The commission very much appreciates the high level of interest in today's public hearing and open public comment session. In light of the large number of individuals who have pre-registered to speak, those planning to attend are advised as follows:

• The commission’s priority is to ensure that all those who wish to comment on items scheduled for hearing today have a chance to speak.
• Based on the large number of pre-registrants, it appears there may be limited time for the open public comment session that will follow the hearing as time allows.
• In order to accommodate as many speakers as possible (as time allows) before the meeting must close at 4:30 p.m., speakers during the open public comment session may be accorded less than the customary three minutes.
• DRBC recognizes, in particular, that there is significant public interest in the proposed Elcon Recycling Services and PennEast natural gas pipeline projects, which are not scheduled for hearing today. Those who desire to speak on either of these projects will have an opportunity to do so during today’s open public comment session as time allows. Please be reminded that additional opportunity to be heard on these items will be provided during open public comment (as time allows) after the conclusion of commission’s next business meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2015, and during the as-yet unscheduled public hearings on these projects.
  

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