HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3493CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3493
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER ADDRESSED TO
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) THAT URGES
THEIR RECONSIDERATION OF THE TIMELINE ESTABLISHED TO
BAN DIAZINON.
WHEREAS, the City is a participant in the Local Hazardous Waste Management Plan for
King County (Plan) whose mission is to protect public health and the environment from the
adverse effects of improper handling and disposal of household waste and small quantity
generator hazardous waste; and
WHEREAS, it is a goal of the Plan to encourage cooperation and coordination among all
levels of government, citizens, and businesses in managing hazardous wastes; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking at the
organophosphate insecticides (such as diazinon and Dursban) to determine if they should be taken
off the market; and
WHEREAS, these products cause harm to humans, birds, fish, pets and other organisms;
and
WHEREAS, diazinon and Dursban are the two top-selling insecticides in King County;
and
WHEREAS, the EPA has announced that it is canceling the registration of Dursban,
effective December 31, 2001 and canceling diazinon; and
WHEREAS, diazinon will continue to be sold through the end of2004; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 3493
WHEREAS, scientists found diazinon in every stream tested in King County in 1998, in
levels high enough to harm fish and other aquatic life; and
WHEREAS, scientists from the National Marine Fisheries Service found that diazinon
interfered with behaviors crucial for salmon survival, and this could interfere with our ability to
restore salmon under the Endangered Species Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON. DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that urges their reconsideration of the timeline
established to ban diazinon.
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor is authorized to sign a letter addressed to the
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 26th day of March ,2001.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 26th day of March , 2001.
Approved as to form:
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