WASHINGTON – At a hearing of the Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven secured a commitment from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to promptly issue the final approval needed for the redevelopment of Minot’s former landfill.
- The landfill had been previously designated as a Superfund site but was cleaned up and removed from the Superfund National Priorities List in 1997.
- In 2016, the EPA determined the property could be redeveloped, and the city has since been working with the agency to make use of the space for recreational opportunities.
- Final approval for the plan is pending, and Hoeven is working with Zeldin to bring the process to a close so the construction can move forward.
- The project will include a disc golf course, mountain biking trails and cross-country running trails.
“Minot’s former landfill has been cleaned up, and the city is ready to move forward with construction to create a new outdoor recreation site for local residents. I appreciate Administrator Zeldin for his commitment to move this final approval forward in a timely way,” said Hoeven. “This is a real opportunity to create a new outdoor asset for the community and enhance the quality of life for local residents.”
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