06-30-2003 Bayport Expansion Review CommitteeMeeting

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adversely affect Taylor Lake Village's residents. Air pollution as well as the additional noise pollution and increased traffic will substantially interfere with the use and enjoyment of their property. The property values in Taylor Lake Village will also decline if the proposed Bayport Project is built. 247. GBPCA is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore and enhance Galveston Bay and its estuaries. In this regard, GBPCA monitors activities and proposed activities, which impact the bay shore environment ~ and human community of Galveston Bay, with the intent to modify and/or prevent activities that have an adverse environmental impact. GBPCA's members use Galveston Bay and its estuarine systems-- including the area affected by the actions complained of in this lawsuit-- for bird watching, boating, and general enjoyment of the scenic environment. Mary Beth Maher is a member of GBCPA and lives in Shoreacres. Ms. Maher enjoys boating on Galveston Bay and is an active volunteer with the new wetlands park in Shoreacres. Both of these activities will be negatively impacted by the proposed Bayport facility. 248. GHASP was formed in 1988 to protect the health of residents of the Houston- Galveston area from air pollution, including ozone. GHASP's board of directors, members, consultants, outreach workers, and volunteers are primarily from the Houston-Galveston region and will be affected by the elevated levels of ozone in the Houston-Galveston non-attainment area caused by the proposed Bayport Project, as well as by other pollutants from the project such as fine particulate matter. John Wilson is a member of GHASP. Mr. Wilson enjoys sailing on Galveston Bay, which will be negatively impacted by the proposed Bayport facility. 249. TCONR was formed in 1971, and has approximately 1,000 members. TCONR's purpose includes educating the public by collecting, studying and disseminating information on 33.