Federal Register #2026-14361

EPA Solicits Remediation Services for Bodie Mine Project in Okanogan County, WA

This opportunity involves environmental remediation services for the Bodie Mine Project in Okanogan County, Washington, under a proposed EPA Good Samaritan permit. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Key Organizations: - Trout Unlimited Inc. (permit applicant) - Geo-Mineral Exploration Inc. (cooperating person) - Strider Construction Inc. (cooperating person) - Services Requested: - Excavation and removal of up to 790 tons of contaminated soil and sediment from 400 linear feet of Toroda Creek - Reconstruction and stabilization of the streambank using coir lifts, riprap, and native revegetation - Notable Requirements: - Use of low-risk, proven remediation methods - Demonstration of capacity and resources to complete the project - Project aims to prevent approximately 104 tons of contaminated tailings from entering the creek annually - No specific OEMs, product part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed, as this is a service-based environmental remediation effort - EPA is seeking public comment on the permit application

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has preliminarily determined that the application for a Good Samaritan remediation permit at the Bodie Mine site in Okanogan County, Washington, is complete and meets all applicable requirements. The permit aims to facilitate low-risk remediation activities that will excavate and remove up to 790 tons of contaminated soil and sediments from Toroda Creek, reconstruct and stabilize the streambank, and improve soil and sediment quality. The project is expected to eliminate approximately 104 tons of contaminated tailing deposits from eroding into the creek annually. Public comments on the permit application are invited until August 17, 2026.

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