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Original publisher: Washington : U.S. G.P.O. : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 2004. OCLC Number: (OCoLC)54909812 Subject: Bombing and gunnery ranges -- Environmental aspects -- United States. Excerpt: ... 11 1960 ' s. It is still used in lesser amounts as an oxidizer for solid rocket fuel and ammunition. Even at low concentrations, perchlorate poses a serious threat to human health. The greatest risks are to pregnant women, babies, and children. More than 20 million Americans drink water con-taminated with perchlorate. At least 100 sites in 19 States report perchlorate contamination. In California alone, perchlorate has been found to contaminant more than 400 water sources in 20 California counties. It is esti-mated that almost 10 million Californians are currently drinking water contaminated with perchlorate. The U.S. EPA believes that perchlorate may be present wherever rocket or rocket fuel was made in at least 162 sites in 36 States, most of which was conducted to defense-related activities. The language in the proposal that we have seen would exempt DOD and its contractors from responsibility for cleaning up and even preventing the spread of perchlorate contamination. I have a letter from the city of Rialto. I ask unanimous consent to submit it. NHOFE Senator I. Without objection. [ The referenced letter follows: ] VerDate 11-MAY-2000 16: 39 Feb 25, 2004 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 6633 Sfmt 6601 91745 SENENV1 PsN: SENENV1
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Environmental laws: encroachment on military training?: hearing before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate
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