COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLANNIAGARA COUNTY REFUSE

COMMUNITY RELATIONSWork Assignment: C02132

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLANNIAGARA COUNTY REFUSE

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSection Page

A. OVERVIEW OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

B. SITE BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

C. COMMUNITY BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

D. DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . 8

REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Appendices

A OFFICIALS, KEY CONTACTS, AND INTERESTED PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . A-lB INFORMATION REPOSITORIES AND SUGGESTED MEETING LOCATION B-lC MEDIA CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-l

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLANNIAGARA COUNTY REFUSE SITE

TOWN OF WHEATFIELD, NEW YORK

A. OVERVIEW OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN

This Community Relations Plan has been developed to identify issues of communityconcern regarding the Niagara County Refuse Superfuntf site (the "site") in the Townof Wheatfield, Niagara County, New York, and to present suggested communityrelations activities to be conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) during the remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) activities at the site.The community relations program outlined in this document is intended to keep localofficials and residents informed of the progress of investigations and to provideopportunities for public involvement during the RI/FS process. This CommunityRelations Plan has been prepared in order to assist EPA in implementing a communityrelations program that is tailored to die concerns and needs of the Wheatfield andNorth Tonawanda communities. EPA conducts community relations activities toensure that the local public has the opportunity to participate in the Superfund processand is always informed of site-related activities.

This Community Relations Plan is based on information gathered from discussionswith local officials and residents as weU as information contained in EPA files.Community and site background information was compiled with the assistance of theWheatfield Town Hall, the Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce, and through referenceto the literature cited at the end of this plan.

Terms in bold UaSa are defined in the Glossary begmninf on page IS of this document

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The following sections and appendices are presented in this Community RelationsPlan:

• Overview of Community Relations Plan• Site Background;• Community Background;• Development of the Community Relations Program;• References;• Glossary;• Appendix A: List of Officials, Key Contacts, and Interested Parties;• Appendix B: Information Repositories and Suggested Meeting Location;• Appendix C: Media Contacts.

B. SITE BACKGROUND

1. Site Description

The Niagara County Refuse site is a former municipal landfill, comprised ofapproximately SO acres, located along the eastern border of the Town of Wheatfield,New York and the western border of the city of North Tonawanda. The southern edgeof the site lies approximately 500 feet north of the Niagara River.

The site is generally surrounded to die west by active farmland; to the north bywooded wetlands, a clay mining operation, a Niagara-Mohawk Power Corporationtransmission line, and a right-of-way owned by the New York State Department ofTransportation (NYSDOT); to the east by woodlands and low-density housing(approximately 1000 feet from tile site boundary); and to die south by access roads,railroad tracks, River Road, and the Niagara River.

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2. Site History

Refuse disposal operations commenced at die site in 1969 by die Niagara CountyRefuse Disposal District The landfill was operated by completing excavations intothe clay/upper till layer underlying die site. The excavations were filled witiicompacted solid waste, creating die six distinct cells which comprise die landfill.Wastes reported to have been disposed of at die site include solid household, yard,institutional, commercial, industrial, demolition and construction, agricultural, sewagetreatment plant sludges, street sweepings, and tires. Municipal refuse and industrialwastes were commingled diroughout die landfill.

In 1973, die Niagara County Refuse Disposal District reportedly constructed acompacted clay barrier seal around die perimeter of die site to seal off die shallow siltunit around die site, thereby reducing die potential for contaminants to migrate off site.In addition, two feet of clay were reported to have been placed on die side slopes andone foot of clay placed over die top of die landfill. The site continued to be operatedby die Niagara County Refuse Disposal District until October 1976 at which time itwas officially closed. Any exposed refuse at that time was reported to have beencovered with about 20 inches of din and clay, and then graded. The Town ofWheatfield acquired ownership of die site in June 1977.

3. Site-Related Activities

Beginning in 1980, die site became die Cocas of several investigations by die EPA,New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and dieUnited States Geological Survey (USGS). The investigations were comprised oflimited sampling of on-site soils, ground wafer, drainage swale surface water andsediments (drainage swales are surface runoff ditches diat separate each landfill celland surround die site perimeter), as well as some off-site soil, surface water, andsediment sampling. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), primarily methyleiu

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chloride, semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs), primarily phenolic compounds,phthalate, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), pesticides, and metals weredetected at varying concentrations in site media. Based on the results of theseinvestigations, the site was placed on the National Priority List (NPL) in 1983.

In March 1989, a group of fourteen (14) Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)entered into an agreement with the EPA to conduct a RemedialInvestigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS). The RI field activities were initiated in 1990and completed in August 1991. These activities included: a topographic and propertysurvey of the site; a biota survey; ambient air sampling; collection and analysis of 26subsurface soil samples, nine leachate seep samples (seven liquid and two soil), 18drainage swale sediment samples, 10 drainage swale surface water samples, and twosets of ground-water samples from each monitoring well; the excavation of three testpits; permeability testing of the hydrogeologic units beneath the site; and completionof a field tile investigation in the field west of the site (field tiles are placed inagricultural areas to facilitate drainage). The RI/FS reports were completed in July,1993. The target signature date for a Record of Decision (ROD) is September, 1993.

C. COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

1. Community Profile

The Town of Wheatfield was formed in May 1836. It was named Wheatfield becauseof the area land's ability to produce heavy crops and good wheat More than 11,000people currently live in Ac Town of Wheatfield. It is die fastest growing residentialcommunity in Niagara County; more than 150 single family homes were added in1989 alone. Wheatfield is located approximately IS minutes by car from the City ofBuffalo and 10 minutes by car from the Canadian border.

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North Tonawanda was incorporated as a village in 1856 and later, as a city, in 1897.t

The name Tonawanda means "swift running water" and was derived from the IroquoisIndians who occupied the land along Tonawanda Creek after taking it from theoriginal inhabitants in 1643. Tonawanda Creek flows into the Niagara River andseparates the cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. Approximately 35,717people live in North Tonawanda, North Tonawanda encompasses an area ofapproximately 10.5 square miles, which is predominantly urbanized.

The Whcatfield and North Tonawanda economies rely on major industry andmanufacturers as well as smaller light industry. Bell Aerospace Textron, Nuttall Gear,Voss Manufacturing, and Stone Container Corp. are major employers in Wheatfield.Industrial parks include the Wheatfield Industrial Park, Summit Business Park,Shawnee Industrial Park, and Inducon Industrial Park. Retail sales also contribute tothe local economy. There are 120 manufacturing establishments in North Tonawandaemploying 9,650 persons. Boxboards, chemicals, grinding wheels, precisioninstruments, lumber and lumber products, and metal and machine work products arethe principal manufactured products.

Educational institutions in the metropolitan area surrounding Wheatfield and NorthTonawanda include numerous public schools, private schools, vocational training and13 colleges and universities. The Private Industry Council administers trainingprograms and job opportunity programs tor residents of Niagara County. The NiagaraFalls International Airport is located in die Town of Wheatfield.

Wheatfield is governed by an elected Town Supervisor and a Town Board. The TownSupervisor is the Chief Fiscal Officer and Chairman of the Town Board. The Boardacts as the legislative body of the Town government. It is comprised of theSupervisor, elected for two years, and four councilmembers, elected to four yearpositions. The Town Board's responsibilities include control over Town property,approval of all Town contracts and bids, appointments of members of various boards

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and commissions, and the hinrii of Town employees upon lecoimriendation ofdepartment heads. The Board meets on the first ah^ third Monday of each month at

Town Hall.

North Tonawanda is governed by an elected Mayor and a City Council The Mayorchairs the City Council which acts as the legislaWb^y of me city government TheMayor and the City Couhcilmen, of Which mere are five, are elected for t^^terms. The City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at theCouncil Chambers m City Hall.

The Town of Wheatfield and Norm Tonawanda actively participate in their townmunicipal recycling programs: The infuse ̂ is a

five-membw coninu' ttee wWand recycling collection programs for me town.

2. History of Community Involvement

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residents whose homes are in clcise proximity to the site/mchiding a motel, are notknown to have made any in<^s about the M teadditioh, the lo^al Official statedthat the community has a low kvel of concern and has not feU compelled to getinvolved because of the reported low threat of contaminant migration.

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period was conducted for the attendees and questions were answered concerning thegroundwater contamination, ground and surface water monitoring, prior site studies,PRPs, and cleanup costs.

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At the present time, there appears to be a low level of concern pertaining to theNiagara County Refuse site. Concerns and questions articulated during die publicmeeting and by local officials are summarized below. : . ._

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• Loss of Revenue. A Wheatfield local official noted that die town hasexpended a great deal of money in legal fees and other costs as a result ofbeing a PRP for the site. There is also concern about die effects of EPA'scleanup of die site on potential development and interest in die area.

• Length of Superfund Process. A Wheatfield local official voiced generalconcern regarding the length of the Superfund process. He was concerned thatthe length of die process has a direct correlation to die amount of money thatwill have to be expended by die Town.

• Migration/Runoff. A Wheatfield fecal official voiced that some residentsexpressed concern regarding migration and runoff from die site, as die naturalmigration from the sne is to the south and runs into die Niagara River.However, EPA's sampling and tests have reassured most individuals that thereis little threat of migration.

Receipt of Information. Community members expressed a desire to receiveup-to-date information regarding site activities. Local officials would like toreceive information as quickly as possible so that they can be prepared toanswer questions from community members.

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• Landscaping. A Wheatfield local official wanted assurances that natural"plantings" and a berm would be erected around the site following theconstruction of the clay cap. The town has requested the plantings tocamouflage the fence. There is great concern that the fence will appearunsightly and detract from the natural landscaping in the area.

D. DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM

1. Objectives

Interviews and discussions with local officials and residents revealed that there is ingeneral low interest in the Niagara County Refuse site but a moderate desire to bekept informed of site activities. The community relations program will be gaugedaccording to the community's need for information, and its interest and willingness toparticipate in the remedial process. The community relations program will provide ameans to keep the entire community informed of major developments at the site andaware of opportunities for involvement in the Superfund process. The overall goal ofthe community relations program is to maintain an open line of communicationbetween EPA and affected or interested community residents.

The community relations program for the Niagara County Refuse site has thefollowing objectives:

• To maintain communication between EPA and the Community. It isimportant that die community be kept informed of the progress and majormilestones of the site investigations. The community relations program willestablish and maintain regular communication between residents, town officials,the news media, and EPA. Information will be -provided in an accurate andtimely manner. EPA will offer opportunities for die public to comment onEPA activities and question EPA staff.

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• To educate community members in the fundamentals of the Superfundprocess and the role of EPA. Efforts will be made to describe the stepsinvolved in the remedial investigation and the criteria used to determine if andhow the site should be remediated.

• To support the interpretation of technical information. Concise and easily-understood information regarding the schedule of technical activities, theirpurpose, and their outcome will be made available to all residents and localofficials. Community relations staff will attempt to identify special situationsor concerns where more detailed information may be required, or where certaintypes of information are needed by single individuals or groups.

The community relations program also provides a means for interestedresidents, local officials, and local environmental groups to interpret technicalinformation when necessary. (See the discussion of the Technical AssistanceGrant program in the next section.)

2. Techniques and Timing

EPA Superfund guidance requires a number of community relations activities duringthe RI/FS. These include providing a period of time during which the public is invitedto comment on the FS and the Proposed Plan, and preparing a summary of thecomments received and EPA's responses to those comments (a ResponsivenessSummary). Other activities are suggested based on the specific needs of theWheatfield and North Tonawanda communities. Those community membersinterviewed expressed a moderate interest in being kept informed of site activitiesthrough the maintenance of an information repository, mailings, news releases, andpublic meetings.

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Required and suggested community relations activities for the Niagara County Refusesite and the general time frame for their implementation are described below.

• Establish information contacts. The EPA Remedial Project Manager andCommunity Relations Coordinator for the site will serve as informationcontacts throughout the Superfund investigations at the Niagara County Refusesite. Ready access to these individuals will ensure that concerns and questionsof officials, community groups, and residents are addressed effectively.Appendix A lists the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the two EPAinformation contacts.

Timing: Two contacts have already been designated. Their names andtelephone numbers will be included in all mailings and news releases.

• Establish and maintain information repositories. Fact sheets, technicalsummaries, site reports (including the Community Relations Plan), Superfundinformation, and other site-related material will be readily available to allinterested parties. An information repository will be located at the NorthTonawanda Public Library. The address and hours of operation are included inAppendix B.

Tuning: The information repository has already been established at NorthTonawanda Public Library. The information repository will be maintained forthe duration of Superfund remedial activities, and information will be added toit in a timely and continuous manner.

• Maintain a site mailing list All interested officials, residents, communitygroups, responsible parties, and news media representatives will be included ona site mailing list This list will be used to distribute fact sheets and other site-related information. The mailing list will be updated primarily on the basis of

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Tuning: EPA has developed a mailing list for the Niagara County Refuse sitewhich includes residents who live in proximity to the site. This mailing listwill be continually updated. Key contacts and officials (Appendix A) andmedia contacts (Appendix C) are included on the mailing list

_ • Issue news releases and public notices. Press releases will be issued toI provide timely notification of project milestones and upcoming activities. The

language in the press releases will be clear and concise to minimize the risk ofI misinterpretation. The most commonly read newspaper in Wheatfield and the

Tonawandas is the Niagara Gazette.

Tuning: Press releases will be prepared periodically. A public noticeannouncing the Proposed Plan is required by the Superfund law. Theappropriate media contacts for this purpose are listed in Appendix C.

Prepare and distribute fact sheets. Fact sheets will be issued as needed toprovide information on the Supertund process and on activities at the NiagaraCounty Refuse site. Fact sheets win include the most current informationregarding site activities and schedules of upcoming public meetings. EPA willdistribute all fact sheets to die site mailing list

Timing: Fact sheets will be distributed at project milestones (e.g., at thebeginning of die remedial investigations; when results of die remedialinvestigation and/or feasibility study become available; and at die beginning ofremedial activities).

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Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs). In 1988, EPA established a grantprogram which enables community groups to hire technical consultants whocan assist with the interpretation of site-related technical information.Specifically, groups may want to perform their own evaluation of samplingdata and proposed cleanup alternatives. The Wheatfield community couldbenefit from this program, especially if site interest increases. EPA will informWheatfield area citizen groups that these funds exist and should encourage thecompletion of TAG proposals.

Timing: The local community has been informed of TAG fundingopportunities.

Hold public meetings. EPA will hold public meetings at project milestones.The meetings will include presentations by EPA staff and question and answeropportunities. The suggested meeting location is listed in Appendix B.

Timing: A public informational meeting was held during the early stages ofthe remedial investigation. The meeting provided community members withgeneral information addressing site history, planned site activities, and theSuperfund process. An additional meeting was held to present the results ofthe RI and the plans for future activities as well as die results of die FS and dieProposed Plan.

Prepare and distribute a Proposed Plan. EPA win prepare a Proposed Plansummarizing die remedial alternatives considered for addressing contaminationat die site. The Proposed Plan will also present EPA's preferred alternativeand die rationale for diat selection. The Proposed Plan will be distributed tothose on die site mailing list

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Timing: The Proposed Plan has been prepared and distributed following thecompletion of the FS.

Allow a public comment period on the FS and Proposed Plan/Hold apublic hearing. EPA must provide a minimum of 30 days for public commenton the FS and Proposed Plan to give the public an opportunity to comment onremedial alternatives. Oral and written comments provided during this periodwill be considered in the process of selecting cleanup alternatives. A publichearing will be held during die comment period. A transcript of the hearingwill be made available to the public.

Timing: The public comment period followed the preparation of the FS Reportand the Proposed Plan.

Prepare a Responsiveness Summary. EPA must prepare a ResponsivenessSummary which summarizes all comments and concerns submitted during thecomment period, as well as EPA's responses to these comments. TheResponsiveness Summary must accompany the Record of Decision for the site.

Timing: The Responsiveness Summary must be prepared following the publiccomment period on the FS and Proposed Plan.

Revise the Community Relations Plan. The Community Relations Plan willbe revised, if necessary. Such a revision, which would be based on additionalcommunity interviews, would address changes in community perceptions andconcerns.

Tuning: EPA will revise die Community Relations Plan as necessary duringthe remedial design/remedial action phase of site investigation.

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REFERENCES

Conestoga-Rovers & Associates; Remedial Investigation Report, Volumes I to III, NiagaraCounty Refuse Site, Wheatfield, New York; July 1992.

Conestoga-Rovers & Associates; Streamlined Feasibility Study, Niagara County Refuse Site,Wheatfield, New York; July 1993.

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GLOSSARY

Cells: In solid waste disposal, holes where waste is dumped, compacted, and covered withlayers of dirt on a daily basis.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA): AFederal law passed in 1980 and modified in 1986 by the Superfund Amendments and

_ Reauthorization Act (SARA). The Act created a special tax that goes into a trust fund,commonly known as Superfund, to investigate and clean up abandoned or uncontrolledhazardous waste sites. Under CERCLA, EPA can either: 1) pay for a site cleanup whenparties responsible for the contamination cannot be located or are unwilling or unable to payfor the work or 2) take legal action against die parties responsible for site contamination toclean up the site or pay back the Federal government for the cost of the cleanup.

Feasibility Study (FS): An analysis of die remedial alternatives available for the cleanup ofa Superfund site.

Ground Water: Water which fills empty spaces in subsurface materials such as sand andgravel or fractures in bedrock and which often serves as a principal source of drinking water.

Methylene chloride: A colorless, volatile liquid which is soluble in alcohol and ether, andslightly soluble in water. It is toxic and is frequently found in paint removers, solventdegreasing, plastics processing and aerosol propellanL

I ^^ National Priorities List (NPL): EPA's list of die most serious uncontrolled or abandonedhazardous waste sites identified for possible long-term remedial action under Superfund.

I Phenolic Compound: Organk compounds that are by-products of petroleum refining, tanning,and textile, dye, and resin manufacturing. Low concentrations cause taste and odor problemsin water, higher concentrations can kill aquatic life and humans.I

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Phihalate: A compound containing die radical derived from phthalic acid.

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): A group of chemical compounds associatedwith the burning of fossil fuels and die use of fossil feul by-products such as motor oil.Some PAHs are known to cause cancer.

Potentially Responsible Party (PRP): An individual or company identified by EPA aspotentially liable under CERCLA for cleanup costs. PRPs may include hazardous substancesgenerators, present or former owners of hazardous substances tiiat have been disposed of, aswell as those who accepted hazardous substances and transported diem to certain facilities.

Proposed Plan: A public participation requirement of SARA in which EPA summarizes fordie public die preferred cleanup strategy and die rationale for die preference, reviews diealternatives presented in die detailed analysis of die remedial investigation/feasibility study,

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and presents any waivers to cleanup standards of CERCLA §121(d)(4) which may beproposed. The Plan may be prepared either as a fact sheet or as a separate document Ineither case, it must actively solicit public review and comment on all altemadves under EPAconsideration.

Record of Decision (ROD): A public document that explains the cleanup alternative to beused at a National Priorities List (NPL) site. The ROD is based on information and technicalanalysis generated during the remedial investigation/feasibility study and on consideration ofthe public comments and community concerns.

Remedial Action (RA): The actual construction or implementation phase that follows theremedial design of a selected cleanup alternative at a site on the National Priorities List.

Remedial Alternative: An option evaluated by EPA to address the source and/or migration ofcontaminants at a hazardous waste site to meet health-based cleanup goals.

Remedial Design (RD): An engineering phase that follows the Record of Decision whentechnical drawings and specifications are developed for the subsequent remedial action at asite on the National Priorities List.

Remedial Investigation (Rl): An investigation to determine the nature and extent ofcontamination at a hazardous waste site and to direct the types of cleanup options that aredeveloped in Ac feasibility study.

Responsiveness Summary: A summary of public comments received during a publiccomment period and EPA's responses to those comments.

Sediment: The sand or mud found at the bottom and sides of bodies of water such as creeks,rivers, streams, lakes, swamps, and ponds. Sediments typically consist of soil, silt, clay, plantmatter, and sometimes gravel.

Semivolatile Organic Compound (SVOC): A type of organic compound that is heavier inweight and has a higher vapor pressure such that it does not volatilize (or evaporate) asreadily as VOCs.

Superfund: The common name given to the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation, and Liability Act (1980) as amended by the Superfund Amendments andReauthorization Act (1986).

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): A type of chemical compound composed primarily ofcarbon and hydrogen that is characterized by its tendency to evaporate (or volatilize) into theair from water or soil VOCs include substances that are contained in common solvents andcleaning fluids. Some VOCs are known to cause cancer.

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APPENDIX AOFFICIALS, KEY CONTACTS, AND INTERESTED PARTIES

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A. Federal Elected Officials

1. Senator Alfonse D'AmatoU.S. SenateWashington, DC 20510

District Office:111 West Huron StreetBuffalo, NY 14202

2 Senator Daniel Patrick MoynihanU.S. SenateWashington, DC 20510

District Office:28 Church StreetBuffalo, NY 14202

3. Congressman John LaFalceUnited States House of Representatives2310 Raubum HOBWashington, DC 20515

District Offices:

111 West Huron StreetBuffalo, NY 14202

B. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

1. Michael NegrclliProject ManagerUnited States Environmental Protection AgencyRegion n26 Federal PlazaNew York, NY 10278

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2. Michael Basile (716) 285-8842Community Relations CoordinatorU.S. Environmental Protection Agency Public Information OfficeCarborundum Center, Suite 530345 Third StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14303

C. State Elected Officials

1. Governor Mario M. Cuomo (518) 474-8390The Executive ChamberState CapitolAlbany, NY 12224

2. Senator Anthony Masiello (716) 847-79392030 Clinton StreetBuffalo, NY 14206

3. Assemblyman Joseph Pillitiere (716) 282-60621700 Pine AvenueNiagara Falls, NY 14301

4. Assemblywoman Betty Hoffman (716) 695-791416 Webster StreetNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120

D. State Agencies

1. Thomas C. Jorling (518) 457-3446CommissionerNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation50 Wolf RoadAlbany, NY 12233

2. Michael OToole (518) 457-5861Division DirectorDivision of Hazardous Waste Remediation50 Wolf RoadAlbany, New York 12233

3. JeffLacey (518)457-4346Division DirectorDivision of Environmental Enforcement50 Wolf RoadAlbany, New York 12233

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Norm NosenchuckDivision DirectorDivision of Solid Waste50 Wolf RoadAlbany, New York 12233

Ken WichDivision DirectorDivision of Fish & Wildlife50 Wolf RoadAlbany, New York 12233

Salvatore PaganoDivision DirectorDivision of Water50 Wolf RoadAlbany, New York 12233

N.G. KaneDivision DirectorDivision of Substances Regulation50 Wolf RoadAlbany, New York 12233

Thomas AlienDivision DirectorDivision of Air Resources50 Wolf RoadAlbany, New York 12233

E. Local Officials

1. Legislator Lee Simonson, QuinnanNiagara County LegislatureLockport,NY 14094

2. Terry Kuehn, Town Supervisor2800 Church RoadNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120

3. Councilman Jim HeuerWheatfield Town Council2800 Church RoadNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120

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4. Councilman Ken RetzlaffWheatfield Town Council2800 Church RoadNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120

5. Councilman Larry HelwigWheatfield Town Council2800 Church RoadNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120

6. Councilwoman Darlene O'CallaghanWheatfield Town Council2800 Church RoadNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120

7. Warren AthkeNiagara County Fire Coordinator5526 Niagara Street ExtLockportNY 14094

8. Sheriff Francis GilesNiagara County Sheriffs Department5526 Niagara Street ExtLockport,NY 14094

9. Patricia PowellDirectorNiagara County Health Department10th and East Falls StreetsNiagara Falls, NY 14303

10. Mayor Alice RothCity of Tonawanda200 Niagara StreetTonawanda, NY 14150

11. Mayor James McGinnessCity of North Tonawanda216 Payne AvenueNorth Tonawanda, NY 14150

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APPENDIX B

INFORMATION REPOSITORIES AND SUGGESTEDMEETING LOCATION

A. Information Repositories

1. North Tonawanda Public Library505 Meadow DriveNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120

Telephone: (716) 693-4132

Hours: Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Friday, 10KX) am to 5:00 p.m.Saturday, 10KX) a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

B. Suggested Meeting Location

1. Wheatfield Town Hall2800 Church RoadNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120

Contact: DeEtte Toellner, Town ClerkTelephone: a 16) 694-6440

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Newspapers

1. Niagara Gazette310 Niagara StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14303

2. Buffalo NewsOne News PlazaBuffalo, NY 14240

3. Tonawanda News435 River RoadNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120

B. Radio Stations

1. WBEN - AM2077 Elmwood AvenueBuffalo, NY 14297

2. WGR - AM464 Franklin StreetBuffalo, NY 14202

3. WHLD - AM2692 Staley RoadGrand Island, NY 14072

4. WJJL - AM1224 Main StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14301

C. Television Stations

1. WGRZ TV 2 (NEC)259 Delaware AvenueBuffalo, NY 14202

2. WIVB TV 4 (CBS)2077 Elmwood AvenneBuffalo, NY 14207

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(716) 856-1414

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3. WKBW TV 7 (ABC) (716) 842-18557 Broadcast PlazaBuffalo, NY 14297

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