P.S. The Mylan case would be a good example of how Morgantown could improve air quality, expand economic activity, AND expand investment and jobs for construction workers. More pollution control would mean increased construction and investment. And Mylan is doing well enough financially that they could afford it. It might be worth asking our "friends" at the Affiliated Construction Trades if they would join us on this one.

JBK

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-----Original Message----- From: mvcac-bounces@cheat.org [mailto:mvcac-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Karen Woodfork Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 11:04 PM To: mvcac@cheat.org Subject: [BULK] - [MVCAC] Mylan's proposed polliution increase

According to my calculations, the amount of increase in particulate matter proposed by Mylan is approximately 8.5% of that proposed by Longview. However, Mylan is in a major population center - literally right next to an elementary school and a residential neighborhood and within a short distance of two hospitals and two nursing homes.

Below is the info on the proposal and how to comment:

--- Notice of Comment Period Department of Environmental Protection

This mailing is to advise the public that we have prepared a draft air quality permit for Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. to modify and operate a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility located in Morgantown, WV.

Permit Number: R13-2068

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc will increase the potential to discharge these

regulated air pollutants and associated amounts: 27.1 tons per year nitrogen oxide; 53.6 tpy carbon monoxide; 0.17 tpy sulfur dioxide; 2.8 tpy volatile organic compounds; and 41.3 tpy particulate matter. The facility is located in Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV.

Please fax, mail or e-mail any comments on the draft permit to the address below, postmarked on or before June 24, 2005. Comments may include a request for a public hearing. A hearing may be held if DEP finds a significant degree of public interest, or if the hearing would clarify issues.

You can view the draft permit, application, and, if available, a fact sheet, all at no cost, at the office below. Call or e-mail to make an appointment. If you would like a copy of any information, copying and mailing costs may apply. DEP Division of Air Quality 601 57th Street, Southeast Charleston, WV 25304 Contact Jill Harris Phone: (304) 926-0499, ext. 1224 Fax: (304) 926-0478 E-mail: jharris@wvdep.org _______________________________________________ MVCAC mailing list MVCAC@cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/mvcac