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March-April 2005 Local governments who have incurred costs responding to incidents such as tire fires, illegally dumped waste, transportation accidents or contamination from illegal drug labs may qualify to receive funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Local Government Reimbursement (LGR) Program. Funds rewarded can reach up to $25,000.

Money lost by local governments may include overtime pay for employees, renting or leasing equipment, and special technical services and laboratory costs. The LGR Program was established in 1986 under the federal Superfund law. Currently, the EPA has reimbursed over $3 million to local governments.

More information on the LGR Program including reimbursement application requests can be made here or call the EPA at 1-800-431-9209.