TIM HOLDEN: “What is really troubling to me is I represent the anthracite coal fields of Pennsylvania...”

I am alarmed at the potential economic impact this will have on states and municipalities in the watershed.

Efforts to improve Bay water quality, however, should not impede on the livelihood of our family farmers.

We must also be certain that our Federal Government is not carrying out the requirements of this plan in a heavy-handed manner.

I have serious concerns about the TMDL--both in terms of process and the likely impacts on our farms and communities.