Public Meeting PFAS Investigation Update April 23 and April 24
THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD INVITES THE PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT AND PROVIDE INPUT IN ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP ACTIVITIES AT GRAND LEDGE ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY (GLAASF)
PUBLIC MEETINGS GLAASF is announcing two public meetings to be held
April 23, 2024, 6-8pm at the Grand Ledge Public Schools Administration Building, 220 Lamson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837, and
April 24, 2024, 6-8pm at the Eagle Township Hall, 14318 Michigan St, Eagle, MI 48822.
The same information will be presented at both meetings and will include a discussion with the community about recent events pertaining to GLAASF and the ongoing PFAS investigations. The Army National Guard (ARNG), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will be available to speak with the public regarding PFAS-related issues.
If you are unable to attend in person, click here to attend the April 24 meeting at 6 pm via Zoom.
Or a click here for a link to attend the April 23 meeting at 6 pm via Zoom.
RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD (RAB) The ARNG is also soliciting public interest in establishing a RAB for PFAS remedial investigation activities at GLAASF.
What is a RAB? A RAB is a community group that meets to discuss and receive information on environmental restoration (cleanup of contamination) projects at a military facility.
What does a RAB do? A RAB enables local community members interested in environmental cleanup to receive and exchange information with the facility and regulatory agencies managing environmental cleanup projects at GLAASF. At meetings, RAB members and the public can receive updates and ask questions on the status of the environmental cleanup program at GLAASF. Though RABs are not a decision-making group, RABs do give local community members the opportunity to have their voices heard and to provide valuable community insight to the facility and regulatory agencies.
Are you interested in participating in a RAB for GLAASF? If you are interested in learning more about GLAASF environmental restoration projects and having the opportunity to give your input to the ARNG and regulatory agencies on their management of cleanup projects at GLAASF, either as a RAB member or by attending RAB meetings, please contact Demian Wincele (contact information below) by June 24, 2024.
ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD An Administrative Record has been initiated for GLAASF to support the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remedial investigation activities. The Administrative Record is a file maintained by the ARNG which will include selected technical reports, fact sheets, general information, and other relevant documents used to make decisions throughout the response action. To ensure information about the PFAS work at GLAASF is available to interested citizens, the ARNG is responsible for development of the Administrative Record. The documents will be available at the Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837, (517) 627-7014.
For further information on the Administrative Record or to participate in the RAB, contact: Demian Wincele National Guard Bureau Phone: (520) 671-7821 Email: demian.e.wincele.ctr@army.mil
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