The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to conduct a five-year review of 55 Superfund sites in the Southeast in 2026. This review is part of a legal requirement to ensure that ongoing remediation efforts continue to protect public health and the environment. The sites are located across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Kevin McOmber, Regional Administrator for EPA Region 4, said: "EPA is committed to ensuring that areas remediated under the Superfund program are safe for the surrounding communities and environments. Where appropriate, these lands can be made available for reuse." He emphasized the importance of these reviews in maintaining the effectiveness of current remedies.
Upon completion of the reviews, findings will be published online. The list of sites scheduled for review includes notable locations such as Ciba-Geigy Corp. in Alabama and Jacksonville Naval Air Station in Florida.
The Superfund program was established by Congress in 1980 to address complex hazardous waste sites across the country. Currently, there are over 280 Superfund sites throughout the Southeast region.
For more information on EPA's Superfund program, visit their website.
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