Megellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (ONEOK)
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF WATER, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENT
Lincoln, Nebraska
Pursuant to Title 118 - Ground Water Quality Standards and Use Classification, public notification and opportunity for comment is hereby given of the following:
1. On or about August 25, 2006, the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE, the Department) was notified of a release of ammonia approximately five miles east of Lincoln, Nebraska. Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (now ONEOK) is responsible for the release. The legal description of the property is: Southeast Quarter Section 34, Township 10 North, Range 8 East, Lancaster County.
2. Follow-up investigation determined the effect of the release and remedial actions. The Department determined that the groundwater contamination event is defined as remedial action class two (RAC-2).
3. The release resulted in the contamination of the underlying groundwater. The source of the release has been repaired, and the extent of the contamination has been determined. Groundwater monitoring has demonstrated plume stability, and institutional controls will be implemented to prohibit drilling or constructing water wells within the environmental covenant area for the purposes of domestic, lawn and gardening, or other means, which use involves or may involve human consumption and/or other possible human contact. The Department intends to require no further action at this release location.
Information regarding this release is contained in DWEE groundwater file (GW) and the release assessment file (RA) # 082506-BR-1100 and facility IIS# 998954.
Persons may comment upon or object to the proposed action or may request a public hearing by writing to Laura Johnson, Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, P.O. Box 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922, prior to December 23, 2026. A request for public hearing shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at a hearing. All comments shall be considered prior to making a decision regarding a public hearing. If the Department receives substantive comments regarding this proposed action, a public hearing may be scheduled. You may also call Caelum Hubl at (402) 471-2186 with comments or if alternate formats of materials are needed. TDD users call 711 and ask the relay operator to call (402) 471-2186.