The COVID-19 Economic…

The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 should have been posted to the environmental registry for comment for at least 30 days preferably 45 at least. This proposal could mean that these transit projects do not require notice on the environmental registry which takes away the public's ability to review decisions which could impact the environment. In addition to this conditions change over time. An environmental Assessment done 18 years ago does not necessarily represent conditions today. Environmental Assessments help determine the best option. The public might wish to comment on a transportation Environmental study report but, will not be able to do so. Again things change so I am also not in favor of exempting the five-year addendums to class EA projects. Part II Order requests also allow the public a safety measure if the public and government feel there is a need. Part II Order requests don't have to be approved so it makes no sense to remove the possibility. Thank you for your time.