According to the EPA's Toxics release Inventory, Mylan emitted 500,000 pounds per year of dichloromethane through the early 1990's, but reduced this to zero by 1997. They have not reported any emissions of toxics since. It is not clear if this is simply a reporting gap, or whether Mylan actually practices zero-emissions manufacturing.

JBK

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-----Original Message----- From: mvcac-bounces@cheat.org [mailto:mvcac-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Dennis and Marcia Groce Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 6:10 AM To: mvcac@cheat.org Subject: [BULK] - Re: [MVCAC] Mylan's proposed polliution increase

I agree that the sheer quantity of particulate increase is troubling, especially in that location, but I would also want to know more about the content of that particulate. Mylan is dealing with some exotic stuff over there. I find it hard to believe they are sending much of their special

chemicals up the stack, but even a little of that can go a long way when it comes to all sorts of reactions - especially in the young and elderly. Asthma could be just one result - and perhaps not the most serious.

As Karen pointed out, given the quantity and the location, this should be given a lot of attention.

Is Mylan the "dirty, not-so-little-any-longer secret of North Hills"?

Very interesting to see how the public officials deal with the goose that lays the golden egg.

At 11:04 PM 6/14/2005, Karen Woodfork wrote:

According to my calculations, the amount of increase in particulate

matter

proposed by Mylan is approximately 8.5% of that proposed by Longview. However, Mylan is in a major population center - literally right next

to

an elementary school and a residential neighborhood and within a short distance of two hospitals and two nursing homes.

Below is the info on the proposal and how to comment:

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Notice of Comment Period Department of Environmental Protection

This mailing is to advise the public that we have prepared a draft air quality permit for Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. to modify and operate a

pharmaceutical

manufacturing facility located in Morgantown, WV.

Permit Number: R13-2068

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc will increase the potential to discharge

these

regulated air pollutants and associated amounts: 27.1 tons per year

nitrogen

oxide; 53.6 tpy carbon monoxide; 0.17 tpy sulfur dioxide; 2.8 tpy

volatile

organic compounds; and 41.3 tpy particulate matter. The facility is located in Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV.

Please fax, mail or e-mail any comments on the draft permit to the

address

below, postmarked on or before June 24, 2005. Comments may include a

request

for a public hearing. A hearing may be held if DEP finds a significant

degree

of public interest, or if the hearing would clarify issues.

You can view the draft permit, application, and, if available, a fact

sheet,

all at no cost, at the office below. Call or e-mail to make an appointment. If you would like a copy of any information, copying and mailing costs may

apply.

DEP Division of Air Quality 601 57th Street, Southeast Charleston, WV 25304 Contact Jill Harris Phone: (304) 926-0499, ext. 1224 Fax: (304) 926-0478 E-mail: jharris@wvdep.org _______________________________________________ MVCAC mailing list MVCAC@cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/mvcac

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