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ATSDR to Discuss Nuclear Fuel Services Site Findings At Public Meetings Aug. 30 and 31Thursday, August 17, 2006 Geographic Location: Erwin, TNThe Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) will host two public meetings to discuss the agency's evaluation of possible environmental contaminants surrounding the Nuclear Fuel Services site in Tennessee. The meetings will be held: Aug 30 Aug 31 Members of the community are invited to stop by at any time during the meetings and speak with an ATSDR staff one-on-one about ATSDR’s evaluation related to the Nuclear Fuel Services site. ATSDR was asked to address the community's concerns related to cancer, air and water quality surrounding the site. The agency has gathered community health concerns, evaluated the existing environmental and public health data, and has reported the findings in a draft public health assessment (PHA). Community members who have questions about the upcoming meeting or would like a copy of the PHA may contact Health Communication Specialist Marilyn Palmer or Senior Health Physicist Dr. Paul Charp at 1-888-422-8737. Those unable to attend the meetings can submit their concerns online at www.atsdr.cdc.gov/contactus.html or by mail to: Marilyn Palmer, Health Communication Specialist ATSDR, a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, evaluates the human health effects of exposure to hazardous substances. |
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