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2000

September

14,

2000

Ms. Amy Jackson, Hewing Officer

Illinois Pollution Control Board

600 S. Second Street, Suite 402

Springfield, IL

Dear

Ms.

Jackson:

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Pollution Control Board

In the Matter of~Natural Gas Fired Peak Load Electrical Power Generating Facilities (Peaker

Plants) R-01-10

Unfortunately, I am unable to attend today’s hearing on peaker plants. Let me say how much I

appreciate the time and effort the IPCB is putting into this important

issue.

The seemingly

indiscriminate

sitting of power plants has been of concern for some time. During the summer, I

joined with Senator Terry Link in asking Governor Ryan fora moratorium on these plants until we

better understand their effects on the local communities and our air quality overall. Please

consider delaying issuance of the air permits until your inquiries are finished and your

recommendations are enacted. The people of Will County are grateful for your consideration.

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Debbie Halvorson, Senator

40th District

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