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OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT RECORD OF DECISION Union Pacific Railroad La Grande Rail Yard La Grande, Oregon Publication: The Observer Publishing Date: January 1, 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2007 Comment Due: January 31, 2007 Project Location: La Grande, Oregon Proposal: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is providing notice for a public opportunity to review and comment on a draft Record of Decision (ROD) and draft Scope of Work (SOW) for the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) La Grande Rail Yard. The draft ROD details the analysis and selection of preferred and protective remedial options designed to address contaminated environmental media at the UPRR La Grande Rail Yard, located near the center of downtown La Grande, Oregon. The draft SOW outlines the activities that will be performed to implement the ROD. The current Consent Decree on record with the Union County Court may be amended with the SOW once finalized. Current operations at the Rail Yard consist of rail car switching, main line crew change outs, and track maintenance and operations activities. No fueling operations occur at the site. More information concerning site-specific investigations and proposed remedial actions is available by contacting Katie Robertson, DEQ's project manager for this site. The Administrative File for this facility is archived at the DEQ's Pendleton and The Dalles offices, and can be reviewed in person by contacting the project manager at the number below to arrange for an appointment. Significant portions of the project file are also located at the La Grande Public Library, including the draft DEQ ROD and draft SOW. A copy of the draft Record of Decision and draft Scope of Work may also be obtained by contacting the project manager. How to Comment: The public comment period will extend from January 1 through January 31, 2007. Please address all comments and/or inquiries to the project manager at the following address: Katie Robertson Department of Environmental Quality 700 SE Emigrant, Suite 330 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 278-4620 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Upon written request by ten or more persons or by a group with a membership of 10 or more, a public meeting will be held to receive verbal comments. The Next step: DEQ will consider all public comments received before finalizing the ROD and SOW for the UPRR La Grande Rail Yard. DEQ will provide written responses to all received public comments. Publish: December 30, 2006; January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2007 Legal no. 2631 ____________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate ) ) No. 06 12 7983 of ) NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS MARY ELLEN FISHER, ) Deceased. ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at 19029 S. Southend Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, William J. Stalnaker, Hibbard Caldwell Schultz Stalnaker & O'Brien, LLP, 1001 Molalla Avenue, Suite 200, Oregon City, Oregon, 97045. Dated and first published January 6, 2007. Michael R. Hammons Personal Representative Publish: January 6, 13, 20, 2007 Legal no. 2635 __________________ Notice of Budget Committee and Planning Commission vacancies for the City of Union Two vacancies exist on the Union City Budget Committee and three vacancies exist on the Union Planning Commission. The vacancies will be filled by appointment by the Union City Council on 2-12-07. The Budget Committee positions are for 3-year terms. The Planning Commission positions are; one new 4-year term and two existing positions that expire 1-08. To apply return a completed Volunteer Information Form to City Hall by noon February 1, 07. Questions or need more information? Call Union City Hall (562-5197). The City of Union is an equal opportunity provider. Publish: January 20, 27, 2007 Legal no. 2651 |