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Meeting notice May 5, 2003 Contact: Bonnie Widerburg (503) 731-4180 Taylor Lumber site: health study findings to be presented on May 20 What: Health officials at the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) will discuss their assessment of health risks associated with the spilling of wood-treatment chemicals at Taylor Lumber and Treating, Inc., located at the western edge of Sheridan, in a public meeting this month. When and where: The meeting is set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at Sheridan City Hall, 120 S.W. Mill Street in Sheridan.Agenda: Based on environmental sampling at the former lumber site, DHS has determined there is no apparent public health hazard. Because there may be community questions, attendees will be provided one-on-one discussion opportunity with public health officials. DHS conducted the public health assessment in collaboration with the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR). The entire report is available on the Web or at the McMinnville Public Library, the Sheridan Public Library or the Grande Ronde Tribal Community Clinic. Public comments can be sent to: Chief, Program Evaluation, Records and Information Services Branch, ATSDR, 1600 Clifton Rd., N.E. (MS-E60), Atlanta, GA 30333. |
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