Shutdown Won't Impact Cleanup at J.H. Baxter Site
The federal government shutdown will not hinder cleanup operations at the former J.H. Baxter wood treatment plant in Eugene.
The plant, which closed in 2022 after nearly 80 years of operation, had been plagued by complaints of noxious odors and elevated dioxin levels in surrounding neighborhoods.
- Tank farm removal has been completed.
- Cleanup efforts will continue until the end of the year.
Baxter is funded with fiscal year 2025 funds and activities will continue... Baxter has been identified as a site by the agency to continue operations in the event of a shutdown.
According to Alice Corcoran, an EPA Region 10 spokesperson, both time-critical removal action and Superfund site work will proceed as planned.
The EPA designated the plant a Superfund site in July, ensuring years of continued contaminant removal.
Author's summary: Cleanup continues at J.H. Baxter site despite shutdown.
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