ICP Administration

While EPA and the MDEQ have taken the lead for cleanup actions, local governments like the City of East Helena have an active role in implementing, monitoring, and enforcing ICs. The City (and other participating local governments) has started the process of modifying its existing programs, plans, policies, and regulations to reflect the establishment of the ICP and to support its overall goals.

Lewis and Clark County serves as the lead agency for oversight and administration of the East Helena ICP through the authority of Lewis and Clark County Board of Health. East Helena Lead Education and Assistance (LEAP) staff, employed by the County, administer the day-to-day activities of the ICP and will serve as the clearinghouse for all ICP information.

In coordination with LEAP, Lewis and Clark County and the City of East Helena have started a phased approach to implementing ICs. It is expected the City of Helena and Jefferson County will also develop ICs for lands under their jurisdiction in the future. IC measures implemented by the City will apply only to lands within the incorporated city limits (including lands administered by the METG).