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Debbie Kring
(913) 551-7003
kring.debbie@epa.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 16, 2004

EPA RELEASES ITS PROPOSED PLAN FOR THE OMAHA LEAD SITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Proposed Plan for the Omaha Lead Site, Omaha, Nebraska. This plan defines cleanup alternatives, as well as EPA’s preferred alternative in addressing lead contamination in residential yards in east Omaha. A 30-day public comment period opens July 16, 2004 and ends on August 16, 2004. Citizens are encouraged to make comments in writing, electronically, or during EPA’s Public Meetings, which will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at the following locations:

Omaha South High School (Cafeteria)
4519 South 24th Street
Omaha, Nebraska
(4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Teachers Administrative Center Building
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska
(7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Comments on the Proposed Plan should be submitted to:

Debbie Kring
Community Involvement Coordinator
U.S. EPA - Region VII
901 North 5th Street
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
kring.debbie@epa.gov
Toll-free at: 1-800-223-0425

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