I am sending by separate email a link to allow you to download the 500+ docs released under the FOIA pertaining to the DEP proposed permit to allow Appalachian Power to inject CO2 at its Mason County "liquids" plant. The hearing for this is scheduled for January 20, 2009. Comments will be accepted through January 30, 2009.

I have stated earlier my belief that we should not object, per se, to the issuance of the permit. However, I believe we should insist on complete transparency, i.e., total access by all to the data collected to see if this well effectively captures CO2.

Please let me know what thoughts you have on this issue.