Data disputed as EPA list flags 205 plants cancer risk
Washington AP A House panel chairman distributed EPA data identifying 205 industrial plants with airborne toxic chemicals raising cancer risk. EPA disputes interpretations saying data are old and incomplete. Waxman says figures show urgent public health threat while lawmakers push broad clean air legislation and protections for Great Lakes.
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Henry A. Waxman
House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee
Enor
Waxman
D-Calif
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Maryland Plants Named As Cancer Risk Sources By EPA
The EPA cites two Maryland facilities McCormick & Co. spice mill in Hunt Valley and Westvaco pulp and paper mill in Lake Allegany County as emitting carcinogens posing cancer risks. Rep. Waxman lists 200 plus plants in 37 states with potential danger, though data are preliminary.
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McCormick
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State Environmental Department
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Mr. More
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