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From: Jason Johnson <mailto:jasonmj@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 7:38 PM
Subject: Fwd: Coal Ash Hazardous Classification Hangs by a Thread


01/08/2010 - They're with us on this one, but we've really got to support a strong decision.

I just spoke with Jeff Stant, one of the head attorneys working with the EPA to classify coal ash as a hazardous waste. Today he met with Lisa Jackson, Administrator of the EPA. "Sounds like they're on our side," he said, "but we're going to need help." The EPA has postponed their decision until the end of January, but they are under extreme pressure from the coal industry to compromise the hazardous classification for a weaker "hybrid-hazardous" classification that allows dangerous loopholes.

Unfortunately, the normal public comment period produced little support. Our allies in envinronmental legal defense have been working up to this moment for decades! If there were ever a time that our calls and emails could make a difference, the time is now. Stant specifically said we have to target Lisa Jackson, Administrator of the EPA, and the Office of Management and Budget.

This is important. It only takes a few minutes. Take action now!

There are two numbers:

1. 202-395-3080 - Office of Management and Budget

2. 202-564-4700 - Lisa Jackson's Office EPA

Simply call and say: "I support classification of fly ash as a hazardous waste."

The next 10 days are critical for us to weigh in as the EPA makes this momentous decision.