY CONCERNS Interviews conducted with community residents in February 1990 and April 1990, indicate the following concerns and information needs: IMPACT OF SITE POLLUTION: Town officials of Newport generally expressed a concern about the impact of pollution generated from the Site, relative to its effect on the town. During the time of Du Pont ownership, on several occasions pigment was released from the Site and blew in a northerly direction into town. This pigment settled on houses, cars, sidewalks, dogs, and streets. Also, soot was released and settled on cars. INFORMATION REGARDING THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF CONTAMINATION AND GENERAL FACILITY PROCESSES SPECIFIC TO THE SITE: During community interviews, a few people expressed concern about the nature and extent of contamination at the Site. Citizens were interested in the history of facility processes and why these processes caused contamination. One business owner along Old Airport Road was especially concerned about the possibility of contamination affecting his water supply and therefore was interested in the type of contaminants and how far they have migrated off-site. This same business owner expressed an additional concern about the possibility of increased risk of cancer from the contaminants at the Site. QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER AND CHRISTIANA RIVER WATER QUALITY: One citizen was generally concerned about the quality of drinking water in the area and the quality of water in the Christiana River. Many citizens, however, felt that they were not at risk from contamination in the water. INFORMATION EXPLAINING SUPERFUND: Community interviews revealed that many citizens were not familiar with the Superfund process and simply wished to learn more about how the entire process is conducted. Because media coverage related to the Site has been minimal, many citizens did not know that the Site had been deemed a Superfund Site. Citizens wanted to know exactly what this meant EFFECTS OF MEDIA COVERAGE AND SPREAD OF CONTAMINATION ON REAL ESTATE VALUES: Public officials were concerned that negative publicity in the media would lessen property values in the area. These people were concerned that such publicity would discourage potential buyers from purchasing real estate. Business owners and residents living to the south of the Site along Old Airport Road expressed concern that a spread of contamination in their direction, if detected and reported to the public, would have a severe effect on their ability to sell property. LENGTH OF TIME NEEDED TO CLEANUP THE SITE: Concern was expressed by one individual that it may take an extended period of time to * This extended time period would allow contaminants to travel great 8 J\R50QQ2l if a quicker cleanup method was available. ODOR EMANATING FROM THE SITE: Some residents of Newport were concerned with an odor that emanates from the Site and travels into Newport during certain wind conditions. Citizens were concerned with the source of this odor and its possible health effects.

Community interviews also revealed that some people were not actively concerned about the Site at all. Some citizens did not care about contamination at the Site and did not feel that it was a threat to them. One individual exclaimed, "I've been here for 35 years and nothing has happened to me yet If something bad was going to happen, it already would have." This attitude was shared by a number of citizens interviewed as part of this CRP.

M500G22 SECTION 4 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN

4.1 METHODS OF COMMUNICATION Citizens in both the Newport and New Castle areas contacted during the community interviews expressed an interest in receiving bimonthly fact sheets highlighting current, Site- specific information. Newport and New Castle citizens also expressed interest in the issuance of press releases to local newspapers, highlighting pertinent and recent Site developments and announcing the date, time, location, and topic of public meetings. Citizens were strongly encouraged during community interviews to call and write EPA officials with any questions or concerns that may arise during the RI/FS and cleanup processes. This course of action met with the approval of Newport and New Castle citizens. EPA officials available for contact are listed in Appendix A of this CRP. These officials will also be listed in the bimonthly fact sheets and any press releases. 42 RESOURCES TO BE USED FOR COMMUNITY RELATIONS Mr. Leonard Episcopo, Town Manager of Newport, has lent his support to help EPA disseminate Site-specific information through a town newsletter circulated throughout Newport This publication reaches approximately 1200 residents in Newport and is developed and edited by Mr. Episcopo. Information included in the bimonthly fact sheets can be included in this publication. Mr. Episcopo also provided EPA with various contacts associated with local newspapers in the Newport area. Mr. Philip Cloutier, New Castle County Council President, provided EPA with a list of journals and various publications with substantial circulations throughout the New Castle County area. These publications, periodicals, and journals will be used for the issuance of press releases and are listed in Appendix C of this CRP. 43 KEY INDIVIDUALS Mr. Leonard Episcopo Town Manager of Newport P.O. Box 3053 Newport, DE (302)994-6403 Mr. Philip Cloutier New Castle County Council President 800 French Street Wilmington, DE (302)571-7520 10 Mr. J. Robert Woods 1st District County Council Representative 800 French Street Wilmington, DE (302)571-7529 For reasons mentioned in Section 42 of this CRP, Mr. Episcopo and Mr. Goutier have been Listed as key individuals. Their help should prove to be of great value during the community relations activities associated with this Site.

4.4 AREAS OF SPECIAL SENSITIVITY The Town Manager of Newport, Mr. Leonard Episcopo, has expressed a concern that uncontrolled media exposure regarding the Site may create an unnecessary panic. Several business owners along Old Airport Road in New Castle, Delaware, have expressed concern that contamination in the area could result hi decreased property values.

ARSQQ02** 11 SECTION 5 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES AND TIMING

Various community relations activities are listed below that are intended to keep both private citizens and public officials abreast of Site developments during the RI/FS and cleanup processes. These activities are designed so that EPA can involve the community in actions associated with the Site and are listed in approximate chronological order. Activities required of EPA are marked with an asterisk (*). Activities that are only recommended are not marked with an asterisk.

*5.1 ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN INFORMATION REPOSITORY AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD An information repository has been established to provide the local community access to Site-specific information including technical reports, reference documents, and the Administrative Record. The Administrative Record is a file containing all information used to decide on the selection of a remedial response action for the Site. The information repository is located at: The Kirkwood Library 6000 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE (302) 995-7663 The Kirkwood Library is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday, Friday, and Saturday and from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A photocopier is available at the library.

5.2 PREPARE FACT SHEETS AND TECHNICAL SUMMARIES Fact sheets and technical summaries will be used to provide general information about the Site and the Superfund program, inform the community of Site-related activities, explain findings of the RI/FS, and to highlight EPA plans for Site cleanup. This information will be distributed approximately bimonthly for the duration of the program conducted at the Site.

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12 53 CONTACT RESIDENTS BY MAIL Any pertinent Site information may be mailed directly to those residents whose names appear on the mailing list Information could include new data gathered from the Site investigation, project up-dates, sampling results, or decisions made on the remedial process. EPA will prepare mailings on an "as needed" basis.

5.4 PREPARE NEWS RELEASES Any news releases related to the Site will be issued by EPA on an "as needed" basis. News releases serve to inform the general public about Site plans, discoveries of any significant environmental findings, conclusions of the RI/FS, public meetings, public comment periods, and EPA's decisions concerning the Site. These news releases will be issued via the media listed in Appendix C of this CRP and in the Newport newsletter published by Mr. Leonard Episcopo.

*5.5 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The community will be given a specified period of time to review and comment on the draft FS report or on EPA's Proposed Plan for site remediation. This comment period is held immediately following the issuance of the cleanup alternatives proposed for the Site and will last for a Tnjnimym of four weeks. 5.6 HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS AND INFORMAL BRIEFINGS EPA may conduct public meetings during the RI/FS and cleanup processes. These meetings will allow the public to voice its opinions regarding past, present, and future actions at the Site. EPA may also use public meetings or informal briefings to disseminate Site-specific information regarding the RI/FS and cleanup processes.

*5.7 PREPARE RESPONSIVENESS SUMMARY A Responsiveness Summary will be prepared as part of the Record of Decision (ROD) summarizing public concerns and issues raised during the public comment period The Responsiveness Summary will document that public concern has been considered in the selection of a cleanup method for the Site. The Responsiveness Summary will be developed at the close of the public comment period.

13 *5.8 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE PROPOSED PLAN AND ROD A notice discussing the availability of the proposed plan and the ROD for this Site will be issued through a fact sheet and/or press release. The notice will highlight the location(s) of copies of the proposed plan and ROD, hours available for review, and information included.

*5.9 REVISE THE CRP This CRP will be revised to reflect significant changes in the level and nature of community concern and to update the schedule of community relations activities, as necessary.

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14 APPENDIX A DU FONT-NEWPORT SUPERFUND SITE MAILING LIST PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND OTHER KEY INDIVIDUALS FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS Senator William V. Roth, Jr. 104 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2441 3021 Federal Bldg. Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 573-6291

Senator Joseph R. Biden 489 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5042 6021 Federal Bldg. Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 573-6345

Representative Thomas R. Carper 131 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-4165 5021 Federal Bldg. 844 King St Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 573-6181

STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS Senator Thomas B. Sharp 2226 E. Hunington Dr. Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 994-0042 Representative John F. Van Sant 311 Troy Ave., Woodcrest Wilmington, DE 19804 (302) 998-2473 RR500Q29 A-l LFNTY OFFICIALS Dennis Greenhouse County Executive 800 French St Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 571-4011 Philip Cloutier County Council Pres. 800 French St Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 571-7520 J. Robert Woods 1st District County Council Representative 800 French St Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 571-7529 TOWN OF NEWPORT OFFICIALS Paul Calistro Mayor P.O. Box 3053 Newport, DE 19804 (302) 994-6403 Frazier Caudill Vice Mayor P.O. Box 3053 Newport, DE 19804 (302) 994-6403 Leonard Episcopo Town Manager P.O. Box 3053 Newport, DE 19804 (302) 994-6403

A-2 EPA REGION HI OFFICIALS William Toffel (3EA21) Community Relations Coordinator 841 Chestnut Building Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 597-6180 Randy Sturgeon (3HW25) EPA Remedial Project Manager 841 Chestnut Building Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 597-0978 DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Roger A. Lucio DNREC Public Information Officer 89 Kings Highway Dover, DE 19903 (302) 736-4506 Steve Johnson Project Manager 715 Grantham Lane New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 323-4588 POTENTIALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTIES Dr. Al Palmer Manager of Safety, Health, and Environment E.L du Pont de Nemours and Company, Inc. Chemicals and Pigments Div. Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 774-9350 Don Verrico Director of Public Affairs E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Inc. Chemicals and Pigments Div. Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 774-3397

A-3 Frank L. Hannigan Environmental SpeciaUst CIBA-GEIGY Corporation James & Water Streets Newport, DE 19804 (302) 992-5712 Joseph J. Sasso Environmental Specialist CIBA-GEIGY Corporation James & Water Streets Newport, DE 19804 (302) 996-2920

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY COMPANIES Artesian Water Company 630 Churchman's Rd. Newark, DE 19711 (302) 453-6900 Wilmington Suburban Water Corp. 2000 First State Blvd. Wilmington, DE 19804 (302) 633-5900

A-4 APPENDIX B LOCATION OF INFORMATION REPOSITORY AND PUBLIC MEE IMG P7 ACE

&R50QQ33 APPENDDC C MEDIA LIST

AR501 INFORMATION REPOSITORY LOCATION The Kirkwood Library 6000 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 995-7663 Contact Person: Barbara Weaks POTENTIAL PUBLIC MEETING PLACE Town Hall of Newport 15 N. Augustine St Newport, DE 19804 (302) 994-6403 Contact Person: Leonard Episcopo

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B-l NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS Chronicle News Magazine 2601 Annand Drive Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 999-9615 The Defender 1702 Locust Street Wilmington, DE 19802 (302) 656-3252 News Journal P.O. Box 15505 Wilmington, DE 19850 (302) 324-2500 Philadelphia Inquirer Newport, DE 19804 (302) 998-6375 Delaware Business Review 1604 Newport Gap Pike Newport, DE 19804 (302) 998-9580 Diamond State Biz 2601 Annand Drive Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 999-9615

TELEVISION STATIONS Channel 12, WHYY 625 Orange Street Wilmington, DE 19805 (302) 888-1200 Channel 10, WCAU City Line Avenue & Monument Road Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (215) 639-7836 A850' c-i Channel 6, WPVI 500 W 2 I Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 429-6666 Channel 3, KYW - TV TV Newsroom Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 238-4700 Channel 65, WHSP Silver King Broadcasting Inc. 4449 N. Delsea Dr. Vineland, NJ 08360 (609) 691-6565 RADIO STATIONS WDEL 2727 Chippey Street Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 478-2700 WILM 1215 French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 656-9800 WAMF 4900 Pyles Ford Road Wilmington, DE 19807 (302) 654-8881 WJBR Ebright Road Wilmington, DE 19810 (302) 475-4000 WNRK Walther Road Newark, DE 19702 (302) 737-5200 A8500037

C-2 APPENDIX D TAG INFORMATION Technical Assistance Grant Information

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accepts applications for Technical Assistance Grants (TAG). Mandated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA, 1980) as amended by the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA, 1986), EPA allows the award of one grant up to $50,000 per National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund site. The purpose of the TAG is to enable local citizen groups to hire technical experts to review and interpret reports generated by EPA or Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP) at each NPL site. Procedures for applying for a TAG are explained in the Citizens Guidance Manual which is available along with all site information at the local information repository described elsewhere in this CRP. A citizens group can receive their own copy of the Guidance Manual by contacting: Mr. William Toffel Community Relations Coordinator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 841 Chestnut Building, 3EA21 Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 597-6180 Only one group can receive a TAG, so EPA urges local groups to join together to apply. After careful review of the Citizens Guidance Manual, interested groups can apply by sending a Letter of Intent to EPA at the above address. An advertisement will be placed in the local paper announcing the group's intent to apply for a grant, and requesting any other interested groups to send their application, or to join with the group to apply. A 30- day comment period follows the announcement Citizens are invited to apply for a TAG to get a better understanding of the technical information associated with each Superfund site.

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