SAMPLE REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING
(Date)
Mr.
William Plassio
Department
of Environmental Protection
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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Address
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