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Illinois Beach State Park Asbestos Levels Not Expected to Harm Public Health
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
(Zion, Illinois) -
Recreational use of Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (IBSP) is not expected to harm people's health, says the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Both ATSDR and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommend that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources continue to conduct regular beach sweeps and advise the public of the presence of asbestos-containing material. If asbestos-containing materials are found, IBSP visitors should report them to beach staff and should not attempt to remove the material or otherwise disturb it.
More Public Comments Sought on Public Health Assessment on the Former Chanute Air Force Base
Friday, June 27, 2008
(Rantoul, Illinois) -
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is seeking public comments on the public health assessment for the former Chanute Air Force Base Site. The purpose of the public health assessment is to find out if people are being or may have been exposed to hazardous substances from the former base and to determine if the exposure might affect their health.
More Community Meeting Scheduled for Oil Field Site, Bridgeport, IL
Thursday, April 13, 2006
(Lawrence County, Bridgeport, Illinois) -
The Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will host a public meeting in Bridgeport on Tuesday, April 18, to gather community health concerns related to the Lawrence Oil Field in Bridgeport, Ill., operated by PennTex Resources. The meeting will be held at the Red Hill High School cafeteria at 908 Church St., in Bridgeport from 7 to 9 p.m.
More ATSDR's Public Health Assessment For Residents Living Near the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant in Wilmington, IL.
Thursday, November 01, 2001
(Will County, Joliet, Illinois) -
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a public health agency of U.S. Department Health and Human Services, today announced the availability of the final version of its public health assessment for the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant in Joliet, Illinois. ATSDR previously released this public health assessment as a draft for public comment. The final version addresses any comments which were received during the public comment period, and includes changes where appropriate.
More ATSDR Releases Public Health Assessment For Joliet Army Ammunition Plant
Sunday, October 21, 2001
(Will County, Joliet, Illinois) -
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a public health agency of U.S. Department Health and Human Services, today announced the availability of the final version of its public health assessment for the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant in Joliet, Illinois. ATSDR previously released this public health assessment as a draft for public comment.
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