Letter to Dr. Nirav Shah, Commissioner, New York State Department of Health

"Dear Dr. Shah:
Congratulations on your appointment as Commissioner of New York State's Department of Health. We wish you much success in this important position.

Physicians, researchers and other representatives of the undersigned organizations would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you on an issue we believe is the most pressing health issue confronting our State. This is the near-term prospect of massive unconventional gas drilling in upstate New York and its potential for significant adverse impacts on the health of citizens throughout the State. We would like to discuss this issue and the pivotal role that the DOH must play in the consideration and study of the health impacts of unconventional gas drilling..."