Remediation and Restoration
EPA’s Cleanup at Superfund Site, Libby, Montana
The Volpe Center has provided technical and project management
assistance to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) analyzing and assessing ongoing asbestos exposure in
Libby, Montana since 1999. The Center has performed environmental
analyses and assessments at over 3,500 locations in the
Libby area, identifying over 1,200 sites requiring cleanup. The
City of Libby, Montana is a Superfund National Priorities List
site. The Volpe Center has developed and implemented a site-specific
Comprehensive Safety and Health Program; sampling
and analysis program; relational database of sample, laboratory
analysis, survey, and geolocation information; and site-specific
processes for inspection, design, cleanup, disposal, and oversight. Over 375 properties to date, including residential, commercial,
and recreational facilities, have been remediated by the
Volpe Center’s contractors. (Sponsored by EPA)
Source: Volpe Center Points of Pride, FY 2005 - pp. 16-17
