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SUMMARY OF NEW YORK CITY'S RESPONSES TO 



COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY CONGRESSMEN 



D' AMOURS, HUGHES, FORSYTHE , AND CARPER 



In the following pages, we have attempted to respond to the 

 comments and questions of Congressman D'Amours as well as the 

 questions raised by Congressmen Hughes, Forsythe and Carper. 

 The question of ocean disposal of sewage sludge is 

 understandably a very complex issue due to the many factors that 

 must be considered. It is made even more complex by the strong 

 opinions of the advocates of both sides of the issue. We urge 

 that the legislators and the regulatory agencies concerned base 



-the important decisions that must be made on sound 

 environmental, technical, and socio-econOmic judgements. To^Tard 

 this end, we appreciate this opportunity to provide assistance 



-by responding to your questions. 



In up-dating the cost estimate for the 106 mile site, we have 

 made several changes that reflect the responses to several 

 questions and comments made by Congressman D'Amours. The 

 changes are as follows: 



Annual Sludge Production 101.2 mcf 



Round Trip Travel Distance 320 miles 



Cost of Fuel $0.90/gall. 



Increased Crew Size 100 people 



Salaries (Including Fringe $39,400/yr. 

 and O.T. ) 



