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ADMINISTRATOR WHITMAN TO HIGHLIGHT SOUTH BRONX ENERGY PROJECT

Release Date: 08/03/2001
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***

FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY AUGUST 3, 2001

ADMINISTRATOR WHITMAN TO HIGHLIGHT
SOUTH BRONX ENERGY PROJECT

EPA Headquarters Contact: Cathy Milbourn 202-564-7824 / milbourn.cathy@epa.gov
EPA Region 2 New York Contact: Mary Mears 212-637-3669 / mears.mary@epa.gov



EPA Administrator Christie Whitman will visit the South Bronx to attend a clean air energy event on Monday, Aug. 6 with environmental and community representatives. In addition, the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Erin Crotty, Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) Executive Director Jason Grumet, Con Edison President Kevin Burke and Senior Vice President of the New York Power Authority Robert Tscherne will also be attending. The event is being hosted by the Clean Air Communities, a nonprofit organization working to bring clean air technology to urban communities.

WHO: EPA Administrator Christie Whitman

WHAT: Energy event with representatives from key environmental, utility
and community groups

WHEN: Monday August 6 at 10:45 a.m.

WHERE: Hunts Point Market at 355 Food Center Drive, Bronx, NY

NOTE: Please arrive early to ensure entrance through the security check point.


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