IMPORTANT EPA HEARING HERE ON NOVEMBER 27

The EPA is coming to Houston on November 27 to hold a public hearing on NESHAP (National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants). It will be the only one of its kind in the country. The hearing will provide an opportunity to formally ask the EPA to set fair standards, so that families living close to the refineries can have a chance to breathe cleaner air.The hearing will be held at the Hartman Park Community Center, 9311 Avenue P. The hearing will begin at 9 am and continue until 9 pm or later, if needed, with meal breaks at 12:30 and 2:00 pm.

You do not need to be an expert to testify. You can testify about how air pollution has affected you, or just that you support cleaner air. To register to speak contact Debra Lee (EPA) at (919) 541-0860. Written comments may also be sent via email to (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0146).

Also, there will be candlelight vigil for health and clean air in Hartman Park at 7 pm. (9311 East Avenue P, Houston, TX 77012) on Monday, November 26.

For more information, call Mothers for Clean Air at (713) 526-0110 or see the group’s website.