Information regarding access to other pertinent documents not linked to this page is provided below.
Community Updates
NYSDEC issues periodic community updates describing cleanup activities planned at residential properties in the Study Area and greater Corning Area. For previous Fact Sheets, refer to "NYSDEC Factsheets/Newsletters" below.
Receive Fact Sheets by Email!
DEC invites you to sign up with one or more contaminated sites email listservs at: www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/61092.html
It's quick, it's free, and it will help keep you better informed. As a listserv member, you will periodically receive site-related information and announcements for all contaminated sites in the county(ies) you select
Public Meetings
DEC, DOH, and Corning Incorporated held on May 9, 2019 and November 17, 2020 information Availability Sessions with residents to discuss upcoming work in the Study Area and next steps for the project:
- 2019 Public Availability Session Posters
- 2020 Public Availability Session Posters
- Presentation Slides from November 2020 Public Meeting
DEC and DOH held an Availability Session and a Public Meeting on March 22, 2017 to present the proposed investigation and remediation plans, answer questions and receive public input on the plans. Information provided at the availability session included What is Exposure? and Healthy Gardening information (links leave DEC's website). A related fact sheet that includes remediation and restoration photos was also provided: Community Soil Remediation Project, 2017 Public Availability Poster
- Presentation Slides from March 2017 Public Meeting - Project Update and Proposed Remedy Presentation
DEC held public meetings and availability sessions about the project May 2016, March 2015, an in October and July 2014.
- Presentation Slides from May 2016 Public Meeting
- Presentation Slides from October 2014 Public Meeting
- Presentation Slides from July 2014 Public Meetings
Additional public meetings will be held at later stages of the project as necessary and will be announced here.
Corning Incorporated prepared the following NYSDEC-approved plan as required by DEC to help the public stay informed: Corning Incorporated Citizen Participation Plan - May 2018
NYSDEC prepared the following Community Liaison Plan to further assist the public stay informed:
NYSDEC Fact Sheets/Newsletters
The links below provide access to Fact Sheets and Frequently Asked Questions and Answers documents prepared by NYSDEC and NYSDOH:
