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What can I do if I live near a source of potential hazard?
You’re not alone. More and more people are becoming acutely aware that, to protect their neighborhood environment, they have an obligation to voice their valid concerns. Public participation, therefore, has been built into a number of environmental laws.
You might start out by doing some information gathering: call the EPA’s clearinghouse for technical information; call the state or local agency which will issue a permit to the business to find out the name of the project’s contact; research the area, make an appointment to tour or meet with the contact person at the facility; contact other organizations affected by the proposed facility to solicit their input. Ask to have your name put on a mailing list for notices, fact sheets, and other documents distributed by the state agency.
Attend and participate in public meeting, especially at the permit application stage. You do not be an expert to speak, nor loquacious, but do express your concerns and issues, put them in writing, and perhaps, suggest preferred alternatives. |
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