Issued: Jul 29, 2022 (1:17pm EDT)

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EPA Updates Cleanup Plan for Cosden Chemical Coatings Corporation Superfund Site in Beverly, N.J. Following Successful Pilot Study

EPA Updates Cleanup Plan for Cosden Chemical Coatings Corporation Superfund Site in Beverly, N.J. Following Successful Pilot Study

 

Contact: John Senn, (212) 637-3662, senn.john@epa.gov

NEW YORK (July 29, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed an update to its original cleanup plan for the Cosden Chemical Coatings Corporation Superfund site in Beverly, N.J., following a successful pilot study completed in 2021. The newly proposed cleanup technology will supplement earlier groundwater treatment by injecting chemical oxidants directly into the aquifer to help break down hazardous contaminants into less toxic byproducts.

"A full cleanup of the contamination at the Cosden Chemical Coatings Corporation Superfund site is critical to ensuring environmental and public health in Beverly, New Jersey," said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. "Carried out by EPA, working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the successful pilot study demonstrated a unique ability to address the remaining groundwater contaminants at this site, and EPA is committed to employing all available technologies to get the job done."

The cleanup technique, called in-situ chemical oxidation, uses various oxidizing chemicals to spur the reduction of harmful compounds found in contaminated groundwater. In 2021, through a network of 30 monitoring wells, EPA and the Army Corps successfully demonstrated that in-situ chemical oxidation could transform the remaining harmful contaminants at the Cosden site groundwater into less toxic byproducts. This method supplements EPA's earlier groundwater pumping and treatment work which has treated over 280 million gallons of water since 2009. In addition, the cleanup includes long-term monitoring to ensure the cleanup is working as intended and other controls to prevent exposure to the contaminants. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection concurs with EPA's preferred alternative as presented in the proposed plan.

The Cosden Chemical Coatings Corporation was a paint formulation and manufacturing company that began operating in 1945 and produced coatings for industrial applications. The company recycled manufacturing solvents until 1974. However, inadequate controls of waste generated by facility operations contaminated soil and groundwater with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), metals, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection inspected the site in 1980, discovering surface spills and several hundred unsecured drums. As a result, EPA completed immediate removal actions to protect public health and selected a cleanup plan in 1992 to address the contaminated building, soil, and groundwater. Soil remediation is now complete, as is demolition of the contaminated building. EPA continued to oversee the groundwater treatment plant until putting operations on hold in 2018 to implement the in-situ chemical oxidation pilot testing.

The proposed plan's 30-day public comment period will occur from July 29, 2022, to August 29, 2022. In addition, EPA will host a virtual public meeting on August 16, 2022, at 6 p.m.  

To register for the public meeting, visit https://USEPACosdenChemical.eventbrite.com.  To learn more about the public meeting, contact Natalie Loney at Loney.Natalie@epa.gov or (212) 637-3639.

Written comments on EPA's proposed plan may be mailed or emailed to Tamara Rossi, Remedial Project Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway – 19th Floor, New York, NY 10007, Email: Rossi.Tamara@epa.gov  

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Issued: Jul 29, 2022 (10:22am EDT)

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Flo~Pro Performance Exhaust and Thunder Diesel & Performance Company to Halt Sales of Illegal Vehicle Emission Control Defeat Devices and Pay a $1.6 Million Penalty

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WASHINGTON (July 29, 2022) – Red Deer Exhaust Inc. (doing business as Flo~Pro Performance Exhaust) and Thunder Diesel & Performance Company have agreed to stop selling devices that bypass or disable vehicle emissions control systems, and pay a $1.6 million penalty, to resolve allegations that they violated the Clean Air Act (CAA).   

The complaint, filed simultaneously with the consent decree, alleges that the parts described above are "defeat devices" prohibited by the CAA. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that prior to its 2018 investigation, Flo~Pro manufactured or sold more than 100,000 aftermarket defeat devices in the United States per year. In early 2019, Flo~Pro suspended sales of the defeat devices in the United States in an effort to resolve this matter.

"The exhaust from diesel pickup trucks equipped to operate without essential emissions controls causes severe harm to our nation's air quality," said Acting Assistant Administrator Larry Starfield for EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. "This action will stop the manufacture and sale of these illegal products, preventing additional excess pollution caused by aftermarket defeat devices and keeping the air we breathe clean."

"Defeat devices violate Clean Air Act emissions requirements meant to protect public health and the environment, as well as vulnerable communities that are disproportionately impacted by air pollution," said Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). "This settlement ensures that Flo~Pro will stop the sale of all defeat devices in the U.S. and is the latest reminder that the Department of Justice will hold the aftermarket automotive parts industry accountable for violations of federal anti-pollution laws."

Under the agreement, Flo~Pro, an automotive parts manufacturer based in Alberta, Canada, has agreed to stop manufacturing and selling parts for diesel pickup trucks in the United States, that bypass, defeat, or render inoperative EPA-approved emission controls and harm air quality. Thunder Diesel, a distributor based in Mountain Home, Arkansas, has shut down its operations and is no longer selling auto parts. The companies will pay a $1.6 million penalty, which is a reduced amount due to verified financial information indicating the companies' limited ability to pay. The companies will notify customers who purchased subject parts that the products violate the CAA, will no longer provide technical support or honor warranty claims for the products, and will provide CAA compliance training for employees.

This settlement will improve public health and prevent substantial amounts of air pollution in the future, as the installation of defeat devices prevents emission controls from working properly. Tampering with diesel-powered vehicles by installing defeat devices causes large amounts of nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions, both of which contribute to serious public health problems. These include premature death, aggravation of respiratory and cardiovascular disease, aggravation of existing asthma, acute respiratory symptoms, chronic bronchitis, and decreased lung function. Numerous studies also link diesel exhaust to increased incidence of lung cancer. Respiratory issues disproportionately affect families, especially children, living in underserved communities overburdened by pollution. EPA estimates that the subject parts from these companies in 2016-2019 may have resulted in more than 775 million pounds of excess nitrogen oxides emissions and 6.7 million pounds of excess particulate matter over the life of the affected vehicles. Stopping the sale and use of defeat devices will help reduce harmful air pollution that exacerbates the health effects of pollutant exposures. 

Stopping the manufacture, sale, and installation of defeat devices on vehicles and engines used on public roads as well as on nonroad vehicles and engines is a priority for EPA. To learn more, visit: https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/national-compliance-initiative-stopping-aftermarket-defeat-devices-vehicles-and-engines.

The consent decree for this settlement was lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas and will be open for public comments for a period of 30 days.

If you suspect someone is manufacturing, selling, or installing illegal defeat devices, or is tampering with emission controls, tell the EPA by writing to tampering@epa.gov.

 

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Issued: Jul 22, 2022 (11:11am EDT)

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EPA Takes Steps to Further Safeguard Public Health at the Universal Oil Products Superfund Site in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Contact: John Senn, Senn.John@epa.gov, (212)-637-3662 | Stephen McBay, Mcbay.Stephen@epa.gov, (212)-637-3672

NEW YORK (July 22, 2022) –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes that no further cleanup action is needed to address groundwater at the Universal Oil Products Superfund site in East Rutherford, NJ. Sampling data indicates that there are no expected impacts on the surface water from the site. To further ensure long-term protection, EPA proposes amending the original cleanup action, requiring notices to be filed with property records and incorporating other measures to safeguard the cleanup.

"Today's proposed action ensures that long-term controls are in place to inform and safeguard public health both now and long into the future," said Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. " EPA believes that earlier cleanup actions for the land portion of the site, which includes soil and groundwater, are protective, and we are moving forward with other portions of the cleanup."

Today's proposed cleanup comes after work has already been done under a 1993 cleanup plan selected by EPA in close consultation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Under that plan, contaminated soil was dug up and treated, the area was capped, and long-term monitoring was required. The addition proposed by EPA today requires that property owners planning new construction on the land portion of the site evaluate conditions to ensure pollutants in indoor air will not exceed levels protective of human health for building occupants. In addition, property owners may be required to install certain engineering controls such as a vapor barrier or a sub-slab-depressurization system, which uses a fan-powered vent to draw air from beneath the foundation slab, redirecting potentially harmful vapor from entering the building.

The Universal Oil Products Superfund site is a 75-acre area located in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Site operations starting in the 1930s included chemical manufacturing and solvent recovery, later expanding in the mid-1950s to include a wastewater treatment plant and storage lagoons. Seepage from the wastewater lagoons and the routine handling of products and wastes resulted in the release of hazardous substances to the upland soil, groundwater, tidal marshes, and waterways.

EPA placed the site on the Superfund National Priorities List in 1983 and divided the site into two distinct areas called operable units (OUs). Today's proposed plan is for the first operable unit, which addresses the upland soil and shallow groundwater. EPA selected a cleanup plan for OU2 in 2019, which addresses a former lagoon area, low-lying marshes, and the waterway channels of Ackermans Creek and its tributaries. The design for that cleanup is currently underway.

The proposed plan's 30-day public comment period will occur from July 22, 2022, to August 22, 2022. In addition, EPA will host a Virtual Public Meeting on July 27, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

To register for the public meeting, visit universaloilproducts.eventbrite.com. To learn more about the public meeting, contact Shereen Kandil at Kandil.Shereen@epa.gov or (212) 637-4333

Written comments on EPA's proposed plan may be mailed or emailed to Jennifer LaPoma, Remedial Project Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway – 18th Floor, New York, NY 10007, Email: LaPoma.Jennifer@epa.gov.

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Issued: Jul 15, 2022 (11:32am EDT)

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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Contaminated Groundwater in the Olean Well Field Superfund Site in Cattaraugus County, New York

Contact: Mike Basile, (716)-551-4410, Basile.Mike@epa.gov

NEW YORK (July 15, 2022) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a plan to inject material into constructed wells to break down the hazardous contamination in groundwater across several areas south of the former AVX Corporation (AVX) property at the Olean Well Field Superfund site in Olean, New York.

"This proposed cleanup plan reflects EPA's recommendations on how to best address groundwater contamination," said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. "It safely brings us one step closer to a comprehensive cleanup of the AVX portion of the site."

The cleanup technique, called in-situ treatment, uses various minerals and bacteria to spur the decontamination of harmful compounds found in contaminated groundwater. This method supplements the natural process of breaking down the contamination over time. The cleanup includes long-term monitoring to ensure the cleanup is working as intended and other controls to prevent exposure to the contaminants.

The Olean Well Field Superfund site contains various wells, homes, and manufacturing facilities. Earlier industrial operations at the AVX property, as well as three other facilities that EPA considers sources of site contamination, resulted in the contamination of soil and groundwater with trichloroethylene, 1,4-dioxane, and other volatile organic compounds. The contaminants migrated from the AVX property in groundwater south of the AVX property. As a result of the contamination at all four facilities, EPA added the site to the Superfund list in 1983. Since that time, several investigations have led to cleanup remedies for the four source facilities and impacted groundwater, most of which are being implemented by potentially responsible parties for the site.

The proposed plan's 30-day public comment period will occur from July 15, 2022, to August 15, 2022. In addition, EPA will host a Public Meeting on July 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the TECH Building, Mangano Reception Room, near the Cutco Theater, 305 North Barry Street, Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown Community College in Olean, New York.

To learn more about the public meeting, contact Mike Basile at Basile.Mike@epa.gov or (716)-551-4410.

Written comments on EPA's proposed plan may be mailed or emailed no later than August 15, 2022, to Maeve Wurtz, Remedial Project Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway – 19th Floor, New York, NY 10007, Email: Wurtz.Maeve@epa.gov.

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Issued: Jul 14, 2022 (3:04pm EDT)

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EPA Orders Construction Site Operator in Puerto Rico to Comply with Clean Water Regulations at Commercial Development in Aguadilla

EPA Orders Construction Site Operator in Puerto Rico to Comply with Clean Water Regulations at Commercial Development in Aguadilla

 

Contact Information: John Senn, 212-637-3662, senn.john@epa.gov

Brenda Reyes, 787-977-5869, Reyes.Brenda@epa.gov

 

NEW YORK (July 14, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently ordered the Kanaan Corporation to comply with critical Clean Water Act permitting and pollution reduction measures in order to address discharges of stormwater from a 19-acre site in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, where Kanaan is building a commercial center. This order is the latest in a series of enforcement actions taken by EPA to address stormwater violations from construction sites throughout the island. EPA considers it a priority to assure compliance with the Clean Water Act due to increased construction activity across Puerto Rico, especially in coastal areas.

"Polluted stormwater harms waterbodies used for fishing and swimming and that provide critical habitat for marine life in Puerto Rico, so it's imperative developers manage stormwater from construction sites in accordance with the Clean Water Act," said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. "This order embodies EPA's continued commitment to holding companies accountable when they violate critical laws that protect clean water and public health."

An EPA inspection earlier this year found that Kanaan lacked the proper Clean Water Act permits for discharges of stormwater from a site associated with the construction of the proposed Plaza Noroeste Shopping Mall on PR-2 Road in the Corrales Ward of Aguadilla. Kanaan has been discharging polluted stormwater from the site into a sewer system owned and operated by the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works, which is connected to a creek that flows to the Culebrinas River and ultimately into the Atlantic Ocean.

EPA has ordered Kanaan to develop a plan to fully implement erosion and sediments controls for the site in Aguadilla and apply for a new permit under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. EPA's order also requires Kanaan to stabilize certain areas at the site and control the spread of dust.

When it rains, stormwater washes over the loose soil on a construction site, along with various materials and products stored outside. As stormwater flows over the site, it can pick up pollutants like sediment, debris, and chemicals from that loose soil and transport them to nearby storm sewer systems or directly into rivers, lakes, or coastal waters. EPA works with construction site operators to make sure they have the proper stormwater controls in place so that construction can proceed in a way that protects your community's clean water and the surrounding environment.

Learn more about the importance of controlling construction stormwater discharges at: https://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater-discharges-construction-activities#importance.

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EPA Seeking Nominations to Serve on the Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee

EPA Seeking Nominations to Serve on the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee EPA is seeking nominations from nonfederal representatives to serve on the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC). Established in 1997, the CHPAC Federal Advisory Committee provides independent advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental issues affecting children's health. Candidates from diverse backgrounds include, but are not limited to, industry; tribal, state, county and local government; school systems; academia; health care providers (including pediatricians, obstetric professionals, occupational medicine practitioners and community nurses); and non-governmental organizations are encouraged to apply. EPA values and welcomes opportunities to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility on its Federal Advisory Committees. To obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations from a diverse pool of applicants in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and geographic regions. CHPAC members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for three-year terms with the possibility of reappointment to a second term. The Committee meets 2-3 times annually and the average workload is approximately 10 to 15 hours per month. Through its expert members from diverse stakeholder groups and from its various workgroups, CHPAC reviews and addresses a wide range of developments, issues and research areas such as pesticide exposures to children, environmental health in schools and child care settings, prioritization and data needs to protect children's health under the Toxic Substances Control Act, childhood lead exposure prevention, and climate change impacts to children. Nominations should be submitted by August 15, 2022. Please refer to the Federal Register Notice for more details of nomination submission. EPA is aiming to reach a diverse and qualified candidate pool and ask you to share this notice with organizations that you believe may have suitable candidates, or with individuals you believe will be an asset to the CHPAC. Vacancies are expected to be filled by March 1, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Amelia Nguyen, Designated Federal Officer for CHPAC at Nguyen.Amelia@epa.gov.

 

 

 

 

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Issued: Jul 6, 2022 (9:52am EDT)

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EPA Order Puerto Rico Developers to Stop Pollution Discharges from Construction Site

Contact: Brenda Reyes, (787)-977-5869, Reyes.Brenda@epa.gov

PUERTO RICO (July 6, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently ordered the Cliff Corp. and Grupo Caribe, LLC to stop discharges of stormwater and runoff coming from the Cliff Villas Hotel and Country Club construction project in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, from flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The proposed 86-villa project is located in the Borinquen Ward of Aguadilla and comprises about 9.5 acres of land.

This order is the latest in a series of enforcement actions taken to address stormwater violations from construction sites throughout the island. EPA considers it a priority to assure compliance with the Clean Water Act due to increased construction activity across Puerto Rico, especially in coastal areas.

"Uncontrolled stormwater runoff can cause serious problems for the environment and people in Puerto Rico, including impaired opportunities for fishing and swimming, so it's imperative developers manage stormwater from construction sites in accordance with the Clean Water Act," said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. "This order embodies EPA's commitment to holding companies accountable when they violate critical laws that protect public health and the environment."

EPA's investigation found inadequate erosion and sediment controls and stabilization measures. EPA concluded that the developers began work at the site and discharged pollutants into the Atlantic Ocean without the required Clean Water Act permit authorization. EPA has required the Cliff Corp. and Grupo Caribe LLC to submit an action plan within 30 days of the receipt of the order and take steps to come into compliance and properly control discharges from the site. The EPA order also requires the Cliff Corp. and Grupo Caribe LLC to provide monthly reports to the EPA describing the status and progress of the actions taken to comply with the provisions of the order.

When it rains, stormwater washes over the loose soil on a construction site, along with various materials and products stored outside. As stormwater flows over the site, it can pick up pollutants like sediment, debris, and chemicals from that loose soil and transport them to nearby storm sewer systems or directly into rivers, lakes, or coastal waters. EPA works with construction site operators to make sure they have the proper stormwater controls in place so that construction can proceed in a way that protects your community's clean water and the surrounding environment.

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Issued: Jul 5, 2022 (11:55am EDT)

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EPA announces selection of 30 members to serve on Environmental Financial Advisory Board

WASHINGTON (July 5, 2022) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 30 members, including both new and returning members, to the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB). The EFAB provides advice to the EPA Administrator and the agency's programs and regional offices on innovative ways to lower costs while increasing investments in environmental and public health protection. A priority for the EFAB is to support the agency's investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance progress on key priorities, including uplifting underserved communities, tackling the climate crisis, and protecting public health.

"From the historic funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to President Biden's bold agenda to tackle the climate crisis, EPA is uniquely positioned to create good paying jobs and deliver significant economic benefits to communities across the nation. That's why the guidance from the EFAB to make smart investments and use funding effectively is more important than ever," said Administrator Michael S. Regan. "I look forward to engaging with the Board on critical investment and financing issues and calling upon their expertise to address environmental challenges facing communities throughout the country."

EPA selected new and returning members for two- or three-year terms from a pool of highly qualified candidates. Selections were made in accordance with the EFAB charter to achieve balance and diversity in terms of workplace sector, geographic location, gender, ethnicity, and stakeholder perspective. These 30 members join the Chairperson and six members currently serving terms expiring in 2023. The current Chairperson and the members are drawn from all EPA regions and hail from 21 states.

New Members

• Courtney L. Black, King County Wastewater Treatment Division, Maple Valley, WA
• Matthew T. Brown, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, Washington, D.C.
• Albert Cho, Xylem Inc., Washington, D.C.
• Janet Clements, One Water Econ, Loveland, CO
• Lori Collins, Collins Climate Consulting, Charlotte, NC
• Eric Hangen, Center for Impact Finance at the Carsey School of Public Policy, University of New Hampshire, Danby, VT
• Barry Hersh, New York University, New York, NY
• Thomas Karol, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Washington, D.C.
• Gwen Keyes Fleming, DLA Piper LLP, Washington, D.C.
• Joanne Landau, Kurtsam Realty Corp., Croton-on-Hudson, NY
• Lawrence Lujan, Taos Pueblo Utility Service, Taos, NM
• Sanjiv Sinha, Environmental Consulting & Technology Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
• Marilyn Waite, Climate Finance Fund, Washington, D.C.
• David Wegner, National Academy of Sciences, Tucson, AZ
• Gwen Yamamoto Lau, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, Honolulu, HI

Returning Members

• Kerry E. O'Neill (Chairperson), Inclusive Prosperity Capital, Inc., Stamford, CT
• Ashley Allen Jones, i2 Capital, Washington, D.C.
• Steven J. Bonafonte, The Metropolitan District of Hartford, Hartford, CT
• Angela Montoya Bricmont, Denver Water, Denver, CO
• Stacy D. Brown, Freberg Environmental, Inc., Denver, CO
• Theodore Chapman, Hilltop Securities Inc., Dallas, TX
• Zachary Davidson, Ecosystem Investment Partners, Baltimore, MD
• Jeffrey R. Diehl, Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, Providence, RI
• Sonja B. Favors, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Montgomery, AL
• Phyllis R. Garcia, San Antonio Water System, San Antonio, TX
• Edward Henifin, Hampton Roads Sanitation District (retired), Virginia Beach, VA
• Craig Holland, The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA
• Craig A. Hrinkevich, Robert W. Baird & Company Inc., Red Bank, NJ
• Margot M. Kane, Spring Point Partners LLC, Philadelphia, PA
• George W. Kelly, Earth & Water Strategies, Denver, CO
• Cynthia Koehler, WaterNow Alliance, San Francisco, CA
• Colleen Kokas, Environmental Liability Transfer, Inc., Lahaska, PA
• MaryAnna H. Peavey, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Boise, ID
• Dennis A. Randolph, City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI
• Eric Rothstein, Galardi Rothstein Group, Chicago, IL
• William Stannard, RAFTELIS, Kansas City, MO
• David Zimmer, New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, Lawrenceville, NJ

Background

EFAB is a group of advisors convened by the agency to bring experience and perspectives on environmental financing approaches from state and local governments, financial services business and industry sectors, and nongovernmental organizations. The Board has been in existence since 1991, and in that time has provided advice on funding and financing for a range of environmental programs, including construction and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management, brownfields redevelopment, energy efficiency, and solid waste management.

Additional information about EFAB is available at https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab.

 

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