ILLINOIS POLLUTION CONTROL

BOARTY

October 28, 1971

ROBERT L. WINSOR

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v.

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71—334

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Preliminary Opinion (by Mr. Currie):

Mr. Winsor asks to connect an existing home to a sewer tributary

to the overloaded Waukegan treatment plant despite our order banning

such connections (League of Women Voters v. North Shore Sanitary

District,

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70—7, March 31, 1971). His allegations are persuasive:

that his existing septic tank has deteriorated to the point where it

is causing severe pollution and may soon cause a backup of raw waste

making his home uninhabitable. If these allegations are true a

strong case for variance is presented. In the interest of rapid

resolution of the case without hearing, we suggest that Mr. Winsor

verify his allegations by submitting a sworn statement to the effect

that they are true (see Tauber v. EPA,

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71—171, Oct. 18, 1971).

Upon receipt of such verification, and in the absence of an adverse

recommendation from the Agency, it is our present intention to grant

the variance shortly after the expiration of the 21-day period requirec

for submission of comments.

I, Regina E. Ryan, Clerk of the Pollution Control Board, certify

that the Board adopted the above Preliminary Opinion this 28

~ay of October

,

1971.

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