COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT
MINUTES: March 29, 2004
MEMBERS: Chair: Abinanti – Legislators: Kaplowitz, Maisano, Latimer, Rogowsky, Ryan
IN ATTENDANCE: BOL STAFF: Tara Bernard; CEO: Ian Riley; OTHERS: Gail Merrill, Joanna Toscano
TOPIC: Breast Cancer related to Indian Point
DISCUSSION:
Chair Abinanti called the meeting to order at 3:30pm.
A motion was made by Legislator Kaplowitz to approve the March 8th and March 15th minutes, seconded by Legislator Rogowsky, all in favor – aye, (approved 6-0).
Today’s guest speaker, Gail Merrill (Environmental Chairperson, Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition) introduced herself to the committee members. She then stated the purpose for her coming before the committee was to present the members with some literature (hand-out) and to explain how she believes living near a nuclear power plant could cause cancer due to exposure to Strontium 90 (Sr-90) – a cancer-causing chemical found only in the emissions of nuclear reactors. A brief discussion ensued. At Chair Abinanti’s request, Ms. Merrill agreed to obtain additional documentation on the subject and forward it to the committee.
Several items on the agenda were received and filed.
At 4:05pm, a motion to adjourn was made by Legislator Kaplowitz, seconded by Legislator Rogowsky, all in favor – aye.
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