EPA New England Press Releases

EPA to Hold Information Session in Brooksville, ME

Contact: Alice Kaufman, EPA Press Office, 617-918-1064

For Immediate Release: September 10, 2002; Release # 02-09-06

Boston - EPA New England will hold an information session in Brooksville, ME, to discuss an opportunity for a $50,000 grant to qualified groups of individuals concerned about the Callahan Mine Superfund Site. The site was added to the National Priorities List (commonly called the Superfund) earlier this month.

Additional Information     Callahan Mining Corp. Superfund Fact Sheet

Mike McGagh, from EPA's Boston office will provide important information on the agency's Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs). These grants allow communities to hire an independent expert to help them interpret technical data, understand site hazards, and become more knowledgeable about the different technologies that may be used to clean up a site. Only one TAG is awarded per site.

Date: September 18, 2002

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: Brooksville Town House
1 Town House Road
Brooksville, Maine

The Maine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) has notified EPA of its intent to apply for a TAG. Other interested groups have until September 24, 2002 to contact MERI to form a coalition and submit one application.

If groups are unable to form a coalition, EPA will accept separate applications from all groups until 10/21/02.

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1. TITLE: EPA to Hold Information Session in Brooksville, ME

2. ABSTRACT: Boston - EPA New England will hold an information session in Brooksville, ME, to discuss an opportunity for a $50,000 grant to qualified groups of individuals concerned about the Callahan Mine Superfund Site. The site was added to the National Priorities List (commonly called the Superfund) earlier this month.

3. PURPOSE: Public Information

4. ORIGINATOR: Regional Administrator's Office

5. PUBLICATION DATE: 09/10/02

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10. POINT OF CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    
    Alice Kaufman
    Office of the Regional Administrator
    EPA New England
    1 Congress Street, Suite 1100 (RAA)
    Boston, MA 02114-2023
    617- 918-1064
    

11. RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
    
    Alice Kaufman, EPA Press Office, 617-918-1064
    Office of the Regional Administrator
    

12. DATE OF CREATION: 09/11/02

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14. EXPIRATION DATE: 10/11/02