MORE ON MONDAY NITE"S CPAC MEETING

Sebastian clearly and logically raised the advantages of having two opinions on a technical matter. He compared it to a second doctor confirming a diagnosis. Chemtura however as usual were intentionally obtuse and unwilling to concede any advantages whatsoever. Sebastian did suggest that they were relying entirely on Conestoga Rovers and that a second opinion would be worthwhile. Sebastian was too polite to state the obvious which is that CRA are client driven and thus not nuetral or unbiased. Sebastian again for possibly the third month in a row indicated that CPAC absolutely do not support Chemtura/CRA plans for the partial scraping and cleanup of Dioxins at GP1 & 2.

CPAC have decided to change their name. The original plan was to replace Chemtura with "Citizens". This would hopefully clarify in the public's mind that this is NOT a committee of or controlled by Chemtura. Dwight Este suggested that CPAC should make a greater change as the acronym would be the same. Personally I like the change while incorporating the continuity of CPAC or Citizens Public Advisory Committee.

There was a new person in the gallery Monday night with some interesting questions for Chemtura. Her name is Susannah and her questions related to GP1 & 2 and a possible Environmental Assessment. She has a technical background possibly as a hydrogeological technician. The more the merrier as citizens getting involved is the last thing that Chemtura welcome.

Bob Masterson mentioned the *Responsible Care ethic as being doing the right thing and being seen to do the right thing. This alone is another smoking gun as to why Chemtura do not and have never deserved verification.

Vivian mentioned two other issues with Chemtura such as their failure to promptly report the BLE-25 air emissions to Woolwich Council over two years ago. She also advised that Chemtura had intentionally and spitefully attempted to undermine both CPAC and CPAC's Chair at Woolwich Council prior to christmas.

Regarding minority or dissenting opinions on the verification team, Bob Masterson of the CIAC made it clear that both majority and minority opinions/positions must be documented and that the company must clearly state if there is a dissenting opinion by a verification team member. Furthermore I was a little put off by Mr. Masterson's repeatedly passing the buck from the CIAC (Chemistry Institute Assocn of Canada) onto the team by suggesting that they made the complete or incomplete decision, not CIAC. This may be true but a very large component of the team is determined by the CIAC.

CPAC Chair Dan spelled it out loud and clear and publicly. Dwight (Chemtura) was gilding the lily with his excuses at CPAC about Dan allegedly breeching confidentiality and lying about the verification team having reached a final decision. Dan stated the following without further denial and argument from Chemtura.
1) the decision was verbally agreed to that verifcation could not proceed
2) there was no time for Chemtura's latest "plan" to be implemented
3) the verification team's meetings were over. There were no further plans for meetings expressed.

Clearly after the fact and without Dan's prior knowledge, efforts were made by either or Chemtura and the CIAC to do damage control. This "damage control" meant another kick at the can AFTER the team had made their negative decision regarding verification. Clearly this verification team process needs work and that's all on the CIAC. Clearly there is a bias involved and that's all on the CIAC. CPAC as they always have, have given Chemtura the benefit of the doubt and second and third chances. Agreeing to Mr. Masterson attend CPAC and clarify *Responsible Care is just one more example of CPAC going the extra mile. Chemtura FAILED or were INCOMPLETE with their verification. If CIAC/verification team turn around and claim Chemtura PASSED or COMPLETED their verification then it will sully the CIAC's allegedly open and transparent process. I say to you CIAC that your reputation is as much or more on the line here as is Chemtura's. Doing the right thing and being seen to do the right thing is a no brainer.