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Public Meetings on Reassessment of PCB Use Authorizations

EPA issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to potential reassessment of PCB use authorization under the Toxic Substance Control Act. Public comments are due on July 6; EPA will also be holding public meetings. Learn more here…

EPA Proposes Adding 16 Chemicals to the TRI Chemical List

On April 6, 2010, EPA took another important step toward providing communities with additional information about toxic chemicals being released to the environment.

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EPA is Providing Communities with Additional Information about the Release of Hydrogen Sulfide into the Environment

The Agency is announcing that it is considering lifting the 1994 Administrative Stay of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements for hydrogen sulfide. EPA is now presenting its rationale for why the Stay should be lifted, based on an updated evaluation that includes new information on human health and environmental effects of hydrogen sulfide. Learn more here...

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National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have launched a National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures.  These agencies are working with government, professional organizations, tribal groups, community and nonprofit organizations, health professionals, business and industry, and members of the public to create a national action agenda for protecting the public from harmful chemical exposures. 

As part of this National Conversation, CDC and ATSDR have provided a Community Conversation Toolkit to help citizens plan and host productive conversations within their own communities.  Through community conversations, CDC and ATSDR hope to gather community-based ideas that will contribute to the project’s final action agenda.  CDC and ATSDR encourage citizens to hold conversations before June 30, 2010 so that they can help influence the action agenda.  The toolkit provides guidance about summarizing conversations, which CDC and ATSDR will synthesize with other conversations around the country into a report.  The report will be shared with the National Conversation work groups and will inform their work as they begin developing the action agenda.  For more information, visit the National Conversation website at: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/nationalconversation/index.html.


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Antipsychotic Drugs

Submitted by SofiaK on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 06:27.

Kyle Warren of Opelousas, La., was given antipsychotic drugs at 18 months old to mollify temper tantrums. By the time he was 3, reports the New York Times, Kyle had been diagnosed with autism, BPD, hyperactivity, sleeping disorders and oppositional defiant disorder. Even his mother admitted he was “a drooling, sedated, overweight zombie” because of the treatment. Kids getting antipsychotics is something experts are now looking into because of things like this. These kinds of drugs are being given to toddlers at a very high dosage.I don't know why doctors would want to do that when they know that it can be somewhat harmful to the children's bodies.

Thanks a lot for sharing this

Submitted by Harrison K on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 00:10.

Thanks a lot for sharing this very informative post. The Community Conversation Toolkit is very efficient for individuals, for them to be more aware on the environment and as well as on public health. Such program can help citizens on discussing their concerns and they will be more eager to take part and act for the environment. Numerous organizations and agencies out there do have also the same objective. So, why not talk it about? Let's be part of the conversation and share your ideas with others.

Mobile Alabama Community Conversation June 12, 15, and 17

Submitted by Nancy Swan on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 21:15.

Due the the environmental and health crisis from the oil spill, your readers may be interested in participating in the Community Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposure. Nancy Swan will  lead the Community Conversations at three branches of the Mobile Public Library.  You can help promote attendance by listing these events on your community calendar.  I am available for interview if  news would like to produce a story about the Community Conversation.   Upon request, Mrs. Swan can provide photos, authorities, and additional resources.

Representatives of our federal government health agencies are listening and taking notice.  With the Gulf Coast and our nation experiencing an unprecedented environmental disaster, Mobile and the Gulf Coast have a critical opportunity to participate in providing community input.  (The Community Conversations were scheduled before the oil spill.) The topics will cover a broad range of chemical and public health issues, as well as the oil spill.  At the close of the Community Conversations,  Nancy Swan will summarize the comments and suggestions of the participants.  The summary will be posted on Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR)/ Center for Disease Control (CDC)  “National Conversation” website.  The public's input will help direct policy, strategy, authorization, and funding to improve public health and to prevent chemical exposure and injuries.
These are the locations, dates, and times for (3) Community Conversations arranged with the Mobile (Alabama) Public Library and posted on the Mobile Public Library calendar.
Saturday morning , June 12, 10:30 a.m. at the Parkway Branch
Tuesday evening, June 15, 6:30 p.m. at the West Regional Branch
Thursday evening, June 17, 6:30 p.m. at the Moorer/Spring Hill Branch
 

The ATSDR/CDC selected Swan to lead the Community Conversations as a result of her participation in the National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposure last May, her environmental activism in Mobile and on the national level, and her chemical exposure and injuries.

Last April, Nancy Swan met with Gov. Bob Riley last April and spoke with him briefly about the need to improve and protect the environmental quality of Alabama schools. After hearing her story and request, both MS Gov. Barbour and AL Gov. Riley signed proclamations for National Healthy Schools Day on April 26,2010.  Gov. Barbour made it Healthy Schools Week. 

  National Healthy Schools Day is sponsored by Healthy Schools Network.  Swan represent Healthy Schools Network in Mobile and partners with a number of national environmental and health organizations.  Her articles on improving environmental quality of our schools and reducing chemical injuries have been published in the Mississippi Sun Herald, the Mobile Press Register and in newspapers and publications nationwide. 

If you would like an interview or need more information, contact: Email nancy.swan@gmail.com

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