Posted: June 25th, 2008

ASSEMBLYMEMBER KAREN BASS 47TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT For Immediate Release: June 23, 2008 Contact: Richard Stapler Phone: (916) 319-2047 Speaker Karen Bass Issues Statement on the Environmental Impact Report Regarding Oil Drilling in the Baldwin Hills Region LOS ANGELES —- Speaker Karen Bass issues the following statement regarding the release of the Environmental Impact Report for the Baldwin Hills oil fields:

“I commend the Greater Baldwin Hills Alliance for committing to ensure community participation in the review of the Environmental Impact Report. This coalition of health, environmental and neighborhood organizations play an important part in the process to ensure that the community is not forced to endure potential health hazards associated with the oil drilling operations. The Baldwin Hills area residents must have the opportunity to be an active participant in the process in order to develop the highest standards of environmental integrity for the region. I support the efforts of the Alliance to guarantee that the voices of the community will be heard and that a realistic time frame will be provided for review. ” —- Speaker Karen Bass

Speaker Bass represents the 47th District, which serves the cities and communities of Culver City, West Los Angeles, Westwood, Cheviot Hills, Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, Windsor Hills, Ladera Heights, the Crenshaw District, Little Ethiopia and portions of Korea Town and South Los Angeles.

Capitol Office: State Capitol, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-00047 — (916) 319-2047 — Fax: (916) 319-2147

Learn more at www.greaterbaldwinhillsalliance.org and www.baldwinhillsoil.org.