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From: Lucas, Jill K8 [/D=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGEADM|N|STRATVE GROUP
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Subject: RE: Latest information onChemours
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Sorry, reviewed Jamie's email again and I see you didn't want to reference the 2009 order. This version does not include
it.
Jill
From: Lucas, Jill K4
Sent: Wednesday, June Zl2O179:35AM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <jam ie.kritzer@ ncdenr.gov>; Young, Sarah <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Latest information onChemours
Please let meknow your thoughts.
Jill
From: Kritzer, Jamie
Sent: Wednesday, June J1,Z017Q:1OAM
To: Lucas, Jill M �Youn8, �ansh
Cc: Kritzer, Jamie
Subject: Latest information on Chemours
Can you update the letter we're sending to citizens?
I've copied and pasted and attached the latest on Chemours' announcement, plus EPA's response and our response to
I think the basics of the letter will remain the same, but just need to make sure we're providing the best available
information to concerned residents.
I'll take a look and approve what you develop so we can respond as quickly as possible.
For consistency, we'll likely use this language or some variation as some of the narrative on our web page. For that
reason, |'m copying Sarah, who's working on thevvebsite.
Thank you both for all you're doing topull this stuff together.
Jamie
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Release: IMMEDIATE
Date: June 2U,ZOl7
RALEIGH —The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Secretary Michael S. Regan made the following statement
Tuesday after Chemoun/announcement regarding GenX:
"Chemours' announcement today to capture, remove and safely dispose of the wastewater that contains the chemical
compound known as GenXfnom the [ape Fear River is a step in the right direction.
However, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services plan to
continue to investigate this issue until we have answers to address the concerns of downstream water users.
DEQ will move forward with its schedule for collecting and analyzing water samples from the Cape Fear River. We plan
to collect samples for analysis in the Wilmington region Thursday and will continue collecting in both the Wilmington
and Fayetteville regions throughout the next two weeks. DEQ and DHHS will report the results.
We will also continue to push the Environmental Protection Agency to provide regulatory guidance on GenX, which is an
unre8u|atedcontaminant."
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EPA Statement 6/20/17
EPA iocommitted Voprotecting public health andsupporting states and public water systems umthe appropriate steps to
address the presence ofGeu/y{ in drinking water are determined.
EPA has initiated uninvestigation hdnChomourm` compliance with u2009order issued under the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA)for the production ofGon}{.This investigation will allow EPA todetermine whether Chomour is in
compliance withrequirements ofthe order Vocontrol releases tothe environment u1the N.C., facility. EPA is
alsoreviewing the additionaltoxicity data submitted hvthe company, aarequired undordh000noontordur and updating
the risk assessmentusing the additional toxicity data specific no{}unX�Nor
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Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), �. BPbao agreed to independent laboratory analysis fhr(]on}< in some of the
water samples being collected by NCDEQ at 12 locations in the Cape Fear River over the next three weeks.
w Typically, EPA investigates potential TSCA noncompliance through ureview of production andenvironmental
controls records required hvany rule ororder and, as needed, an on -site inspection. EPA may also use
information requests toinform our investigation.
w When EPA issued the consent order, the risk assessment for GeoXwas informed hvavailabletoxicity data for
GmXmd analogous substances such as PFOA (also known as C8). The consent order required the company to
conduct additional toxicitytestingonGeoX.
* EPA has received the data from Chemours and ieusing dtoupdate its risk assessment.
* Chemours agreed tobear all costs for the water collection and testing. The samples are being sent touprivate
laboratory in Colorado, and the EPA Office of Research and Development laboratory in Research Triangle Park,
NCfor independent verification.
NCDEQ believes the completed results will boback from the laboratory inColorado within four weeks from when the
samples are received. EPA is working to determine atimeline for its analysis.
Under the SafeDrinking Water Act, EPA undertakes extensive evaluations ofcontaminants and uses the best available
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The agency is working closely with the states and public water systems to determine the appropriate next steps to ensure
public health protection.
Jamie Kritzer
Communications Director
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-8602
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