On November 12, we posted an item regarding testing to be done by the DEP on Main Avenue by the toy store. We had no details at that point, however, today we heard from J.P. Gradone, the COO/Executive Director of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. His comments are below, and we thank him for helping us get the story straight.
Here is the background link: Link to DEP story
—PG
Email from JP Gradone dated Nov. 14, 2014:
“Let me update you and give some clarification as to the matter of the fuel tank remediation at the hardware store. As you may be aware, over 20 years ago several fuel tanks were removed from an area in front of the hardware store. At that time, some soil contamination was detected and a remediation plan initiated by our Environmental Consultant.
“The additional temporary monitoring wells that will be installed on Monday, will be the next step in our process towards the closing of this case. Oversight of this project is being done by our Environmental Consultant who specializes in groundwater/soil remediation, and works in cooperation with the NJDEP. Although this is a long and expensive process, the Camp Meeting is committed to bringing this to a successful end.“
The fact that the CMA is still having to waste money on this non-threat is yet further evidence of the EPA run amok. There are, in fact, many examples of the EPA’s irrational regulatory zeal hurting the OG. I cite as but one example the ridiculous loss of a unique home on the corner of Abbott and Pilgrim’s Pathway due to inconsequential — tiny — oil spill from a basement fuel tank.
Yet, the EPA allows the polluted and disgusting lake between OG and AP to continue without any remediation required.
“We’re from the Government and we’re here to help you…”