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Residents and advocates urge stronger action on Exide, Santa Susana and landfill impacts
Summary
Multiple community speakers at the oversight hearing demanded faster cleanups, better access to DTSC meetings, acceptance of independent science, and expanded board authority—highlighting Santa Susana Field Lab, Exide and landfill odors and health symptoms at Chiquita Canyon.
During public comment, residents and community groups urged the legislature and DTSC to accelerate cleanup work at legacy contamination sites, accept independent science, and expand community access to oversight processes.
Melissa Bumstead, representing Parents Against the Santa Susana Field Lab, described clusters of rare cancers in her community and said her group is suing DTSC over a cleanup deal they…
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