SGEIS Withdrawal Supported by Arcuri–Oct. 25 Trumansburg

Date: October 22, 2010 7:45:54 AM EDT

Subject: Arcuri to Sign Withdraw draft SGEIS Coaltion letter on MONDAY

2.  CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL ARCURI WILL SIGN THE COALITION LETTER REQUESTING THE draft SGEIS TO BE WITHDRAWN!!!  This is a stupendous act of political courage and leadership.  PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY ATTENDING THE SIGNING NEXT MONDAY IN TRUMANSBURG.  See details below. 
Many thanks to Otsego and Chemung County activists who worked so long and hard to do the heavy lifting on this incredible achievement.  Now we all need to make sure he gets reelected.  More on that later.
Pete Grannis was just fired for trying to maintain DEC’s dwindling regulatory wherewithal in the face of brutal budget cuts demanded by Governor Paterson.  I commend my friend and colleague for his commitment to DEC’s mission.  See: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/DEC-commissioner-fired-after-layoff-memo-leak-717567.php

Office of U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri

Representing New York’s 24th Congressional District

ARCURI TO CALL ON DEC TO REDO DRAFT NATURAL GAS DRILLING REGULATIONS
 
Will Join Local Officials, Toxics Targeting to Sign “Withdraw Draft SGEIS Coalition Letter” to Governor, Reaffirm Stance on Safe Natural Gas Drilling
 
TRUMANSBURG, NY –On Monday, October 25, 2010, U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24) will visit Taughannock Falls in Trumansburg to reaffirm his position on safe, responsible natural gas drilling in New York State and sign the “Withdraw the draft SGEIS Coalition Letter,” sent to NYS Governor David Paterson and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis.  Arcuri will be joined by Toxics Targeting President Walter Hang, Town of Ulysses Supervisor Roxanne Marino, Trumansburg Mayor Martin Petrovic, Tompkins County Legislator Martha Robertson and other environmental activists.
 
Arcuri Signs Withdraw the Draft SGEIS Coalition Letter:
 
Time:              3:45pm
 
Location:        Taughannock Falls Overlook, Taughannock Falls State Park
                        Trumansburg, NY
Directions:      The Park is located about 8 miles North from Ithaca or 4 miles South from Trumansburg along Route 89. From the New York State Thruway, take Exit 41 to 318 East for 4 miles. Head South on Route 89 for 35 miles.  Enter the Park at Taughannock Park Road and proceed approximately .6 miles to the overlook parking lot.
The Park is also accessible from Route 96 in the center of Jacksonville. From Jacksonville Road (across from the Exxon Gas Station) head South about 3 miles and take a right onto Park Road just after Gorge Road.  Follow Taughannock Park Road approximately 2 miles to the overlook parking lot.
Contact:          Hal McCabe, Deputy District Director, 202-258-1263
 
Walter Hang is president of Toxics Targeting, an environmental database firm that helps to safeguard New York State’s drinking water. He and his colleagues have released extensive government information documenting natural gas hazards in New York State involving fires, explosions, polluted water supply wells, evacuated homes and massive uncontrolled wastewater releases. He also drafted a coalition letter with more than 10,000 signatories calling for the withdrawal of the DEC’s draft proposed regulations.