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Friday, September 9, 2005
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) conducted a follow up study to the 2001 report about air contamination for the Eastern Michaud Contamination site. The new report found that on days when there is increased particulate matter air pollution in Pocatello and Chubbuck, Idaho, there is also an increase in same-day hospitalizations and medical visits for lung disease. This finding and others will be presented at a public meeting on Sept. 21.

Monday, February 14, 2005
The public comment period for the public health assessment evaluating the possible public health impacts of lead and other metals from the Bunker Hill Mining and Metallurgical Site Operable Unit 3, also known as the Coeur d'Alene River Basin has been extended. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) will accept comments through March 17.

Thursday, January 27, 2005
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) will hold multiple Open House sessions Feb. 1-3 to discuss the findings of its recently released public health assessment for the Coeur d'Alene River Basin, also known as the Bunker Hill Mining and Metallurgical Site Operable Unit 3.

Thursday, December 16, 2004
A public health assessment evaluating the possible public health impacts of lead and other metals from the Bunker Hill Mining and Metallurgical Site Operable Unit 3, also known as the Coeur d'Alene River Basin, will be released by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) on Dec. 17, 2004. The assessment will be available for public comment and review through Feb. 15, 2005.

Friday, June 27, 2003
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has issued for review and public comment a public health assessment (PHA) for the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) site.

Friday, November 30, 2001
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will hold a public availability session in Dubois, Idaho, to provide area residents an opportunity to discuss their health concerns related to the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL).

Wednesday, May 24, 2000
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, today announced the release of two health consultations for the Coeur d'Alene River Basin.
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