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Support Earlier Notification of Toxic Sites

by Christopher Searles 23. March 2010 09:22

Support Earlier Notification of Toxic Sites

New Law Proposes Earlier Notification of Toxic Sites
Recently, the Group collaborated with Assemblyman Fred Thiele and Senator Brian Foley to introduce a state law, which would mandate earlier notification to property owners and the responsible municipality when the state begins an investigation of a toxic hazardous waste site. Over the last ten years, more than 80 sites have been identified in Suffolk County alone.

Existing Laws Are Inadequate
Existing law does not require notification of affected parties until after the initial phase of the state’s investigation of a toxic site is complete, which in many cases takes years. In the meantime, residents, business owners and the responsible municipality may be unaware of the existence of the contamination as well as the state’s investigation of it.

The Public Has the Right to Know
It is paramount that an affected community be notified immediately of the existence of toxic waste so that they can begin to understand the potential risks associated with living and working in the vicinity of contamination and become more active participants within the state’s investigation and probable clean-up of toxic sites. Group for the East End has encountered several investigations of toxic sites on the East End of Long Island and more sites will undoubtedly be discovered – the public should to know so they can take proactive steps to protect their health and the environment.

Support Earlier Notification of Toxic Sites
Please join us to support A.9855/S.6751 – An Act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to notification of hazardous substance releases. Contact Assemblyman Sweeney and Senator Thompson, Environmental Conservation Committee Chairs, to lend your support. You can copy and paste the language below into the contact form on your decision maker’s website (click on their names below) or send a letter to the following addresses.

The Honorable Robert K. Sweeney
Environmental Conservation, Chairman
New York State Assembly – 11th District
Legislative Office Building, Room 625
Albany, NY 12248

The Honorable Antoine M. Thompson
Environmental Conservation, Chairman
New York State Senate - 60th District
Legislative Office Building, Room 902
Albany, New York 12247

Dear [Decision Maker's Name],

I am writing to express my strong support for A.9855/S.6751 – An Act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to notification of hazardous substance releases.

I believe earlier notification of toxic sites being investigated, as an Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation should be required. I have the right to know about toxics substances that affect my community.

Thank you for taking the time to review this important matter. Thank you in advance for your efforts to support the passage of the proposed State law.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

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Tags: toxic site, contamination, water pollution, health, environment, state environmental law

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4/4/2010 5:43:22 AM #

I support A9855/S56751 which will require earlier notification of
disposal of toxic waste at a site by DEC. We have a right to know if toxins are being dumped in our neighborhood. This is a public health problem. Thank you, Anne Lazarus

Anne Lazarus

4/4/2010 1:18:01 PM #

I am not sure that I agree with the Group's position on this legislation. Premature public notice of a contemplated investigation could cause significant harm to property owners and others so I want to know what must be known, based on evidence, before a state agency can actually open an investigation. Please send me more information by email to jerryhalpern@optonline.net. Gerald P. Halpern, 180 Talmage Farm Lane, East Hampton NY 11937.

Gerald P. HALPERN

4/9/2010 9:54:32 PM #

Anne, thank you very much for your support. Gerald, thank you for your concerns. State investigations are very complex and timely. We do have information that I will forward you.

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