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GOOD COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SUPERFUND: WHY IT'S IMPORTANT AND HOW TO GET IT
Pages 36-39

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... · Power and importance of remediation staff to make a lasting first impressionthe old saying "first impressions last the longest" rings especially true in Superfund dealings with local communities.
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From page 37...
... Burlington Northern TAG example: Community input into remedy saved EPA more than $60 million! · Early - Often - Always By early, often and always, I mean community involvement activities should be initiated EARLY in the Superfund process, not just when CERCLA or the National Contingency Plan (NCP)
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From page 38...
... Such possibilities include: Superfund 101 courses for citizens Risk Communications Workshops Using local universities, OR LOCAL EXPERTS, to assist interested groups in evaluation of technical data. · Participation of Community Relations Staff in Regional Decision Teams (RDTs)
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... All you need to do is imagine what you would want to know and do if you discovered a million tons of toxic death in your community. · Community Involvement Philosophy Community Involvement Challenges Under SACM Six Tips for Community Involvement Success · Although this is a formula for success, there are no guarantees that your path will be a smooth one.
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