Fort Meade Environment Cleanup by EPA
The EPA announced last week that it reached an agreement among several agencies to ensure an environment cleanup of Fort George G. Meade Superfund site in Maryland. In the words of William C. Early, the acting administrator for the EPA’s Mid-Atlantic region:
Today’s agreement is a significant milestone that will benefit the local community and environment. The agreement shows that EPA and the other agencies are now on the same page on how we will move forward to clean up the site.
Fort Meade has been a permanent fixture for the Army since 1917 and occupies approximately 13,400 acres of land in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Since then, the fort has had major pollution problems and several hazardous waste sites that need to be cleaned up. In 1998, the Army began addressing the issues and was issued as a Superfund site to begin the cleanup. Since then, little has been done to cleanup the problems leading to this signed agreement. Some of the dangerous materials found include solvents, explosives, arsenic and PCBs. All are extremely dangerous for people.
To really enforce this agreement, the EPA can fine The Army thousands of dollars for each week it does not comply with the agreement. Whatever push it takes the Army to ensure the safety of the environment and those who live on Fort Meade and in the nearby areas.
Good point to save the environment. Good job EPA.I think in the future there will be growth the quality of this environment.