This year, the DEQ will be reviewing Colonna’s air permit for renewal. This process allows the public to provide input on the proposed permit and request a public hearing. Your comment should tell the story of how the shipyard affects your health and livelihood, and what changes you’d like to see. 

Things to consider adding:

  • How has the air pollution in Berkley impacted your life?
  • How would you like to see the permit requirements change?
  • In what ways do you feel this process fails to involve the community?

Take action now! Personalize and submit your comment!

Use the sample comment below as a guide but please delete some sections and write your personalized comment.  Click the box below to start typing. YOUR personal story is what the regulators need to hear. 

After you write your comment in the box, fill out the contact information below. This is required by the DEQ. Then click 'submit.' That will send your comment as an email to the DEQ. 

Dear
Caitlin
Spencer
Virginia DEQ

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