Pallone, EPA to Make Announcement at Old Bridge Superfund Site

Washington, DC— On Friday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m., Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) will join U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck, and Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry to make an announcement at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site.

As a result of urging by Pallone, the Raritan Bay Slag site was placed on the Superfund National Priorities List in 2009.  Pallone has long prioritized the cleanup of this lead contaminated site so the local community may once again access the waterfront area without worry of health hazards. Lead is a toxic metal that can be particularly dangerous to children’s developmental health.

In October 2012, EPA held a public meeting for comments on their proposed plan to clean up the site.

WHAT:

Congressman Pallone, EPA to make announcement at Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site

WHO:

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06)

Judith A. Enck, EPA Regional Administrator

Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry

WHERE:

Beach front at 1 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor, NJ

 (Venue is located behind Hoffman’s deli/pharmacy)

Rain location: Recreation Center at the same location.

WHEN:

 Friday, May 31, 2013 at 10:30 am