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From: Julie Edgar <wldrose71@yahoo.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 10:30 AMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever-growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern-day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Julie Edgar534 North Cir 9Bethlehem, PA 18018 —

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Kathy Cooper

From: Roy Bennett <rtb123b@gmail.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:06 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever-growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Roy Bennett130 Old Highway LaneForkston Twp., PA 18629Us570—833—4332

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Kathy Cooper

From: Joann Hunter <joannhunter48@yahoo.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:04 PMTo: tRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern-day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Joann Hunter1244 Hancock aveVandergrift, PA 15690United States724 567—5341

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Kathy Cooper

From: Sheila Stevens <sbstevens18@gmail.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 1:22 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Menbers:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Sheila Stevens120 N Bethlehem Pk B109Ft. Washington, PA 19034United States2156461322

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Kathy Cooper

From: George Plummer <plumgm@gmail.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 2:39 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Menibers:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

George Plummer3341 Alydar RdDowningtown, PA 19335United States

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Kathy Cooper

From: Christine walturz <clutz801@hotmail.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 2:42 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Christine walturz204 n 10th stEaston, PA 18042United States

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Kathy Cooper

From: Elise Adibi <eliseadibi@gmail.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 3:20 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Elise Adibi1154 Wightman StreetPittsburgh, PA 15217United States

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Kathy Cooper

From: William Giddings <billgiddings@epix.net>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 3:30 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever-growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

William Giddings122 Whitetail CircleWelisboro, PA 16901United States

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Kathy Cooper

From: Betsy Restly <betsyrestly@yahoo.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 4:09 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Conunission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever-growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccounta.bility by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Betsy Restly

Berlin, PA 15530United States

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Kathy Cooper

From: Barry Werber <b.bravowhisk@verizon.net>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 5:40 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Barry WerberHawthorne StreetPittsburgh, PA 15201United States

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From: Cindy Black <blazecin@rcn.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 10:24 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever-growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Cindy Black2320 Wag C’

Easton,, PA 18040United States6102526506 Co

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Kathy Cooper

From: Carolyn Rentschler <wolffgal4u@aol.com>Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 12:46 AMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever-growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Rentschler946 Lancaster AvenueReading, PA 19607United States610—777—8248

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Kathy Cooper

From: ISABEL CERVERA <isabellacer@hotmail.com>Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 6:03 AMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

ISABEL CERVERAGUETARIA, 104FAITH, NC 28041US

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Kathy Cooper

From: Cindy Hoffer <cindy_hoffer@hotmail.com>Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 7:16 AMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Meixibers:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Cindy Hoffer15132 Kutztown RdKutztown, PA 19530United States6106836390

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Kathy Cooper

From: Lenore Reeves <lerves@gmail.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:48 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Lenore Reeves19934 Hickory Stick LnMokena, IL 60448United States8155455789

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Kathy Cooper

From: Bonnie Craig <GetSharkware@aol.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:34 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Craig128 West Liberty RdSlippery Rock, PA 16057US7245041047

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Kathy Cooper

From: Larry Craig <GetSharkware@aol.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:34 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern-day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Larry Craig128 West Liberty RdSlippery Rock, PA 16057US7245041047

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Kathy Cooper

From: Lois Sharlock <Lois1121@verizon.net>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:33 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever-growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) , use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Lois Sharlock1121 McCully DrPittsburgh, PA 15235US

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Kathy Cooper

From: Dorothy Dunlap <weednbead@aol.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:33 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern-day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Dorothy Dunlap4041 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217US7245383656

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Kathy Cooper

From: Tern Vasko <rockhopperztl@aol.com>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:33 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever-growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environ ental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Tern Vasko128 West Liberty RdSlippery Rock, PA 16057US7245041047

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Kathy Cooper

From: Leslie Sharlock <GetSharkware@aolcom>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:32 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever—growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely

Leslie Sharlock128 West Liberty RdSlippery Rock, PA 16057US7245041047

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Kathy Cooper

From: Tess Dunlap <treehug999@aolcom>Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:32 PMTo: IRRCSubject: Regulation #7-484, Environmental Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites

Dear Independent Regulatory Review Commission Members:

For too long, oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania have conducted theiractivities under outdated regulations and with virtual impunity—factorsthat have helped spur ever-growing impacts on water, air, and health.

The final draft Chapter 78 and 78a regulations from the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) represent a significant step forward inaligning the state’s oil and gas regulations with new technologies andmodern—day practices. Today, both conventional and unconventionaloperations rely on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), use toxic chemicalsand large volumes of water, disturb land, and generate polluting waste.

Both Chapter 78 and Chapter 78a are the result of over three years ofpublic hearings, comment periods, and revisions—during which legislatorsand the industry had ample time to weigh in. It’s outrageous that they’renow trying to derail the entire process. Failure to adopt theseregulations will allow countless environmental problems to remainunchecked and increase the health and financial burdens borne by thepublic.

Please help Pennsylvania improve environmental protections and industryaccountability by voting YES to regulations for both conventional andunconventional operators.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Tess Dunlap258 Needlepoint RdEvans City, PA 16033US7243169659 :

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