EPA PROPOSES CLEAN-UP PLAN FOR OFF-SITE CONTAMINATION AT CIC SUPERFUND SITE IN EDISON, N.J.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 1994--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made public its proposed plan to remove soil and sediment contamination in off-site areas associated with the Chemical Insecticide Corporation (CIC) Superfund site at 30 Whitman Avenue in Edison, New Jersey.

EPA is recommending that approximately 10,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil and sediment be excavated in areas in and around the unnamed tributary and Mill Brook, and in a grassy area behind Building 14 in the Edison Glen Condominium Complex. The contaminated material would be disposed of off-site at an appropriate waste facility. Restoration of the excavated areas would include backfilling and replanting. Once the project is completed, on future property use restrictions would be required. EPA estimates the cleanup may cost up to $8.5 million.

EPA has scheduled a public meeting to discuss its plan on November 28, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. at the Edison Township Municipal Complex on 100 Municipal Boulevard in Edison, New Jersey. The proposed plan is based on the results of an off-site investigation that EPA conducted last spring to further determine the extent of off-site contamination and to more accurately define the volume of contaminated off-site soils and sediments. The investigation involved sampling of groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil and interior dust from off-site areas including the Edison Glen Development, Edison Woods Development, certain off-site residential properties, and areas in and around the unnamed tributary and Mill Brook. The public is invited to comment on the proposed plan. EPA will select the appropriate remedy after thorough consideration of all written and oral comments, and after consultation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

Citizens have access to the proposed plan and other pertinent documents related to the site at the following information repositories:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 Federal Plaza New York, New York 10278

Edison Township Municipal Complex 100 Municipal Boulevard Edison, New Jersey 08817

The Edison Library 340 Plainfield Avenue Edison, New Jersey 08817

The Metuchen Library 480 Middlesex Avenue Metuchen, New Jersey 08840

Written comments should be addressed to: Pat Evangelista, Project Manager, USEPA-Region II, Emergency and Remedial Response Division, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 13-100, New York, New York 10278

The public comment period ends December 7, 1994.

CONTACT: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New York

Cecilia Echols [phone]