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Sent: 8/3/20I76:0I:22PM
To: Maurer, Kevin [kevn.maurer@gatehousemediazom]
Subject: RE: FW: GenX Question
Thanks, Kevin.
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Communications Director
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Sent: Thursday, August O3 20171:51PK8
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Subject: Re: FW: GenX Question
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On Thu, Ano3, 2017at 1:50PM, Kritzer, Jamie wrote:
No sweat. Call if you need. We're going with the release at 2.
Jamie Kritzer
Communications Director
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Maurer, Kevin [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 1:40 PM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <jamie.kfitzer L-�,ticdenngov>
Subject: Re: FW: GenX Question
Thanks so much for the help Jamie.
On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 1: 17 PM, Kritzer, Jamie <jamie kritzer a(ncd.enr. gov> wrote:
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Kevin,
We'll do our best.
To help you, here's the text for our news release:
lease: IMMEDIATE
Date: Aug. 3, 2017
Contact: Bridget Munger
Phone: [phone]
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RALEIGH—Staff bnthe N.C. Department of Environmental are gathering documents for the federal
government's investigation nelu1edtoCbemour,ducompanydhaLmauufbctuneodbo unregulatedcompound GouXa1its
Fayetteville facility.
The U.S. `o Office for the Eastern District ofNorth Carolina issued a subpoena tothe NI. Department of
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records and including permits, environmental compliance information, reports, un/ails.research and notes,
related Vothe Chomouro `o FayettevilleWorks facility, Gen]{and other fluorinated chemicals.
"DR0njUprovide all relevant records about Chomour uopart ofthisongoing federal bnvo ,``muki]omic
Kritzer, DG0spokesman. 'We are pleased that federal authorities are taking this matter seriously aovecontinue our
own investigation into Chemours and the issues surrounding GenX and the other unregulated chemical compounds."
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investigation intoCbemour `dimchor000fGooX.Tbeolastneok,Cooperdiroctoddu8Lo1o8uneuuofInvestigation's
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Cooper and his administration were successful ingetting Chemours tostop the release ofGcnX.Since then, the levels
ofGonXinfinished drinking water from the Cape Fear River continues tobubelow the state`opublic health goal and
has been trending downward. DEQ continues to sample and test the water frequently to monitor levels of GenX.
On Monday, Governor Cooper announced theexpansion ofustate science panel tohelp guide state officials onways Vo
better protect public health and the environment from new or unregulated chemicals such aa(]on}<.
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From: Maurer, Kevin [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 1:14 PM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <jamie.kritzerLo)ncdetir.gov>
Subject: Re: FW: GenX Question
Thanks Jamie. Can you 91Vc us 45 mins?
On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 1: 13 PM, Kritzer, Jamie <j ami e. kritzerr& ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Kevin,
Attached is the subpoena we received and our statement.
"DEQ will provide all relevant records about Chemours as part of this ongoing federal investigation," said Jamie
Kritzer, DEQ spokesman. "We are pleased that federal authorities are taking this matter seriously as we continue our
own investigation into Chemours and the issues surrounding GenX and the other unregulated chemical compounds."
If you have other questions, feel free to reach out.
Jamie Kritzer
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From: Maurer, Kevin [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 10:56 AM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <jamie.kritzer@ ,nedenr.gov>
Subject: Re: FW: GenX Question
I ley Jamie,
Do you have an ETA on confirmation? 'My editor wants to know for
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planning purposes. `Thanks,
hanks,
Kevin
On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 8:57 AM, Kritzer, Jamie <[e-mail]> wrote:
Kevin,
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I hope to let you know something today regarding your questions.
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From: Maurer, Kevin [mai Ito: [e-mail]
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 8:08 AM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: FW: GenX Question
Jamic,
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Let me know when you want to talk this morning. I have a conference call
at 9. but I should be done by 10.
Thanks for working this for me.
Kevin
On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Kritzer, Jamie <jaiiiie.kritzer(a2.riedenr.gov> wrote:
Certainly.
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From: Maurer, Kevin [mailto:l<[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 5:01 PM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <jam ie.kritzer@ ncdenr.gov>
Subject: Re: FW: GenX Question
Sure. Talk to you tomorrow morning. Can we keep it bctwccn us?
On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 4:58 PM, Kritzer, Jamie <j-a-m-i--e-.-kri-t-z-e-r-(a-),-n-c-d-enr-.-�),-o-v.> wrote:
Kevin,
Can I get back to you on this tomorrow morning?
Jamie Kritzer
Communications Director
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From: Maurer, Kevin [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 4:20 PM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <jam ie.kritzer@ ncdenr.gov>
Subject: Re: GenX Question
Can you confirm the US Attomey's office delivered subpoenas to DEQ regarding GenX? If so, what is
the US Attorney's office wants?
On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 3:52 PM, Maurer, Kevin <kevin.iiiaurerg-gateliotisemedia.coni> wrote:
Thanks
On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 3:47 PM, Kritzer, Jamie <iamie.kritzgE@,n-c-d-e-n-r-.gov> wrote:
I'll call in a few minutes. Just on the phone right now.
Jamie Kritzer
Communications Director
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919-219-5935
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From: Maurer, Kevin [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 3:45 PM
To: Kritzer, Jamie <jam ie.kritzer@ ncdenr.goy>
Subject: GenX Question
Hey Jamie,
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I am working with Adam on the G'enX story. I have a bit of news I'd
like to confirm. If you have a minute, can you call me at 910 322 4924.
'Thanks,
Kevin Maurer
Gatehouse Media
910 322 4924
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