OPEN LETTER from WALTER HANG Director of TOXIC TARGETING
Please sign arguably our most important coalition letter yet. I cannot overemphasize how critical this letter is: http://toxicstargeting.com/MarcellusShale/letters/2015/9/24/coalition-letter-supplemental-findings-statement
Read a formatted alert: http://toxicstargeting.com/MarcellusShale/alerts/2015-09-24/urgent-shale-fracking-action
Greetings,
Since last December 17th, New Yorkers have been told over and over that shale fracking is banned in our state. As I will document herein, that is definitely not true. On the contrary, Marcellus Shale fracking could begin any day.
The Problem
Based on a huge trove of previously secret documents that I just obtained through Freedom of Information, it is now painfully clear that Governor Cuomo has not banned all forms of shale fracking in New York. The reality is that the high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) prohibition has been deliberately drafted with more holes than Swiss cheese.
The Department of Environmental Conservation specifically exempted "gelled propane" or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and all other non-water "environmentally-friendly" fracking methods from the definition of HVHF adopted by the Findings Statement issued on June 29, 2015. This was not an oversight.
Unbeknownst to the public, DEC received a "gelled propane" permit application for Tioga County on April 24, 2015, two months before the Findings Statement was issued. That means DEC knew its HVHF definition could open the door to LPG fracking.
This was done even though the Findings Statement concluded that LPG and other "environmentally friendly" fracking methods, ""all fail to limit unavoidable adverse environmental impacts and fail to address the risks and uncertainties of high-volume hydraulic fracturing."
Even worse, the HVHF definition has a second and potentially bigger loophole. The HVHF prohibition only applies to "the stimulation of a well using 300,000 or more gallons of water as the base fluid for hydraulic fracturing for all stages in a well completion (emphasis added)"
This raises the extremely troubling concern that HVHF might be permissible if only one stage in a well completion uses less than 300,000 gallons of water-based fracking fluid.
Our Backs Are Now Up Against the Wall
Our July coalition letter which requested that Governor Cuomo prohibit LPG fracking pending an environmental impact assessment pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) did not receive a favorable reply. Similar requests also were not fulfilled. There can be no question that our backs are now up against the wall on this issue.
All summer long, the firms proposing to frack Marcellus Shale with LPG in Tioga County have been super busy trying to gain approval for their project. You will be shocked by the amount of effort underway: http://www.toxicstargeting.com/MarcellusShale/documents/2015-09-23/propane-fracking-proposed-tioga-co
The Solution: Require a Supplemental Findings Statement
We do not have a moment to lose. A decision on LPG fracking could happen any day.
We must require the HVHF definition to be expanded to prohibit all types of shale fracking in New York. This can be achieved by requiring DEC to issue a Supplemental Findings Statement. A Supplemental Findings Statement is permissible by law. A Supplemental Findings Statement was issued for the 1992 Generic Environmental Impact Statement.
The HVHF definition must be amended in two ways. First, it must apply to the use of "water or any other substances" as the base fluid for hydraulic fracking. Second, the "high-volume" definition hydraulic fracking must be reduced from 300,000 or more gallons for all stages of a well completion to 5,000 or more gallons for any stage of a well completion.
Given those concerns, New York's far stronger definition of HVHF should be:
"High-volume hydraulic fracturing is defined as the stimulation of a well using 5,000 [300,000] or more gallons of water or any other substances as the base
fluid for hydraulic fracturing for any [all] stage[s]in a well completion, regardless of whether the well is vertical or directional, including horizontal, in Marcellus Shale and other low-permeability gas reservoirs. The 5,000 [300,000]-gallon threshold is the sum of all water or any other substances, fresh and recycled, used for any [all] stage[s] in a well completion. Well stimulation requiring less than 5,000 [300,000] gallons of water or any other substances as the base fluid for hydraulic fracturing for any [all] stage[s] in a well completion is not considered high-volume, and will continue to be reviewed and permitted pursuant to the 1992 GEIS, and 1992 and 1993 Findings Statements, but not for Marcellus Shale and other low-permeability gas reservoirs."
Normal Question: What You Can Do?
Sign the New Coalition Letter TODAY. Get everyone you know to become signatories: http://toxicstargeting.com/MarcellusShale/letters/2015/9/24/coalition-letter-supplemental-findings-statement
Persuade as many groups as possible to become signatories. DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER!!!
Call Governor Cuomo during business hours at 518 474 8390 to request that DEC issue a Supplemental Findings Statement to prohibit all types of shale fracking in New York.
Hold the Governor to his promise that: DEC " will not establish a high-volume hydraulic fracturing permitting program; that no individual or site-specific permit applications for wells using high-volume hydraulic fracturing will be processed; and that high-volume hydraulic fracturing will be prohibited in New York State."
Conclusion
Many pundits earlier declared that gelled propane fracking in Tioga County is only a "publicity stunt." It is now perfectly clear that a lot of money is being spent, a serious law firm is working hard to gain permit approvals and administrative events are moving full-steam ahead.
Other pundits declared that no firms could make money fracking for gas in New York State, so we had nothing to worry about. Obviously some firms disagree.
Pundits also noted that the firm which proposed to do the LPG fracking was bankrupt. That firm has now been bought and is back in business. The new owner reportedly said, "Companies seem interested in rekindling waterless fracking efforts elsewhere." Like New York?
I implore you to take nothing for granted. Please take further focused action to prohibit all types of shale fracking in New York before it is too late.
Thanks so much for your assistance.
Cheers,
Walter (Hang)
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
FealGood Foundation & 9/11 Responders are Appalled
CONTACT: John Feal 631 724 3320, 516 901 7427 feal13@aol.com
FealGood Foundation & 9/11 Responders are Appalled & Denounce the Underfunded 9/11 Bill from the House Judiciary Chairman Congressman Bob Goodlatte from Virginia
New York - On a day when Republicans voted for a new Speaker of the House, and promised they are turning over a new leaf, the House Judiciary Congressman Bob Goodlatte recklessly and without regard for the actual needs of 9/11 responders introduced his own version of the James Zadroga Health & Compensation Act. This bizarre act of unilateral action was ironically done the same day the James Zadroga Health & Compensation Act crossed the 60-vote threshold to make the bill filibuster proof. Even more bizarre, Chairman Goodlatte didn’t consult with the bill House bill sponsors even though that bill has 237 bipartisan cosponsors in the House.
Not only is this a slap in the face to everyone affected by 9/11/01 and its aftermath. It is proof that Chairman did not think this through, or he is truly misinformed and does not appreciate the magnitude and devastation that 9/11/01 and its aftermath is still causing. The Chairman has refused to speak to advocates for a permanent program, and never followed protocol in holding a hearing like Chairman Upton in the Energy & Commerce Committee to actually find out how much money would be needed to compensate the responders who continue to suffer and perish in huge numbers. Introducing his own 5 year bill does not even come close to providing what is needed to help the 12,000 people eligible for compensation.
If Chairman Goodlattee actually cared about the tens of thousands who suffer and 470 people in his state that suffer as well, he would have made a mature & responsible choice and held a hearing and held discussions with 9/11 advocates. Instead, he has taken the lazy route and just offered the same thing that we got in 2010. We all know now that those amounts have fallen short and that the responders still need help.
The 9/11 Community and its advocates strongly oppose this ridiculous and insulting piece of legislation set forth by Chairman Goodlatte, and we will not settle nor be insulted anymore by House members who cannot wrap their arms around 14 years of anguish and pain that still haunts thousands of heroes every waking day.
On Tuesday, November 17th 9/11 Responders again will be in DC meeting with members of Congress to extend a permanent bill and make sure Chairman Goodlattes bill is exposed for its politics, its weaknesses and its lack of substance to guarantee proper funding for yesterday's heroes.
Please call Congressman Bob Goodlatte Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee 202 225 5431 or Judiciary Committee 202 225 3951 and tell him his version of our Bill is an insult, under funded and a half ass attempt to appease the 9/11 community.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
EXTEND THE ZADROGA ACT/SIGN THE PETITION
Tell Congress We Will Never Forget 9/11 First Responders and Survivors
On September 16, 2015 John Feal of the Fealgood Foundation for 9/11 First Responders and dozens of New York City Firefighters headed to Washington D.C. on a bus. At the Capitol Triangle they were met and armed with the wit, wisdom and political clout of none other than Jon Stewart. A longtime supporter of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line after the 9/11 World Trade Center attack in 2001, the former Daily Show host hoped to keep the heat on Congress to extend the Zadroga Act and extend financial benefits to First Responders, funds that are expected to run out by next October. Thousands of First Responders, Police, Firefighters and those that cleaned the buildings and corresponding areas were exposed to deadly carcinogenic and toxic air for months after the attack and are sick and suffering.
FIRST RESPONDERS WERE LIED TO ABOUT THE SAFETY OF
THE AIR AT GROUND ZERO
They were told the air was safe to breathe by authorities who clearly had to know that was a boldface lie.
Former EPA Administrator, Christine Todd Whitman assured 9/11 responders and the rest of New York the air was safe to breathe. This was proven to be a lie when the EPA Inspector General's report in August 2003 found that statement to be "Unfounded", noting when Ms. Whitman made that announcement on September 18th that this statement was made without any sufficient data to support it.
Only the personnel dealing with the fires at the Pentagon had full Haz-Mat gear on as was needed considering the heavy metals and pulverized plastics and other detritus that was at the site of the Pentagon. The fire in New York and at the pile was burning for weeks. The military obviously knew how deadly the toxins from the plane were and took proper precautions and knew how to put out the fire at the Pentagon quickly and safely.
The New Yorkers were exposed to the deadly toxins because no one told the the firefighters not to put water on the Pile. No one told them that you never are supposed to put water onto a fire that contains Beryllium because the water only makes the fire burn hotter and longer. Only special dry chemicals are ever to be used to put out a Beryllium fire according to the largest U.S. makers of Beryllium, Brush Wellman Inc. Beryllium is stronger than steel and extremely light and is used in aircraft to make the seats and shell of the plane, the wiring, landing gear and more, sometimes even the luggage is Beryllium. No problem unless it burns.
Freelance Investigations has published several stories related to the toxins at the site including several specifically relating to the Beryllium burning at the site of the Pile for weeks. Beryllium is deadly toxic in vapor, dust or particle form. It causes Chronic Beryllium Disease, whose symptoms often mimic Sarcoidosis. It is NOT Sarcoidosis, according to a 2009 NIOSH, (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) Report to Congress.
The NIOSH REPORT TO CONGRESS states unequivocally that if anyone has ever been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis and they have been exposed to Beryllium in vapor dust or particle form, they DO NOT have Sarcoidosis, but they do have CBD or Chronic Beryllium Disease. Beryllium in vapor, dust or particle form attaches to the lungs and eventually burns holes that may take up to 15 to 20 years to present symptoms. Other problems besides respiratory include serious eye issues... (For more of the entire story read ...TOXIC DUST ON 9/11 LEADS TO CHRONIC BERYLLIUM DISEASE
http://freelance-documentdrivennews.blogspot.com/2011/09/toxic-dust-on-911-causes-cancer-and.html
and also...
WERE THOUSANDS OF WORLD TRADE CENTER RESPONDERS MISDIAGNOSED?
http://freelance-documentdrivennews.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html)
PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION
John Feal has written the following letter and he urges all of you to copy it and forward it to your local representatives who are not on board yet in extending the Zadroga Act--- whose healthcare portion expires in just a month from now. Or go to the site link at the end of this article and sign the petition.
Rep. Peter King (Rep) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (Dem) have both been strong bipartisan supporters of Jon Feal and other First Responders and so the letters need to go to others in Congress who are not yet doing what many consider a no brainer... extending the Act, especially considering the sacrifice not only of the men and women who worked on and around the Pile, but also for their families as well. There are thousands who have lost their relatives to debilitating diseases, cancers, respiratory ailments and even those who have to deal with diseases and symptoms, some that are deadly and are not even yet being properly diagnosed. Please write your own letters or copy John's and send it to Congress TODAY...and say Thanks to these American heroes...by supporting them NOW.
Letter by:
John Feal Nesconset, NY
I went to Ground Zero shortly after the 9/11 attacks because I knew my experience as a US Army veteran and demolition supervisor would be of service to my country. I live with the memory of the lives lost that day, but also the sadness of knowing survivors are still dying from cancer, respiratory illness, and other health problems while their families struggle to put food on the table. Congress now has the choice whether or not to extend the Zadroga Act to permanently cover health expenses of our 9/11 heroes, and I ask you to please sign my petition to gain support for our fellow Americans in their time of need.
Tragically, our elected officials have refused to come together to guarantee support for these victims through an extension of the Zadroga Act (named after a police officer who died from illnesses sustained at Ground Zero). I’ve been to 144 funerals since September 11, 2001 including services for many first-responders who joined me at Ground Zero days after the attacks. I know there are thousands of more families out there who continue to face steep medical bills and struggle every day just to survive. This is no way to treat human beings who sacrificed so much that day. Americans from every state and nearly every Congressional district were affected on 9/11.
We can and must demand better action from Congress on behalf of all Americans. Tell Congress the Zadroga Act needs to be permanently extended because 9/11 survivors’ illnesses do not simply get cured if funding gets cut -- our American heroes will die without our support.
Along with Jon Stewart and other advocates for this cause, I’ll be in Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress. I want to gain as many signatures as possible to show the outpouring of love and support from all Americans who believe now is the time for solutions and problem solving. Two key programs in the Zadroga Act are set to expire soon (the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program in September 2015 and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund in October 2016). But we know extending these programs will help ease pain and suffering for thousands of victims and their families.
We once were able to get support for these 9/11 first responders and survivors, but it was not a permanent solution. I have since met people from across the nation who believe America’s elected officials have the moral responsibility to serve and protect their constituents with a permanent extension of this Act. It’s up to us to ensure the 9/11 responders and victims are supported after they sacrificed everything.
When it comes to this issue, we can all agree there are no Republicans or Democrats -- only Americans. Please encourage your member of Congress to vote for American heroes who have been suffering since 9/11. Please tell Congress to extend the Zadroga Act.
Letter to
Congress
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Please extend the Zadroga Act indefinitely. 9/11 survivors and first-responders need our help.
https://www.change.org/p/tell-congress-we-will-never-forget-9-11-first-responders-and-survivors
The Bill has approximately 150 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives and 36 co-sponsors in the Senate.
On September 16, 2015 John Feal of the Fealgood Foundation for 9/11 First Responders and dozens of New York City Firefighters headed to Washington D.C. on a bus. At the Capitol Triangle they were met and armed with the wit, wisdom and political clout of none other than Jon Stewart. A longtime supporter of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line after the 9/11 World Trade Center attack in 2001, the former Daily Show host hoped to keep the heat on Congress to extend the Zadroga Act and extend financial benefits to First Responders, funds that are expected to run out by next October. Thousands of First Responders, Police, Firefighters and those that cleaned the buildings and corresponding areas were exposed to deadly carcinogenic and toxic air for months after the attack and are sick and suffering.
FIRST RESPONDERS WERE LIED TO ABOUT THE SAFETY OF
THE AIR AT GROUND ZERO
They were told the air was safe to breathe by authorities who clearly had to know that was a boldface lie.
Former EPA Administrator, Christine Todd Whitman assured 9/11 responders and the rest of New York the air was safe to breathe. This was proven to be a lie when the EPA Inspector General's report in August 2003 found that statement to be "Unfounded", noting when Ms. Whitman made that announcement on September 18th that this statement was made without any sufficient data to support it.
Only the personnel dealing with the fires at the Pentagon had full Haz-Mat gear on as was needed considering the heavy metals and pulverized plastics and other detritus that was at the site of the Pentagon. The fire in New York and at the pile was burning for weeks. The military obviously knew how deadly the toxins from the plane were and took proper precautions and knew how to put out the fire at the Pentagon quickly and safely.
The New Yorkers were exposed to the deadly toxins because no one told the the firefighters not to put water on the Pile. No one told them that you never are supposed to put water onto a fire that contains Beryllium because the water only makes the fire burn hotter and longer. Only special dry chemicals are ever to be used to put out a Beryllium fire according to the largest U.S. makers of Beryllium, Brush Wellman Inc. Beryllium is stronger than steel and extremely light and is used in aircraft to make the seats and shell of the plane, the wiring, landing gear and more, sometimes even the luggage is Beryllium. No problem unless it burns.
Freelance Investigations has published several stories related to the toxins at the site including several specifically relating to the Beryllium burning at the site of the Pile for weeks. Beryllium is deadly toxic in vapor, dust or particle form. It causes Chronic Beryllium Disease, whose symptoms often mimic Sarcoidosis. It is NOT Sarcoidosis, according to a 2009 NIOSH, (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) Report to Congress.
The NIOSH REPORT TO CONGRESS states unequivocally that if anyone has ever been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis and they have been exposed to Beryllium in vapor dust or particle form, they DO NOT have Sarcoidosis, but they do have CBD or Chronic Beryllium Disease. Beryllium in vapor, dust or particle form attaches to the lungs and eventually burns holes that may take up to 15 to 20 years to present symptoms. Other problems besides respiratory include serious eye issues... (For more of the entire story read ...TOXIC DUST ON 9/11 LEADS TO CHRONIC BERYLLIUM DISEASE
http://freelance-documentdrivennews.blogspot.com/2011/09/toxic-dust-on-911-causes-cancer-and.html
and also...
WERE THOUSANDS OF WORLD TRADE CENTER RESPONDERS MISDIAGNOSED?
http://freelance-documentdrivennews.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html)
PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION
John Feal has written the following letter and he urges all of you to copy it and forward it to your local representatives who are not on board yet in extending the Zadroga Act--- whose healthcare portion expires in just a month from now. Or go to the site link at the end of this article and sign the petition.
Rep. Peter King (Rep) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (Dem) have both been strong bipartisan supporters of Jon Feal and other First Responders and so the letters need to go to others in Congress who are not yet doing what many consider a no brainer... extending the Act, especially considering the sacrifice not only of the men and women who worked on and around the Pile, but also for their families as well. There are thousands who have lost their relatives to debilitating diseases, cancers, respiratory ailments and even those who have to deal with diseases and symptoms, some that are deadly and are not even yet being properly diagnosed. Please write your own letters or copy John's and send it to Congress TODAY...and say Thanks to these American heroes...by supporting them NOW.
Letter by:
John Feal Nesconset, NY
I went to Ground Zero shortly after the 9/11 attacks because I knew my experience as a US Army veteran and demolition supervisor would be of service to my country. I live with the memory of the lives lost that day, but also the sadness of knowing survivors are still dying from cancer, respiratory illness, and other health problems while their families struggle to put food on the table. Congress now has the choice whether or not to extend the Zadroga Act to permanently cover health expenses of our 9/11 heroes, and I ask you to please sign my petition to gain support for our fellow Americans in their time of need.
Tragically, our elected officials have refused to come together to guarantee support for these victims through an extension of the Zadroga Act (named after a police officer who died from illnesses sustained at Ground Zero). I’ve been to 144 funerals since September 11, 2001 including services for many first-responders who joined me at Ground Zero days after the attacks. I know there are thousands of more families out there who continue to face steep medical bills and struggle every day just to survive. This is no way to treat human beings who sacrificed so much that day. Americans from every state and nearly every Congressional district were affected on 9/11.
We can and must demand better action from Congress on behalf of all Americans. Tell Congress the Zadroga Act needs to be permanently extended because 9/11 survivors’ illnesses do not simply get cured if funding gets cut -- our American heroes will die without our support.
Along with Jon Stewart and other advocates for this cause, I’ll be in Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress. I want to gain as many signatures as possible to show the outpouring of love and support from all Americans who believe now is the time for solutions and problem solving. Two key programs in the Zadroga Act are set to expire soon (the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program in September 2015 and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund in October 2016). But we know extending these programs will help ease pain and suffering for thousands of victims and their families.
We once were able to get support for these 9/11 first responders and survivors, but it was not a permanent solution. I have since met people from across the nation who believe America’s elected officials have the moral responsibility to serve and protect their constituents with a permanent extension of this Act. It’s up to us to ensure the 9/11 responders and victims are supported after they sacrificed everything.
When it comes to this issue, we can all agree there are no Republicans or Democrats -- only Americans. Please encourage your member of Congress to vote for American heroes who have been suffering since 9/11. Please tell Congress to extend the Zadroga Act.
Letter to
Congress
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Please extend the Zadroga Act indefinitely. 9/11 survivors and first-responders need our help.
https://www.change.org/p/tell-congress-we-will-never-forget-9-11-first-responders-and-survivors
The Bill has approximately 150 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives and 36 co-sponsors in the Senate.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
HARMFUL TOXIC CHEMICALS IN SOIL OF BETHPAGE RESIDENTS...CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT MOUNTING
- ATTENTION BETHPAGE RESIDENTS-
RECENT TESTS REVEAL POTENTIALLY HARMFUL LEVELS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS IN SOIL OF YARDS OF BETHPAGE RESIDENTS
The following letter was recently mailed to various Bethpage residents...
Re: Bethpage Lawsuit Signup Package (and Retainer Enclosed)
Dear Bethpage Property Owner:
The law firms Napoli Law PLLC and Imbesi Law P.C. have been retained by many Bethpage residents who were potentially exposed to harmful chemicals resulting from the disposal of toxic waste. You may have a property damage or potential personal injury claim.
The Bureau of Environmental Exposure Investigation warns that residents can have increased "amounts of PCBs in their body." It also advises residents to (I) minimize exposure with contaminated soil in yards, and (2) rinse off "children's toys that may have soil on them.”
Recent court documents revealed that certain areas of Bethpage, including the Bethpage Community Park, were used as toxic waste cooling and dumping grounds.
Soil tests conducted in 2014 and 2015 have confirmed the presence of various chemicals in the yards of Bethpage homes located near the Bethpage Community Park. To determine your rights with respect to these exposures and contamination, call (646) 380-9555 or visit www.BethpageLawsuit.com. Our law firms do not charge a legal fee unless you receive compensation.
There is a strict time limitation for filing an action for both property damage and personal injury claims. You may lose your opportunity to file or receive compensation if you fail to timely respond. If you have lived in or own a home in Bethpage, protect your family and your rights. Complete the enclosed documents or call 646-380-9555 and ask for Brittany.
ENCLOSED IS A QUESTIONNAIRE FOR YOU TO REVIEW, COMPLETE AND RETURN TO OUR OFFICE IN THE ENCLOSED SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE. OUR OFFICE WILL PROCESS THE PAPERWORK AND CONTACT YOU AFTER WE COMPLETE OUR REVIEW.
Questions asked when visiting the website include:
Diagnosed with Cancer?
Own a House in Bethpage?
Live in Bethpage?
Did you live near or visit Bethpage Community Park?
If so, according to the website... a National Law Firm has agreed to take on new claims, however time is limited. If you believe you have a valid claim call (646) 380-9555.
Editor's Note:
A recent Comment on this story just came in to Freelance Investigations:
According to Grumman Inventor of the year (1992) Dr. Carmine Vasile (who worked at Grumman in Bethpage on varied projects) there are many people who worked side by side with Grumman workers that were subcontracted by Grumman and/or BNL and they should also be covered...His quote...
Since so many people lived and died near Grumman's off-site dumps like the Huntington Superfund Landfill and Brookhaven Landfill- they should also submit claims to expand the class.
LIPA and BNL (Brookhaven National Laboratory) should also be included as defendants because Radium-226/228, Hexavalent Chromium, PCBs, Beryllium and Arsenic, etc. have also been detected in soil and/or drinking water wells and monitoring wells. BNL supplied radioactive materials to Grumman on many classified projects. Waste from the LILCO's power plant near Grumman's Plant 2, 5, 14, 26 and the HQ building probably included Hexavalent Chromium and PCBs.
Hexavalent chromium compounds (including chromium trioxide, chromic acids, chromates, chlorochromates) are toxic and carcinogenic. For this reason, chromic acid oxidation is not used on an industrial scale except in the aerospace industry. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromic_acid)
The EPA warns:
Some people who drink water containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) well in excess of the maximum contaminant level ( MCL ) for many years could experience changes in their skin, problems with their thymus gland, immune deficiencies, or reproductive or nervous system difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/basicinformation/polychlorinated-biphenyls.cfm)
Radium-226 and -228 were detected above their MCL in public and monitoring wells in Bethpage.
The SCWA has detected huge amounts of Radium-226 daughters in wells near Grumman's off-site dump in Northport & BNL. ( http://www.gfxtechnology.com/Radon.html )(Dr. Carmine Vasile Ph.D Electrophysics)
Governor was notified, but he continues to ignore the problem. (http://www.gfxtechnology.com/Cuomo.pdf and http://www.gfxtechnology.com/Cuomo2.pdf)
Many types of radioactive isotopes are used in the aerospace industry; probably supplied by BNL for the Apollo and other classified programs.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Shocking New Video Shows Ailing 9/11 Heroes Set to Lose Health Care
Zadroga 9/11 Health Act to Expire Unless Congress Takes Action
“Without this program, thousands upon thousands of people will be devastated financially, emotionally, physically, and mentally. They need the support of Congress. They gave their lives to take care of other people and they deserve to be treated as long as they live.”
-- Dr. Ellen Koffler, Cancer Care Coordinator, World Trade Center Health Program
Today, advocates for 9/11 first responders and survivors released a deeply moving new video featuring Americans who are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses and need help from Washington. The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which was signed into law in 2011, will expire unless Congress takes action now to renew it. The legislation provides health care and economic compensation to those who lost their health as well as to the families of those who died since 9/11 from related injuries.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52NtoNXAWu0
Please watch the video, tell others about it, and take action to help ensure the Zadroga law is renewed.
SIGN UP to take action at http://www.renew911health.org.
TELL CONGRESS to renew the 9/11 health law by texting "911" to 877877
OR
by calling 888-701-7499 toll free to be connected to your representatives.
The video was produced by E-18 Media with the generous assistance of the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act is a coalition of advocates who are working to make sure that Washington does the right thing and renews and extends the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. More than 30,000 sick and injured 9/11 responders and survivors depend on the medical treatment and the compensation programs provided by this law.
# # #
Benjamin Chevat
Executive Director
Citizens for Extension of the James Zadroga Act, Inc.
646 787 6184
Ben.Chevat@renew911health.org
http://www.renew911health.org/
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