Gulf oil catastrophe critical

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    1. @m=o To Obtain CMNTCOX approval to send a team f rom the us Arm.
    EnvirO     tal Hygisus AgOucY' to tl%s th4atsr to C*Ileet and analyze
    environmental samples for potentially hazardous components of oil fir-
    smoke.

    2.                 The DABD (Environment) wtot** WS requesting assistance
    in sending an Army team to CM=M to assess potential exposure and he&:
    risks due to oil fir* smoke in order to help answer any future question
    about possible adverse health effects of DXSZRT STORM service.

    3.  ninmtlxninn:
        a. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading the
        Later-agency effort. Previous EPA taatx art inconclusive* not
        allowing complete *valuation of health risk for both short and long
        term exposure'. Additional maaxurements and surveys are needed.
        b. CENTOOM @&s performed air sampling studies and hold meetings wit
        coalition PartnSzxj EPA4 DOS and began a USXC controlled study of
        long$ short* and no exposure groups.
        c. Army is ready to send an eleven member team within the next two
        weeks. The team would conduct air monitoring and evaluations beyond
        cE      In capabilities. Results will assist radical authorities in
        determining both short and long-term health risks.
ril with the CWCOM Surgeon's
        office indicated there would be no objection to having the Army team
        in theater.






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Folder Title = SMITH PAPERS POST GULF WAR RECOVERY                                                             
Subject = Gulf oil catastrophe critical
Document Number =         92
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