Health Studies, Reports, etc Conclusions –A toxicological study of the target organs and simultaneous exposures may prove to validate the existence of potential dangers involved with the inhalation of these compounds.
When the plumes come over the base keep all personnel indoors and send as many people off base as possible. Keep all pregnant women off of the base. 1990 Onsite-Investigation-Incinerator We were mentally unprepared for any thing this bad…………we were astounded that anything this bad could have persisted for so long…….. Industrial Waste: Industrial waste steams are frequently a “witches brew” of toxic chemicals. Target organs are liver, kidneys, skin, gastrointestinal tract, gingival tissue, and respiratory, lymphatic and cardiovascular systems…… A definite health issue Dioxins and heavy metals were detected The results of the analyses indicate that the activities at the Jinkanpo Incinerator Complex are having a significant adverse impact on NAF Atsugi. Concentrations for several pollutants exceed established guidelines by a wide margin suggesting that the health of NAF Atsugi personnel is not being adequately protected. The total cancer risk at SITE 1 is 1.14 x 10ˉ³, and it was calculated by summing the risks from all detected carcinogens, including those that did not exceed the RBCs. (Risk-Based Concentration) 1995 Air Quality and Impact Study NAF Atsugi personnel and residents have been periodically exposed to the Jinkanpo Incinerator plume sine 1985. Personnel have complained of respiratory problems and other ailments. The Jinkanpo Incinerator has been blamed by NAF Atsugi personnel for causing these ailments. (List of figures & tables are available upon request) 1995 National Research Council letter to Admiral Sanford The Jinkanpo Incineration Complex operates as a private waste-combustion and disposal facility equipped with four incinerators located approximately 100 yards outside the NAF Atsugi fence. It is reported to be emitting many carcinogenic and noncarccinogenic pollutants, including benzene, chloroform, furans, dioxins, methylene chloride, chromium and other metals, pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and particulate matter. The NEHC report provides a preliminary health risk evaluation for NAF Atsugi personnel and their families exposed to the pollutants. 1995 USEPA Memo – Risk review comments There is definitely cause for concern with the total cancer risk at 7x10ˉ³ and the non-cancer hazard approaching 100 97 Observed Health Effects and Pregnancy Study related Jinkanpo Incinerator Emissions This data aggress with the belief that the incinerator affects pregnancies................. A study was done by US Naval Hospital Yokosuka in 1996 comparing URI (Upper respiratory infection) related complaints at USNH Yokosuka to Branch Medical Clinic Atsugi for 1995. The study showed that URI related complaints were 30% higher at Atsugi compared to Yokosuka..........The immediate negative impact on people’s lungs from the incinerator emissions is another area of concern. Letter of Demand of Abatement 22 Aug 97 RADM Haskins provides a very a clear picture of NAF Atsugi in 1997. Jinkanpo’s operation exposed residents to heavy pollution and was a serious threat of health damage to a large number of people. High levels of Dioxin and Heavy Metals, Sulfur Oxides and Nitrogen Oxides contaminated NAF Atsugi’s air and soil.
98HumanHealthRiskAssessmentAtsugi The report in its entirely can be viewed on the Navy Marine Corps Public Health Website. Derivation of Toxicology and Risk Assessment Values for Ambient Air Toxics Detected (DTIC Website) Report No. TOXDE-00-05 Over 200 chemicals were identified in the air over NAF Atsugi; however, within the scientific literature, toxicology information suitable for use in human health risk assessment could be found for all but 66 of these chemicals. Indoor Chemicals Exceeded Limits Each quarter, Radian sampled indoor air at seven sites, including high-rise units, town homes, the Child Development Center (CDC), SLES, and GEMO. The concentrations of 25 chemicals exceeded the RBSC’s (Risk Based Screening Concentrations) EPA Atsugi Study (EPA Website) The Shinkampo Incinerator in Atsugi Japan Case Study - Dioxin…….. EPA Impacts of Dioxin Emissions from the Shinkampo Incinerator to US NAF Atsugi Facility (EPA Website) These monitoring programs were conducted by the Navy Environmental Health Center in support of a human health risk assessment designed to evaluate health risks for military and civilian personnel stationed at NAF Atsugi. 1999 Armed Forces Epidemiological Board Just a word about Atsugi………. 2001 Armed Forces Epidemiological Board Maybe not the end of the story because we had had quite a few people who have been there for a number of years who may or may not have been exposed to certain bad things, so not totally the end of the story…….
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