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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2002

The White House is finalizing a report on the Tar Creek Superfund site in Oklahoma.

The site was the location of lead and zinc mining for decades. When the mining stopped, tons of waste was left over.

The White House report will look at the waste's effect on health and safety. The lead contamination is especially dangerous for children.

Seventy percent of the land affected is owned by members of the Quapaw Tribe.

Get the Story:
State environmental agency awaiting Tar Creek report (AP 9/13)

Relevant Links:
Tar Creek Information Site - http://www.tarcreek.org
Tar Creek, State of Oklahoma - http://www.deq.state.ok.us/LPDnew/Tarcreek
Tar Creek Site, EPA - http://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/rodsites/0601269.htm

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Bush cutting cleanup funds for Okla. site (7/2)
EPA criticized for Superfund cuts (7/2)
EPA cleanup funds being slashed (7/1)
Tar Creek mold confirmed (4/23)
Head of EPA urged to visit Okla. site (9/11)
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