Comment on the High-Speed Rail Draft EIR

The California High-Speed Rail Authority released the second draft of the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) for the Fresno-to-Bakersfield section of the high-speed rail project on July 20, 2012.  The EIR and an Executive Summary of the report are available on the rail authority’s website.  You may also request a CD-ROM of the draft EIR by calling (916) 679-2341.The draft’s public comment period closes on October 19, 2012.  You can submit your comments on the rail authority’s website, by email at Fresno_Bakersfield@hsr.ca.gov, or at one of three public hearings:

Monday, August 27, 2012, 3-8 p.m.
Beale Memorial Library
701 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 3-8 p.m.
Hanford Fraternal Hall
1015 N. 10th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230

Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 3-8 p.m.
Fresno Convention Center, Exhibit Hall III
848 M Street
Fresno, CA 93721

Saturday, August 25^th the Citizens for CaliforniaHigh-Speed Rail Accountability will host a free workshop to explain how the review process works.  The workshop is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 9125 13 1/2 Ave., Hanford, California 93230. T he workshop is limited to 400 people; make your reservation by emailing cchsraorg@gmail.com.

Stephen Hill, Sr.