BREDL requests Public Comment Period Extension for BMWNC Air Monitoring Plan

March 16, 1999

Mr. John Barry, Director
Department of Environmental Protection
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-2236

Re: BMWNC

I am writing about the proposal for Mecklenburg Department of Environmental Protection's protocol for air monitoring in the Matthews community surrounding the medical waste incinerator.

The deadline for public comment as I understand it, will end on March 29, 1999.  We are formally requesting that the comment period be extended.  The time allowed does not afford the community enough time to adequately address the protocol.  The community must depend on outside consultants who have many other projects.

We understand that Mecklenburg is not required by statute to allow a public comment process. We do appreciate the opportunity however, to insure public confidence in this proposal we trust that you will grant this request.

Respectfully,


Denise Lee, community organizer