April 6, 2007

Kim Converse

5508 N. Montclair

Peoria, IL 61614

Dorothy Gunn

IL Pollution Control Board

100 W

. Randolph

Suite 11-500

Chicago, IL 60601

Dear Ms . Gunn,

We understand that the Pollution Control Board's decision deadline regarding

Peoria Disposal Company's appeal has been extended due to the potential for a

"global settlement"

. I am writing to express our concern about the closed door

negotiations occurring between the County and PDC, without involving the public

.

Due to the lack of transparency, the citizens of Peoria County are in the dark about

the terms of the purported deal, or the rational and data utilized to arrive at those

terms .

To the extent that our groups can piece together the PDC/County proposal, it's

disturbingly clear that the terms fall far short of ensuring that the landfill expansion

would be protective of the health, safety and welfare of our citizens and

environment, or that it would be needed or compatible for our community

. After

such a public and fair process just one year ago, we are very concerned about this

current lack of transparency .

Thank you for your consideration .

Sincerely,

Kim Converse

Peoria Families Against Toxic Waste

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