News Release: EPA Orders Enbridge to Perform Additional Dredging to Remove Oil from Kalamazoo River

CONTACT:   Anne Rowan (312) 353-9391  rowan.anne@epa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   No. 12-OPA008 EPA Orders Enbridge to Perform Additional Dredging to Remove Oil from Kalamazoo River   CHICAGO (March 14, 2013) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued an administrative order that requires Enbridge to do additional dredging in Michigan’s Kalamazoo River to clean up oil from the company’s July 2010 pipeline spill.  EPA’s order requires dredging in sections of the river above Ceresco Dam, upstream of Battle Creek, and in the Morrow Lake Delta.   EPA has repeatedly documented the presence of recoverable submerged oil in the sections of the river identified in the order and has determined that submerged oil in these areas can be recovered by dredging.  The dredging activity required by EPA’s order will prevent submerged oil from migrating to downstream areas where it will be more difficult or impossible to recover.   Enbridge has five days to respond to the order and 15 days to provide EPA with a work plan.  Dredging is anticipated to begin this spring and is not expected to result in closures of the river.  EPA’s order also requires Enbridge to maintain sediment traps throughout the river to capture oil outside the dredge areas.   On July 26, 2010, Enbridge reported that a 30-inch oil pipeline ruptured near Marshall, Michigan. Heavy rains caused the spilled oil to travel 35 miles downstream before it was contained.    For more information: epa.gov/enbridgespill   You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355