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Home My WebLink AboutDEQ-CFW_00053126From: Weiner, Sadie [/D=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGEADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYD|BOHF2]SPDLT)/CN=REOP|ENTS/CN=DF9D8DG4929O4]EEAA854E589DD7D1BZf\SVVE|NER] Sent: 7/18/I0I7 10:I907PM To: Porter, Ford C[/h=[xchangeLabs/ou=ExchangeAdministrative Group (FYD|8OHFZ33PDO)/cn=Redpient$cn=b78O85a1I4554c8ba8f58bffaf]e5dbO-fcporter];Kritzer,]amie [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=ExchangeAdministrative Group (FYD|8OHFZ33PDO)/cn=Redpient$cn=cee93c49d01445a3b54Ibb3Z7dcdc84O-jbkritzer];TaUe)\NoeUe3 [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=ExchangeAdministrative Group (FYD|8OHFZ33PDO)/cn=Redpient$cn=cd9[3Q8%4%I745bcb5a6Ocbe8ZcdMA9'nstaUey];Ho|man,3hei|a [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=ExchangpAdministrative Group (FYD|BOHF2]SPDQ]/cn=Redpient$cn=94a3fG9G74d34b769b3bd8]4a97lO5c5-schu|man] Subject: RE: Media inquiry regarding Gov. Cooper's GenXstatement From: Porter, Ford Sent: Tuesday, July Dl2Ol75:S5PM To: Kritzer, Jamie ^jamie.krhzer@ncdenr.8ov>;Talley, NoeUeSxNoeUe.TaUey@nc.gov>;Weiner, Sadie ^aadie.w/einer@nc0ov» Holman, Sheila «shei|a.ho|man@ncdenr.8ov> Subject: RE: Media inquiry regarding Gov. Cooper's GenX statement DEQ is carefully reviewing both the company's existing permit and its permit application as part of the ongoing EPA should work to develop a health assessment for GenX. As soon as that information is available, DEQ can move forward to develop regulatory standards for the chemical compound. From: Kritzer, Jamie Sent: Tuesday, July Dl2Ol75x44PM To: Talley, NoeUe5 Porter, Ford [ ; Weiner, Sadie Holman, Sheila Cc: Kritzer, Jamie Subject: RE: Media inquiry regarding Gov. Cooper's GenX statement Anappropriate reply toVaughn: It's our understanding that EPA is working to develop a health assessment for Genk As soon as that information is available, DEQ can move forward to develop regulatory standards for the chemical compound. When regulatory standards are developed, the department is able to establish enforceable limits for GenX within the permit. Without such standards, nopermit limits can beestablished. Jamie Kritzer Co N.C.Department ofEnvironmental Quality 919'707'8602 BL�� OEQ-CFVV_00053126 From: Talley, Noelle S Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 5:25 PM To: Porter, Ford C <Ford. Porter@ nc.gov>; Weiner, Sadie <sad ie.wei ner@ nc.gov>; Kritzer, Jamie <iamie.kritzer@ncdenr.gov>; Holman, Sheila <sheila.holman@ncdenr.gov> Subject: Fwd: Media inquiry regarding Gov. Cooper's GenX statement Adding Sheila Holman and Jamie KritZer from DEQ. Sheila can provide technical guidance to the reporter if needed Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: Resent -From: <SRSO=s690=6V=gmaii.com=vaLighn.liagertyL�)secureiice.com> From: Vaughn Hagerty <vaughn.ha.gerty(_�) gi -nail.com> , Date: July 18, 2017 at 5:19:04 PM EDT To: "Porter, Ford U <Ford.PorteE@RL %>, <Noell e. Tall eyartc. gov> Subject: Re: Media inquiry regarding Gov. Cooper's GenX statement Thanks, Ford. A followup question: Is there some reason that, in the meantime, given that it generally takes EPA years to set such guidelines and Chemours, that DEQ should not set a limit in Chemours'NPDES permit for GenX and, perhaps, some of the other perfluorinated compounds? After all, Chemours operates under the terms of its *current* permit until a new one is issued. -Vaughn Hagerty On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 4:56 PM, Porter, Ford C <Ford.PorterC�Pnc.gov> wrote: Vaughn, Got your request. The following is attributable to me, as spokesman: North Carolina officials need EPA to provide its guidance in order for North Carolina to be able to set surface and ground water standards for GenX, which is why Governor Cooper is pressing the EPA for swift action. Once the EPA takes action on GenX, North Carolina can develop an enforceable standard for it instead of having to rely on Chemours agreeing not to discharge. As part of the state's ongoing investigation, DEQ is looking closely at Chemours' discharge permit and will not renew it while questions remain about the company's actions. DEQ-CFW-00053127 Thanks, Ford From: Vaughn Hagerty Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 11:56 AM To: Talley, Noelle S Subject: Media inquiry regarding Gov. Cooper's GenX statement Hi, Noelle. My name is Vaughn Hagerty. I'm a journalist working with the StarNews in Wilmington on its GenX coverage. I had a few questions regarding Governor Cooper's statement yesterday, but I wanted to make sure I understood what was meant by one particular part. In the press release accompanying the statement, it says: "Additional action from the EPA is necessary in order for North Carolina to be able to permanently require Chemours to limit or end discharge of GenX or any currently unregulated chemical." Is the governor saying this is necessary because North Carolina does not have the regulatory authority without guidance from EPA to limit or end discharge of GenX? If so, is that something specific to North Carolina? If not, can you help me understand the obstacle(s) to which the governor is referring?. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. DEQ-CFW-00053128 Vaughn Hagerty Fd$Tr$ 104 mm Press Secretary Office of Governor Roy Cooper 20301 Mail Service Center OEM 919 814 2104 office EFgLrd�,Pwte�O�nc, ov Office of the Governor governor.nc.go DEQ-CFW-00053129 DEQ-CFW-00053130