URGENT 28 July 2011 -- Extend the public comment period to 180 days! We need this on every NY Listserv.

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We need this on every NY Listserv please forward.

Our water is in grave danger.
And our bodies are in grave danger.

Please read this
and please make 2 phone calls today.

This work is for you and me
and Seven Generations

From: Irene Weiser:

I just called DEC and Gov. Cuomo
to ask that they
EXTEND THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
on the SGEIS.

I was told they've only received
a few such requests so far!!!! (Yikes!)

We've GOT to make noise about this!!

Here's what I said:

"The 60 day public comment period
on the dSGEIS is not enough time
to read, digest and respond
to such a large, technical document
that will affect the lives
of millions of New Yorkers.

It's especially unreasonable
considering that the comment period
begins in AUGUST – a month when
many people are away on vacation.

Please extend
the public comment period to 180 days.

Also, please hold public meetings
as was done before
to allow people to give comments in person."

Here's the numbers to call –
PLEASE MAKE THESE CALLS and ASK OTHERS TO DO SO TOO!

DEC dept of Public Affairs and Communication:
518-402-8044

Gov. Cuomo's office:
518 -474-8390

PLEASE MAKE THIS CALL...
say:
"Extend the public comment period
to 180 days ... and hold public hearings!"

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We need this on every NY Listserv please forward.