Starved Rock Audubon
    Society
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    CLERK’S
    OFFICE
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    6 June 2003
    STATE OF
    1LLINOJS
    Pollution
    Control Boar~
    Marie E. Tipsord
    Hearing Officer
    Illinois Pollution Control Board
    100W. Randolph,
    Suite
    11-500
    Chicago,
    II
    60601
    Dear Marie
    E. Tipsord,
    I am writing you today with deep concern regarding the possible elimination of
    public comment (case number R03-19) during the NIPDES permitting process.
    The Clean Water Act and U.S. EPA regulations make it clear that the NPDES
    permitting process must be open to the public.
    The quality of life here in Illinois is in large part based upon the quality of our
    rivers, lakes and streams.
    Further weakening ofIllinois Pollution Control Board
    rules will lead to ever more water pollution and a lower quality oflife for each
    ofus.
    Illinois’ pollution regulations should be growing stronger with each passing
    year, not weaker.
    I do not feel it is
    a stretch to say that a lower quality ofwater
    results in a higher rate of cancer, birth defects and degrading ofour natural
    ecosystems.
    I urge the Illinois Pollution Control Board to comply with its obligation to keep
    our Illinois waters safe and clean for generations to come.
    Sincerely,
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    Don Goerne
    President, Starved Rock Audubon
    Society
    2005 N.
    l5thRoad
    Streator, Ii
    61364

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