March
18, 2004
EPC Meeting Presentation |
At the March 18th EPC Meeting, Jerry Campbell (EPC), Susan Bland from DOH
(Department of Health), and Paul Schipfer (EPC) gave the latest information
relating to the Coronet Vicinity.
Coronet Update to EPC Board
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adobe format)
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March
12, 2004
Coronet Newsletter Release |
Read the latest
newsletter by EPC that is sent out to residents of the Coronet Vicinity.
(Please note that the following
newsletter is in Adobe .pdf format and the use of
Adobe Acrobat is required.
Any resident who would like a copy of the newsletter can call our agency at
813-272-5960 x 1008)
Coronet
Junction Update - A Community Report
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February 4, 2004
BOCC Meeting |
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January 30, 2004
Coronet Closing |
The Agency was informed for the first time earlier Friday, January 30th, that
Coronet intends to close their Plant City animal feed manufacturing complex
effective March 31, 2004. While this is a significant development, it does not
change our resolve to ensure that all the environmental problems at the facility
are corrected. We will remain the lead Agency on the air issues and continue to
work with the State Department of Environmental Protection to resolve the
outstanding concerns regarding waste and water at the site. The shutdown of the
plant will bring the air sources into compliance some 10 months sooner than agreed
to in our enforcement agreement, and from that perspective that is good news.
EPC
will continue our air, soils and landfill investigations of the area. This
information is being turned over to the State’s Department of Health for
consideration in their health assessment due out in draft later this
spring/summer. Providing this data and seeing these investigations through to
completion, remains a priority for the EPC.
For
further information on the Agency’s Coronet activities, please call us at
272-5960.
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January 15, 2004
EPC Meeting |
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Jerry Campbell updates the EPC Board on Coronet
(in Adobe format)
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December 3, 2003
Press Release |
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EPC Conducts
Additional Air Monitoring in Coronet Vicinity
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November 6, 2003
EPC Meeting |
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Rick Garrity gave the Board a brief update on Coronet at the November 6, 2003 EPC
Meeting.
Jerry Campbell -
November 6th Coronet Update
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October 23, 2003
EPC Releases Newsletter |
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EPC released a newsletter titled "Coronet Junction Update--A Community Report."
The information contained in the report includes articles about soil samples, air
monitors, and landfill investigations around the Coronet area. Also included
is a message from our Executive Director, Rick Garrity, Ph.D. The newsletter
is being mailed to approximately 500 households in the Springhead and Lincoln Park
Communities to update residents on recent progress in the ongoing public health
assessment for the area. It will also be distributed to Plant City homeowners
associations, the Plant City Public Library and to additional neighborhood
locations.
Click the link
below to read the report, which is in Adobe® format.
If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer,
click here for more information. You can also request a copy by mail by calling our agency at (813) 272-5960 ext. 1008.
Coronet Juntion Update -
A Community Report
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October 16, 2003
EPC Meeting
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Jerry Campbell updated the Board of EPC on the latest evaluations of
samples in the vicinity of Coronet. Click below to view his presentation.
Jerry Campbell - Coronet Update
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Press Release
EPC Evaluates Soil and Air Samples Around Coronet Junction
Tampa, FL -- The Environmental Protection Commission of
Hillsborough County (EPC) has completed an evaluation of initial air monitoring
samples and additional air deposition soil sampling in the vicinity of Coronet
Industries. Both reports are summarized in the attached documents.
Supporting Documentation:
FYI:
Read the latest Summary of Air
Toxics
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Jerry Campbell updated the EPC board with the latest
information and Rick Garrity provided a chronology of Coronet Industries.
Jerry Campbell -
Coronet Update
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View the news story from WTSP Channel 10 focusing on
the EPC lab testing air samples from Coronet Industries.
Testing Coronet air samples inside the lab
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Andy Schipfer (EPC Waste
Managment Divison) and Jerry Campbell (EPC Air Management Division)
held a press conference on September 8, 2003 explaining the technical
report that was just released concerning soil sampling results in the
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Soil Sample
Technical Report
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adobe format)
EPC
Evaluates Initial Soil Samples Around Coronet Industries
Tampa, FL -- The Environmental Protection Commission of
Hillsborough County (EPC) has completed an initial evaluation of surface soils in
the vicinity of Coronet Industries. Twenty-two (22) soil samples were taken to
assess the extent of air pollution deposition on the local communities. The
soil was tested for eleven inorganic compounds which include arsenic, cadmium, lead
and boron. All measured concentrations are well below standards for direct
exposure levels in residential areas. This information is being shared with
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Department of
Health for further assessment.
A press opportunity regarding the
soil sample results has been scheduled for September 8, 2003 at 2:00 PM at the EPC –
1900 9th Avenue, Tampa FL 33605. At this meeting a brief technical report
summarizing the study and its findings will be available.
CONTACT PERSON:
Jerry Campbell, 272-5960 extension
1253
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Paul Schipfer, 272-5960 extension 1290 |
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August 28, 2003 -
PRESS RELEASE/NEWS BRIEF
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EPC Adds Air Monitors in Coronet Vicinity
Tampa, FL – The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC)
of Hillsborough County has installed three additional air monitors in the vicinity
of Coronet Junction, specifically to assess the air quality in the area. The three
air monitors commenced operations August 28, 2003 and are in addition to the air
monitoring station operating at Plant City High School since 1998.
The air monitors are approximately 120 degrees apart:
located to the northwest, the northeast, and due south of Coronet Industries. The
air monitors will run for 24-hour periods and collect airborne matter on filters
that will be collected and analyzed by EPC's laboratory. The filters will be
compared to similar monitors already operating in other parts of Hillsborough
County. Results of the air monitoring will be turned over to Department of Health
officials for use in their health assessment in that area.
EPC will have an opportunity for the press to visit one
of the new monitoring sites on Friday, August 29, 2003 at 10:00 AM. The site is
located at Springhead Fire Station, 4503 Coronet Rd., Plant City. EPC staff will
be on-site conducting routine maintenance and will be available for questions
pertaining to the site. Photos may also be taken.
CONTACT PERSON:
Leroy Shelton
272-5960, ext 1251
or
Barbara Motte 272-5960, ext 1008 |
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August 21, 2003 -
EPC Meeting Update
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Rick Garrity/Jerry Campbell
- Coronet Update
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August 19, 2003 -
EPC Hosted Open House on Coronet
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The public was invited to attend a
Community Open House at Marshall Middle School
regarding environmental and health concerns relating to
Coronet Industries.
For additional information, please contact Barbara Motte
at 272-5960, extension 1008.
Hosted
by:
Environmental
Protection Commission of Hillsborough County
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Hillsborough County Health Department
Florida Department of Health
Date:
August 19, 2003 at
7:00 p.m.
Location:
Marshall Middle School
18 S. Maryland Ave.
Plant City, FL 33563
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July 17, 2003 -
EPC Meeting Update
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Dr. Garrity updated the EPC Board on the status of Coronet
Industries and informed them he will be informing the
County Sheriff's Department and the State Attorney's
office on complaints and allegations. The
presentation included pictures of Coronet Industries, the
impact to the environment, and EPC's follow up actions.
To view the presentation given during the EPC meeting on
July 17, 2003, click on the link below. For further
information, please call EPC at (813) 272-5960 or send an
E-mail to
epcinfo@epchc.org.
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EPC's Presentation on Coronet Industries
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