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Inspector Sleuth

 

 

Intrepid investigator Inspector Sleuth answers the pressing questions.

  

 

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49. Are well owners in Lincoln Park notified about the potential for contaminated groundwatrer?

48.  Is it true that Cotter puts "Toxic waste" within one mile of a residential community like Hooker Chemical Company did in Love Canal?

 47. Is Cotter Corporation contaminating the Arkansas River?

46. Cotter is being accused of dragging their feet with the clean up of Lincoln Park groundwater.  Is that true? 

45. With Cotter’s announcement to reopen, where can I find current and correct information about what’s going on at the mill?

44. What was the outcome of the Lincoln Park Water Use Survey and when will the results be available to the public? 

43.  What is FCIOC doing these days?

42. I heard Cotter was issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) for groundwater contamination extending under the golf course.  Is it safe to play golf?

41. I heard Cotter is decommissioning.  Is the mill finally closing down?

40. How do the different energy fuels compare with respect to waste produced during electricity manufacturing?

39. Have occupational industry safety conditions improved at the Cotter mill?

38. Is the nuclear industry really a viable industry in the US or have environmentalists caused its demise?

37. With the recent court decision stopping Cotter from receiving Maywood soils, will Cotter have to close?

 

 36. What does EPA’s recently published 5-Year Review mean to the community?

 

35. We’ve heard about clean-up Cotter’s done throughout the years.  Are they doing anything now?  Seems like if the area was contamination free, the Superfund issue would go away.

 

 34. I was thinking of moving to the area, but I read in your local paper that CCAT says it is *one of the most toxic places on Earth.* Should I reconsider?

 33. Is it true that any exposure to ionizing radiation causes cell damage in the human body?

32. Haven’t heard much about Cotter getting inspection violations from CDPHE.  Are inspections still being conducted?

31. Does Cotter have a license to operate yet?

30. What is the final word on the lead contamination issue in Canon City and Lincoln Park?

29. Why is the County Health Department providing free radon testing kits?  Is it because of Cotter?

28. How do I know that Cotter isn’t cheating on their environmental sampling?

27. Now that the new mill manager has been around for one year, is he just another corporate man?  With the way things are going, it would seem he is here to close the mill.

26. How does the Sequoyah material compare to other material Cotter processes?

25. The Cotter mill produces yellowcake, the first stage in making fuel for nuclear power plants. Why do we even need nuclear power plants?

24. What does the decision from Judge Dana about the license really mean for Cotter and Canon City?

23. How can I learn about Cotter's mill so that I can make an informed comment to the state about Sequoyah?

22. What is Cotter doing about the recent ore spill along Highway 50? Am I in danger because of this spill?

21. Is the Cotter mill shutting down for good? If not, when will the rollercoaster of gear ups and shut downs end?

20. How bad are the study results of our Lincoln Park Water (ditch water)?

19. What do my taxes pay for regarding the Cotter Superfund and licensing problems?

18. How many citizen groups are in Canon City concerned with Cotter's activities?

17. Who pays for FCIOC meetings, ads, and facilitator's stipend? In fact, where can we see your financials?

16. Can we eat our garden veggies?

15. How bad are the recent Notices of Violation (NOV) and what has Cotter done about them?

14. How can Cotter request permission to dispose of AMAX research waste when the draft license issued December 2004 denied direct disposal?

13. What has Cotter done about the contamination along the entrance road described in the Annual Report?

12. What is the status of the 8 Violations and Cotter's inadequate 2003 Annual Report?

11. What about the rumors on radioactive waste and asbestos disposal at our community landfill?

10. Was Cotter's 2003 Annual Report rejected by CDPHE?

9. Can Fremont County respond sufficiently to Cotter emergencies?

8. What is FCIOC? What does it do? Where can I find out about it?

7. Why is Cotter being allowed to "reinvigorate" its milling of uranium?

6. Hasn't the Maywood issue already been decided?

5. Would Maywood shipment set a dangerous precedent?

4. Why doesn't the State just shut down Cotter?

3. Why should I know the science?

2. What kind of waste dump is Cotter operating?

1. Is Cotter operating without a license?

June 3rd FCIOC meeting topic:

Is there new evidence that the impoundments are leaking?

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