MATEP Hearing

A hearing to investigate the possible links between cancer and the exhaust produced by Harvard's controversial Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP) will take place sometime in June.

Currently, the diesel emission of the plant's power generators have undergone tests but the results are not yet available. David M. Rosen, director of public relations, said yesterday.

The question of MATEP's carcinogenic danger is the last question to be resolved be are the plant can fully operate. Delays have already raised the cost of MATEP to $260 million, five times original estimates.

Although the plant's steam and chilled water facilities are operating, local residents, citing the potential health hazards, have repeatedly opposed operation of the huge diesel engines.