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POSTED: 4:29 p.m. EDT October 13, 2003
UPDATED: 8:39 a.m. EDT October 14, 2003
JEFFERSON TWP., Ohio -- People who live in Jefferson Township are relieved after the U.S. Army pulled its contract to bring a VX nerve gas byproduct to the Miami Valley.
PermaFix was supposed to treat and breakdown hydrolysate and dump it into the Montgomery County sewer system. They conducted numerous tests and demonstrations to prove that they could safely dispose of the chemicals.
However, the company needed community support in order for the $9 million contract to be completed. They never received that support. Residents in the area said the nerve gas would create health and ecological problems.
PermaFix released a statement that said they will continue to pursue the use of the Bio-Fix process to treat chemical weapons.
In recent weeks, the Montgomery County Commission denied PermaFix the permit it would need to treat hydrolysate.
PermaFix was supposed to treat and breakdown hydrolysate and dump it into the Montgomery County sewer system. They conducted numerous tests and demonstrations to prove that they could safely dispose of the chemicals.
However, the company needed community support in order for the $9 million contract to be completed. They never received that support. Residents in the area said the nerve gas would create health and ecological problems.
PermaFix released a statement that said they will continue to pursue the use of the Bio-Fix process to treat chemical weapons.
In recent weeks, the Montgomery County Commission denied PermaFix the permit it would need to treat hydrolysate.
Previous Stories:
- October 8, 2003: Montgomery County Will Not Grant Permit
- October 5, 2003: Consultant Criticizes Nerve Agent Disposal Plan
- September 5, 2003: PermaFix Controversy Heats Up
- June 11, 2003: Montgomery County Commission Passes Resolution Against PermaFix
- June 4, 2003: PermaFix President Goes Walking Through Local Neighborhood
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