Looks like our elected officials are starting to take some initial steps to address the issue of PCBs in schools.
"Bronx officials push for PCB check"
It is hard to understand why the DOE is not taking this issue more seriously:
...the Department of Education has not acknowledged that the illegal contamination is a problem...
The DOE has so far said it has no plans to test for PCBs at the more than 250 other city schools built between 1960 and 1977, despite the city's own air and dust testing turning up elevated PCB levels at schools where The News found contaminated caulk.
This is a national issue that needs a national solution so it is good to see that members of Congress are starting to look at legislation that will address this issue across the country:
On a national level, Bronx Reps. Joe Crowley (D-East Bronx, Queens) and José Serrano (D-South Bronx) are taking the lead on legislation to find and remove all PCB caulking from schools, hospitals and public housing across the country.
Let's hope these efforts continue to gain support to really have a positive impact.
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