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, Co ncil Resolution
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Presented By
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Out of Committee By—__�� Date
WHEREAS, Northern States Power Company (NSP) has requested permission from the Pollution
Control Agency to dispose of 25,000 gallons of oil contaminated with polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) by burning the oil in one of its boilers at its High Bridge Plant;
and
WHEREAS, studies have shown that PCBs may seriously endanger human health and the
environment if they are ingested directly or through the food chain; and
WHEREAS, the NSP High Bridge Plant is located near a densely populated area of St. Paul ,
thereby raising much public concern by nearby residents and this Council as to the
safety and necessity of the proposed burning of such hazardous chemicals; and
WHEREAS, the Council requested the Mayor to appoint a blue ribbon committee of citizens
who are trained in the medical and scientific areas to review the NSP proposal , the
matter of PCBs and have the committee report its findings to the City Council and
to the public at the appropriate time; and
b1HEREAS, the Mayor solicited recommendations of individuals to serve on the committee,
researched the qualifications of a number of scientists and doctors who have expertise
in the issues expressed, and has consequently recvrr�nended a six-member PCB Advisory
Panel consisting of: Dr. David Paulson Dr. Conrad Straub
Dr. Alan Hooper Dr. Kenneth Whitby
Dr. Jeffrey Stevens Dr. Frank Ubel ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Paul , that
the Council approves of the PCB Advisory Panel as recommended by the Mayor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Advisory Panel report its conclusions and recommenda-
tions to the City Council and public prior to a public hearing on the matter which
will be scheduled by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council expresses its appreciation to the
Panel members for volunteering to devote their time and efforts to the City of
St. Paul .
COUNCILMEN Requestgd by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Hunt
Levine In Favor
Maddox �
�AeMeh°n— B
snoweiter - __ Against Y —
Tedesco
Wilson
Adopted by C ouncil: Date —
APR 1 5 1982 Form Approved by City Attorney
Certified P� ss d b uncil S eta BY -
Y
Appr 6y Mavor. e �PR �,, �.����_ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By — � gY
PUBUSH��D M AY 1 1982