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Poflution Control Board

March 15, 2005

Clerk’s Office

Illinois Pollution Control Board

100 W Randolph St., Suite 11-500

Chicago, IL 60601

RE:

Illinois Pollution Control Board #R04-22/23

To Whom It May Concern:

I have been working in the environmental regulatory industry for several years with clients

throughout the state and I am very concerned about the negative effects the upcoming proposed

regulation changes could have on several of my clients as well as the negative impact it could

have on environmental consulting throughout the state. It is my belief additional testimonies,

hearings and opinions are necessary to further address the questions and concerns raised by this

proposed rule.

I would like to request additional hearings prior to the final approval of the Pollution Control

Board proposed amendments to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Leaking Underground

Storage Tank Regulations Part 732 and Part 734. Hearings thus far have been held in the

northern parts of the state, which leaves those tank owner/operators and concerned parties in the

southern region of the state at a disadvantage because the hearings are difficult to attend and/or

participate in due to the travel required to attend the hearings. In order to provide a better

opportunity for attendance for those residing in the southern region of the state, I am requesting a

hearing be held in the southern Illinois region.

Thank you for your time in this matter.

Sincerely,

1205 E.

3rd

St

Centralia, Illinois 62801