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Questions for The Port of New Orleans

1. What is the evacuation plan for surrounding neighborhoods and tourist locations should a leak occur?

2. What compensation and accommodations will be provided for those affected by such a leak?

3. It is the Cold Storage Unit's responsibility to report an ammonia leak of 100 lbs or more. Please describe the potential hazard of a 98 lb. leak.

4. Have any tests or surveys been taken regarding the effects on nearby historic structure and roads of 18-wheelers carrying 18.2 tons of material on streets such as Elysian Fields?

5. Have you taken into account the effects of these 18-wheelers on the surrounding railroads? Does the chance of a derailment increase?

6. You claim that this facility will drastically affect the local Louisiana poultry farmers. What percentage of the poultry stored in this unit will be from Louisiana merchants?

7. Do you plan to go through a 106 Review process?

8. Will the 18-wheelers have an impact on pollution, air quality or historic structures in our area?

9. Please describe your response plan and the impact on the resident and visitor population if the recent leaks in Shreveport or Wichita occurred at this location.