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Contact: Debbie Kring
(913) 551-7003
kring.debbie@epa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2004
EPA EXTENDS ITS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE OMAHA LEAD SITE
PROPOSED PLAN TO OCTOBER 15, 2004
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the
public comment period for the Proposed Plan at the Omaha Lead Site, Omaha,
Nebraska to October 15, 2004. This plan defines cleanup alternatives and
EPA’s preferred alternative in addressing lead contamination in
residential yards in east Omaha. Citizens are encouraged to make comments
in writing, electronically, or by phone. Comments on the Proposed Plan
should be submitted to:
Debbie Kring
Community Involvement Coordinator
U.S. EPA - Region 7
901 North 5th Street
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
kring.debbie@epa.gov
Toll-free at: 1-800-223-0425
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