SAMPLE REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

(Date)

 

Mr. William Plassio

Department of Environmental Protection

25 Technology Drive

California Technology Park

Coal Center, PA 15423

 

Dear Mr. Plassio

 

We are requesting a public hearing on the application by (mining company), permit # (XXXXXXXX).  The residents in the area have many concerns about this application including (state specific concerns).

 

We are requesting an evening hearing at a central location that is convenient for residents in (name of township or city).  We also request that this hearing provide a central place for residents to offer their testimony so that all present may hear, rather than the open house format that the DEP has recently been utilizing.

 

We welcome an opportunity for public participation in the permit review process and we thank you for your consideration on this matter.

 

Sincerely

 

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