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-vj~ ,c"P~$t PAGE 2, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAMAY 22991 ~I~StFt L/i~¶f~f *0 ~ ~ ~ > 4 ~>» »Y0< o n. *~ , \~ : ~ < ~,~ma Me.. By Mike Kowalaid An agreement bas not yet been reached to remove potentially dangerous PCBs from the ferrr boat in Whitby harbour. Almost 500 gallons of the che mical remain on board the Pnnce Edward Island ferry despite a recent Ontario-government order' authorizmgremoval of the PCBs. Two weeks ago, cabinet passed an order-in-council allowing the PCBs to be transferred to Whitby H dro's storage site on Taunton The province would take full responsibility for the PCBs should an accident occur. The province would also absolve Hydro of any expenses involved in moving and storing the chemical should boat owner Art Robinson default on his part of the tripartite agreement. These had been prime con- cerna of the Whitby Hydro Elec- tric Commission when it agreed te accept the PCBs earlier this year. However, Hydro general mana- ger Tom May said the deal is still subject to further negotia- tions. «We've not come to an agree- ment on all the terms,» said May, who preferred not to ela- borate. "I expect there likely will be an agreementbut who knows?'? said e decined to identify the areas of concern but did say the matter is made more complicated by the fact that more than two parties are involved. Neither Robinson nor hie, lawyer were availble for com- ment. If Hydro gives its gpproval, Robinson willbe in a position to move the PCBs. This would allow the Whitby businessman to sell the ferry which has been docked at the harbour for four years. . But a condition of the proposed agreemer t stipulates that Robin- son enter into a lease arrange- ment with Hydro. He would be rsponsible for al, transportation, site reparation and maintenance, costs involving the PCBs and be required te post' a bond. But should Rpbinson balk at these conditions, he could be in danger of prosecution from, Environment Canada. ' All PCBs ard contaninated material aboard the vessel have been designated as waste and muet be removed. Fâ8luti to'dp s re IrIin charges against Robinson. PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)-have been .linked.to cancer in laboratory animals. Production of PCBs, used as a cooling agent for electrical trais- formers, -was .banned :in· the 1970s. Two transforners.on the fer are filled with *pure PCB& third transformer -:contains mineral oil with low-level PCB contamination,slightly abovethe acceptable standfard of 50 pá.ts per million. SEE PAGE 3 WHITBY SALESPERSON IN 1990 AT JOHN ANTONY Ph. D. associate, «broke'r' WHITBY RESIDENT WHITBY COMPANY OSHAWA REAL ESTATE BOARD TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD FREE EVALUATIONS REMAX SUMMIT REALTY LTD. RES: 430-8403 BUS: 668-3800 EmiS TLIS1NGS SOLD. 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Ail 295,,federal electoral rid- ing will be represented.,- Fom the 300 students attend- ing conferences in Toronto, Fre. dericton, Montreal and Saska- toon, 96 representatives will be selected to attend a three -day conferencein Ottawa June 27. The group-will create a a-final set of recommendations which will be presented July 1 to the Prime Minister. The contest was sponsored by the magazine and the Optimi Clubs of Canada, Employment and Immigration Canada and Secretary of State Canada. CHANDRA HUNTER wiil be taking part in theI 'Stu- dents Commission: A National Conférence,' beginning May 30 at Humber College. Free Press photo ÀÏho/a j' Gabrièl Gas Shocks & Struts FR5INSTALLATIOI (Most cats) Nationwide Guarantee Offer Expires May 31st 191: WE INSTALL & GUARANTEE: BRAKES CUSTOM PIPE BENDING' EXHAUSTS •MUFFLERS SHOCKS - STRUTS - TUNE-UPS• GENERAL REPAIRS WE MAR YQl k.