From: Karen Horn

Sent: Thu Feb 17 18:40:25 2011

To: ToxicsRuleMaking

Subject: Reduce Toxic Pollution

Importance: Normal

Andrea Matzke,

I am writing to express my support for DEQ adopting its proposed new

toxics standards immediately. I also urge you to apply the new toxic

limits to polluted stormwater, and to keep the rules strong without

loopholes for polluters.

I believe that changing the toxics standards to more accurately

reflect the amount of fish that Oregonians really eat (175 grams per

day) will more effectively help protect our citizens and our

environment. These changes will result in better water quality and

healthier people and fish. However, I am concerned that the new

standards could be undermined if DEQ issues "variances" from the new

rules.

I would also like to see the new rules cover toxics contained in

stormwater pollution. The current DEQ proposal does not attempt to

change rules for cities and industrial stormwater discharge permits

for the same pollutants that are rendering our waterways toxic. I see

this as unacceptable as study after study shows that stormwater is

laden with toxics.

It's time to revise our state's toxics standards. I urge you to enact

these changes immediately to protect the people of Oregon and our

water now.

Karen Horn

140 Clay Street

ashland, OR 97520