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O O SUMMARY OF THE FINAL ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ON THE ERADICATION OF CANNABIS ON FEDERAL LANDS AND INTERMINGLED FORESTS AND RANDELANDS IN THE UNITED STATES (excerts from ) Ref: pp A -3 This EIS also provides the basic background information needed for the "Tiering" of future projects- specific analyses in accordance with the CEQ regulations for implementing NEPA (40 CFR 1502.20). That is, should any future site - specific eradication projects conducted by DEA require an Enviromental assessment or EIS, DEA WILL incorp- orate, by REFERANCE, the findings of this EIS and concen- trate on the site - specific issues. Ref: pp A -10 Disposal Alternative 3 leave cannabis on site (after herbicidal eradication) Notification that the area will be sprayed would be posted at all major points of of access to the area Ref: pp A -11 "Signs posted warning of spray at access points" "At least 100 feet from water for aerial spyraying" "Wind no more than 6 mph" " No rain expected within 2 hours" Ref: pp B -8 Alternative 2 Herbicidal Eradication Under this alternative, DEA would emphasize herbicidal eradication techniques; both directed and broadcast methods would be allowed. State and local authorities WOULD follow all operational procedures shown in Table 2 -1 for herbici- dal methods. It is imperative that any planned Program Review must address the potential impacts and dangers from herbicides used in the marijuana eradication program. It is my firm belief, based on my reading of the SEIS, that the ramifications of this herbicide use are more dire than the marijuana problem. It is like shooting cockroaches with a cannon, while allowing the rats to proliferate. The "rats" in this analogy are the hard drugs. If you vote to fund this program you will be poisoning the people and the aina to eradicate marijuana, while allowing hard drugs to continue to flourish. It is time to prioritize. Please reject the money and let's find kinder gentler ways to resolve our problems. Thank you.