none of these letters raise new environmental issues that have not already been addressed through drafert e.i.r. at this time i would like to address some issues that have been raised recently and in today's hearing. one issue was raised recently by a fire marshal regarding the proposed street layout, specifically with regard to public safety and emergency response. in march 2009, a comprehensive street network and grid design drawing was presented to the transportation advisory staff committee or tasc for the fire department, the police department, city planning and m.t.a. and traffic engineering. the members were satisfied that the project adequately addressed their concerns. last week the mayor's office of economic and workforce development staff met with the fire chief and her staff including fire marshal barbara. based on that meeting, the fire chief stated that she is satisfied that the angles of the streets meet all the requirements of the fire department for access and the proposed street grid does not violate any requirements. as the plan moves into the next phase of design, all layout