REC~VED

CLERK’S OFFICE

MAR

29 2005

STATE OF ILLH’.jOgs

Pollution Control Board

Clerk’s Office

Illinois Pollution Control Board

100 W. Randolph St. Suite 11-500

Chicago, IL 60601

Reference:

#R04-22123

Gentlemen:

I have recently reviewed the Pollution Control Board’s First Opinion and Order on the proposed

amendments to Part 732 and Part 734 Regulations as published in the Illinois Register.

I hereby respectfully request the Pollution Control Board hold additional hearings on the proposed

amendments. I believe the amendments should be modified to reflect an approach that is more

objective, statistically-based and equitable to all concerned stakeholders including the IEPA, UST

owners and consultants and contractors. The additional hearings will provide the opportunity for

the concerned stakeholders to more adequately express their views and opinions in a valid and

meaningful manner.

In addition, since previous meetings have all been held in Northern Illinois, I am requesting that at

least some ofthe additional hearings be held in Southern Illinois in order to provide opportunities

for citizens from all areas of the state to participate in this important rulemaking process.

The proposed rulemaking will have significant impact on all stakeholders. I would hope the

Pollution Control Board recognizes the gravity of this impact and will honor my requests for both

additional hearings and an expanded geographic venue.

March 16, 2005

Sincerely,

Dennis

weigert

250B Southwoods

Columbia, IL 62236