Post by Logan on Feb 7, 2016 3:15:24 GMT -6
DENVER (AP) — Gov. John Hickenlooper says he believes there is enough support to get a Superfund listing following the Gold King Mine spill.
The governor met Friday with officials from Durango, Silverton and San Juan County. Opponents have expressed concern it could hurt the image of their communities.
The governor has until Feb. 29 to meet a deadline to propose the federal designation, which could provide substantial federal help.
A listing would designate the site as blighted, allowing for federal funding for long-term restoration projects. Those projects could include a treatment facility.
Read more: www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_29484847/governor-gets-support-mine-spill-superfund-listing
The governor met Friday with officials from Durango, Silverton and San Juan County. Opponents have expressed concern it could hurt the image of their communities.
The governor has until Feb. 29 to meet a deadline to propose the federal designation, which could provide substantial federal help.
A listing would designate the site as blighted, allowing for federal funding for long-term restoration projects. Those projects could include a treatment facility.
Read more: www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_29484847/governor-gets-support-mine-spill-superfund-listing