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From: Sink, Marla [/O=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP
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Sent: 7/6/2017 7:01:39 PM
To: Kritzer, Jamie [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group
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Subject: FW: Questions regarding Chemours' NPDES permit renewal process
Fyi — will talk with you about these..
Marla Sink
Public Information Officer
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
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From: Vaughn Hagerty [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 1:59 PM
To: Sink, Marla <[e-mail]>
Subiect: Questions regarding Chemours' NPQES Dermit renewal Drocess
Hi, Marla. First, I'm still interested in talking with folks at DEQ about the same things I'd hoped to discuss from
last week. Let me know if and/or when that can happen.
Second, I'm working on a story about the NPDES renewal process and have some questions. Can you help me
get answers to these? I'm hoping to write a story to run Monday, so it'd be great if I can get these by the end of
tomorrow. Is that do -able?
1) Has Chemours submitted any changes to or has DEQ requested any changes to the renewal application
received on May 3, 2016, for the Fayetteville Works site? If so, can you please provide a copy of those
changes?
2) In early June, DEQ said this application would be reviewed by DEQ staff within two months. Is that still
correct? Can you estimate when this review would begin?
3) Our understanding is that review of this application was expedited after the StarNews began asking questions
in late May/early June. Is that correct? If so, when might it have been slated for consideration under normal
circumstances?
4) At a June 28 forum, Sheila Holman, assistant secretary for environment, said that Chemours'permit would
not be renewed until DEQ completes its investigation regarding the discharge of GenX and the other
substances. Is that correct? If so, how long is that investigation expected to take? What will that investigation be
examining?
5) Marla indicated in a recent email that "DEQ is working with EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act staff to
gain access to information submitted to the EPA that will help the state evaluate all manufacturing processes
and potential chemicals that need to be included in the NPDES permit renewal before the upcoming site visit."
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Does DEQ plan to specifically include a requirement for monitoring of GenX and the "novel" substances
mentioned in Sun, et al., in the newest permit? If so, what would that entail? If not, why?
6) How does DEQ plan to handle Chemours' request that it be relieved of responsibility for monitoring
discharges of PFOA?
7) How much will Chemours pay for this renewed permit, once the renewal process is complete?
8) Where, specifically, will the public notice of the renewed permit be published?
Regards,
Vaughn Hagerty
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