Letter to the Editor February 21, 2019
How can we trust a Metcalf assertion that, “The processing of cold patch on site will create no adverse environmental consequences. The sand and gravel would be used dry and mixed with a room temperature, environmentally green emulsifier…”. When data provided by Metcalf from Gem-Seal GemPatch Cold Patch Safety Data Sheet product used by B. Metcalf to manufacture their Cold Patch Asphalt says otherwise: “Section 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS: Diesel No. 2.”
I don’t think that DIESEL FUEL HAS EVER BEEN REFERRED TO BEFORE as an “...environmentally green...” anything. Of course THE REAL DATA on Diesel No. 2 from Citigo Safety Data Sheet Diesel No. 2 is that “among the risks: ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) Ingredient Name: Benzene.”
There is nothing “JUST” about Asphalt Fumes (or as it seems the Metcalf GemPatch Cold Patch sheet likes to call it “MIST”) from asphalt manufacturing. It is NOT “just a nuisance”... NOT just smell. Asphalt Fume Hazard statements assert that it can “...cause skin, respiratory, and eye irritation. Could potentially be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Suspected carcinogenic; the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of asphalt fumes.”
More DATA SHOWS that... “Benzene is a chemical with a specific OSHA regulation. OSU Chemical Safety Committee has classified the chemical benzene as a High hazard carcinogen. Use of this chemical must be registered and controlled, Long-term exposure, even at very low concentrations, may cause incurable, fatal blood disorders such as anemia or leukemia.”
And REMEMBER THAT strategy that REPRESENTED that it “...would be used dry and mixed with a room temperature…” There is certainly nothing “JUST” about… the dangers presented to the North Canaan Zoning Officials as evidenced in the CEASE AND DESIST order statement; “The Zoning Enforcement Officer asked if the temperature of the HOT “Cold Patch Asphalt” was safe to hold in the hand and the employee of B. Metcalf replied it will cause serious burns.” What happened to the Metcalf assertion of “room temperature”?
Or do the proponents really think it’s “just” the AIR, “just” the WATER, “just” the NEIGHBORS HEALTH, “just” THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR TOWN AND AREA?
There is nothing “JUST” about manufacturing COLD PATCH ASPHALT OR ANY OTHER ASPHALT PRODUCT on this site! Except TO “JUST” SHUT IT DOWN FOR GOOD NOW.
Bernard Re, Jr.
84 Trescott Hill Road
North Canaan CT 06019
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There is nothing “just” about MANUFACTURING ANY ASPHALT in East Canaan!
There is nothing “JUST” about allowing a “pre-existing non-conforming use” when there is NO SUCH DOCUMENTED “PRE-EXISTING” USE of manufacturing an asphalt product on this site. EVER! And certainly nothing “JUST” in a strategy to REDEFINE “processing” as “manufacturing”!How can we trust a Metcalf assertion that, “The processing of cold patch on site will create no adverse environmental consequences. The sand and gravel would be used dry and mixed with a room temperature, environmentally green emulsifier…”. When data provided by Metcalf from Gem-Seal GemPatch Cold Patch Safety Data Sheet product used by B. Metcalf to manufacture their Cold Patch Asphalt says otherwise: “Section 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS: Diesel No. 2.”
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| Cold Patch Asphalt coating inside a jar.
And NOW they want to get permitted to build Warm Mix Asphalt manufacturing facility! |
I don’t think that DIESEL FUEL HAS EVER BEEN REFERRED TO BEFORE as an “...environmentally green...” anything. Of course THE REAL DATA on Diesel No. 2 from Citigo Safety Data Sheet Diesel No. 2 is that “among the risks: ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) Ingredient Name: Benzene.”
There is nothing “JUST” about Asphalt Fumes (or as it seems the Metcalf GemPatch Cold Patch sheet likes to call it “MIST”) from asphalt manufacturing. It is NOT “just a nuisance”... NOT just smell. Asphalt Fume Hazard statements assert that it can “...cause skin, respiratory, and eye irritation. Could potentially be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Suspected carcinogenic; the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of asphalt fumes.”
More DATA SHOWS that... “Benzene is a chemical with a specific OSHA regulation. OSU Chemical Safety Committee has classified the chemical benzene as a High hazard carcinogen. Use of this chemical must be registered and controlled, Long-term exposure, even at very low concentrations, may cause incurable, fatal blood disorders such as anemia or leukemia.”
And REMEMBER THAT strategy that REPRESENTED that it “...would be used dry and mixed with a room temperature…” There is certainly nothing “JUST” about… the dangers presented to the North Canaan Zoning Officials as evidenced in the CEASE AND DESIST order statement; “The Zoning Enforcement Officer asked if the temperature of the HOT “Cold Patch Asphalt” was safe to hold in the hand and the employee of B. Metcalf replied it will cause serious burns.” What happened to the Metcalf assertion of “room temperature”?
Or do the proponents really think it’s “just” the AIR, “just” the WATER, “just” the NEIGHBORS HEALTH, “just” THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR TOWN AND AREA?
There is nothing “JUST” about manufacturing COLD PATCH ASPHALT OR ANY OTHER ASPHALT PRODUCT on this site! Except TO “JUST” SHUT IT DOWN FOR GOOD NOW.
Bernard Re, Jr.
84 Trescott Hill Road
North Canaan CT 06019
Here's how to: Voice your objection!
Share this information and our website at https://www.blackberryrivervalleyprotectionalliance.org/ with your Social Media network. Thank you!
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