Comment EI-19137
Received or sent (printed as 12/6/2012)
I would ask that the Transportation Board consider the environmental impacts of increased coal traffic on all the towns in MT that will be affected. Noise is of particular importance, because these towns are small enough that everyone can hear the train whistles. If the number of trains are even doubled, it will have a large effect on the noise level. Then there is the issue of the uncovered cars, which release coal dust into the atmosphere. I would appreciate your considering these potential health problems.
Submitted by: Sharon Sutherland · Belgrade, Montana
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