What is the EEOICPA?
The EEOICPA was passed in 2000. It provides compensation to workers who became ill as a result of their employment manufacturing nuclear weapons in the USA, as well as their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Middlesex Municipal Landfill EEOICPA coverage is available for qualified former Workers and their families.
Are You Eligible for EEOICPA Compensation?
If you or a family member worked at this or another AWE/DOE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $400K plus medical benefits. Call EEOICPA Attorney Hugh Stephens at 1-855-548-4494 or fill out our free claim evaluation, We can help even if you’ve already filed, even if your claim was denied!
Here, we have compiled publicly available information and documentation about the EEOICPA Covered Facilities to clarify how their activities relate to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.
EEOPICA Covered Facilities: Middlesex Municipal Landfill
Also Known As: MML
State: New Jersey
Location: Middlesex
Time Period: AWE 1948-1960; Residual Radiation 1961-1983; 1985; DOE (remediation)1984; 1986
Facility Type: Atomic Weapons Employer, Department of Energy
Facility Description: From 1948 to 1960, the Middlesex Sampling Plant conducted thorium and uranium activities and disposed of the wastes at the Middlesex Municipal Landfill.
Although this site was designated as part of the Formerly Utilized Site Remediation Action Program (FUSRAP) in 1980, the only years in which remediation work took place were 1984 and 1986. This work was performed under the Bechtel National Inc. umbrella site remediation contract and by local subcontractors.
During the period of residual contamination, as designated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and as noted in the dates above, employees of subsequent owners and operators of this facility are also covered under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.
Listing:
Middlesex Municipal Landfill is one of the EEOICPA covered facilities. It is listed as an Atomic Weapons Employer (AWE) site and as a Department of Energy (DOE) site under the EEOICPA.
Compensation:
As of 04/19/2015, the total compensation paid under Parts B and E of the EEOICPA, including medical compensation, for workers suffering from the effects of having worked at Middlesex Municipal Landfill is $0.
Middlesex Municipal Landfill Workers:
If you or your parent worked at this or any other AWE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $400K plus medical benefits from the US Department of Labor. Call EEOICPA Counsel Hugh Stephens at 1-855-EEOICPA (336-4272) or fill out the form to the right, whether ot not you have already filed a claim and even if your claim has been accepted or denied.
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