Central probe team finds no toxic waste on US ship at Alang

New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) The Central probe team which
inspected the controversial US ship Platinum-II anchored at
the Alang shipyard in India's western state of Gujarat has
given a clean chit to it saying there were no toxic materials
on board.

The report has been submitted to the Environment Ministry
which will take a final decision on the fate of the US liner
ship next week after taking into consideration all aspects,
sources in the ministry said.
Meanwhile, environment groups have threatened to approach
the Supreme Court against the team's observation.
In its report, the three-member team constituted by the
Centre said, "No hazardous waste has been found in the ship in
loose form or as cargo. During inspection, no radioactive
material was found expecting radio signals and a few sign
boards."
According to the sources, the members have further
suggested that as per established procedures, radioactive
materials will be disposed of at the authorised waste disposal
centre (Bhaba Atomic Research Centre).
Regarding allegations that the 682-ft ship is loaded with
material contaminated by polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) and
asbestos-containing material (ACM), the report claimed that
the content was much less than what contained in Blue Lady
ship, the dismantling of which was allowed by the Supreme
Court at Alang shipyard a few years back. (More) PTI AJ
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