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Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC, Poses No Public Health Hazard But Continued Local Advisory On Fish Consumption Is Advised

Wednesday, October 31, 2001
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has prepared a public health assessment (PHA) to evaluate whether past, current, or future exposure to site contamination could cause harm to persons living near or going on the site. Washington Navy Yard (WNY) is an active military facility located in southeastern Washington, D.C. Comments from the community and other interested parties are received during the public comment period, which is open for 30 days. Comments received during this time become part of the administrative record for the PHA. Instructions for individuals who want to make comments are provided in this document.
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