Concerned Citizens Around Murphy is an association of residents whose members are dedicated to revitalize St. Bernard Parish and renew the environment through public participation and resident advocacy.
Although this new refinery rule is good progress and a step in the right direction, we still have a long fight ahead of us. This rule will monitor for benzene, a known carcinogen. Our problem in St. Rose has been release of the chemical hydrogen sulfide – a neurotoxin. If they’re not allowing hydrogen sulfide to be monitored, there’s obviously a bigger problem.