Fact Sheet
November 2010
EPA Announces Extension of the Public Comment Period for the Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis Report, Carter Carburetor Superfund Site, St. Louis, Missouri
INTRODUCTION
Based upon a community request, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is extending the public comment period for the Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) Report findings for the Carter Carburetor Superfund Site. The comment period has been extended for 60 days. EPA will take comments by mail, e-mail, and telephone. The comment period will close on January 31, 2011.
The Carter Carburetor Superfund Site is located at 2800 to 2840 North Spring Street. The EE/CA Report was prepared by ACF Industries, Inc., a former owner of the Carter Carburetor Plant and a potentially-responsible party (PRP). EPA has reviewed and approved this EE/CA Report.
REQUEST FOR THE EXTENSION
EPA was contacted by Mr. Robert Kuehn, Co-Director, Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic, Washington University School of Law. Mr. Kuehn contacted EPA on behalf of the Lindell Park Neighborhood Development Association requesting a 90-day extension to provide the community sufficient time to submit comments that will assist in deciding on the most appropriate long-term remedy for the site.
EPA will take comments by mail, e-mail, and telephone.
REASONS FOR THE EXTENSION
EPA's policies state that every reasonable effort should be taken to ensure that the affected community has every opportunity to become active participants in the Superfund process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
An Administrative Record has been established for the Carter Carburetor Superfund Site. The Administrative Record contains Site-related documents and is available for review at the following locations, during normal business hours:
Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club
2901 North Grand Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63107
St. Louis Public Library, Divoll Branch
4234 North Grand Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63107
EPA Region 7 Records Center
901 North 5th Street
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Written comments should be postmarked no later than January 31, 2011, and should be sent to:
Janette Lambert
Community Involvement Coordinator
U.S. EPA - Region 7
Office of Public Affairs
901 North 5th Street
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Telephone: 913- 551-7768 or
Toll Free: 1-800-223-0425
E-mail: lambert.janette@epa.gov