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From: Smith, Ruth Ravbz[ronbh4pnhcgovcom]
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To: Kritzer, Jamie [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=ExchangeAdministrative Group
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Subject: Re: Courtesy Copy: Press conference on the state's GenX data and health assessment
Thanks. I pulled it off WWAYs website too
Ruth Smith !Chief Communications Officer
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On Jul |72O|7a12:3OPM, Kritzer, Jamie j i wrote:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contact: Ford Porter
Phone:g10-814-210O
Email:
RALEIGH: Federal officials must set limits for GonXand other emerging contaminants so that
North Carolina can permanently control its discharge and ensure the safety of its drinking
water, Governor Roy Cooper today told the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.
In a letter to EPA Administrator E. Scott Pruitt, Gov. Cooper asked the EPA tomove more
quickly hofinalize its health assessment and set amaximum contaminant level for the
unregulated chemical GenX.
"When we turn on the tap to get adrink, cook ameal for our family, mrun abath for our
children, we count on that water to be safe. North Carolina must have your help to make sure
the water is safe for millions of our families," Gov. Cooper wrote in the letter.
Atthe Governor's direction, the NCDepartment cfEnvironmental Oua|hyalongwiththeNC
Department of Health and Human Services launched an investigation June 14 into the
presence of GenX in the Cape Fear River. The river serves as the primary source of drinking
water for B|aden, Brunswick, New Hanover and PendercounMes.
The Cooper administration and others got0emours, the chemical's manufacturer, to stop
discharging GenX into the Cape Fear. As result, initial water tests being conducted by DEO
show that levels ofGenXinthe water supply are down dramatically. State officials continue
0ncollect water samples, with samples being tested at an EPA lab in North Carolina and a
private lab inColorado.
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. Gov. Cooper isalso pushing the EPA Aorevisit its existing consent order with
Chemoumtoapply toall releases ofGenX.
In addition, the letter asks the EPA to use its authority under afederal law that regulates the
introduction of new chemicals, the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act, to examine wastewater
emissions more carefully and require multiple health studies for new chemicals.
"The water, health and welfare of the people of North Carolina require your protection now
from unregulated emerging contaminants like GenX,and Ilook forward to working with your
agency on this and a variety of water quality issues," Gov. Cooper wrote.
More information about the state'songoing investigation ofGenXis available at
Read the letter here.
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From: Smith, Ruth Ravitz [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 2:16 PM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <jamie.kritzer@ncdenr. ov>
Cc: Tarte, Phillip <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Courtesy Copy: Press conference on the state°s GenX data and health assessment
Can you get us a copy of the letter the governor sent to EPA please?
Thanks, R
Ruth Smith I Chief Communications Officer
County Manager, - Office €_ t Co€tununicallons and Ouh,each
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 195
Wilmington, NC 2340
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On Jul 17, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Kritzer, Jamie <jamie.kritzerLo)ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Jamie Kritzer
Communications Director
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-8602
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From: Smith, Ruth Ravitz [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <jam ie.kritzer@ ncdenr.gov>; Young, Sarah
<[e-mail]>
Cc: Tarte, Phillip <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: Courtesy Copy: Press conference on the state's GenX data and health
assessment
FYI
This nio.rni-n- call mad the o.ne later today will. be helpftfl to i.n.fornn our
public update.
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This is a courtesy copy of an email bulletin sent by Jessica Loeper.
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Subscribers of Commissioners News & Public Notices, GenX Updates from New Hanover County, Media List,
or News Releases, (2566 recipients)
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For Immediate Release: New Hanover County
Communications and Outreach
[phone]
www.NewsNHC.com
Press conference on the state's GenX data and health assessment
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC — New Hanover County will host a press conference today, Monday, July 17,
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New Hanover County
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Wilmington, NC 28403
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