Comment EI-16655
Received or sent (printed as 4/2/2009)
Members of the Surface Transportation Board: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, an Environmental Impact Statement is required for actions that could lead to adverse effects for Jersey City families, neighborhoods, and sites of historic importance. I ask the Surface Transportation Board to authorize this statement immediately with regard to the Harsimus Branch Enbankment and the looming possibility of its demolition. There is strong reason to believe such actions will seriously impact conditions and quality of life for the area and its residents Right now, my backyard is bordered by the embankment. I’m deeply concerned over a number of factors that could be raised by the demolition. Included among these are damage to the structural integrity of my home due to vibrations and machinery, noise pollution, dust and particles which will affect my wife’s asthma, potential damage to our backyard if demolition occurs, an increased likelihood of flooding without the land on the embankment to absorb rainwater, plus, numerous other concerns. In addition to these factors, there is the unquantifiable joy of waking up in the morning and looking out into my backyard –– seeing the beauty of these magnificent stone bricks with vines running down into our yard. I’m sure my neighbors feel much the same way. This is an important environmental matter not to be taken lightly –– and one that affects me and my wife on a personal basis as well. I ask nothing more than that you comply with the policy act and authorize the EIS as required. Thank you for your time. Gary Bucca 256 Fifth Street Jersey City, NJ 07302
Submitted by: Gary Bucca · Jersey City, New Jersey
The Board publishes this comment in its environmental-comment table for this proceeding. It is quoted here as printed; nothing is inferred from it, and it states the commenter's own position in their own words, not this record's.
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