April 26, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4011 two additional studies by the FTC over into effect. This decision was a major SEC. 2. NOTICE CONCERNING RISKS POSED BY the next six years. blow to public health in this country. ARSENIC IN DRINKING WATER. Let me give you a concrete example Arsenic causes lung cancer, skin can- Part F of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j–21 et seq.) is amended by adding of the type of behavior this bill aims to cer, and bladder cancer. We know that at the end the following: prohibit. Last fall’s report uncovered a if you drink water at the current ‘‘SEC. 1466. NOTICE CONCERNING RISKS POSED film industry practice of including standard for arsenic you have a 1 in 100 BY ARSENIC IN DRINKING WATER. young children in the test groups for chance of getting cancer. The Bush Ad- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A consumer confidence R-rated films. Studios asked ten-year- ministration has decided that we can report prepared by a community water sys- olds to explain what they like about a wait, despite mountains of scientific tem under section 141.154 of title 40, Code of violent, R-rated movie, and then the evidence on the serious health threat Federal Regulations (or a successor regula- studio used the feedback to tailor their posed by arsenic. By suspending the tion), shall include a short educational state- advertising campaign to lure young- new arsenic standard, the President is ment concerning arsenic that— preventing communities from getting ‘‘(1) uses language such as the following: sters into the theaters. We all agree ‘While your drinking water meets EPA’s this behavior is just plain wrong, and it started on the upgrades they need to make to their drinking water systems. standard for arsenic, it does contain arsenic. is this kind of behavior that our legis- EPA’s standard is based not only on the pos- lation will penalize. This is unacceptable, and I am a co- sible health effects of arsenic, but also on Our bill does not touch the content sponsor of legislation that would re- the costs of removing arsenic from drinking produced by the industry, it simply store the 10 parts per billion standard. water. EPA continues to research the health targets specific, egregious behavior. Another consequence of the Bush Ad- effects of arsenic ingestion, which is a min- After all, no one is saying that the en- ministration’s decision to suspend the eral known to cause cancer in humans at tertainment industry doesn’t produce new rule for arsenic has received less high concentrations and is linked to other attention but is also very important. health effects such as skin damage and cir- high-quality and important products. The suspended rule contained provi- culatory problems.’; or But we all agree that not every product sions on the public’s right to know ‘‘(2) uses substantially similar language de- is appropriate for children, and the what level of arsenic is in its drinking veloped by the community water system in Federal Government has a legitimate consultation with the State agency having water and what the possible health ef- jurisdiction over safe drinking water mat- interest in protecting children, a vul- fects may be. The suspended rule re- nerable audience, from being targeted ters. quires notice to consumers containing ‘‘(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) applies with violent and vulgar content that very specific information on the health the industry itself has identified as in- to any community water system that— risks posed by arsenic. This notice ‘‘(1) is required to prepare and deliver con- appropriate. Our narrowly tailored leg- would have been required at 5 parts per sumer confidence reports under subpart O of islation will help protect children and billion. This is less than the maximum title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or a families from this kind of deception. level permitted in drinking water, but successor regulation); and Finally, our bill should not discour- is necessary because there is still a ‘‘(2)(A) with respect to a report required to age the entertainment industry from risk posed by arsenic at this level. be delivered under that subpart not later rating its products. To begin with, I believe that the public has a right than July 1, 2001, detects arsenic in the drinking water provided by the community companies that are already regulating to know if there is an environmental themselves effectively will qualify for water system at a level that is above 0.025 threat in their community. If the pub- milligrams per liter but below the maximum protection under our safe harbor. The lic is fully informed about environ- contaminant level; and industry’s threat to alter or eliminate mental threats, they may have the op- ‘‘(B) with respect to a report required to be their rating systems is as irresponsible portunity to avoid them. So, today I delivered under that subpart after July 1, to families as the behavior we’re trying am introducing the ‘‘Community Right 2001, detects arsenic in the drinking water to prohibit with this measure. But be- to Know Arsenic Risk Act.’’ provided by the community water system at yond that, enactment of this legisla- My bill would restore the require- a level that is above 0.005 milligrams per tion would not translate to constant ments in the suspended rule on the liter but that is equal to or below the max- legal action against the entertainment public’s right to know. It would ensure imum contaminant level.’’. industry. The Federal Trade Commis- that notice is given at the 5 parts per f sion would only prosecute those com- billion level. STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED The level of arsenic found in drinking panies who have clearly and flagrantly RESOLUTIONS targeted children with adult-rated ma- water in many communities poses a se- terial. As long as companies advertise rious risk to public health. I am espe- their adult-rated products to a logical cially concerned about the most vul- SENATE RESOLUTION 76—CON- target audience, they should have no nerable members of the community, in- GRATULATING THE EAGLES OF concern about this legislation. cluding children, the elderly, and AIDS COLLEGE FOR WINNING or cancer patients, to name a few. I am THE 2001 MEN’S ICE HOCKEY committed to full disclosure to con- By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. CHAMPIONSHIP. REID, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mrs. sumers of both the levels of arsenic in CLINTON, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. KEN- drinking water and the possible health Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. NEDY, and Mr. WELLSTONE): effects. Drinking water that may meet KERRY) submitted the following resolu- S. 796. A bill to amend the Safe federal standards still may pose health tion; which was considered and agreed Drinking Water Act to ensure that risks that should be known to the con- to: drinking water consumers are informed sumer. This is certainly the case with S. RES. 76 about the risks posed by arsenic in arsenic. The consumer should have the Whereas the Eagles men’s drinking water, to the Committee on right to choose alternative water ice hockey team had a remarkable season, Environment and Public Works. sources or to seek tighter standards. concluding by defeating the tenacious Fight- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, we have This is a minimum requirement. I en- ing Sioux of the University of North Dakota had the same 50 parts per billion stand- courage my colleagues to co-sponsor 3–2 in overtime. Whereas the victory by the Boston College ard for arsenic in our drinking water this legislation and I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be Eagles marked the first national champion- since 1942. Since then, study after ship in ice hockey College since study has confirmed that this level of printed in the RECORD. There being no objection, the bill was 1949; arsenic in our drinking water is unsafe. Whereas the championship victory con- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as After decades of review, a final drink- cluded a brilliant season for Boston College follows: ing water standard was finally set to in which the team compiled a record of 33 S. 796 go into effect in March of this year. wins, eight loses, and two ties; The new standard would have required Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Whereas the winning overtime goal for resentatives of the United States of America in Boston College by Krys Kolanos produced no more than 10 parts per billion ar- Congress assembled, the victory; senic in drinking water. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Whereas coach , who grew up in Unfortunately, the Bush Administra- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Community Watertown, and starred on tion stopped this new rule from going Right-to-Know Arsenic Risk Act’’. the 1967 Boston College team, deserves great

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RES. 77 BRATES HOCKEY TEAM’S NCAA FROZEN Whereas eleven players on the Boston Col- Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on FOUR TRIUMPH’’ lege Eagles team grew up in Massachusetts Investigations of the Committee on Govern- or played high school hockey in the state; (By Sean Smith) mental Affairs has been conducting an inves- Whereas the Eagles victory was also made On a glorious spring day, the Boston Col- tigation into the use of correspondent bank- possible by goals by Chuck Kobasew and lege community paid tribute Monday after- ing for purposes of money laundering; Mike Lephart, and by goalie Scott noon to its men of winter. Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a Clemmensen, who played a magnificent A jubilant crowd of well-wishers and spe- number of requests from law enforcement of- game by making 34 saves for the Eagles. cial guests—including Gov. Paul Cellucci, ficials, legislative bodies, regulatory agen- ’70, JD ’73, and Boston Mayor Thomas cies, and court-appointed officials for access Whereas the Boston College Eagles are fly- Menino—packed to honor the to records of the Subcommittee’s investiga- ing high after winning the 2001 National Col- national champion Eagles hockey team, tion; legiate Athletic Association Men’s Ice Hock- which won the National Collegiate Athletic Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of ey Championship: now, therefore, be it Association ‘‘Frozen Four’’ tournament Sat- the United States and Rule XI of the Stand- Resolved, That the Senate commends the urday night with a 3–2 overtime victory over ing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under Eagles of Boston College for winning the 2001 defending champion North Dakota in Al- the control or in the possession of the Senate National Collegiate Athletic Association bany, NY. can, by administrative or judicial process, be Men’s Ice Hockey Championship. BC has a 2–0 lead late in the third period taken from such control or possession but by before North Dakota rallied to tie. Krys permission of the Senate; Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, on Kolanos, ’04, scored less than five minutes Whereas, when it appears that evidence April 7, the Boston College Eagles Ice into the extra period to notch the win, giv- under the control or in the possession of the Hockey Team defeated the Fighting ing the Eagles their second NCAA hockey Senate is needed for the promotion of jus- Sioux of the University of North Da- championship, and first in 52 years. tice, the Senate will take such action as will Freshman Chuck Kobasew—named the promote the ends of justice consistent with kota 3–2 in overtime to win the NCAA Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player—and national championship. The victory the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, senior Mike Lephart each scored in the sec- be it marked the first national champion- ond period for BC’s other goals. Resolved, That the Chairman and Ranking ship in ice hockey for Boston College WEEL–AM sports announcer Ted Sarandis Minority Member of the Permanent Sub- since 1949, and all of us in Massachu- served as master of ceremonies at Monday’s committee on Investigations of the Com- setts are proud of them for their out- celebration, where small children in kid- mittee on Governmental Affairs, acting standing season. sized BC hockey shirts cheered the cham- jointly, are authorized to provide to law en- pions alongside elderly alumni and current forcement officials, legislative bodies, regu- An overtime goal for Boston College students in maroon and gold regalia. One latory agencies, and other entities or indi- by Krys Kolanos produced the victory alumnus in the crowd received special no- viduals duly authorized by federal, state, or and made up for last year’s 4–2 defeat tice: James Fitzgerald, ’49, who scored the foreign governments, records of the Sub- by North Dakota in the championship winning goal in BC’s 1949 championship. committee’s investigation into the use of University President William P. Leahy, game. Chuck Kobasew and Mike correspondent banking for the purpose of SJ, thanking coach Jerry York and his play- money laundering. Lephart scored the other two goals for ers for ‘‘a memorable season,’’ said their ef- Boston College, and goalie Scott forts exemplified BC as ‘‘an institution dedi- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, the Perma- Clemmensen did an excellent job as cated to excellence, in the classroom, the nent Subcommittee on Investigations well, with 34 saves. laboratory and the hockey rink.’’ of the Committee on Governmental Af- Cellucci, preparing to start his new job as fairs has received requests from var- The Boston College team compiled an United States ambassador to Canada, said ious law enforcement and regulatory extraordinary record of 33 wins, eight his last proclamation as governor was to des- agencies, legislative bodies, and court- loses, and two ties during the season. ignate April 9, 2001, as ‘‘BC Eagles Hockey appointed officers, both here and Coach Jerry York, a native of Water- Day in Massachusetts.’’ Menino extended his congratulations not abroad, for assistance in connection town, Massachusetts, had been a star with pending investigations into the for the Eagles in the 1967 season, was only to the team but also to the parents ‘‘who drove you to the hockey rinks all those use of correspondent banks for money an indispensable part of this year’s mornings.’’ laundering, which has been the subject championship achievement as was all ‘‘Wow!’’ said Athletic Director Gene of recent investigation by the sub- the members on the team. DeFilippo as he began his remarks. ‘‘Does it committee. The Eagles were led effectively this get any better that this?’’ He rattled off an This resolution would authorize the season by captain and as- impressive list of group and individual achievements by the team’s eight seniors, in- chairman and ranking member of the sistant captains Bobby Allen and Mike cluding 117 victories, four Frozen Four and Permanent Subcommittee on Inves- Lepart. I welcome this opportunity to three NCAA title game appearances. tigations, acting jointly, to provide in- commend all of the players for their York, who was treated to a standing ova- vestigative records, obtained by the brilliant success, Bill Cass, Anthony tion and cheers of ‘‘Jer-EE! Jer-EE!’’ by the subcommittee in the course of its in- D’Arpino, Ales Dolinar, Justin Dziama, crowd, thanked his assistants and support vestigations, in response to these re- Ben Eaves, Tom Egan, J.D Forrest, Jeff staff, and praised the players for ‘‘rep- quests. Giuliano, Ty Hennes, Marty Hughes, resenting this world-class university in a world-class manner.’’ f Tim Kelleher, Mark McLennan, Brooks After senior captains Brian Gionta, Bobby Orpik, Brett Peterson, Joe Schuman, Allen and Lephart offered their own thanks Rob Scuderi, Dan Sullivan, and Tony and praises, the moment the crowd had wait- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- Voce. I also commend Coach York’s as- ed for arrived. To the strains of ‘‘We Are the TION 34—CONGRATULATING THE sistant coaches, , Jim Champions,’’ the players skated around the BALTIC NATIONS OF ESTONIA, Logue, and . rink holding aloft the NCAA championship LATVIA, AND LITHUANIA ON THE trophy. TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE The Boston College Eagles are flying The team has at least one more celebration REESTABLISHMENT OF THEIR high. Massachusetts is proud of their in its future: an invitation to the White FULL INDEPENDENCE championship season, and I urge the House, on a date to be confirmed later. Senate to approve this well, deserved f Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself, Mr. resolution. DODD, and Mr. VOINOVICH) submitted SENATE RESOLUTION 77—TO AU- the following concurrent resolution; I ask unanimous consent that an ar- THORIZE THE PRODUCTION OF which was referred to the Committee ticle on the championship Eagles from RECORDS BY THE PERMANENT on Foreign Relations: the Boston College newspaper ‘‘The SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGA- S. CON. RES. 34 Chronicle’’ be printed in the RECORD. TIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Whereas the Baltic nations of Estonia, There being no objection, the mate- Latvia, and Lithuania were forcibly and ille- rial was ordered to be printed in the Mr. LOTT (for himself and Mr. gally incorporated into the Soviet Union RECORD, as follows: DASCHLE) submitted the following reso- from 1940 until 1991;

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