Questions - PRLR

Three related questions have been combined for response: 1) Evergreen has a specific charge, which you are pursuing in a professional and rigorous way. But you are still governed by that definition. How can we work together to make that real in this case in Philadelphia? Every violation of EJ involves different agencies acting narrowly and ignoring the big picture as not their job. Please work with us to change that here. 2) EPA does not define environmental justice – especially when it’s long been an agency accused of environmental racism itself. The movement defined it in the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice here: https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/bruECkRKRRf1E6AC8LqL7 – principle #7 is particularly relevant. 3) Here is the EPA definition of Environmental Justice. To the best of my knowledge it has not been revoked. Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. EPA has this goal for all communities and persons across this nation. It will be achieved when everyone enjoys the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards, and equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work.

Posted January 9th, 2021 by Tiffani Doerr & filed under .

Throughout the Remedial Investigation Phase of our Act 2 requirements, we have continued to involve the public in various ways and remain committed to finding ways to meaningfully engage the public in future meetings, both in our own public meetings and through participation in Hilco community meetings. We have not and will not intentionally discriminate against any group of people in our public... read more

With the closing of PES an opportunity to restore wetland habitat to the river shouldn’t be overlooked. Wetlands purify water and remove contaminants. They also provide habitat for wildlife. And wildlife habitat with accessibility attracts people and helps expose kids to ecology. With that being said – Parcel AOI-10, the West Yard, is just downstream from Bartram’s Gardens and is cutoff from the PES facilities on the eastern banks of the river. While river access for barges or boats may be attractive for the future development, creating habitat along the banks of the river, will not only clean and beautify the area, but could also protect the redevelopment from flooding or water damage.

Posted January 9th, 2021 by Tiffani Doerr & filed under .

It is Evergreen’s understanding that there is no planned development for AOI-10 West... read more

Isn’t there ongoing litigation about that plume by 26th street and whether Sunoco/Hilco/Evergreen is responsible for its source and remediation?

Posted January 9th, 2021 by Tiffani Doerr & filed under .

Evergreen is not aware of any ongoing litigation involving 26th Street. Evergreen currently manages remediation at the property boundary along 26th... read more

Evergreen has described petrochemical recovery results. But information has not been provided about how contamination conditions have changed over time or what the current situation is. Hilco plans to replace the existing systems, but no information has been provided as to what or why such replacement is appropriate.

Posted January 5th, 2021 by Tiffani Doerr & filed under .

Remediation systems are reviewed in the Remedial Investigation Reports. The RIRs also all include a qualitative fate and transport discussion, which addresses how conditions have changed over time. It is not expected that Hilco will need to replace any of Evergreen’s remediation systems because Hilco and Evergreen are working together to limit disruption to Evergreen’s ongoing remediation during Hilco’s... read more