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• EPA deletes portion of Libby, Montana Superfund site from National Priorities List

  Deletion reflects continued cleanup progress at site

  EPA News Release: EPA deletes portion of Libby, Montana Superfund site from National Priorities List

  • Release Date: September 14, 2021

• EPA adds Billings PCE site in Yellowstone County, Mont. to Superfund List

  EPA News Release: EPA adds Billings PCE site in Yellowstone County, Mont. to Superfund List

  • Release Date: September 8, 2021

• EPA announces $500,000 to Great Northern Development Corporation to advance cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated Brownfield sites

  Award part of $11.6 million in supplemental funding for Brownfield projects nationwide

  EPA News Release: EPA announces $500,000 to Great Northern Development Corporation to advance cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated Brownfield sites

  • Release Date: June 16, 2021

• EPA announces $500,000 to Snowy Mountain Development Corporation to advance cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated Brownfield sites

  Award part of $11.6 million in supplemental funding for Brownfield projects nationwide

  EPA News Release: EPA announces $500,000 to Snowy Mountain Development Corporation to advance cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated Brownfield sites

  • Release Date: June 16, 2021

• City of Missoula, Montana to receive $300,000 to advance the cleanup and redevelopment of properties

  EPA Brownfields grant will be used to assess and develop cleanup plans at former industrial sites and a gravel mine

  EPA News Release: City of Missoula, Montana to receive $300,000 to advance the cleanup and redevelopment of properties

  • Release Date: May 11, 2021

• Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe to receive $300,000 for cleanup and renovation of former sawmills and automotive businesses on the Flathead Reservation

  EPA Brownfields grant will be used to assess contamination and develop cleanup plans for properties in Hot Springs, Polson, Pablo and Ravalli

  EPA News Release: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe to receive $300,000 for cleanup and renovation of former sawmills and automotive businesses on the Flathead Reservation

  • Release Date: May 11, 2021

• Libby, Montana School District 4 to receive $388,000 for cleanup of Asa Wood Elementary School building

  EPA Brownfields grant will be used to clean up the former school for reuse as an assisted living center for seniors

  EPA News Release: Libby, Montana School District 4 to receive $388,000 for cleanup of Asa Wood Elementary School building

  • Release Date: May 11, 2021

• Public invited to comment on institutional control plan for railroad corridors in the Libby Asbestos Superfund site

  BNSF and EPA plan available for public comment through April 9

  EPA News Release: Public invited to comment on institutional control plan for railroad corridors in the Libby Asbestos Superfund site

  • Release Date: March 9, 2021

• EPA publishes 2019 Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and Analysis

  EPA News Release: EPA publishes 2019 Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and Analysis

  • Release Date: January 12, 2021

• BNSF agreement to ensure long-term protectiveness within railroad corridors for Libby Asbestos Superfund site finalized

  BNSF to implement institutional controls and maintain remedy for corridors

  EPA News Release: BNSF agreement to ensure long-term protectiveness within railroad corridors for Libby Asbestos Superfund site finalized

  • Release Date: December 8, 2020

• EPA, DOJ, MDEQ and Atlantic Richfield announce 2020 Partial Consent Decree for the Anaconda Smelter NPL site

  EPA News Release: EPA, DOJ, MDEQ and Atlantic Richfield announce 2020 Partial Consent Decree for the Anaconda Smelter NPL site

  • Release Date: October 23, 2020

• Partial deletion of Anaconda Superfund site represents major cleanup milestone

  EPA’s renewed focus on Superfund program securing healthier communities in Montana

  EPA News Release: Partial deletion of Anaconda Superfund site represents major cleanup milestone

  • Release Date: October 13, 2020

• BNSF agrees to future operation and maintenance of remedy within railroad corridors for Libby Asbestos Superfund site

  Consent Decree now available for public comment

  EPA News Release: BNSF agrees to future operation and maintenance of remedy within railroad corridors for Libby Asbestos Superfund site

  • Release Date: September 1, 2020

• EPA proposes Billings PCE site for Superfund cleanup

  Proposed addition to the National Priorities List is subject to a 60-day public comment period

  EPA News Release: EPA proposes Billings PCE site for Superfund cleanup

  • Release Date: September 1, 2020

• Montana DEQ to assume Operation and Maintenance responsibilities for Libby Superfund Site Operable Units 4 and 7

  A milestone as residential and commercial areas are deemed complete

  EPA News Release: Montana DEQ to assume Operation and Maintenance responsibilities for Libby Superfund Site Operable Units 4 and 7

  • Release Date: June 29, 2020