Comment submitted by J. Wright Comment submitted by J. Wright The is a Comment on the The is a Comment on the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule: (EPA) Proposed Rule: National Priorities List National Priorities List For related information, For related information, Open Docket Folder Open Docket Folder Comment Comment My name is Joseph Wright and I live at 1817 N Dexter, and I support the community action plan in riverside. My name is Joseph Wright and I live at 1817 N Dexter, and I support the community action plan in riverside. Comment Period Closed Comment Period Closed Sep 5 2016, at 11:59 PM ET Sep 5 2016, at 11:59 PM ET ID: ID: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2016-0153-0054 EPA-HQ-OLEM-2016-0153-0054 Tracking Number: Tracking Number: 1k0-8rp4-yjnz 1k0-8rp4-yjnz Document Information Document Information Date Posted: Date Posted: Sep 7, 2016 Sep 7, 2016 RIN: RIN: Not Assigned Not Assigned Show More Details Show More Details Site Data Site Data Regulatory Regulatory Agenda Agenda Agency Agency Report Report Required Required by Statute by Statute Page 1 of 1 Regulations.gov - Comment 9/12/2016 http://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EPA-HQ-OLEM-2016-0153-0054
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Comment submitted by J. WrightComment submitted by J. Wright
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My name is Joseph Wright and I live at 1817 N Dexter, and I support the community action plan in riverside.My name is Joseph Wright and I live at 1817 N Dexter, and I support the community action plan in riverside.
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Comment submitted by J. KelleyComment submitted by J. Kelley
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I, Jeffrey Kelley, voice my support for IDEM and the Indianapolis city officials to begin quickly dealing with the I, Jeffrey Kelley, voice my support for IDEM and the Indianapolis city officials to begin quickly dealing with the contamination issue using the local community action plan. Safe water and environment are key to my contamination issue using the local community action plan. Safe water and environment are key to my property,family and community. I live at 1810 N Harding St in Indianapolis. property,family and community. I live at 1810 N Harding St in Indianapolis.
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Debra Swinson 1821 N Harding St, I am commenting on this to bDebra Swinson 1821 N Harding St, I am commenting on this to bVoice my support for my support for the support community action plan. I think the community should Voice my support for my support for the support community action plan. I think the community should be involved with how the infrastructure is handled in the well repair. Thank you.be involved with how the infrastructure is handled in the well repair. Thank you.
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Comment submitted by G. CobbComment submitted by G. Cobb
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Gwen Cobb and I live at 1828 n Harding. I support community action planGwen Cobb and I live at 1828 n Harding. I support community action plan
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Comment submitted by A. GlasperComment submitted by A. Glasper
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My name is Aaron Lee glasper at 1828 n Harding st. I support local community action planMy name is Aaron Lee glasper at 1828 n Harding st. I support local community action plan
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Comment submitted by Q. PowellComment submitted by Q. Powell
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My is quinton Powell my address is 2334 n Harding St I My is quinton Powell my address is 2334 n Harding St I support the local community action plan clean neiborhood support the local community action plan clean neiborhood
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Comment submitted by Aquila (no surname provided)Comment submitted by Aquila (no surname provided)
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My name is Aquila my address is 1809 Harding st. In the My name is Aquila my address is 1809 Harding st. In the riverside community I support the local community action riverside community I support the local community action plan. I would like to keep the neighborhood safe.plan. I would like to keep the neighborhood safe.
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Comment submitted by D. MarquezComment submitted by D. Marquez
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Daniel Marquez 1802 n Dexter St I support the local community action plan Daniel Marquez 1802 n Dexter St I support the local community action plan
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Comment submitted by D. AlexanderComment submitted by D. Alexander
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My name is delman Alexander, and I live at 1821 N Dexter. I support the community action planMy name is delman Alexander, and I live at 1821 N Dexter. I support the community action plan
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I am a Riverside resident. I disapprove of the Superfund project because I believe that there should be some I am a Riverside resident. I disapprove of the Superfund project because I believe that there should be some local control of the solution used to correct the groundwater contamination problem. Using the Superfund local control of the solution used to correct the groundwater contamination problem. Using the Superfund federal solution would likely label our neighborhood in a negative way and drop out property values etc. federal solution would likely label our neighborhood in a negative way and drop out property values etc.
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Comment submitted by J. DavisComment submitted by J. Davis
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jaydon Davis 2009 n Dexter and I support local community action planjaydon Davis 2009 n Dexter and I support local community action plan
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Comment submitted by B. McMichelComment submitted by B. McMichel
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My name Bob McMichel I live at 1858 Dexter and support the planMy name Bob McMichel I live at 1858 Dexter and support the plan
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Comment submitted by B. ThorpeComment submitted by B. Thorpe
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My name is Barbara Thorpe I live at 1849 N. Dexter in the Riverside Community and I support the local My name is Barbara Thorpe I live at 1849 N. Dexter in the Riverside Community and I support the local community action plan for clean neighborhoods community action plan for clean neighborhoods
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I have lived in the Riverside area for many years and am I have lived in the Riverside area for many years and am very concerned about the federal govt. getting involved in very concerned about the federal govt. getting involved in the resolution of our groundwater problem. I believe it is not the resolution of our groundwater problem. I believe it is not in the best interest of the residents of this area because it in the best interest of the residents of this area because it will decrease the property values and I also feel that the will decrease the property values and I also feel that the EPA does not do as thorough a job as a local govt. agency EPA does not do as thorough a job as a local govt. agency would do. For these reasons, and many more, I vote against would do. For these reasons, and many more, I vote against the Superfund solution.the Superfund solution.
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Given the severity and longevity (possibly 40-50 years) of the contamination, I prefer that the EPA perform Given the severity and longevity (possibly 40-50 years) of the contamination, I prefer that the EPA perform the clean up process; since, the federal government would have more money and staff to solve the issue. the clean up process; since, the federal government would have more money and staff to solve the issue. There are up to 250 possible entities responsible for the contamination. IDEM can put more pressure on There are up to 250 possible entities responsible for the contamination. IDEM can put more pressure on these businesses to be aware of practices that result in contamination by educating business owners in the these businesses to be aware of practices that result in contamination by educating business owners in the Riverside area and penalties. In my own life recently, I have experience health problems and I am unsure of Riverside area and penalties. In my own life recently, I have experience health problems and I am unsure of the source of the problem. Many labs charge up to $700 for 8 tests (Lab Corp, Mid America Clinic, others...). I the source of the problem. Many labs charge up to $700 for 8 tests (Lab Corp, Mid America Clinic, others...). I ended up at International Family Medicine who charged $190.00. Riverside has low-income residents that ended up at International Family Medicine who charged $190.00. Riverside has low-income residents that probably can't go to a doctor. I think IDEM should make public health officials aware of 10,000 people who probably can't go to a doctor. I think IDEM should make public health officials aware of 10,000 people who could currently have symptoms related to the groundwater contamination. Also, provide funds for education, could currently have symptoms related to the groundwater contamination. Also, provide funds for education, testing and treatment related to TCE, DCE and VC exposure.testing and treatment related to TCE, DCE and VC exposure.
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Comment submitted by O. Barnett, Jr.Comment submitted by O. Barnett, Jr.
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My name is Orelious T. BARNETT JR MY address is 1863 n Dexter in the riverside community and I My name is Orelious T. BARNETT JR MY address is 1863 n Dexter in the riverside community and I support local community action plan for clean and safe neighborhoodsupport local community action plan for clean and safe neighborhood
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As a millennial, I am very concerned with any problem involving natural resources in the neighborhood I grew As a millennial, I am very concerned with any problem involving natural resources in the neighborhood I grew up in. I feel that federal involvement is not the answer due to the tons of red tape that always follows, not to up in. I feel that federal involvement is not the answer due to the tons of red tape that always follows, not to mention labeling this area as a Superfund area is like a death sentence for the residents and their property mention labeling this area as a Superfund area is like a death sentence for the residents and their property values. I vote no to the Superfund. values. I vote no to the Superfund.
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My name is James Vandever my address is 1918 N Dexter in the riverside community and I support the local My name is James Vandever my address is 1918 N Dexter in the riverside community and I support the local community action plan for clean neighborhoods community action plan for clean neighborhoods
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Comment submitted by M. CobbComment submitted by M. Cobb
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My name is Mary Cobb I live at 1930 N Dexter St I am support of then locate community action plan My name is Mary Cobb I live at 1930 N Dexter St I am support of then locate community action plan
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My name is Keith lane and I live at 1917 Dexter Ave in the My name is Keith lane and I live at 1917 Dexter Ave in the Riverside community and I support the local community Riverside community and I support the local community action plan for clean neighborhoods action plan for clean neighborhoods
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I believe that the local plan will help resolve our community's I believe that the local plan will help resolve our community's environment needs. Safe and clean water are a must. The environment needs. Safe and clean water are a must. The local plan addresses Riverside concerns and is a good step local plan addresses Riverside concerns and is a good step to have elected officials be in charge of making our to have elected officials be in charge of making our neighborhood steady and safe. Please enact the local plan neighborhood steady and safe. Please enact the local plan begin ASAP. My name Carolyn Darden and I live at 2015 begin ASAP. My name Carolyn Darden and I live at 2015 Dexter Ave in Indianapolis. Dexter Ave in Indianapolis.
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The EPA is not the group that should be involved with our groundwater problem because they have no The EPA is not the group that should be involved with our groundwater problem because they have no commitment to the neighborhood. They offer no testing for individual residents of soil or vapor, no commitment to the neighborhood. They offer no testing for individual residents of soil or vapor, no opportunities for remediation of effected families, no timely information about data that keeps residents opportunities for remediation of effected families, no timely information about data that keeps residents informed etc. I vote for the local govt.solution where the neighborhood might have more input and info. informed etc. I vote for the local govt.solution where the neighborhood might have more input and info. available to them. I vote no to the Superfund!available to them. I vote no to the Superfund!
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I, Michael Jackson, live in the riverside mapelton area at I, Michael Jackson, live in the riverside mapelton area at 2023 N Dexter street in Indianapolis, would like to have safe 2023 N Dexter street in Indianapolis, would like to have safe drinking water for my children and family. I am in Support of drinking water for my children and family. I am in Support of local community action plan for clean local community action plan for clean neighborhood/environment.neighborhood/environment.
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I recently attended a neighborhood information session and discussion at Kheprw Institute regarding the I recently attended a neighborhood information session and discussion at Kheprw Institute regarding the possibility of the EPA designating Riverside and its nearby areas as a Superfund site, in order to formally set possibility of the EPA designating Riverside and its nearby areas as a Superfund site, in order to formally set into motion an in-depth investigation and cleanup of known water and soil contaminations.into motion an in-depth investigation and cleanup of known water and soil contaminations.
Many individuals and institution representatives have weighed in - mostly in favor of allowing a local cleanup Many individuals and institution representatives have weighed in - mostly in favor of allowing a local cleanup effort, in order to evade the expected negative economic impact and press of the federal label. They seem to effort, in order to evade the expected negative economic impact and press of the federal label. They seem to think such a designation will scare away investors and developments planned for the community. think such a designation will scare away investors and developments planned for the community.
While I can see the reasoning behind such commentary, I think it is a conclusion that fails to prioritize people While I can see the reasoning behind such commentary, I think it is a conclusion that fails to prioritize people over profits. over profits.
It is unfortunately common knowledge that Indiana has an atrocious reputation for environmental protection - It is unfortunately common knowledge that Indiana has an atrocious reputation for environmental protection - so in keeping, I have zero faith that this cleanup can be done as quickly or as thoroughly if overseen by the so in keeping, I have zero faith that this cleanup can be done as quickly or as thoroughly if overseen by the state, as it would be done by the EPA. state, as it would be done by the EPA.
Apathy, community politics / questionable allegiances, incompetence, and failure to put forth an acceptable, Apathy, community politics / questionable allegiances, incompetence, and failure to put forth an acceptable, reasonable *financed* alternative plan are all local obstacles. reasonable *financed* alternative plan are all local obstacles.
Additionally, not a single person I spoke to who actually lives in the affected area is against having the EPA Additionally, not a single person I spoke to who actually lives in the affected area is against having the EPA handle it - their voice should matter. handle it - their voice should matter.
Therefore, I am in favor of the proposed Superfund site. Therefore, I am in favor of the proposed Superfund site.
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My name is Alice Peterson I am a resident in the Riverside community and I have attended community My name is Alice Peterson I am a resident in the Riverside community and I have attended community meeting regardingmeeting regardingthe proposed Federal Superfund. the proposed Federal Superfund.
After hearing comments from IDEM, Citizens Energy, our Mayor's office and the EPA, I don't feel that the After hearing comments from IDEM, Citizens Energy, our Mayor's office and the EPA, I don't feel that the superfund superfund is the right direction for our community for the following reasons:is the right direction for our community for the following reasons:
1. Citizens Energy is keeping a close eye on our water quality and in my opinion is doing a good job of 1. Citizens Energy is keeping a close eye on our water quality and in my opinion is doing a good job of keeping our water safe. keeping our water safe. 2. Citizens Energy already releases timely information and solutions to resolving any current or suspected 2. Citizens Energy already releases timely information and solutions to resolving any current or suspected problems thatproblems thatmy arise in the future. my arise in the future. 3. Federal Government is slow to respond and It doesn't seen to me that they will take into consideration the 3. Federal Government is slow to respond and It doesn't seen to me that they will take into consideration the total concerns of total concerns of the residents in Riverside or move quickly to resolve any issue presented to them, in a timely manner.the residents in Riverside or move quickly to resolve any issue presented to them, in a timely manner.4. I don't want my community labeled or stigmatized unnecessarily for a situation that can be handled locally.4. I don't want my community labeled or stigmatized unnecessarily for a situation that can be handled locally.
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