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Cover Letter for Proposed Resolution Addressing Support for Reasonable Transition to Clean Energy <br />Page 2 <br />• Ordinance No. 10402 -15 passed on November 23, 2015 updating and improving drain and downspout <br />disconnection requirements by changing a voluntary program to a mandatory program in order to <br />incorporate more EPA recommended "Green Infrastructure" by rerouting rooftop drainage pipes to rain <br />barrels and permeable areas instead of to storm sewers. <br />The Common Council notes that there are several agencies at the state and federal levels dedicated to protecting <br />our environment. Indiana is in EPA Region 5 which includes the states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, <br />Ohio, Wisconsin and thirty -five (35) Native American Tribes. Federal and state laws, rules and regulations govern <br />on a multitude of issues. <br />It is our understanding that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is seeking public <br />input through June 30th on new rules addressing coal combustion residuals (CCRs) and coal ash containment. <br />We have been advised that currently the Indiana Michigan Power Company, which is doing business as American <br />Electric Power (AEP) operates a coal -fired electric generating station in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana, <br />which is governed by EPA and IDEM rules and regulations. The December 9, 2015 "Annual Landfill Inspection <br />Report" for the Rockport Plant may be accessed at: <br />hops: / /www.agp.com/ about /codeofconduct /CCRRule /does/ 2016 /RK- LF- AnnEnaIns- 123115.pdf <br />The attached proposed resolution is a show of support for continuing to develop reasonable transition plans to <br />clean energy in our community. We request that it be referred to the Utilities Committee for review and <br />recommendation. <br />1St District Council Member <br />Gavin Ferlic <br />Council Member at Large <br />Attachment <br />