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-?AÇkgE-2à VWMYTFUÇRPý% fIi fl'o ffV4 PCBs s tiliaproble FROM PAGE 1 Miniitry of Enviromnent and Robinson but qI don't have an iminediate solution." He notes that once the PCBsi are taken off the boat, it becomes prvnial espnibility. "Te minut we brinq them on shore we lose juris diction because we don't own land in WbitbY. «Vecan't brn in our methods of destruction, àial we can do is maice sure they are* safe. As long as their status doesn't- change they can stay there." Eve ifheprovince àgreed not te, interfere, Soetens said ho would not recommend that En'vironment Canada be respon- sible for destroying or storing the PCBs. "That's sometbing the owner sbould do," said Soetens. 'Mhe solution proposed was acceptable to, the federal overn- ment that only collaps snc lastrida(Feb 15)" fhoadded. Responds White, «f that's an adequate solution Ite the federal government, thon perhaps we need another government. White said Robinson's proposal was condemned bWip on cil and residents a' ke. "It!'s clear to the residents and the Town of Whitby that there are not: adequate safeguards," said White. «'fe federal government obvi- ously is not concerned about leaving a PCB site i the hands of someone who in the past bas not shown much effor tteco- operate. "If's irresponsible for Mr.' Soe- tons to sujSest It. Althoug'the PCBs were not te, be stre at the wrecki yard, but on adjacent property, t h e site was close enough te, a duznp containing- 100,000 used tires te warrant concern. The provincial. environment ministry has delayed issuing Robinson a certificate of approval for the dump until he complies with ail municipal and fire code rglations. at'year Robinson was char- ged by the municipality with operatmg a salvage yard without a valid licence. Earlier this month, ho was, charged under the Onýtario Fire Code in connection with the tire sterage and will appear in court this week. The charges concern lack of access for emergency vehicles, hsufficient water supp1y on site and=rpe torae f tires. AMiting." on't know what to do," about the PCBs. Wbiite« sadit would b. an:«excellen idea7 if al Parties coperated i flingasolution.ý But lié said the province .was powerless te step i on its own. «It's really icumbent on the federai government te do some- thig. We can't takd action i an area where legally. we- don't have jurisdiction » said White. "Vie shouid act in concert." John Steele, senior media rela- tions offilcer. with the Ontario MinistyIof nvironment, said a solution might be forthcoming. Steele said dié"cussions'. are bngheld between the ministry and Roinson's attorney but was flot prepared te elaborate. 'Tthink there is dialogue going on, but it would not be prudent te say wihat's being discussed," said Steele. However, Steele was adamant the government will flot dispose of the PCBs itself. "Tlhe province dosen't take aqnybody's POBa and bandie it themselves," said Steele. Although* there are man!y *approved PCB-storage- sites in Ontario, Steele* said ail locations are privately-ownéd. Sfeele said Robmnson could i- quire about adding bis PCBs te an existing, site, but he dôubted Robinson-Will find manytakers. "IVs difficult to, askc someone else te take themn ..-. would you be likely to, agree te me asking you te do thaC? asked Steele. 11 Steele said the PCBs aboard the Prince .Edward Island 'are highly concentrated'and incie- ration is the only method of destroyingones that powerful. But the-orily facility in Ontario capabU doing it is no longer eMI te accept PCBs. The incinerater is located in Smitbville, near Hamilton, on one of the largest PCB-storage sites in Canada, said Steele. Following a lengthy environ- mental hearing inte the com- nais application te burn the flan agrement was struck between the< ministry and tewn- <hily those PCBs now on site will b burned, no more will be accepted, said Steele. Robinsons lawyer was not available for comment. -Wh i tby boy injured-> A' seven-year-odWhitby remains iniciia condition hi hospitalafer being struck by a RynLemon of Dundas St. E., is %-the intensive care unit of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Lemon is suffering from head injuies which occurred when he was hi4y a car on fliornton Rd. S. last Wednesday morning. According te Durham Regional Police thebo was on his way te school at the time of the acci- dent. He was taken te Oshawa enrlHospital and later transferred by air ambulance te Toronto. No chrm were laid in con- nection with the accident. Be Part of the "'1WNNER'S CIRCLE"! [Te«War Amputations of Canada Buying a computer? Get ail your tacts and compulr termunolagy bron a hall dy seminar at Durham College. This seminar will focus on the vital knowledge of micro computer hardware, types of software and important pninciples to assist you in the selection process of purchasing a computer that is right for you. Saturday, March 16, 1991 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Seminar tee: $35.00 For more. Informatlon oeil 576-0210 Ext. 312 D U RH AM cOL L E G -Muni 1