Public Hearing for the EPA Brownsfield Cleanup Grant Application
Notice Type(s)
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
January 7, 2026 06:00 PM
Event End Date & Time
January 7, 2026 07:30 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
01/07/26 07:30 PM
Description/Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE
Vernal City is applying for funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant to address volatile organic compounds (VOCs), petroleum, and asbestos contamination at the former Lamplighter (120 East Main Street) and Basin Laundry (54 South 100 East) sites.
A draft grant application, including the draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA), is available for public review and comment at:
Vernal City Recorder's Office
374 East Main Street Vernal, Utah 84078
The Vernal City will hold a Public Meeting to present the proposed cleanup plan, review the draft ABCA, discuss key components of the EPA Cleanup Grant application, provide site history and environmental context, and receive community feedback:
Public Meeting: Vernal City Council Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Vernal City Hall Council Room
Community members are encouraged to attend, review the draft materials, provide comments, and learn more about future redevelopment opportunities for this important neighborhood site (Lamplighter property and former Basin Laundry).
Submitting Comments:
Written comments on the draft application and ABCA may be submitted by email to qbennion@vernal.gov. Comments will also be accepted during the public meeting. Written comments will be accepted through 4:30 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
For more information or to submit comments, please contact:
Quinn Bennion, City Manager
Vernal City
435-781-7110 qbennion@vernal.gov
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Sara Bell at 374 East Main, Vernal, Utah 84078, telephone: 789-2255.