Data indicating that current practices of natural gas extraction are hazardous

Honorable Governor Cuomo/Ms. Enck,

Data indicating that current practices of natural gas extraction are hazardous to the environment and consequently to public health are mounting.

I would, therefore, urge you to consider supporting the following:

1. Expanding the scope of the draft SGEIS 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.

Thank you for your attention,

Ofra H