The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its statutory obligation of conducting "five-year reviews" at four Superfund sites in Rhode Island during the 2025 Fiscal Year. These reviews are part of the EPA's ongoing efforts to ensure that cleanup remedies continue to protect human health and the environment. The reviews, which are mandated by law, occur every five years after cleanup remedies have been implemented.
The EPA confirmed that the remedies at each site remain effective, although some recommendations for follow-up actions were made where necessary. The sites reviewed include Newport Naval Education & Training Center in Newport, Rose Hill Regional Landfill in South Kingstown, Stamina Mills in North Smithfield, and West Kingston Town Dump/URI Disposal Area in South Kingstown.
The Superfund program was established by Congress in 1980 to address complex hazardous waste sites across the United States. It aims to return these sites to productive use while ensuring environmental safety through various phases of cleanup and monitoring. Regular reviews like these help identify any issues affecting the effectiveness of cleanup efforts and recommend necessary actions.
For more information about the EPA's Superfund program, visit their website at www.epa.gov/superfund.
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