Robert Varney To: Rose Howell/R1/USEPA/US@EPA nfi/9d/9nn4 11-qi AM

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This is why EPA, along with our state and federal partners, made it a high priority to stay at the negotiating table for 2 !/2 years with General Electric until we were successful in hammering out a settlement with the company to address not only the PCB contamination in the river, but also contamination at General Electric's former facility in Pittsfield and nearby contaminated areas, and provide over $15 million in natural resource damages to be split between Massachusetts and Connecticut for environmental projects in those two states, hi addition, Massachusetts worked with General Electric to ensure a fast-tracked cleanup of more than 175 residential properties in the community.

The resulting Consent Decree not only ensures the availability of private resources to fully address PCB contamination in the river, at the former facility, and on residential properties located throughout the community, but has minimized the opportunity for litigation and other challenges which would have slowed the current progress and re-directed important resources away from the cleanup.

In addition, in a separate agreement between General Electric and the City of Pittsfield, General Electric has committed approximately $45 million in redevelopment work and funds to the City to assist in the creation of a new business park on the once deserted portion of the facility, which is expected to bring new businesses and jobs to the community while promoting smart growth.

EPA didn't wait to start the cleanup of some of the most contaminated parts of the river. Even prior to our cleanup agreement being effective, we required General Electric to initiate excavation and removal of 18,000 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediments and bank soils in the first 1/2 mile of the river, alongside General Electric's former facility. Immediately upon the completion of this effort, EPA began the removal of PCB-contaminated sediments from the next 1 !/2-mile stretch of the river that meanders through a residential neighborhood just downstream of the facility. To date, EPA has removed 37,000 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediments from the river and is about 1/3 of the way through this phase of the project.

Just as important as the first two miles of the river are the remaining 140 miles from below the ongoing cleanup to Long Island Sound. Concurrent with the removal of contaminants in the first two miles, EPA has been rigorously investigating the extent of contamination in the remainder of the river. This has involved a multi-million dollar effort to assess the current and potential future risks to individuals and the environment posed by PCB contamination in the river, and the simulation of conditions in the river in the future in the absence of action and under a number of cleanup scenarios. Independent Peer Review Panels have been scrutinizing each step of the process so that EPA can bring the best science to bear on this important decision. Before finalizing our decision on the rest of river, we will provide the public with extensive information on our proposed cleanup plan and invite public comment on the proposal. These comments will be given serious consideration as we make our decision. We expect to have a final decision on the rest of river in 2006, just as we complete the excavation and restoration of the first two miles of river.

We have involved the public in every step of the process to restore the Housatonic River, including establishing a Citizen's Coordinating Council, which has met consistently for the last

five years to explore cleanup issues and progress. Most recently we have held public comment periods on both the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments, and provided the public with the opportunity to present comments directly to the Peer Review Panels. This level of public involvement is integral to the cleanup of the Housatonic River. In that spirit of public and government partnership, we appreciate hearing from you about your concern for this important New England natural resource. EPA New England encourages you to visit our dedicated website at so that you might stay involved in the progress at the site.

Sincerely,

Robert W. Varney Regional Administrator EPA New England

sandra sobanski

05/27/2004 02:22 PM

To: Robert Varney/R1/USI cc:

Subject: Order a Full (

May 27, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years. General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

sandra sobanski 110 first st. Hoboken, NJ 07030-4540 USA dragonsandy@hotmail.com

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Jerry Sewell To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/27/2004 03:02 PM

May 27, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

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Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

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Earl Lane To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/27/2004 04:42 PM

May 27, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Earl Lane 2000 Benton Hannibal, MO 63401-5306 USA tj f_spidey@sbcglobal.net

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debra Armani To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/27/2004 04:52 PM

May 27, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

debra Armani 5136 varna ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-1527 USA debarmani@yahoo.com

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05/27/2004 06:32 PM

May 27, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs} in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

C.E. Sherrod 2811 Steven Dr Johnson City, TN 37604-1936 USA edgarsherrod@earthlink.net

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LukeAsbury To: Robert Varney/R1/USI cc:

Subject:05/27/2004 10:32PM Order a Full (

May 27, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years. General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated bipheny1s (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

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Luke Asbury 1743 S Harrington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025-4009 USA Ia3@artnet.net

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Jacki Lavoie Staples To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/27/2004 10:52PM

May 27, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years. General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated bipheny1s (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

Jacki Lavoie Staples PO Box 955

USA jals@metrecast.net

Milton, NH 03851-0955

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Lila Rogers To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full <

05/27/2004 11:02 PM

May 27, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years. General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated bipheny1s (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Lila Rogers 4150 Jackson Ave Culver City, CA 90232 USA lilarogers@hotmail.com

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paulfreibott To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/27/2004 11:32 PM

May 27, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I was born in Connecticut and my entire family still lives there, near the Housatonic River. The condition of this river matters a great deal to me, as much as the health of my family matters to me.

I urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years. General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup

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of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

paul freibott 536 9th Avenue #2FS New York, NY 10018-1314 USA pfreibott@yahoo.com

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Sincerely,

Veronika Boyd 805 Mohigan Street Charlotte, NC 28205-7128 USA csillag@carolina.rr.com

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Gregory Cadieux To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/28/2004 02:02 AM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Gregory Cadieux 48 Borestone Ln. Burlington, VT 05401-1847 USA gonefishing23@juno.com

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Jenni Morian To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Please Take

05/28/2004 08:32 AM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

You have the power to change the future and give our children a LIVING Planet. We desperately need your help!

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river

will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Jenni Morian 95 Medford St Arlington, MA 02474-3116 USA missjunivers@yahoo.com

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John Payne To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/28/2004 08:42 AM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years. General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Clara Beeler To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/28/2004 08:42 AM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

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Thank you for considering my comments.

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Tristan Pittard To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/28/2004 12:52PM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Tristan Pittard 4321 Montgomery NE #360 Albuquerque, NM 87109-1151 USA tristan@starkidsink.com

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Edward Flounoy To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/28/2004 01:02 PM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Edward Flounoy 2287 Mott Ave Apt 3F Far Rockaway, NY 11691-3050 USA e f1ounoy2 62000 @yahoo.com

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05/28/2004 01:42PM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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05/28/2004 01:52 PM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region I Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Seana Blake 1855 Kimberly Ln Los Angeles, CA 90049-2221 USA funkiemunkee@Aol.com

mailto:funkiemunkee@Aol.com

Mary Shea To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/28/2004 03:32 PM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Mary Shea 23 Russet Lane Huntington, NY 11743-2255 USA marymshea@earthlink.net

mailto:marymshea@earthlink.net

June MacArthur To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full <

05/28/2004 06:52 PM

May 28, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

June MacArthur 2029 Albany Dr Santa Rosa, CA 95401-3660 USA raml01@peoplepc.com

mailto:raml01@peoplepc.com

Sally Schwartz To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/29/200412:52 PM

May 29, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Sally Schwartz 4111 S Four Mile Run Dr Apt 102

USA drsschwartz@yahoo.com

Arlington, VA 22204-3908

mailto:drsschwartz@yahoo.com

martin blasco To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/29/2004 09:52 PM

May 29 , 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years. General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

martin blasco 6 Hemlock Rd South Salem, NY 10590-2700 USA rancul@optonline.net

mailto:rancul@optonline.net

Courtney Gartin To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/30/200410:42 PM

May 30, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

Courtney Gartin 5250 Arezzo Dr San Jose, CA 95138-2203 USA cgartin_21@yahoo.com

mailto:cgartin_21@yahoo.com

Therese DeBing To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/31/2004 05:52 PM

May 31, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs} in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

Therese DeBing PO Box 3244

USA buddhabear88@hotmail.com

Carefree, AZ 85377-3244

mailto:buddhabear88@hotmail.com

Ronda Reynolds To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/31/2004 07:52 PM

May 31, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Ronda Reynolds 136 Lost Trail Place Idaho Falls, ID 83404-8431 USA waltreyn@onewest.net

mailto:waltreyn@onewest.net

Paul Anthony To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/29/2004 11:42 PM

May 29, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Paul Anthony 116 E. Ave. Junipero San Clemente, CA 92672-3211 USA paulrwSsbcglobal.net

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Sue Heller To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

05/30/200412:02 PM

May 30, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Sue Heller 10623 W Highwood Ln Sun City, AZ 85373-1944 USA suejessiesadie@cox.net

mailto:suejessiesadie@cox.net

Becky Mailer To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/01/2004 02:52 PM

June 01, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCS contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Becky Mailer 4740 N Green Bay Rd Racine, WI 53404-1108 USA bmaller@realpolice.net

mailto:bmaller@realpolice.net

Kimberly Peterson To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/01/2004 06:12 PM

June 01, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

Kimberly Peterson 127 Railroad Ave Spc 17

USA rosebud_rosebud@yahoo.com

Cloverdale, CA 95425-3744

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Robert Zinn To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/01/2004 09:22 PM

June 01, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs} in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river

will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Robert Zinn 12 Winding Way Mullica Hill, NJ 08062-2514 USA bz!2ww@comcast.net

mailto:bz!2ww@comcast.net

David Randall To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Randall cc:

06/08/2004 03:42 PM

June 08, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region I 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

David Randall Randall 5 Longacre Court Port Jefferson, NY 11777-1320 USA dave32@ecologyfund.net

mailto:dave32@ecologyfund.net

Carmen Klucsor To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/08/2004 06:12 PM

June 08, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

Carmen Klucsor 663 E McKinley Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6451 USA cklucsor@cson.com

mailto:cklucsor@cson.com

Katherine Garland To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/11/2004 01:02 AM

June 11, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

Katherine Garland PO Box 241

USA garlandkr@yahoo.com

Robinson, PA 15949-0241

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Jessica Jasper To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/11/2004 05:02 AM

June 11, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Jessica Jasper 1504 Coulee Kinney Rd Apt 212

USA mystic224@hotmail.com

Abbeville, LA 70510-2029

mailto:mystic224@hotmail.com

Michael Jeffries To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/11/200411:22PM

June 11, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Michael Jeffries 2200 Garland Dr Apt 16

USA mikerow49@yahoo.com

Missoula, MT 59803-2134

mailto:mikerow49@yahoo.com

Sher Mindermann To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/12/2004 12:52 PM

June 12, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs} in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river’s future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.It's life or death,death or life your answer should be simple.Life is

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Thank you for considering my comments.

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Scott Ames To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/12/2004 09:02 PM

June 12, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Scott Ames 551 Roosevelt Dr Oxford, CT 06478-2702 USA zippos4sale@hotmail.com

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Sarah Stollenwerk To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/13/2004 04:02 PM

June 13, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

Sarah Stollenwerk 319 Chapman Ave Elkhart, IN 46516-2541 USA newlife319@juno.com

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Christopher searles To: Robert Varney/RVUSI Subject: Order a Full (

06/02/2004 07:02 PM

June 02, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

Christopher searles 13004 wells fargo Austin, TX 78737-9502 USA bastillian@yahoo.com

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Leah Knapp To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/03/2004 01:12 AM

June 03, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Leah Knapp 815 Jones Street Marshall, MI 49068-1930 USA lknapp@olivetcollege.edu

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Judith Shematek To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/03/2004 10:32 AM

June 03, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Judith Shematek 119 Chisman Lndg Seaford, VA 23696-2345 USA j shematekll9@yahoo.com

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Gregory Esteve To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/03/2004 11:12 AM

June 03, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river’s future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

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Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Gregory Esteve 3655 North Scenic Highway Lake Wales, FL 33898-6608 USA gregatourhouse@hotmail.com

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"Gian A. Morresi" To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/03/2004 11:12PM

June 03, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

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Sincerely,

Gian A. Morresi 111 Melville Avenue Fairfield, CT 06825-2004 USA gianandrea_m@hotmail.com

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Nicole Peison To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/06/2004 05:52 PM

June 06, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Nicole Peison 1097 Jones Dr Salem, OH 44460-3509 USA stjacobs552@hotmail.com

mailto:stjacobs552@hotmail.com

Tara Callaghan To: Robert Varney/R1/USI Subject: Order a Full (

06/08/2004 09:02 PM

June 08, 2004

Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023

Dear Mr. Varney,

I am writing to urge you to insist on a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River so that people can hunt, fish, and enjoy the river without fear of adverse impacts to their health.

For many years, General Electric dumped tons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in and around the Housatonic River. Now the Housatonic has some of the highest levels of PCBs in the nation. I am very concerned that these PCBs in the river pose a major risk to human health and the well being of fish and wildlife.

The EPA currently classifies PCBs as a probable human carcinogen. PCBs can cause a wide range of human health problems even at low levels of exposure, including developmental and neurological disorders. EPA studies have shown that fish and wildlife populations are at risk from PCB contamination and that people consuming contaminated fish and wildlife from the river are at elevated risk for cancer, birth defects, and immune problems.

As someone who cares deeply about the Housatonic River and how its health affects tens of thousands of people and dozens of species, I want to emphasize the importance of the upcoming decision EPA will make about the river's future. Please act to protect human health and the health of fish and wildlife by ordering a full cleanup of PCBs from the Housatonic River. Unless a complete cleanup occurs, the river will remain a serious health hazard for generations to come.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Tara Callaghan 1315 NE 199th St Miami, FL 33179-5131 USA angeiinscrubs@aol.com

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