VIP Public Hearing on Proposed EPA Coal Ash Regulations Aug. 30 in Arlington
From Kate Pollard, Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Virginia coordinator.
Coal Ash. It’s Toxic. It’s Everywhere. We Must Act Now.
Right now communities across Virginia, and throughout the country, are exposed to heavy metals such as arsenic, lead and mercury when hazardous materials from coal ash disposal sites seep into our drinking water. The result — increased risk of cancer, learning disabilities, birth defects and other illnesses. There are 16 sites in Virginia, alone – many of which have never been monitored. (Click here for our Virginia fact sheet for the list of sites – does not include additional “beneficial use” sites like the Battlefield Golf Course in Chesapeake, VA.)
Help protect our water by coming to the hearing and sharing your personal story, or just adding your voice to the call for strong regulations of this toxic substance.
EPA Hearing on the Proposed Coal Ash Rule
Monday, August 30th from 10am-9pm
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
Sign up today at: http://action.sierraclub.org/coalash_arlington
Sierra Club is able to cover most transportation expenses, and will also try to help find accommodations wherever possible. I will be coordinating all of this for the hearing in Arlington, so don’t hesitate to be in touch or share my contact info with anyone who may have questions or wants to put in a request for help with related expenses. kate.pollard@sierraclub.org.
Click here to view the EPA News Release announcing the proposed coal ash regulations.
Click here to view the proposed regulations.
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