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Notes that given LA's high level of toxic chemical pollution, residents might expect the EPA to be thorough when considering permits for new chemical plants; however, this does not seem to be the c

Article discusses battle lines between proponents for and opponents of the plant, and how they squared at 2nd public hearing held by EPA in Edgard; mentions how large tract of land was rezoned to a

Public hearing in Edgard held to address environmental and health concerns of residents regarding Formosa's proposed plant.

Article details the twelve areas of concern that fall within the purview of the EIS to be conducted on Formosa; formulated in consideration of two public meetings held in Edgard and comments by mai

EIS for Formosa will probe only environmental and preservation concerns, not the company's track record, hiring practices, or political issues.

Article says that as many as 4,000 construction jobs and 1,600 permanent jobs could be created if Formosa goes through with its plans to construct plant in St. John the Baptist Parish.

$330,300 fines levied against Formosa's Point Comfort facility by OSHA. 62 violations of safety standards, including three willful violations.

Article highlights two opposing viewpoints to proposed Formosa plant through the opinions of two residents, Wilfrend Greene versus Paul Stein. Greene said he has received three buy-out offers.

Quarter of St.

Article very similar to "Formosa negotiates to buy plantation..." in TP (Jan. 5, 1991). Formosa opened negotiations to buy Evergreen Plantation, and this has alarmed preservationists.