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fo«£m U / 7 ^ A <•/<>/-vro Tate, Michele From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of Darla Bamshaw [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PM To: EP, RegComments Subject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290] Dec 14, 2009 RECEIVE John Hanger Q[Q 2 g ^ Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^ avV COMMISSION is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near our drinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that. Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites in Pennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at the discretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leave significant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290 regulations must be enforceable. This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensure isolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ash placement is finished. The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if a monitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger a requirement to investigate the causes of those increases. Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintained throughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from the ash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process. Sincerely, Ms Darla Barnshaw 123 W Sylvan Ave Morton, PA 19070-2006
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Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of DarlaBamshaw [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009 RECEIVEJohn Hanger Q[Q 2 g ^
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^ avV COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Ms Darla Barnshaw123 W Sylvan AveMorton, PA 19070-2006
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Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of AndyWeber [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVED IJohn Hanger ^ ^ g ^ j
Dear Hanger, IINDEPENDENT REGULATORY I
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMISSION I
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near our |drinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that. |
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites in IPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at the jdiscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leave |significant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290 Iregulations must be enforceable. j
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensure jisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ash jplacement is finished. j
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if a jmonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintained jthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from the jash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process. j
Sincerely, j
Mr Andy Weber164 Mann RdBellefonte, PA 16823-8140 I
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of VeliborSantic [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec « , 2009 RECEIVE!John Hanger
DEC % 3 REGIDear Hanger,
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania "#im#mris the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Velibor Santic1201 Wolf rum St Apt 1Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4550
%#8Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of JamesKelvington [kelvingtOOl @gannon.edu]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009 nRECEIVEDJohn Hanger
DEC 2 3 REG'QDear Hanger,Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
N/A James Kelvington5836 Forest XingErie, PA 16506-7004(814) 835-1256
&808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of JohnYuknavage [ruddyl [email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger
DEO %S REG'DDear Hanger,Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ' REVIE^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr John Yuknavage47 Ann StPottsville, PA 17901-8438(570) 429-0197
§808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] oo behalf of DawoMasoo [[email protected]]
Sent: Mooday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommeotsSubject: RE: Beoeficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemakiog [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Decl4'2009 RECEIVEDJohn HangerC a r Hanger, DEC 2 S RECB
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^%VI%V C O M M " L & ^ ^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Miss Dawn Mason435 E Norwegian StPottsville, PA 17901-3606(570) 628-4870
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of BrianSesack [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14,2009 RECEIVEJohn Hanger DEC 2 3 RECBDear Hanger, ...Tr
iNUEPEmEy REGULATORYCoal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMISSION '
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
N/A Brian Sesack118 Carnegie PIPittsburgh, PA 15208-2704
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of BrianSesack [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
rir RECEIVEDDear Hanger, DEC ^ REG'D
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania INDEPENDENT REGULATORY
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
N/A Brian Sesack118 Carnegie PIPittsburgh, PA 15208-2704
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Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofJeanette Godlewski [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009 j%f (
John Hanger ^ G 2 S REC'D
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^VkW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
N/A Jeanette Godlewski146 Brown StHanover Township, PA 18706-1610(570) 824-1664
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of DavidSomerville [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:22 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
%J RECEIVE1%!% DEC 2 * KBD
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^ ^ Y ^ C % W ^ % m ^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr David Somerville282 E Heron RdSouthampton, PA 18966-2069
&808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of JamieHarkins [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:21 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009
RECEIVEDDear Hanger, DEC 2 % REC'O
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania [NDEFENDEN^ REGULATORYREVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Miss Jamie Harkins10023 Sara DrBreinigsville, PA 18031-1933
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of LauraPlunkett [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:21 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec14'2009 RECEIVE;John Hanger
DEC 2 3 REDear Hanger,
INDEPENDENT REGULATORYCoal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mrs Laura Plunkett1505 Freeport RdMars, PA 16046-4105
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofMargaret Yaggie [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:21 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
_ , , , . , RECEIVED30hn Hanger DEC 2 3 RECB
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
N/A Margaret Yaggie39 Hilltop LnRoaring Branch, PA 17765-9060
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofMadeline Cabano [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:21 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger
DEC 2 S REG'DDear Hanger,Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania h % ^v iEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Ms Madeline Cabano2720 S 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145-4701
%S08Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of EricProbola [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:21 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec " , 2009 RECEIJohn Hanger
D^r Hanger, INDErb^Nn^GUUJORY
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMbSIOt
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Eric Probola112 Fairview AveEast Pittsburgh, PA 15112-1404(412) 823-6758
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofRichard lano [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:21 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEJohn Hanger ggg o 3 ^
Dear Hanger, iN^Hr^NT^GUlXTORY
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania R^V^WCOMivubSlUN
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Dr Richard Iano157 Greenwood AveWyncote, PA 19095-1337(215) 884-4644
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of KarenBattaglia [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:20 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
ZZZ RECEIVEDDear H r , DEC 2 S EG'O
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^ p p y | % ^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Ms Karen Battaglia214 Prospect StPittsburgh, PA 15211-1848(412) 370-0567
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofBarbara Spiegelberg [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:20 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger ^ ., 3 ^
Dear Hanger,INDEPEMJENT REGULATORY
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Ms Barbara Spiegelberg240 Steinman Farm RdPequea, PA 17565-9723(717) 284-2485
3808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of KristenToole [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:20 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger
Dear Hanger, DEC 2 S BECD
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. P e n n s y l v a n i a ^ g ^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that. Please rethink your stance on this proposedrule. The future could be at risk.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Ms Kristen Toole80 Aspen DrDillsburg, PA 17019-9593
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofVladislav Mikijanic [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:20 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec U , 2009 RECEIVE.John Hanger
Dear Hanger ^ ^ ™
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania k ^uW&^COlMMsKM^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr and Mrs Vladislav Mikijanic48 Hanover StSpring Grove, PA 17362-7979(717) 225-9027
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of GarySmith [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:20 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009
ncr^-nr%nJohn Hanger k%.CA^JO,l V
Dear Hanger, DEC 2 ^ REGD
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania (̂fy.-D(..Mr̂ MTRFr,HLATORY
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Gary Smith305 Redwood StHarrisburg, PA 17109-4716(717) 652-1365
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of ConnieHails [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:20 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDDec 14, 2009
John Hanger
Dear Hanger, DEC 2 3 EGD
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania INDEPENDENT REGULATORYRbVlEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
N/A Connie HailsPO Box 217United, PA 15689-0217(724) 423-3149
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of JeffreyKatrencik [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:20 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 1 4 , 2 oo9 RECEIVEDJohn Hanger
Dear Hanger, DEC S * ETC
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^^REVIEWmlSAoW
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Jeffrey Katrencik32 Kotula LnEighty Four, PA 15330-2533(724) 745-5212
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofMingyuan Song [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:19 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec14'2009 RECEIVEDJohn HangerDear Hanger DEC 2 3 RECTO
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIBVCOM^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Mingyuan Song520 N Main StAllegheny College Box 1798Meadville, PA 16335-3903
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofMichael LaMark [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:19 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVE"John Hanger ^ ., g ^
° e a r H a n 9 e r ' INDtPENDENTUEyULSTOYCoal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVihWCOMmw^uM
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Michael LaMark476 Milbeth DrPittsburgh, PA 15228-2631(412) 343-1039
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of EricWagner [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:19 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009 RECEIVEDJohn Hanger r\£C. 9,
DEPENDEDREVIEW COMMISSION
Dear Hanger, INDEPENDENT REGULATORY
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Eric Wagner285 Jan DrHarleysville, PA 19438-1918
2808
Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of JamesVogt [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:19 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009 RECEIVEJohn Hanger DEC 2 3 m
Dear Hanger, ^ ^
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
N/A James VogtRR 1 Box 1722Saylorsburg, PA 18353-9651
2808
Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofNicholas Sabetto [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:19 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVED30hn Hanger DEC 2 s faroDear Hanger,
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
N/A Nicholas Sabetto221 Bear Valley RdFort Loudon, PA 17224-9780(717) 369-4647
8808
Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofKenneth Bickel [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:18 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger
Dear Hanger, DEC 2 S K M
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^imtm^N^I<EGyLM0RY
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Kenneth Bickel1201 Michael DrPittsburgh, PA 15227-3921(412) 882-2285
2808
Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of SteveGallop [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:18 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVED^ " "anger ^ g g ^ g
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^ - v ^ w COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Dr Steve Gallop58 Clayton Park DrGlen Mills, PA 19342-1527
MMTate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of ClareEllinwood [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:18 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
r:,r RECEIVEDDearHanger, DEC 2 3 ^
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^ % % ^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Ms Clare Ellinwood446 Linden AveGlenside, PA 19038-3619(215) 836-5040
%#8Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of RonaldHoriszny [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:18 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger
DEC 2 3 EG'DDear Hanger,
INDEPENDENT REGULATORYCoal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr and Mrs Ronald Horiszny2307 Black River RdBethlehem, PA 18015-5403(610) 317-9163
I
1808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of DaveLeibert [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:18 PMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
0=14,2009 RECEIVEDJohn Hanger ^ % 3 p O T
anger, INDEPENDhN'̂ KHyULATORY
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania '
1NDItt&SSiiftis the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Dave Leibert101 Race St Apt 219Catasauqua, PA 18032-1985
Tate, Michele #MFrom: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of Brian
Evarts [[email protected]]Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:54 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
John Hanger ^ ^ 2 3 REC%
Dear Hanger,[NDEPENDEN]; REGUL̂ TORY
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania k^VlhVVCOMMiooiUN
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Brian Evarts224 Paoli PikeMalvern, PA 19355-2940(484) 321-2310
MMTate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of WilliamBromyard [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:54 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec14'2009 RECEIVEJohn Hanger
Dear Hanger, B E C 2 S ™ >
^ B f S S ^ R VCoal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania .^vi^yv I^UMIV•;»^^\J
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintained Ithroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from the |ash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process. j
Sincerely, I
N/A William Bromyard !338 E Main St IMount Pleasant, PA 15666-1681 I(724) 547-9902
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofElizabeth Shober [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:54 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Z% RECEIVEDDear Hanger, DEC 2 3 mi
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^ ^ ^ I W E N ^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mrs Elizabeth Shober12 Bugle LnBlue Bell, PA 19422-2462
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofSterling Delano [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:54 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009
RECEIVEDear Hanger, DEC 2% REC'D
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals aod heavy metals. Peoosylvaoia INDEPENDENT REGULATORYREVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldo't allow this toxic substaoce aoywhere oear ourdriokiog water, aod this rule io oo way assures me of that.
Coal combustioo waste (CCW) is cootamioatiog water sources across America iocludiog sites ioPeoosylvaoia. Throughout the guidelioes that have beeo proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretioo of1, "with departmeot approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificaot loopholes io the guidelioes aod should be removed. Staodards io the proposed Chapter 290regulatioos must be eoforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite lioers aod placemeot guidelioes that eosure jisolatioo from grouodwater. These sites should be mooitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ash }placemeot is fioished. j
The rules should require that pollutaot levels are fully mooitored surrouodiog the placemeot site. Aod if amooitoriog poiot shows higher levels of cootamioaots thao prior to ash placemeot it should trigger arequiremeot to iovestigate the causes of those iocreases.
Also fioaocial assuraoce should be posted by operators before permits are issued aod maiotaioed jthroughout required mooitoriog at a site io amounts sufficieot to mooitor aod abate pollutioo from the jash. Aod the public should be permitted to participate io the eotire permittiog process. I
Siocerely,
Dr Sterliog Delaoo398 Dewsbury PIBlue Bell, PA 19422-3238(215) 699-3078
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofRichard Stokes [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:54 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger
DEC 2 3 REC'DDear Hanger,
INDEPENi)bN'M(EUULATORYCoal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Richard Stokes81 Meadowbrook RdNorth Wales, PA 19454-3652
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] oo behalf of GaryRibovic [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:54 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger ^ Q % g ^
^arHaoger, INDEPEM^NT^Gy^mRY
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW CGMktoSlON
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdriokiog water, aod this rule io oo way assures me of that.
Coal combustioo waste (CCW) is cootamioatiog water sources across America iocludiog sites ioPeoosylvaoia. Throughout the guidelioes that have beeo proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretioo of", "with departmeot approval", or "if the Departmeot chooses." These phrases leavesigoificaot loopholes io the guidelines aod should be removed. Staodards io the proposed Chapter 290regulatioos must be eoforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite lioers aod placemeot guidelioes that eosureisolatioo from grouodwater. These sites should be mooitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacemeot is fioished.
The rules should require that pollutaot levels are fully mooitored surrouodiog the placemeot site. Aod if amooitoriog poiot shows higher levels of cootamioaots thao prior to ash placemeot it should trigger arequiremeot to iovestigate the causes of those iocreases.
Also fioaocial assuraoce should be posted by operators before permits are issued aod maiotaioedthroughout required mooitoriog at a site io amouots sufficieot to mooitor aod abate pollutioo from theash. Aod the public should be permitted to participate io the eotire permittiog process.
Siocerely,
Mr Gary RibovicPO Box 27045 Mercer StWilcox, PA 15870-0270(814) 929-9823
2808
Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofStephen Carl [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:53 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger gpQ % g ^
Dear Hanger, ^4#tg%IREGyLA;rpRY
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ' ^ V i c " ^ " ^ - ^
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Stephen Carl1337 N Broad St Apt 1Lansdale, PA 19446-1142
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of JeffSchmidt [[email protected]]
Sent: Mooday, December 14, 2009 11:53 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
°<* "• 2 ° ° 9 RECEIVED]ohn Hanger DEC 8 3 REC'DDear Hanger,
INDEPENDENT REGULATORYCoal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIhW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Jeff Schmidt300 N 2nd St Ste 601Pennyslvania ChapterHarrisburg, PA 17101-1303
Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of JohnKane [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:53 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009 RECEIVEDJohn Hanger DEC 2 g RECQ |
Dear Hanger, INDEPENDENT REGULATORY IREVIEW COMMISSION I
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania j
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near our jdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that. j
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites in |Pennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at the jdiscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leave jsignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290 jregulations must be enforceable. I
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensure \isolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ash jplacement is finished. j
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if a jmonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger a |requirement to investigate the causes of those increases. j
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintained \throughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from the Iash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process. j
Sincerely,
Mr John Kane1810 Buttonwood St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofElizabeth Pugh [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:53 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDDec 14, 2009John Hanger DEC 2 S E M
" - H a n g e r , ^iBtSIIISPCoal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
N/A Elizabeth Pugh3411 Shadewell AvePittsburgh, PA 15227-2923(412) 224-5728
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofGregory Milboume [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:53 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger ^ ,, 3 ^
Dear Hanger,INDEPENDENT REUUlArORY
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania REVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Dr and Mrs Gregory Milbourne305 S Chester RdSwarthmore, PA 19081-1901(610) 604-3329
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of WendyFutrick [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:53 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009 _ , ^ - ^ ^
John Hanger
Dear Hangar, DEC 2 3 ECU
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania INDEPENDENT REGULATORYREVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mrs Wendy Futrick4 E Elm StShillington, PA 19607-2606
2808Tate, Mlchele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of FrankWhalen [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:53 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger QgQ g g ^f}7]
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania ^ ^ ^ u M i y i i b S i U i l
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Frank Whalen70 Curtis StPittston, PA 18640-2175(570) 654-1044
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of DianeBrown [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:52 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009
RECEIVEDear Hanger, DEO 2 % REG'D
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania INDEFiiNJhNT REGULATORYREVIEW COMMISSION
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mrs Diane Brown807 Stonybrook LnLewisberry, PA 17339-8920(717) 938-0441
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf ofHoward Gittler [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:52 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
RECEIVEDJohn Hanger p r g ., S SBJfl
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania RbVi^WLUivik^iuN
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash, And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Mr Howard Gittler3297 Hemlock Farms, 106 AppaloLords Valley, PA 18428
2808Tate, Michele
From: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of SophiaBender [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:52 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009 Ktl'Util V tljL^
John Hanger DEC 2 ^ EOT)
Dear Hanger, INDEPENDENT REGULATORYREVIEW COMMISSION
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Ms Sophia Bender101 Chaucer CtCoraopolis, PA 15108-3200
2808Tate, MicheleFrom: Sierra Club Membership Services [[email protected]] on behalf of Mary
Kay Peterson [[email protected]]Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:52 AMTo: EP, RegCommentsSubject: RE: Beneficial Use of Coal Ash Proposed Rulemaking [25 PA. CODE CHS. 287 AND 290]
Dec 14, 2009
John Hanger
Dear Hanger,
Coal ash is filled with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Pennsylvania
is the third largest US producer of this waste. We shouldn't allow this toxic substance anywhere near ourdrinking water, and this rule in no way assures me of that.
Coal combustion waste (CCW) is contaminating water sources across America including sites inPennsylvania. Throughout the guidelines that have been proposed there are phrases like, "at thediscretion of", "with department approval", or "if the Department chooses." These phrases leavesignificant loopholes in the guidelines and should be removed. Standards in the proposed Chapter 290regulations must be enforceable.
This toxic coal ash should be sealed with the use of composite liners and placement guidelines that ensureisolation from groundwater. These sites should be monitored quarterly for at least thirty years after ashplacement is finished.
The rules should require that pollutant levels are fully monitored surrounding the placement site. And if amonitoring point shows higher levels of contaminants than prior to ash placement it should trigger arequirement to investigate the causes of those increases.
Also financial assurance should be posted by operators before permits are issued and maintainedthroughout required monitoring at a site in amounts sufficient to monitor and abate pollution from theash. And the public should be permitted to participate in the entire permitting process.
Sincerely,
Ms Mary Kay Peterson121 Leary RdHoney Brook, PA 19344-9033
