The public comments cover a wide range of viewpoints. EPA and the Department of Justice considered all comments before moving to enter a consent decree.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Comments from the public (PDF)(1750 pp, 34 MB, July 26, 2013)
- Comments from elected officials and other representatives (PDF)(91 pp, 5 MB, July 26, 2013)
- Comments from community groups, businesses, environmental groups and other non-governmental organizations (PDF)(318 pp, 28 MB, July 26, 2013)
- Comments submitted via the website of Environmental Law and Policy Center (PDF)(872 pp, 17 MB, July 26, 2013)
- Comments submitted via the website of the Alliance for the Great Lakes (PDF)(150 pp, 3 MB, July 26, 2013)
- Comments submitted via the website of the Sierra Club — part 1 (PDF)(2554 pp, 53 MB, July 26, 2013)
- Comments Submitted via the Sierra Club - Part 2 (PDF)(2563 pp, 53 MB, July 26, 2013)
- Petition submitted by Credo (PDF)(762 pp, 22 MB, July 26, 2013)