We're Listening

In early 2010, members of the Terminal 117 (T-117) cleanup project team began visiting with local groups and citizens regarding the PCB cleanup of T-117 and the adjacent streets and yards. The Port of Seattle is responsible for cleanup of T-117 sediments and upland property and the City of Seattle is responsible for cleanup of streets and yards. They are developing plans for how the cleanup will occur, which is directed and overseen by EPA. An Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis (EE/CA), which described the contaminants at the site, the location and concentrations of the contaminants, and options for how to clean up the site, was released for public review in spring 2010. In September 2010, the EPA issued a removal Action Memorandum, detailing the selected cleanup plan.

This "listening log" captures the comments and questions we’ve heard at community briefings and public forums. The log continues to grow and change as community members provide input. Please note that this log provides paraphrased comments and questions we heard from the community. If you do not see your questions or concerns captured below, please email your comments to Kendra Tyler at tyler.kendra@epa.gov or or download a copy of a comment form here and mail it to the address listed on the form.

Questions in the log are organized into the following categories:

• T-117 Cleanup Plan and Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA): Questions about the cleanup plan, cleanup boundaries, timeline, cost of the cleanup, etc.
• T-117 Cleanup Construction: Questions about construction techniques, safety, operations, etc.
• Dioxin/Furans: Questions about the location and responsibilities for dioxin/furans found at T-117 and near the site.
• Public Involvement: Questions about how the public can provide input and/or formal comment on the cleanup plan.
• T-117 Restoration: Questions about how the site will be redeveloped after cleanup is complete.
• Other River Cleanup Projects: Questions about other cleanup sites in the Lower Duwamish area.
• South Park Topics and Concerns: Questions that are more general about the South Park area and not necessarily associated with T-117.