DEQ-CFW_00079765

From: Lucas, Jill K8 [/D=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGEADM|N|STRATVE GROUP
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Sent: 7/7/20I75:I9:04PM
To: Lance, Kathleen C[/h=ExzhangeLabs/ou=ExchanXeAdministrative Group
(FYD|8OHFZ33PDO)/cn=Redpient$cn=9aa56599bIc74951ba61fOZOeacfee58-kdance];Kritzer,]amie
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Subject: RE: Concerned Constituent |LMwater requests
Sorry for the confusion. I'm glad tohandle.
Jill
From: Lance, Kathleen C
Sent: Friday, July O7 201712:42PM
To: Lucas, Jill K8=[e-mail]>;Kritzer, Jamie ^[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
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Please respond tothe three emai|sonbehalf ofthe Secretary. The language will have toberewritten coming from you.
Moving forward, I will share these with Jamie.
Kathleen C.Lance
Executive Assistant toSecretary Michael S.Regan
North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality
[phone] office
217 West Jones Street
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27899
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From: Lucas, Jill K4
Sent: Friday, July O7 201711:31AK8
To: Lance, Kathleen [ ; Kritzer, Jamie
Subject: RE: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
Kathleen,

To confirm, do you want me to respond to the constituents myself with the suggested replies, noting the referral from
the Secretary? He has not already sent these replies?
Jill
From: Lance, Kathleen C
Sent: Friday, July O7 20179:51AK4
To: Lucas, Jill M ; Kritzer, Jamie
Subject: RE: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
And lastly this one.
Thank you.
Kathleen C.Lance
Executive Assistant to Secretary Michael G. Regan
North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality
[phone] office
217 West Jones Street
1SD1Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC27SAQ
From: Kritzer, Jamie
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 2:55 PM
To: Regan, Michael S
Cc: Kritzer, Jamie Lucas, Jill M
Subject: FW: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
Michael,
Jill wrote this one and I edited a bit. I will send the others when I have a minute to review them.
Jamie
I reference the DHHS release in this one:
Ms. Smith,
Thank you for your email. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality isdeeply engaged in efforts to
investigate the presence of GenX in the Cape Fear River to ensure that impacts of the unregulated chemical are
better understood.
You may be aware that Chemours, which is believed to be the primary source of the GenX in the Cape Fear,
responded on June 20 to requests from DEQ as well as local governments and concerned citizens by announcing

contains GenX at its Fayetteville manufacturing plant. DEQ staff verified on June 27 that Chemours is preventing
any of the unregulated chemical compound from discharging into the Cape Fear River by capturing the
wastewater in holding tanks and having it moved out-of-state for incineration.
This is a good step, but DEQ and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are continuing to
investigate this issue until we have answers to address the concerns of downstream water users.
Fresh data is essential for documenting current conditions and taking appropriate action. On June 19, DBQ
began collecting water samples from several sites along the Cape Fear River. Additional samples were collected
throughout the region last week and more are being taken this week. After meeting with DEQ staff, Chemours
agreed to pay an independent lab in Colorado to analyze water samples. The water samples DEQ collects will
also be analyzed by officials at the Environmental Protection Agency's lab in the Research Triangle Park near
The results of both analyses will be made available to the public by DEQ and DHHS. Note that EPA is reviewing
additional data submitted by the company as part of its risk assessment on GenX.
Given your family health concerns, you may find this DHHS press release of interest:
Additionally, DEQ launched a website last week to share information about GenX.The page can befound atthe
Jamie Kritzer
Communications Director
N�Department ofEnvironmental Quality
919-707-8602
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From: Lucas, Jill K4
Sent: Monday, July O3,IOl73x45PM
To: Kritzer, Jamie
Subject: RE: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
I reference the DHHS release in this one:
Ms. Smith,

Thank you for your email. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is deeply engaged in efforts to
investigate the presence of GenX in the Cape Fear River to ensure that impacts of the unregulated chemical are
better understood.
You may be aware that Chemours, which believed to be the primary source of the GenX in the Cape Fear,
responded on June 20 to requests from DEQ as well as local governments and concerned citizens by announcing
that the company is taking additional measures to capture, remove and safely dispose of wastewater that
contains GenX at its Fayetteville manufacturing plant. DEQ staff verified on June 27 that Chemours is preventing
any of the unregulated chemical compound from discharging into the Cape Fear River by capturing the
wastewater in holding tanks and having it moved out-of-state for incineration.
This is a good step, but DEQ and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will continue to investigate
this issue until we have answers to address the concerns of downstream water users.
Fresh data is essential for documenting current conditions and taking appropriate action. On June 19, DBl
began collecting water samples from several sites along the Cape Fear River. Additional samples were collected
throughout the region last week and more are being taken next week. After meeting with DEQ staff, Chemours
agreed to pay an independent lab in Colorado to analyze water samples. The water samples DEQ collects will
also be analyzed by officials at the Environmental Protection Agency's lab in the Research Triangle Park near
The results of both analyses will be made available to the public by DEQ and DHHS, with results from the June 19
batch of samples anticipated later this week or early next week. Note that EPA is reviewing additional data
submitted bythe company aspart ofits risk assessment onGenX.
Given your family health concerns, you may find this DHHS press release of interest:
Additionally, DEQ launched a website last week to share information about GenX.The page can be found at the
following address on DEQ`s website:.https:ZZdeg.nc.govZnewsZhot-topicsZgenx-investigation.
From: Kritzer, Jamie
Sent: Monday, July O3,2O172:55PM
To: Lucas, Jill K8
Subject: Fwd: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
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Subject: Fwd:Concerned Cwnutituwnt-ILMwaterrwquwmts
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Kristin Smith <kristinmarinesLa)_gm - ai - I -.- c - o - m>
Date: July 3, 2017 at 11: 19:28 AM EDT
To: <michael.regatioamcderingov>
Subject: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
Hello,
I am a native of ILM returning to the area after a decade away, and upon landing,
discovered that my town is being poisoned. My mother and family live in
Wilmington; I am making it my home again. My stepfather died of cancer and
was convinced it was the water, and this was five years ago.
I am beyond alarmed.
I am writing to request:
1) weekly water sampling of Wilmington's water for GenX pollutants (it's notjust GenX
we are worried about);
2) sampling for aquatic life and soil and;
3) that the N PDES pen -nit be modified to include specifications for these "GenX
pollutants" in the discharge.
And transparency in all communications with the public. This is a health crisis and I am
certain lawsuits will appear; please advocate for the people.
Kristin Smith
DEQ-CFW-00079769