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Demand Xcel Energy Clean-up the French Island Incinerator

Demand Xcel Energy Clean-up the French Island Incinerator

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Started by Anonymous 23 years, 2 months ago
We formally request a public hearing from the US EPA Region 5 Office for Xcel Energy\'s French Island Incinerator. We believe that Xcel Energy should not be allowed to increase Federal Clear Air Standards for particular pollutants. We strongly believe the Xcel Energy should pay more than $500,000 of possible fines of $27 million dollars. Futhermore, we request that the fines be used to support La Crosse County\'s Household Haradous Waste Program and in particular, a new, \"Home Safe Home\" household hazardous waste education program. The program allows citizens to enter an \"example\" home where toxic, non-toxic, and least toxic household materials are displayed. Where citizens can learn about the dangers of misusing household chemicals and where the citizenry can learn to outright eliminate, reduce, or properly handle such materials. Finally, we request that stringent standards be applied to the burning of creosote railroad ties and \"other\" forms of wood waste. Without specific standards on such waste, it will be impossible to hold Xcel Energy accountable in the future.

Updates

September 26, 2003

The momentum behind this request is shifting how we approach the incinerator problem. It is draining to fight for this ground, but seeing so many people demand accountability makes it clear that we are on the right path.

6 Comments

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Jason Klein
23 years ago Featured

THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. period.

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Lisa Mansour
23 years ago Featured

Been noticing the air quality lately and it is getting worse. Enough is enough.

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Brenda Williamson
23 years ago Featured

Using those fines for the hazardous waste program is a great idea. At least some good could come from all this pollution.

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Dave Cole
23 years ago Featured

Stop burning those toxic railroad ties! We know exactly what is in that smoke and it isnt healthy for anyone in La Crosse.

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Mike Reed
23 years ago Featured

Keep our air clean. My kids live here and we shouldnt have to breathe in their exhaust all day. Do better Xcel.

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Sarah Kim
23 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that they think they can just get away with paying pennies on the dollar while we deal with the health issues. Make them pay the full amount.