Press Release - Environmental Hearing Board Appeal

     On November 24th, two CARE members, Dr. Robert Concilus and Leah Humes, filed an appeal with the Environmental Hearing Board. The appeal outlines fifteen legal objections to the Air Quality Permit issued by the Pensylvania DEP to Crawford Renewable Energy for the proposed tire burning plant. Here is the press release that has been issued:

     Click Here to read the press release.

     Click Here to download the press release in PDF format.

Documents relating to the appeal are available on the Environmental Hearing Board website. You can read the appeal as it was filed, and follow other filings as they happen here:

The Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board - Case Number: 2011167

Funding the Appeal of the Air Quality Permit

     As you probably already know, the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently issued an Air Quality Permit (posted below) to Crawford Renewable Energy (CRE) for its proposed 100-megawatt tires-to-energy plant in Crawford County. CARE believes there's a basis to win an appeal to the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board, and we are asking for your help in funding the appeal.

    This appeal remains the last hope for addressing the permit for the proposed facility.  It will make the plant cleaner and safer if it is built.  Our CARE members are following the legal avenues open to fight for the environment and safety of Northwestern Pennsylvania (and beyond).  The contamination and death of Geneva Marsh will cause irreplaceable loss of a regional environmental resource.  Unopposed construction of this plant will encourage construction of similar facilities in the region and in the country.

Your donation will help us reach our goals and support the appeal filing efforts, expert witness costs, and other expenses. With your help, we can win this appeal!

There are two ways to donate:

Donate using Paypal Mail your donation to CARE             CARE PO Box 43 Cochranton, PA 16314 Donations are not tax deductible.

- Write letters to our elected officials asking them to oppose this facility