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