On Thursday’s program, EPA Region 2 Director, Judith Enck, spoke about the issues that surrounded the EPA Hearings that were suppose to take place at SUNY Binghamton then at the OnCenter in Syracuse and then the postponing of the event until September. She apologized for the inconveniences that this caused for all those who have taken a strong interest on this topic. With that being said, she told listeners that the EPA does care about what everyone has to say and she provided an email address to contact them with questions, comments or concerns. Judith mentioned to our listeners that you do not have to wait for the September hearings to have your voices heard! Since this [September Hearing] is the last one on the EPA tour, they’re extending what is called a “Comment Period” up to 15 days after the scheduled event takes place. This is your chance to take what was said from the hearings and help the EPA to gain more insight before they go off and begin research. Judith mentioned that all the research will be compiled and put onto the website once finished.

  • For those who want to express any sort of concerns or insight, this is the email you should use: hydraulic.fracturing@epa.gov
  • For for information on the EPA and the hearings that have already taken place: www.epa.gov

-Jennifer Kelley (Producer – The Capitol Pressroom)