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s 01-29-93 11:08AM FROM MONSANTO CHEM COEP STEPHANS a POEHLMAN, INC. TEL No. P02 314 997 0407 Ju1 29,93 9:19 P.Ol ^a^a^ia group ILLINOIS CHAPTER In the Illinois counties of St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Washington, Clinton, Merlon, and Jefferton July 29,1993 Mr, Keith Miller General Superintendent Government $ Environmental Affaire Monsanto Krumrarieh Plant 500 Monsanto Avenue Saugat, II. 02205 Dear Keith, w Keiii Milkr Co. Co. Pmf 0pt, /-/XT- . Ph<7# St*- rti*sjn 4/^* It was good to see you again at Saturday's Pollution Prevention Workshop in E. St, Louis. In our email group discussion you raised the question of whether oitizena were really ooncarned with the disproportionate amount of toxic waste sites located in minority areas. The answer is a 1 resounding YES Ml I am sending along an order form far 4 report titled, "Toxic Wastes and B&oe in the United States". If you are Interested in thia topic the report will help you educate yourself about the issue* . At Saturday's meeting I'asked people to take a copy of the Sierra Club'e Action Alert wherein we explain why we want Covernor Edgar to veto Senate Bill 55. Basically the bill revokes the right of local governments to regulate pesticides to protect the health of their residents, I don't know if you had a chance to get a copy of the handout so I am sending you one for your review. The Sierra Club wants to know if Moneanto ie willing to call (and follow-up with a letter! Oovernor Edgar's office and strongly urge him to'veto S, B. 55. I will call yoii on Friday toTind out what your answer la. Sincerely, '7^, ' Tom Frost Chairman, Sierra Club - Kqskaakia Group.' 134 Young Street Columbia, II. 62230 314-9T7-5777 .<V> 516-281-5042 <H> ^cyoiod Ptptr ' ^SW 134603 07-29-93 09:37AM P01 STLCOPCB4034561 f 07-29-93 1 1:08AM FROM MONSANTO CHEM COEP STEPHANS & POEHLMAN, INC. TEL No. P03 514 997 0407 Jul 29,93 9:19 P.02 TOXIC WASTES AND RAC in the United States The first national report to comprehensively document and demonstrate the disproportionate presence of hazardous waste sites In racial and ethnic communities throughout me United States The Report Contains: A national context for examining toxic wastes and race. . Findings of two cross-sectional studies on demographic patterns associated with the location of commercial hazardous waste facilities and uncontrolled toxic waste sites performed over an 18-month period. Analyses and conclusions based on the studies' findings. Statistical tables documenting the relationship between race and the location of hazardous waste sites on a national, regional, state and municipal basis, Detailed maps of racial composition of communities with uncontrolled toxic waste sites in selected major metropolitan areas. Twenty-five recommendations for action to federal, state and municipal governments; academic and research institutions; environmental organizations; corporations; foundations; churches; and civil rights and community organizations. The Commission for Racial Justice is the radljustice agency of the United Cnurcli of Christ. The Commission Tor Racial Justice provides leadership in mobilizing the membership of the Church to work for justice and reconciliation, In the area of race, both within the Church smd in society In general. Throughout its 24-yea'r history, the Commission has been actively involved in the human rights struggles ofAfrican American and other racial and ethnic communities In the United States, The Commission maintains a national office in New York City and regional Ottiies in Washington, D.C.; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Chicago, Illinois, 1 ' OtW hWk H dyM. PHI> Cfipltiek Order this Important report now... To purchase a copy of TOXIC WASTES AND RACE, please send a check or money order for $] 7.30 ($15.00 plus $2,50 postage and handling) per copy to: United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice 105 Madison Ave, NY, NY 10016 (212)683-5656 Attn: Toxic Wastes and Race C.O.D. orders are available at $19.00 per copy. (Please inquire regarding bulk orders) Please send mel. copies or TOXIC WASTES AMD RACE, Enclosed is check/money order for $ Or, please send --___ copies, C.O.D. Name (AiUttmc) Organization ....------ _ -_____ --____ _______ _ --.............. . {middle Initial) (Iwiuiw) -- ...... - -- .... ---- - Address City . Phono ( . ------.............................................................................. ............-- - --. --_______State < ). , _____________ /home ( 07-28-93 ZIP ------------------ ------------- ) __----------- --------- /wor,t i 09:1 OSh 134604 STLCOPCB4034562 f 07-29-93 11:08AM FROM MONSANTO CHEM COEP STEPHANS & POEHLMRN, INC. TEL No, P04 314 997 0407 Jul 29.93 9:20 P.03 -r--w - SvrinvfieldL/I/ I ww iyt * sy Update 1 July,1993 Vol, 1, No. 4 A Publication of the Sierra Cub Volunteer Lobbyist Network ACTION ALERT LOCAL PESTICIDE SAFEGUARDS UNDER ATTACK! . CONTACT GOVERNOR EDGAR TODAY! , The General Assembly recently passed Senate Dll! AS. which revokes the right of local governments to regulate pesticides to protect the health of their residents. The bill is now on Governor Edgar's desk. Senate BUI 85 was passed by the Illinois General Assembly this Spring over the objections Of environmentalists, municipal officials, and public health advocates. The bill is part of a nationwide oampjucn by the pesticide industry to pre-empt local governments' pesticide regulation authority following a 1991 Supremo Court decision affirming the right ofmunicipalitlei to enact such safeguards. ( Governor Edgar must reject this attempt to tie the hand# Of local governments, leaving them powerless to protect their residents. Several Illinois communities, Including Aurora, Schaumburg, Park Forest, and others have adopted ordinances id reCceMn't y. ears almfcd at protecting_ residanw.from accidental ex,,posure to pesticides. Most of die ordinances siimmpply require that neighbors be notified prior to pesticide applications. This protection is especially impo.rt4tHaMnSt Stoa n"cUhbeimmIimcualllltyf MseitnosUitliiivAeN" pieMoiapftlfea, whotufiiA have alijdluvAeMrsOe (p%hUyusaitcAaAll reactions to pesticides at much lower exposure levels than most people. ' People's fears about the danger# of pesticides hoyjs led many local government* to take step* to protect citizens from exposure, Please urge Governor* Edgar to support local government-and public health and veto Senate Bill gf1 He could act on the bill at any time. Points to mention; Pesticides are dangerous chemicals, and can threaten the public health. Municipalities should be flee to establish safeguards for their citizens, *$.B, 85 violates theprinciple of homo rule, PLEASE CONTACT GOVERNOR EDGAR TODAY: Meraare most effective. If you can write a brief note (handwritten is OK), *end it to: The Honorable Jim Edgar Al*o, send a copy to Oov. Edgar's environmental adviser: fiS&SqSTn mum Springfield, IL 62706 Mr, Alien Groeboll Slate Capitol, Room 207 Springfield, IL 62706 toll-free and leave a message at the Governor's Office at l-JOC-WIdlll. THE MESSAGE fS SIMPLE: PLEASE VETO SENATE BILL 891 " 07-20-93 DSW 134605 STLCOPCB4034563