DMNA IT THEY MISSED PERFECT BY THIS MUCH!

DMNA = dimethylnitrosamine, n,n-nitrosodimethylamine, NDMA, nitrosodimethylamine

Today's Elmira Independent has two separate articles regarding last Thursday's CPAC meeting, both written by Editor Gail Martin. The first, on the front page , is "CPAC receives additional funding". The second on page 7 is titled "Odour complaints rise in October". Gail details the rationale for CPAC's request as well as the close vote two evenings ago at Committee of the Whole for Woolwich Township. I have been very quiet concerning this request because I have a conflict of interest. I have incredible respect for Dr. Henry Regier, Order of Canada recipient, former member of CPAC, current member of the Elmira Environmental Hazards Team and former mentor to Dr. Krantzberg. This all being so I feel that my support for this proposal is as much support for Drs. Regier & Krantzberg.

In regards to the second article (pg. 7), Gail Martin includes the phone numbers for both Chemtura and for the M.O.E. Spills Action Centre. I would suggest that citizens write these down and keep them on their fridges. The reason is this: A year ago, Shannon Purves- Smith brought details of odour complaints to the former CPAC. Her information was disheartening and clearly indicated odour problems with Chemtura were arising again. A year later we are hearing of three odour complaints. It is important that citizens report these odours immediately to both Chemtura and the Spills Action Centre otherwise they are not documented and indeed they are quickly forgotten.