Meetings set on EPA plan to clean San Jacinto River Waste Pits
San Jacinto River Coalition schedules two meetings at Highlands Community Center on Oct 4 and JD Walker Community Center on Oct 6 to discuss the EPA proposed remedy to remove 202000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment from the San Jacinto River Waste Pits at an estimated cost of nearly 97 million dollars. Jacquelyn Young notes the aim to ensure the EPA selects this remedy, protecting health and the environment for future generations.
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EPA public comment period on San Jacinto Waste Pits ends Nov
Coalition Director Jacquelyn Young urges re-submission of prior comments as the public input window closes November 28. The EPA will review, issue a record of decision next year detailing cleanup actions and site history, with settlement talks between EPA and responsible parties following signing.
Public Comment Window Set For San Jacinto Waste Pits Plan
EPA announces a 60 day public comment period from September 29 to November 28 2016 for the Proposed Plan and Administrative Record on the San Jacinto Waste Pits site along Interstate 10 near Channelview and Highlands. Public input may be submitted by mail email or online and will be addressed in a final responsiveness summary with the Record of Decision. The 14 acre pits contain mercury PCBs and dioxins linked to Champion Paper mill disposal and were added to the National Priorities List in 2008 with an interim cap completed in 2011 by International Paper and MIMC.
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Oysters Fight Over Lease Ruling Spawns Further Claims
Feldman says partial summary judgment favors plaintiffs but litigation continues over damages and attorney fees. Dolcefino accuses CLCND of knowingly leasing at below value, calling for an investigation. STORM argues TPWD authority limits CLCND control, while Parks’ oyster cultivation raises public access questions. Trial slated for November on remaining issues.
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Covestro plans offsite help and highway closures for turnaround
Covestro will operate offsite support to ease traffic near the plant. Beginning Monday, Highway 565 westbound closes 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. from Highway 1405 to Highway 146. eastbound lanes remain open. Deputies will manage entries and TxDOT pauses Highway 1405 work to reduce congestion. Baytown residents should expect heavier traffic during shift changes and on surrounding main roads.
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Baytown Trade Days Set for Oct 15 Crafts Market
Baytown Trade Days hosts its second annual fall market and craft show on October 15 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Baytown Community Center 2407 Market Street. More than 60 vendors will display pork cracklings candles antique jewelry and more. Admission is free and the first 100 guests receive a surprise gift.
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Cedar Bayou Voyager Canoe Event Returns in Baytown
Cedar Bayou Friends and the City of Baytown host the second annual Cedar Bayou Voyager on Oct 15 at 9 30 a.m. at J C Holloway Park. The five mile three hour paddle includes refreshment stops and porta potty breaks with Baytown Sea Scouts Fire Department Water Rescue and Southwest Paddle Sports Kayak Rental as volunteers. The event titled CIT Oing Down the Bayou welcomes a geocache kayak group and is family friendly with a 10 dollar fee for those over 10 and five dollar T shirts cash only. Information at www cedarbayou-
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Farmers Market Returns October 15 at Town Square
The Baytown Farmers Market resumes on October 15 at 8 a.m. in Town Square at 213 West Texas Avenue. The event runs every third Saturday through May from 8 a.m. to noon featuring fruits vegetables local honey crafts food trucks spices soaps and more. For details visit the event’s Facebook page.
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Bay Day festival set for Oct 7 at Town Square
The monthly first Friday art event dubbed Bay Day runs 6 to 11 p.m. at Town Square 213 W Texas Ave featuring vendors artists face painting and more. Live music includes American Psychos and Hendrick Roseman. Free admission. bring blankets or chairs. Call 281-420-6597 or email TLDLG78 gmail com for details.
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