Comment EI-33977
Received or sent (printed as 5/23/2025)
As a long time resident of Elk County/Horton Township, Pa. , I feel the need to voice my concerns against Docket No. FD 36833. As the residents of the community struggle to understand how a project of this nature got to this point without any environmental studies, and community input, it is IMPORTANT to outline the environment impacts created by this project. The railroad proposal through Horton Township, PA., listed as 3.81 miles of railroad will impact many areas that could cause irreversible damage! Currently listed are 4 trout streams (2 considered Native Brook trout streams), and 2 unnamed tributaries of Toby Creek watershed. The community has worked hard to bring Toby Creek and it's watershed back from a sulfur polluted stream, to a place of enjoyment for many. A success story that could be directly impacted by this project. The environmental disruption caused by this proposed rail line would cause long-term consequences to all current wildlife, natural resources, beaver dams, bald eagles nest, and wetlands. Studies and impact to the community regarding flood plains need to be done. This is another huge concern for the community and a total disaster. Any introduction of rail crossings to main roadways brings concerns and issues to our emergency services for response time. Proposed rail crossing is a prime example of creating this situation not to mention increasing accidents. Last but not least is human safety...toxic fumes, train derailments, leaking cars, water contamination should not be taken lightly. By approving this permit, the health and well-being of our community will be at risk.
Submitted by: Anna Marchiori · Brockport, PA
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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