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Government Reports - Federal
National Research Council:
This report challenged the EPA to reconsider its position on land application of sewage sludge. In response, the EPA announced, on December 31, 2003, that they had identified 15 additional harmful chemicals found in sludge that required additional study. See Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey
Environmental Protection Agency:
The set of documents above comprise the most recent TNSSS report. It contains the findings of the investigation the EPA conducted in response to the National Research Council report. See Biosolids Applied to Land
Contains admission by OIG that "EPA cannot assure the public that current land application practices are protective of human health and the environment."
Congressional Research Service:
Full-text download available on site.
Government Reports - State
Pennsylvania:
Full-text download available on site.
Association Reports
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy:
Full-text download available on site.
National Organizations
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) is a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization established in 1997 by its sister organization, International Center for Technology Assessment, for the purpose of challenging harmful food production technologies and promoting sustainable alternatives.
The Center for Food Safety
660 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, #302
Washington DC 20003
Phone: (202)547-9359
Fax: (202)547-9429
Email: office@centerforfoodsafety.org
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
"The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy works locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems."
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
2105 First Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55404 USA
Phone: +1 (612) 870-0453
Fax: +1 (612) 870-4846
Email: iatp@iatp.org
State Organizations
Pennsylvania Environmental Network
The Pennsylvania Environmental Network supports grassroots environmental activities throughout Pennsylvania. As part of their mission, they have formed a Sludge Leadership Team.
Pennsylvania Environmental Network
P.O. Box 92
Fombell, PA 16123
(724) 910-0660
Sandy Smith
Phone: 717-927-6412
Email: scsmith@nfdc.net
Tina Daly
Phone: 610-983-0874
Email: fdaly1880@aol.com
Community Organizations
Loudoun Neighbors Against Toxic Sludge (NATS)
Community group based in Loudoun County, Virginia fighting sludge.
Barbara L. Rubin
Email: blr@stephenrubin.com
Susan Williams
Email: mularieb@erols.com
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