consider expanding the moratorium on the practice of hydrofracturing

Dear Governor Cuomo/Ms. Enck,

I hope you will consider expanding the moratorium on the practice of hydrofracturing. Better yet, let's have a ban on hydrofracturing in New York State until there is irrefutable proof that shale gas drilling is safe.. Surely we have learned something from the disastrous experiences in Pennsylvania and other states.

Also, please support:

1) Expanding the scope of the draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement to include additional concerns, notably how to manage gas drilling wastewater;

2) Establishing Citizens and Technical Advisory Committees to help DEC revise the draft SGEIS;

3) Providing at least 30 days public comment to identify additional issues to be included in the draft SGEIS scope;

4) Requiring individual EIS reviews for horizontal hydrofracturing permits, "GA effluent limitations" for hydrofracturing, deep well injection and wastewater treatment as well as updating DEC's 1992 GEIS.

Our well-being and future are at stake.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Barbara P.