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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
ATLANTA, GA --The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) released a new report for public comment for the American Creosote Works, Incorporated, in Louisville, Mississippi. The federal agency invites the public to review the report and submit their comments by July 28, 2016.

Thursday, August 24, 2006
A report by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) finds that the carcinogen 1,3-butadiene was detected in the Rubbertown industrial area; long term exposure to this chemical, individually as well as in combination with other chemicals, is associated with a low increased risk of developing cancer. The report also finds long term exposure to chemicals in the air in the industrial area, individually and in combination, is unlikely to cause harmful noncancer health effects.

Wednesday, June 23, 2004
ATSDR will hold a public availability session June 29 to gather community members health concerns relating to the American Creosote Works site in Louisville, Miss. The public availability session allows community members to meet one-on-one with ATSDR representatives.

Friday, March 14, 2003
ATSDR will hold two public availability sessions on March 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Louisville City Hall in Louisville, Miss., to discuss community health concerns related to the American Creosote Works, Inc. site.
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