The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: May 10, 2011, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Azalea Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room, 7855 22nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33710
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: On July 14, 2010, Raytheon Company (Raytheon) timely submitted to DEP its second proposed Remedial Action Plan Addendum (RAPA II) regarding necessary information for cleanup of the contaminants of concern around the Raytheon facility located at 1501 72nd Street North, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ana Gibbs at (813)632-7600, ext. 475.
A copy of the RAPA II may be obtained at the following link: \\publicfiles\PUBFDS\SWDRO\Internetdev\Southwest\RTC_May_13_2101_Comments_on_Feb_26_2010_RAPA.pdf. DEP staff members are in the final stages of reviewing the RAPA II. Raytheon will present its cleanup plan at this public meeting, and DEP will take public comment. DEP is committed to fulfilling its regulatory responsibilities, including conducting a thorough evaluation of Raytheon’s cleanup plan to address the contamination, and overseeing a successful cleanup. For questions regarding DEP’s role in Raytheon’s contamination assessment and cleanup, please call DEP’s neighborhood information line at (813)632-7600, ext. 467. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Ana Gibbs at (813)632-7600, ext. 475.