The Green Sanctuary Committee of the UU Fellowship of Sussex County sent a letter to Senate President Sweeney advocating for the passage of SCR59 to stop the NJ Department of Environmental Protection waiver rule, saying, “This DEP waiver rule goes well beyond legislative intent and would actually break the law. The citizens of New Jersey are counting on our lawmakers to protect our clean air and water.” Three members attended a public hearing in Hardyston Twp. on December 3 and read the letter at the microphone. A number of other northwest NJ environmental groups also sent representatives who made statements. The Waiver Rule establishes circumstances under which DEP may waive compliance with certain Department rules.