National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Public Teleconference, 6/15/10
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Event Information
The National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) held its 33rd public meeting on June 15, 2010, via teleconference. Discussions included:
- Impacts of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill on environmental justice communities in the Gulf coast region.
- EPA's efforts related to outreach, monitoring, cleanup, and waste disposal
This audio transcript features a dialogue with former EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, presentations from two local community representatives and several EPA Senior officials, and community concerns expressed during the public comment period.
Files | Description | Transcript |
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Full Meeting (MP3) (50.6 MB, runtime 03:41:23) |
Full Meeting | Full Meeting Transcript (PDF) (72 pp, 327K, about PDF) |
Part 1 (MP3) (8.9 MB, runtime 09:44) |
Welcome and Introductions | |
Part 2 (MP3) (3.1 MB, runtime 03:28) |
Background about the NEJAC's previous recommendations on Post-Katrina disaster preparedness & response (Charles Lee) | |
Part 3 (MP3) (5.7 MB, runtime 06:16) |
Local Community Perspectives - Sharon Gauthe | |
Part 4 (MP3) (7.9 MB, runtime 08:40) |
Local Community Perspectives - Derrick Evans | |
Part 5 (MP3) (5.5 MB, runtime 05:59) |
Overview of EPA Response Activities - Lisa Garcia | |
Part 6 (MP3) (10.3 MB, runtime 11:16) |
Overview of EPA Response Activities - Mathy Stanislaus | |
Part 7 (MP3) (2.4 MB, runtime 02:41) |
Overview of EPA Response Activities - Cynthia Giles | |
Part 8 (MP3) (5.1 MB, runtime 05:36) |
Overview of EPA Response Activities - Peter Silva | |
Part 9 (MP3) (7.2 MB, runtime 07:55) |
Overview of EPA Response Activities - Beth Craig | |
Part 10(MP3) (26.1 MB, runtime 28:31) |
NEJAC Member Qs and As | |
Part 11 (MP3) (21.9 MB, runtime 24:00) |
Conversation with former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson | |
Part 12 (MP3) (46 MB, runtime 50:19) |
NEJAC Member Dialogue and Next Steps |
Public Comment Period
Files | Description | Transcript |
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Public Comment Full (MP3) (6.5 MB, runtime 07:05) |
Full Discussion | See transcript above |
Public Comment 1 (MP3) (6.5 MB, runtime 07:05) |
Public Comment by Wilma Subra, Subra Company and Louisiana Environmental Action Network | |
Public Comment 2 (MP3) (3 MB, runtime 03:17) |
Public Comment by Lori J. Latimar, University of Arkansas | |
Public Comment 3 (MP3) (1.3 MB, runtime 01:27) |
Public Comment by Stephen M. Brittle, Don't Waste Arizona | |
Public Comment 4 (MP3) (7 MB, runtime 07:41) |
Public Comment by Rebecca Templeton, Bayou Grace Community Services | |
Public Comment 5 (MP3) (2.1 MB, runtime 02:20) |
Public Comment by Mike Smith, concerned citizen | |
Public Comment 6 (MP3) (8.1 MB, runtime 08:48) |
Public Comment by Albert Y. Huang, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | |
Public Comment 7 (MP3) (1.6 MB, runtime 01:45) |
Public Comment by Lauren Butz, Mary Queen of Viet Nam Community Development Corporation | |
Public Comment 8 (MP3) (3.4 MB, runtime 03:45) |
Public Comment by Ellen Bateman, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution | |
Public Comment 9 (MP3) (13.8 MB, runtime 15:06) |
Public Comment by Sherri Jones, Forrest County Environmental Support Team | |
Public Comment 10 (MP3) (6 MB, runtime 06:34) |
Public Comment by Luke Funchess, Concerned Citizens of Crystal Springs | |
Public Comment 11 (MP3) (1.2 MB, runtime 01:18) |
Public Comment by Hoyt Hillman, Arkansas River Coalition |
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The information, reports and recommendations found on this site reflect the opinions and views of the independent National Environmental Justice Advisory Council, and not necessarily the views or opinions of the U.S. EPA.