[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 130 (Friday, September 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1812]
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          IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 1998

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to 
recognize and support September 21-27 as National Pollution Prevention 
Week which is currently being observed in the Second District of Ohio 
and around the Nation.
  Protecting the environment while not adversely affecting a 
community's business climate is sometimes challenging but it is 
absolutely necessary. One of the most cost-effective ways to have clean 
streets, drinkable water, and breathable air is to focus on eliminating 
pollution before it is created. Clearly, it is much better to eliminate 
or reduce pollution at its source rather than have to dispose, treat, 
or release it into the air, water, or land.
  Pollution Prevention Week is an excellent opportunity to heighten 
public awareness of these effective efforts. It can serve to encourage 
government agencies, the business community, environmental 
organizations, community groups, and most importantly, the general 
public, to work toward a cleaner environment and a more competitive, 
prosperous and sustainable business climate. This is a concept that we 
can all support, and is one embraced by the Greater Cincinnati Earth 
Coalition and other constituents on Southwest Ohio to achieve these 
goals to improve the quality of life for everyone.

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