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e In recent news releases regarding this move, Macho <br />representatives have stated that they plan to reduce their <br />toxic emissions. However, nothing has been said about <br />eliminating said pollution. We as a group feel strongly that <br />toxic pollution in any amount is unacceptable. We are not <br />opposed to. new clean industry moving to Indian River County. <br />We are opposed to industry that threatens to pollute our <br />clean air. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Charles A. Hart, President <br />National Chapter #3865 <br />National Campers and Hikers Assoc. <br />Mr. Hart felt that Macho Products did not care about the <br />quality of Florida air and the health of Palm Bay. During a tour <br />of the Palm Bay plant, which he requested in order to become more <br />informed, he found no attempt to capture vapors. He felt light- <br />headed and anxious in the area where products were dipped and asked <br />to be taken to another area of the plant. Although he realizes the <br />new plant will result in lower levels of toxic emissions, he is not <br />convinced the level will be acceptable. When production increases, <br />emissions will also increase, and he is worried about the effect <br />this will have on school students and residents of Vero Lake <br />Estates. He did not think comparing the emissions to gasoline was <br />a good argument because a new hazard will be introduced into the <br />community. He -was also concerned about future maintenance and <br />wondered if the company will resist the temptation to continue <br />production if the incinerator has to be shut down for maintenance. <br />Mr. Evans quoted the following disclaimer from the manufacturer of <br />the chemicals in a document presented by Mr. Evans in a meeting <br />with Commissioner Adams: <br />The information in this document is believed to be <br />correct as of the date issued; however, no warranty ... is <br />expressed or implied regarding the accuracy or completeness of <br />this information, the results to be obtained from the use of <br />this product, the safety of this product, or the hazards <br />related to it. <br />Mr. Evans believed that permits just give Macho the right to <br />pollute the 2&ir and hoped this will not be the case in Indian River <br />County. He does not believe the agencies that are supposed to be <br />helping us can keep up with the polluters because they are <br />understaffed. <br />Debra Curbow, 1080 Evernia Street, Sebastian, remarked that <br />her son has Hodgkins disease and doctors are trying to determine if <br />his condition is related to the General Development water. Her <br />concern is that Macho cannot guarantee the emissions will not cause <br />similar problems in children. <br />39 <br />BOOK <br />�1 A �! � 2 i 993 �� Far,F �.�.3 <br />