[CPEO-MEF] GLOBAL, HERBICIDES: "US-VN start second phase of dioxin contamination treatment at Danang Airport, " Viet Nam

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

US-VN start second phase of dioxin contamination treatment at Danang Airport

VietNamNet Bridge 
October 18, 2016

Today, Vietnam and the United States jointly commemorated the start of the second and final phase of thermal treatment at the Danang Airport.

This phase will remediate a second batch of approximately 45,000 cubic meters of dioxin- contaminated soil and sediment under a project that is greatly benefiting the people of Danang and is of historic importance for the bilateral relationship.

U.S. Ambassador Ted Osius and Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Vietnam’s Vice Minister of National Defense, ceremoniously switched on the thermal treatment system with many U.S. and Vietnamese government officials, representatives of foreign embassies and development partners and media representatives in attendance.

“I am encouraged by how this project continues to be a symbol of our honesty about the past, dealing with what remains, and turning an issue of contention into one of collaboration. Both Vietnamese and Americans together enjoy great benefits from our growing friendship,” said Ambassador Osius.

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For the entire article, see
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/165440/us-vn-start-second-phase-of-dioxin-contamination-treatment-at-danang-airport.html

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Lenny Siegel
Executive Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
a project of the Pacific Studies Center
278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice/Fax: 650/961-8918 
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
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