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Final Public Health Assessment Report for Precision Castparts

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The final Public Health Assessment Report for Precision Castparts (PCC) has been uploaded to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)’s website. A copy of the final report was shared with attendees at the March 18, 2020 virtual meeting hosted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). (The public release was delayed due to OHA prioritizing the COVID-19 pandemic response.)

Although their public health assessment work is now complete, there are ongoing soil and water cleanup activities occurring at the PCC facility. PCC was also recently called into the Cleaner Air Oregon program, where it will be required to conduct a health-based risk assessment of its emissions. These activities are led by DEQ with support and consultation from the OHA Environmental Public Health team.

Questions or concerns? Contact the Environmental Public Health Team at Oregon Health Authority by email or phone at (503)-269-3689.

Information from March DEQ/OHA Virtual Meeting on Precision Castparts

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Did you miss the March virtual meeting with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on Precision Castparts? Board member, Pam Hodge, will report at our virtual monthly public board meeting on April 2nd. You can also view the PDF documents provided by DEQ and OHA below.

Virtual Air Quality Meeting with DEQ

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Meeting about Air Quality near PCC – ADOBE CONNECT

Due to health concerns, this meeting will take place virtually using a program called Adobe Connect. You can participate using a computer or smart device using the link below. To call in using a phone, dial the toll-free number and enter the participant code. Questions? Contact Lauren Wirtis at DEQ.

Join the online webinar: http://ordeq.adobeconnect.com/deqpdx

Call in to hear the audio:  

·         Dial: 1-866-377-3315

·         Participant Code: 7625693 <— Please note the correction from the graphic above!

Having trouble? The participant code is for audio only. The webinar is slide show only. Click on “guest” then type your name.

Cleaner Air Oregon Non-Cancer Health Index Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting

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Cleaner Air Oregon Non-Cancer Health Index Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 10, 9:AM-4:PM
2:30pm – Public Comment
UO White Stag Block (70 NW Couch St, 97209)

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Portland Clean Air Presentation at May 2nd Meeting

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Portland Clean Air (PCA) will be in attendance at our May 2nd, 2019 public board meeting, presenting following board elections. Portland Clean Air has compiled the DEQ Cleaner Air Oregon Chemical Balance Sheets showing total emissions, separately for uncontrolled emissions, and ranked them using the DEQ level I screening of the known health effects of these emissions. Two professional computer programmers volunteered and DEQ checked the work. PCA has also mapped diesel particulate using ODOT 24 hour truck counts. Greg Bourget, Lead Researcher for PCA, will present the data and action planned by a cooperative effort of 35 Neighborhood Associations.

PCC Public Health Assessment – Public Comment Deadline EXTENDED!

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Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has agreed to extend the public comment period to April 15, 2019 on the Precision Castparts Corporation Public Health Assessment (PHA) findings.  You can view an independent review by Steven G. Gilbert, PhD, DABT, Institute of Neurotoxicology & Neurological Disorders (INND) by clicking here.

Community members who need OHA publications like the Public Health Assessment (PHA) in other languages, large print, braille, or other alternative formats can make this request by contacting the Public Health Division at 971-673-0977 or 971-673-0372.

Ways to Comment:

  • Visit www.healthoregon.org/pccpha for more information
  • Provide public comment by April 15th, 2019
    • via e-mail
    • via postal mail to: 800 NE Oregon St. Suite 640, Portland, OR 97232
  • Hard copies of the assessment made available at Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave)

Community Meeting – PCC Public Health Assessment

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From Oregon Health Authority:

Date & Time: November 29th, 2018 @ 6:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Lane Middle School—Library 7200 SE 60th Ave. Portland, OR 97206

Please join the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for a community meeting on the Precision Castparts Corporation Public Health Assessment (PHA) findings. OHA recently released a PHA which found low health risks from contaminants detected near the facility. Environmental health experts will provide an overview of the findings and process and answer questions.

Schedule:
6:00pm-7:00pm: Open House
7:00pm-8:30pm: Presentation and Q & A Session

Can’t Attend? Other Ways To Get Involved:

Special Guests Rep. Karin Power and Oregon Health Authority in December!

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We cordially invite all neighbors and business owners to join us at the Brentwood-Darlington Community Center on Thursday, December 6th, 2018, 7:00-9:00PM, for our monthly meeting with special guests Rep. Karin Power (District 41) RESCHEDULED and Oregon Health Authority presents Precision Castparts Corp. Public Health Assessment.

Join our event on Facebook to stay up to date!

La Asociación de Vecinos de Brentwood-Darlington invita a todos sus vecinos y propietarios de negocios a participar en nuestras próximas reuniones, que incluyen los siguientes invitados especiales Rep. Karin Power (District 41) REPROGRAMADO y Oregon Health Authority presenta Precision Castparts Corp. Public Health Assessment.

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