[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 135 (Friday, September 23, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 23, 1994]
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 CALL FOR INVESTIGATION OF TOOELE, UT, CHEMICAL WEAPONS DISPOSAL PLANT

  (Mr. BROWDER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BROWDER. Mr. Speaker, I am today calling on the House of 
Representatives to begin an immediate investigation of allegations of 
safety violations at the Army's chemical weapons disposal plant at 
Tooele, UT. These allegations were made by a former safety manager who 
was recently fired by the plant contractor.
  As the elected representative of the area where the next chemical 
weapons destruction facility is scheduled, I believe it is imperative 
that the Congress quickly determine the facts. Yesterday, I wrote to 
House Armed Services Committee chairman, Ron Dellums, asking for such 
an investigation.
  Safety has been the preeminent issue surrounding the destruction of 
our chemical weapons stockpile, which is mandated by Federal law and 
international agreements. The House must act now to ensure the safety 
of stockpile workers and citizens living in surrounding communities.

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