Action Alert --Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Bills Hearing Thursday

We Need YOUR Help With These Bills!

4 CEI Hub Bills Public Hearing Scheduled for Thursday, February 27

We need your written testimony to let our State Reps and Senators know

just how important these bills are for preserving public safety and health, protecting our statewide economy, and safeguarding the the region's environmental health

Here's the scoop from our allies at CEI Hub Task Force, Linnton Neighborhood Association and Tank the Tanks

Public Hearing on CEI Hub bills - Call for written testimony

House Committee on Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans (Link to Full Agenda)

• Thursday, February 27, 1:00 pm
• Written Testimony due by Friday, February 28, 5:00 pm

We Need a Tidal Wave of YOUR written testimony!

The MCAT Guide to Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Testimony made easy:

1.       Get more familiar with the issues

a. Watch this video (3 ½ min.) Stop the Spill video

b. Review this CEI Hub Bills Fact Sheet with bills talking points

c. Read MCAT summaries for HB 3450, HB 2949, HB 2152, HB 2151

2. Create one letter of testimony for all four bills - creatively choosing your own preferred messaging from the talking points above.



3. Submit that same testimony (either in text or via PDF) to each of the four bills

• HB 3450 link to submit comments
• HB 2949 link to submit comments
• HB 2152 link to submit comments
• HB 2151 link to submit comments

***Helpful Hint: It is not necessary to make specific points about each bill, general commentary about the package of bills works as well. For extra credit or karma, you can also sign up to provide oral testimony, sign up for one or more bills here

4. Congratulate yourself on a job well done!

We can’t stop an earthquake or fire or derailment. We can make safety and prevention priorities to protect people and the environment. 

Thank you for taking action, MCAT!

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