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happy to look into it further and that many scientists have questions concerning the effects of alpha, beta and gamma rays and what the per- missible limit should be. Marcia Taylor, 125 Ray Street, spoke stating she is opposed to this use permit. She addressed the possibility of the trucks hauling the clothing having an accident. Trudy Warnow, Walnut Drive, spoke and stated the proposed expansion has opened a hornet's nest and said she was well aware of the effects of cancer having had cancer surgery herself, husband passed away because of it and a friend's family has dealt with it. She urged denial of this application. James Perasso, 123 Ray Street who lives next door to the laundry spoke in opposition to this project. Denise Jones spoke stating she has lived 12 years in this community and next door to the laundry for about a year and wanted more information on impact of laundry. Paul Lorenz, 318 Ray Street, stated that denial of this application would interrupt free enterprise and sympathizes with the proponent as a businessman and the neighbors and their concerns. Mr. Connelly was asked if he wanted to rebut any statements made and he stated he did not at this time. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Getty stated she understands a railroad accident would be a problem, however, the railroad consolidation could eliminate that potential and it is apparent Interstate is trying to clean up their act and expansion would allow them to do so. She stated the building is currently an eyesore and has been for years but had concerns with con- tinuing expansion and that perhaps it should be nipped in the bud at this time. Commissioner Lindsey stated he is familiar with Helgeson's operation and the machinery used is the same used for the people of 3 Mile Island, but couldn't get into the controversy concerning nuclear radiation but does agree with Commissioner Getty that perhaps Interstate should look at another location. Commissioner Jamieson stated he would feel better if Mr. Bold were here to comment. He stated he has been with the nuclear weapons industry for 29 years as an administrator and familiar with the safeguards taken and would agree with Dr. Cornfeld that standards have changed and tolerances are uncertain. He stated he would be reluctant to have Interstate pack up their bags and go and doesn't believe that would be the answer and had reservations as to what an EIR would really tell them as it wouldn't say if there was really a problem on the City's hands or not and would like the applicant if he would be interested in having his health physicist address the Commission. Mr. Connelly stated Mr. Bold could come but the answers would depend upon what side of the fence you are on and that propane carried in a truck would be -5- ..,.. ..._.. _. .._. _........T.~_..._....... .. _,.. _. .... _.. _...... __. ..... ... . .. _..... _ ~ .._.. .. .._ ... ._. T_. .._.. _. _. .. ..