Deadline to Register to Speak During Clean Power Plan Public Hearing – Tomorrow, 11/16

Thursday, November 16, is the deadline to sign up to comment on the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Charleston is the site of the nation’s only public hearing on the proposed repeal of the plan, which will be held November 28 and 29. Registration is required to speak at the hearing, register here.

The Clean Power Plan was developed over many years to reduce adverse health effects from air pollution, like asthma and heart attacks. The aim of the plan is to set carbon emission performance standards for existing fossil fuel power plants. It also provides a path toward a renewable energy future.

During the original comment period, more than 8 million Americans spoke in favor of the plan. Learn more here.

What: Public Hearing on Repealing the Clean Power Plan
When: November 28 and 29
Where: West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25305

To speak during the public hearing, you must register by close of business tomorrow, 11/16. Register to speak here.

Written comments will be accepted through January 16, 2018. Learn more.
Online: Visit Regulations.gov and click ‘comment’.
Email: Send your comments to [email protected]. Include Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0355 in the subject line of the message.
Mail: Mail comments to:

Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Mail Code 28221T
Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0355
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460