News Releases from Headquarters›Office of the Administrator (AO)

11:20 AM MDT TODAY: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Holding Media Availability in Farmington, NM

FARMINGTON, NM - EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will visit Farmington, NM today to inspect response efforts relating to the release of waste water from Gold King Mine, and meet with state, local and tribal officials and community members. McCarthy will hold a media availability in Farmington for credentialed news media only about the response.

WHEN: 11:20 AM MTN

WHO: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy

WHAT: Administrator McCarthy media availability on the unified response to the Gold King Mine incident.

WHERE: Animas River Hike and Bike Trail
(Access between Marriott Courtyard and Red Lion Hotel)
600 Scott Avenue
Farmington, NM 87401

NOTE: The media availability in Farmington will take the place of yesterday's media conference call.

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