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Letter to Santa Cruz Public Works Department
Dear Mr. Bolich, On behalf of our organization’s members and constituents in Santa Cruz County, Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice requests to be notified in writing of all opportunities for public comment regarding the proposed Waste-To-Energy facility. In addition, we request that Public Works schedule a public hearing immediately to take public comment on this proposal and study recently authorized by the Board of Supervisors. Greenaction, and our members and constituents, are extremely concerned about this proposal that we believe is a serious threat to the health, well-being and economy of Santa Cruz County. Incineration, no matter how safely and responsibly done, will emit dioxin and a wide range of highly toxic chemicals and toxic metals into the air. Dioxin is highly toxic at even extremely low levels of exposure, and can cause cancer, reproductive, developmental, immunological and other health problems. Scientific studies also document that the main source of exposure from dioxin is via the food chain, and it is irresponsible to even consider incineration in close proximity to agricultural areas. Please send updates on this project and notice of meetings and hearings on this project to us at:
Please let me know if you will be able to comply with this request.
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