On March 10, 2025, the comment period begins for the work plan for the I-10 Avra Valley Mining & Development Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) site. The comment period ends April 10, 2025.

Notice Details: 

ADEQ has received a work plan for the I-10 Avra Valley Mining & Development VRP site. The work plan proposes discrete soil sampling and an incremental sampling approach for soil characterization and soil remediation by excavation, where necessary.  The work plan was submitted in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 49-175 and § 176. 

The site consists of a former copper ore railcar loading and transfer facility located at 7755 and 7851 West Avra Valley Road in Marana, Arizona. Contaminants of concern at the site are arsenic, cadmium, copper and lead.

Review Documents:

• Original Published Public Notice | View > 
• Remedial Action Work Plan | View >
• VRP Site Webpage | View >  
  
• In person at the ADEQ Record Center | Learn How >

Public Comment Period:

Dates: March 10, 2025 – April 10, 2025

Comments may be submitted as follows:

•      By Email | Send Email >
•      By Mail (Must be postmarked or received by April 10, 2025):

ADEQ
Waste Programs Division, Voluntary Remediation Program
Attn: Jennifer Widlowski
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ  85007