Keep 490,000 Lbs Of Toxins Out Of Columbus Skies
To: The City Council & Mayor of Columbus, Indiana I (we) are petitioning you to prohibit Indiana Research Institute (IRI) from testing engines at their Hutchins Ave. site or any site near homes or people due to unacceptable dangers: Ø I believe testing engines (from 300 to 1500 horsepower) endangers the health of my family, neighbors and myself; degrades air quality, lowers property values and degrades the quality of life to which I am entitled as a citizen. Ø IRI will have the authority to test 18 engines, 24 hrs/day, 365 days, burning 261 gal/hr = 6264 gal daily of diesel/jet fuel. "EMISSIONS ARE UNCONTROLLED AND EXHAUST TO STACKS.." It is unacceptable to permit these toxins to go into the air we breathe. Ø It is unacceptable that IRI will be authorized to exhaust yearly 490,000 pounds of Nitrous Oxide (NOX) and other Hazardous Air Pollutants: Benzene, Toluene, Xylene, Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, Acrolein, Butadiene into the air annually that will be dispersed on my property, family and community. Ø Airborne emissions can float great distances and are linked to causing cancer, lung diseases, contributing to heart disease and many other dangerous-fatal diseases and health issues. Ø I do not want the intrusion of engine smoke, odors and loud engine noises in my community disrupting the peace and harmony to which I am entitled. Ø I do not want the dangers of large tanker fuel trucks frequently traveling our neighborhood streets. One error in handling fuels, or on-site fuel tank leaks could result in a catastrophic event. Can IRI guarantee this will never happen? I believe the solution is for IRI to relocate this dangerous business operation to a "people free safe area" outside of Columbus. At a minimum I call on the Columbus Leaders and Authority to prohibit the testing of engines at the Hutchins Ave site. My signature is below:
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