CONYERS, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) issued the following statement after closely monitoring the BioLab fire in conjunction with local, state and federal officials, meeting with affected residents and considering the plant’s safety record [from reports issued Oct. 4]:

“As the number of people living in and around Conyers and the surrounding area continues to grow, this plant – which stores toxic chemicals – has become a threat to public health and should no longer be allowed to operate at its current location,” said Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04).

“I’m not only calling for stronger federal regulations around the storage of hazard chemicals with reactive properties, but I’ll be on the side of those working to ensure the permanent closure of this plant. We can create safe, good-paying jobs without sacrificing the health, safety and wellbeing of the people who live in our communities.”

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