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Future sampling plans announced for those near former Kerr-McGee Plant
Future sampling plans announced for those near former Kerr-McGee Plant

By Makayla Strickland, OzarksFirst, October 3, 2024

Public meeting set for Tuesday to discuss contaminated soil removal in Bossier City
Public meeting set for Tuesday to discuss contaminated soil removal in Bossier City

by KTBS 3, April 2, 2024

Navassa Superfund site cleanup begins; community looks to future opportunities
Navassa Superfund site cleanup begins; community looks to future opportunities

by Will Atwater, NC Health News, March 18, 2024

Cleanup of pollution from Springfield railroad tie facility moves into neighborhood, basin
Cleanup of pollution from Springfield railroad tie facility moves into neighborhood, basin

Marta Mieze, Springfield News-Leader, March 15, 2024

Kerr-McGee Superfund cleanup set for major step forward
Kerr-McGee Superfund cleanup set for major step forward

By Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today, February 2, 2024

Morning Show: Community meetings to discuss next phase of Superfund site cleanup
Morning Show: Community meetings to discuss next phase of Superfund site cleanup

By News4Jax, January 31, 2024

Navassa Superfund cleanup project to start January 2024
Navassa Superfund cleanup project to start January 2024

From WECT, December 7, 2023.

Navassa site cleanup job, training opportunities on agenda
Navassa site cleanup job, training opportunities on agenda

From Coastal Review Online, December 4, 2023

Kerr-McGee site cleanup comment period extended to Dec. 18
Kerr-McGee site cleanup comment period extended to Dec. 18

By Grant McLaughlin, Commercial Dispatch, November 30, 2023

Columbus organization proposes $20M project for Kerr-McGee site
Columbus organization proposes $20M project for Kerr-McGee site

By Kealy Shields, WCBI, November 29, 2023

Part of Kerr McGee site to be encased in 4,550 ft. concrete barrier wall and lid
Part of Kerr McGee site to be encased in 4,550 ft. concrete barrier wall and lid

By Grant McLaughlin, Commercial Dispatch, October 27, 2023

Part of former Navassa Superfund site up for highest bidder
Part of former Navassa Superfund site up for highest bidder

By Trista Talton, Coastal Review Online, August 31, 2023

Project to decontaminate basin takes spotlight in northwest Springfield site cleanup
Project to decontaminate basin takes spotlight in northwest Springfield site cleanup

By Marta Mieze, Springfield News-Leader, August 24, 2023

Contamination in and around the former Kerr-McGee site in Springfield is the focus of a meeting this week
Contamination in and around the former Kerr-McGee site in Springfield is the focus of a meeting this week

By Michele Skalicky, Ozarks Public Radio, August 22, 2023

Part of Kerr-McGee could be gifted to city for storm shelter, recreation center
Part of Kerr-McGee could be gifted to city for storm shelter, recreation center

By Grant McLaughlin, Commercial Dispatch, July 29, 2023

 

Announcements and News Releases

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Update on Contaminated Soil Cleanup at Operable Unit 2 Area of Navassa Kerr-McGee Superfund Site to Be Shared at Community Meeting June 27, 2024
Update on Contaminated Soil Cleanup at Operable Unit 2 Area of Navassa Kerr-McGee Superfund Site to Be Shared at Community Meeting June 27, 2024

NAVASSA, N.C. (June 20, 2024) – The Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), is hosting a community meeting and drop-in information session Thursday, June 27 to provide updates on the continuing cleanup of contaminated surface soil at the Operable Unit 2 (OU2) area of the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund Site (Site).

Public Invited to September 11 Community Meeting About Cleanup and Investigations Near Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City
Public Invited to September 11 Community Meeting About Cleanup and Investigations Near Former Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City

BOSSIER CITY, LA, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 – The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) will hold a community meeting and drop-in information session on Monday, September 11 near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility (Site) in Bossier City to discuss the replacement of the Scott-Dickerson Homes parking lot this summer, additional soil sampling in the neighborhood around the Site, and Site reuse planning activities.

Community Invited to August 23 Meeting About Investigations at and near Former Wood Treatment Facility in Springfield, Missouri
Community Invited to August 23 Meeting About Investigations at and near Former Wood Treatment Facility in Springfield, Missouri

SPRINGFIELD, MO, AUGUST 16, 2023 – The Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust), in coordination with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR), will hold a community meeting and an availability session about studies and cleanup work at and near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treatment Facility (Facility) in Springfield on Wednesday, August 23.

Community Invited to July 27 Town Hall and Drop-In Session about Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Columbus, Miss.
Community Invited to July 27 Town Hall and Drop-In Session about Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Columbus, Miss.

COLUMBUS, MS, JULY 20, 2023 – Multistate Trust representatives, together with federal and state officials, will update the community about cleanup work, studies and reuse planning at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Columbus Superfund Site during a Town Hall Meeting and a Drop-In Session on Thursday, July 27.

Investigations, Cleanup Options and Potential Future Uses at the Caselton Mine Area, including the Caselton Mill Site Area, in Pioche, NV to be Discussed at Community Meetings August 30–31
Investigations, Cleanup Options and Potential Future Uses at the Caselton Mine Area, including the Caselton Mill Site Area, in Pioche, NV to be Discussed at Community Meetings August 30–31

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) are hosting community meetings August 30­–31 with the residents of Caselton Heights, Pioche and surrounding areas to share updates about the investigations, cleanup options and potential future uses of the Caselton Mine Area, including the Caselton Mill Site Area

Multistate Trust Creates Environmental Justice Advisory Board, Will Hold Board’s Inaugural Meeting January 11, 2022
Multistate Trust Creates Environmental Justice Advisory Board, Will Hold Board’s Inaugural Meeting January 11, 2022

CAMBRIDGE, MA (January 10, 2022) – Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust LLC, as trustee of the Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust), has created an Environmental Justice Advisory Board (Board) to recommend ways to manage and remediate contaminated sites and prepare for their beneficial reuse in communities with environmental justice concerns. The Multistate Trust plans to hold the Board’s first meeting virtually on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.