MEDIA ADVISORY: Durham-area press tour to highlight $15M investment in Superfund cleanups and recycling infrastructure
DURHAM, N.C (October 27, 2023) – Next week, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) will join senior U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials at two events highlighting Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments in the Durham area.
Under President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, a total of $3.5 billion BIL funds are being invested nationally to clean up priority hazardous waste sites. On Monday, officials will recognize a $11.3 million investment to support the cleanup of Cristex Drum in Oxford and GHM Electronics in Roxboro.
WHAT: Press event highlighting how BIL funding is advancing Superfund cleanups
WHERE: Cristex Drum Superfund Site, 500 W. Industry Drive, Oxford, NC 27565
WHEN: Monday, October 30, 2023, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. EST
*Optional tour of GMH Electronics Superfund Site to immediately follow. GHM is approx. 30 min away at 1800 Virgilina Rd., Roxboro, NC 27574.*
WHO: U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04)
John Nicholson, Chief of Staff, EPA Region 4
Chair Russ May, Granville County Commissioners
Meredith Clark, Superfund Section Manager, EPA Region 4
Jeffrey Crowley, Superfund Project Manager, EPA Region 4
And on Tuesday, officials will recognize North Carolina recipients of a newly created BIL-funded recycling opportunity that is investing nearly $4 million in state.
WHAT: Press event recognizing North Carolina recycling infrastructure projects
WHERE: Redwood Convenience Center, 100 Electra Road, Durham, NC 27704
WHEN: Tuesday October 31, 2023, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. EST
WHO: U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04)
John Nicholson, Chief of Staff, EPA Region 4
Secretary Elizabeth Biser, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Chair Brenda Howerton, Durham Board of County Commissioners
Dr. Kimberly Sowell, Durham County Manager
Chrissie Koroivui, Durham County Solid Waste Program Manager
Tara Nattress, Management Analyst, Central Pines Regional Council
*** Interested media must RSVP via email to region4press@epa.gov to confirm your participation by noon Monday, October 30, 2023.