EPA Says 46 Cleanups Completed to Date Using Funds From Economic Stimulus Law

摘要

States using economic stimulus dollars have completed cleanups at 46 sites where underground storage tanks were leaking hazardous materials into surrounding land, according to Environmental Protection Agency data.rnThat figure represents about 5 percent of the 1,000 sites the agency hopes will eventually be cleaned up using Recovery Act funds.rnThough progress might appear slow, an EPA spokeswoman told BNA the agency is pleased with the results reported and expects the pace of work will increase as states move into the spring and summer construction seasons.