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Subject: Fwd: Talking points on GenX
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From: Jim Flechtner <jini.flechtnerLa)cfpua.org>
Date: June 9, 2017 at 8:40:43 PM EDT
To: "Holman, Sheila" <sheila.holmanLa)ncdenr.gov>, "Kritzer, Jamie"
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Cc: Mike Brown <mikegcapefearcommercial.com>
Subject: Re: Talking points on GenX
Thanks for the letter. We will post it on our web page. Have a nice weekend. Jim
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From: Holman, Sheila <sheila.holmanr& I=
ncdenr.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: Talking points on GenX
To: Jim Flechtner <jim.flechtner@cIf)ua.org>, Kritzer, Jamie <jamie.kritzer@.ncdenr.gov>
Cc: Mike Brown <mikeLa)caL)efearconimercial.com>
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Please find attached my letter to you in response to your June 7th letter regarding poly-
fluoroalkyl substances present in the lower Cape Fear River. We will update you all as soon as
we have more details on this chemical. I apologize for the delay in responding. I was out of thl--
office all day at a community meeting.
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Sheila Holman
NCDEQ
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Raleigh, INIC 27699-1601
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From: Jim F|echtner
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 10:39 AM
To: Kritzer, Jamie
Cc: Holman, Sheila; Mike Brown
We will —thank you.
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From: Kritzer, Jamie
Sent: Friday, June U9 201710:03AM
To: Jim F|echtner
Cc: Holman, Sheila ; Mike Brown
Subject: RE: Talking points on GenX
Jim,
Please use these instead.
Jamie
GenX7a|kimg Points
* EPA has put in place standards for many pollutants impacting water quality and public health.
w North Carolina is awaiting guidance from the EPA that will provide the state Department of
Environmental Quality with the information needed to begin developing regulatory limits for
GenX.
* The EPA is the sole agency responsible for establishing drinking water standards nationwide and
has extensive resources necessary to determine the nature, extent and potential impacts of
chemicals.
* When EPA establishes guidance for emerging contaminants such asGenX,this triggers the
process used by states like North Carolina to develop regulations for these contaminants.
* However, on occasion, the presence of other contaminants such as GenX are introduced into the
nation's waterways.
* There are steps that DEQ staff plan to take in the interim. DEQ officials plan to work with
Chemours to assess waste streams containing GenX and determine if the company can reduce
the amount of the chemical compound being discharged to the river.

Jamie Kritzer
Communications Director
N.C. Department ofEnvironmental Quality
919-707-860I
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From: Jim F|echtner
Sent: Friday, June O9 20179:55AM
To: Kritzer, Jamieit
Cc: Holman, Sheila ; Mike Brown
Subject: RE: Talking points on GenX
Mr. Kritzer,
Thank you for sharing this with me. VVewill post them onthe CFPUAxvebsheand reference DEQ's
position onthis issue. While I understand your position, I was hoping for a more definitive response.
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Executive Director
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
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From: Kritzer, Jamie
Sent: Friday, June O9 20178:55AM
To: Jim F|echtner
Cc: Kritzer, Jamie � Holman, Sheila �Subject: Talking points on GenX
Mr. Flechtner,
As requested, here are the talking points from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality regarding
the GenX issue.

* EPA has put inplace standards for many pollutants impacting water quality and public health.
However, on occasion, the presence of other contaminants such as GenX are introduced into
the nation's waterways.
* North Carolina is awaiting guidance from the EPA that will provide the state Department of
Environmental Quality with the information needed to begin developing regulatory limits for
GenX.
w The EPA is the sole agency responsible for establishing drinking water standards nationwide and
has extensive resources necessary to determine the nature, extent and potential impacts of
chemicals.
* When EPA establishes guidance for emerging contaminants such asGenX,this triggers the
process used by states like North Carolina to develop regulations for these contaminants.
* However, there are steps that DEQ staff plan to take in the interim. DEQ officials plan to work
with [hemoursto assess waste streams containing GenX and determine if the company can
reduce the amount of the chemical compound being discharged to the river.
Jamie Kritzer
Communications Director
919-707-8602
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