CREW: Environmental Protection Agency: Regarding Mary Gade: Dow2-Releasable Email

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Gerald Phillips /R5/USEPA/

USEPA /US To Gregory Rudloff
10/18/2006 07:11 AM cc Cisneros.Jose, Hak Cho, John Steketee, Leverett Nelson,
Margaret Guerriero, Palermo.Mark, Sypniewski.Bruce
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Subject Re: Fw: Sharing News on Dow T-Pond Project Completion
Do you feel this is worthy of a hot issues paper?
Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US
Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
10/17/2006 05:02 PM To Gerald Phillips, Hak Cho, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, John Steketee,
Palermo.Mark@epamail.epa.gov@EPA,
Cisneros.Jose@epamail.epa.gov@EPA,
Sypniewski.Bruce@epamail.epa.gov@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Fw: Sharing News on Dow T-Pond Project Completion
F.Y.I.
Gregory A. Rudloff, P.G.

Corrective Action Section
Waste Management Branch
Waste, Pesticides and Toxics Division
Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
rudloff.gregory@epa.gov
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Cheryl Howe
<howec @michigan .gov>
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10/17/2006 04:50 PM To Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jon Bloemker
To <BLOEMKEJ@michigan.gov>, George Bruchmann
<BRUCHMAG@michigan.gov>, Stephen Buda
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<SHEKTERL@michigan.gov>, Jennifer Stark
<STARKJ1@michigan.gov>, Jim Sygo
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Subject Sharing News on Dow T-Pond Project Completion
Just wanted to share news from a phone call I had from Todd Konechne
this afternoon. Todd called to let me know that Dow has completed the
Tertiary Pond solids removal activities as of today and they are pulling
the dredge out of the pond tomorrow .
This has been a very lengthy project and has involved significant DEQ
staff resources and a multi-media approach. Solids were initially
incinerated, but when problems were experienced with incineration , Dow
obtained a land disposal restrictions treatability variance from the EPA
and DEQ that allowed the bulk of the solids to be landfilled at Salzburg
Landfill (following construction of a new cell ). Since 2002, Dow has
removed about 85,000,000 pounds of solids from the T-Pond to get the
solids in the three ponds to the levels approved under the Water Bureau
Administrative Consent Order.
The Waste and Hazardous Materials Division will soon be approving the
T-Pond operation and maintenance plan that will provide for future
removal and management (dewatering/drying/incineration) of T-Pond solids
on-site along with the routinely generated primary /secondary wastewater
treatment plant solids. The Air Quality Division recently completed
substantial work to modify Dow 's air permit to accommodate this process
change.
The final project report and solids contours will be submitted next
month. Remaining work to be completed yet this year includes
installation of a new weir in the T -Pond. I expect the design for the
weir to be submitted next week .
While there is still a bit of work yet to do on this project , I just

wanted to applaud and thank my fellow colleagues for all the work it has
taken to reach this point. If staff within the other Divisions are
aware of any outstanding issues necessary for closeout of this project
that need to be brought to Dow 's attention, I would encourage you to
contact Todd Konechne directly in the next week and let any other staff
know if their assistance is needed so they can be addressed in a timely
manner.
If I have neglected to copy anyone who might be interested in this

information, please feel free to send this on . Thanks.
Cheryl Howe
Environmental Engineering Specialist
Hazardous Waste Management Unit
Hazardous Waste Section
517-373-9881/517-373-4797 Fax
Waste and Hazardous Materials Division

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 30241, Lansing, MI 48909-7741
Overnight Mail/Street Address:

Constitution Hall, Atrium North, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI
48933
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USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero
10/31/2006 02:04 PM cc
bcc
Subject Dow meeting request with RA
I learned this morning from a Dow (Greg Cochran) email that David Graham has contacted Mary Gade
directly to set up a meeting. Greg's email implied that the request to Mary was to cover all of Dow 's
environmental obligations, not just those related to RCRA corrective action. I was surprised by the
information since it was my understanding that the meeting with you was planned to happen first .
Dow2-Rel-3
Margaret To Gerald Phillips
Guerriero /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
10/31/2006 02:26 PM
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Subject Re: Dow meeting request with RA
Hi Gerry,
Thanks for the note. I just left you another voicemail. I need to know David Graham's title and I see that
Greg's last name is in your message so I don't need to know how to spell it. Thanks
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Gerald Phillips
From: Gerald Phillips

Sent: 10/31/2006 02:04 PM
To: Margaret Guerriero
Subject: Dow meeting request with RA
I learned this morning from a Dow (Greg Cochran) email that David Graham has contacted Mary Gade
directly to set up a meeting. Greg's email implied that the request to Mary was to cover all of Dow 's
environmental obligations, not just those related to RCRA corrective action. I was surprised by the
information since it was my understanding that the meeting with you was planned to happen first .
Dow2-Rel-4
Margaret To Mary Gade
USEPA /US
cc Bharat Mathur, Elissa Speizman, Jo-Lynn Traub, Julie
10/31/2006 03:13 PM Spellman, Mary Canavan, Steve Rothblatt, "Richard Karl",
"Kay Hudson"
bcc "Gerry Phillips", "Bruce Sypniewski"
Subject Re: Dow Chemical
Hi Mary,
I also talked with Maryann Horinko regarding this initiative and agree that a meeting would be worthwhile .
I am scheduled to meet with Dow's midwest remediation director, Greg Cochran, on Nov. 21st. My
understanding of our meeting is to discuss a proposal from Dow to work more cooperatively with EPA and
MDEQ. Dow recently replaced their senior manager on the project with Mr . Cochran who is well
respected in the Corrective Action world. The Midland facility corrective action has had a number of
difficult technical issues and historicly there has been a lot of disagreement between Dow and the
agencies. It would be well worth it if this is what David Graham wants to talk about , who I understand is
the Global VP for Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs.
A couple of other things I know about, we are working with Dow to voluntarily sponsor school chemical
cleanouts in the Midland area and I believe they are also interested in participating in a voluntary school
bus retrofit effort.
Also, there was recently a multimedia inspection conducted at the Midland facility . This may be
something he wants to discuss.
I would be interested in attending the meeting.

Richard Karl
From: Richard Karl

Sent: 10/31/2006 12:11 PM
To: Mary Gade
Cc: Bharat Mathur; Elissa Speizman; Jo-Lynn Traub; Julie Spellman;
Margaret Guerriero; Mary Canavan; Steve Rothblatt
Subject: Re: Dow Chemical
Mary-
I received a call late yesterday from Marianne Horinko from the Global Environment Technology
Foundation. Marianne is working on a project with Dow Chemical and they are interested in developing a
wholesale partnership with the Region 5 Superfund, brownfields and RCRA programs for cleanup and
reuse of the Carbide orphan sites that Dow owns. Most of these sites are in Region 5. I believe that this
may be at least part of the reason for the meeting and would advise that such a meeting would be
worthwhile.
Rick
.
Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US
Mary Gade /R5/USEPA/

USEPA /US
Sent by: Julie Spellman
To Bharat Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Elissa
10/31/2006 09:51 AM
Speizman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Canavan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Steve
Rothblatt/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jo-Lynn
Traub/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject
I've been contacted by David Graham, an attorney for Dow Chemical, who is requesting a meeting with
me. Please let me know if this is advisable and what the issues might be that he wishes to speak about .
Also, if there is such a meeting, would you like to be in attendance? Thanks. Mary
Dow2-Rel-5
11/02/2006 09:48 AM cc Bharat Mathur, Julie Spellman
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Subject Re: Dow Chemical
Margaret--I would like to speak about this next week. David Graham has indicated he is meeting with you
as well when he spoke to Julie Spellman. This will change the character of the meeting and you may
need to include other participants--like someone from Regional Counsel. He also wants to meet with me
that day. It may be that we all sit down in one meeting. I am getting annoyed that they(David Graham,
Marianne, others) are calling you, me, Rick Karl without letting us coordinate our efforts internally first .
Mary
Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US
Margaret To
USEPA /US
10/31/2006 02:13 PM Subject Re: Dow Chemical
Hi Mary,
I also talked with Maryann Horinko regarding this initiative and agree that a meeting would be worthwhile .
I am scheduled to meet with Dow's midwest remediation director, Greg Cochran, on Nov. 21st. My
understanding of our meeting is to discuss a proposal from Dow to work more cooperatively with EPA and
MDEQ. Dow recently replaced their senior manager on the project with Mr . Cochran who is well
respected in the Corrective Action world. The Midland facility corrective action has had a number of
difficult technical issues and historicly there has been a lot of disagreement between Dow and the
agencies. It would be well worth it if this is what David Graham wants to talk about , who I understand is
the Global VP for Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs.
A couple of other things I know about, we are working with Dow to voluntarily sponsor school chemical
cleanouts in the Midland area and I believe they are also interested in participating in a voluntary school
bus retrofit effort.
Also, there was recently a multimedia inspection conducted at the Midland facility . This may be
something he wants to discuss.
I would be interested in attending the meeting.

Richard Karl
From: Richard Karl

Sent: 10/31/2006 12:11 PM
To: Mary Gade
Cc: Bharat Mathur; Elissa Speizman; Jo-Lynn Traub; Julie Spellman;
Margaret Guerriero; Mary Canavan; Steve Rothblatt
Subject: Re: Dow Chemical
Mary-
I received a call late yesterday from Marianne Horinko from the Global Environment Technology
Foundation. Marianne is working on a project with Dow Chemical and they are interested in developing a
wholesale partnership with the Region 5 Superfund, brownfields and RCRA programs for cleanup and
reuse of the Carbide orphan sites that Dow owns. Most of these sites are in Region 5. I believe that this
may be at least part of the reason for the meeting and would advise that such a meeting would be
worthwhile.
Rick
.

USEPA /US
Sent by: Julie Spellman
To Bharat Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Elissa
10/31/2006 09:51 AM Speizman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Canavan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Steve
Rothblatt/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jo-Lynn
Traub/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject
I've been contacted by David Graham, an attorney for Dow Chemical, who is requesting a meeting with
me. Please let me know if this is advisable and what the issues might be that he wishes to speak about .
Also, if there is such a meeting, would you like to be in attendance? Thanks. Mary
Dow2-Rel-6
11/08/2006 10:54 AM cc
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Subject I called Greg Cochran at Dow and advised him that the Nov
21 meeting has to be rescheduled .
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11/09/2006 09:00 AM cc hudson.kay, mathur.bharat, spellman.julie
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Subject Re: Fw: Dow (David Graham) meeting request to Mary Gade
Thank you. It would be better to do this type of meeting on one day which will have to be sometime in
December.
Margaret To
USEPA /US
11/08/2006 03:02 PM Subject Fw: Dow (David Graham) meeting request to Mary Gade
FYI - I asked Gerry to do some reconnaissance on the purpose of the meeting. Also, I had Gerry give
Dow a call to let them know we are interested in having one meeting between Region 5 and Dow on a
date to be determined.
----- Forwarded by Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US on 11/08/2006 02:55 PM -----

Gerald
Phillips /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
11/06/2006 09:24 AM To Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bruce
Sypniewski/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Dow (David Graham) meeting request to Mary Gade
In response to my request, Greg Cochran provided some additional information regarding Dow 's meeting
request with the RA:
* David Graham would like to discuss building an improved working relationship with all Regional
programs, improving compliance, the multimedia inspection and follow-up results, and briefly - the Dow
Midland corrective action.
* David Graham's most important goal is building a stronger relationship .
* Since Dow will be here to visit you on November 21 they were hoping to be able to meet with
Mary the same day.
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Julie Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To karl.richard, guerriero.margaret, Garl.Jerri-Anne
11/22/2006 01:53 PM cc Gade.Mary, mathur.bharat, marjorie.buckholtz
bcc
Subject Dow Meeting - 12/11/06
All, I've scheduled two Dow Chemical meetings the morning of Monday, December 11th. The first one,
which begins at 9:00 a.m. will focus on orphaned sites. This should be attended by Rick and Margaret
and appropriate personnel. The second one, which will begin at 11:00 a.m., will be to discuss VREMS
which should include Jerri and appropriate personnel . Marjorie Buckholtz will contact the appropriate
Dow staff to be in attendance.
By copy of this e-mail to Marjorie, please be aware that these meetings will be held at our offices on 77 W.
Jackson Boulevard, 19th Floor.
Thanks for your assistance.
Julie
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USEPA /US To rothblatt.steve, guerriero.margaret, Tinka Hyde, traub.jo-lynn,
11/22/2006 02:01 PM Gerald Phillips
cc Gade.Mary, mathur.bharat, Carolyn Robinson
bcc
Subject Dow Meeting - 12/11/06 - in the PM
All, I have scheduled a meet and greet with Dow Chemical from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Monday, 12/11/06, in
the Large RA Conference Room. The first half hour Mary and Bharat will be meeting with them ; the
remaining hour we would like you to be in attendance. I've attached again a copy of the draft agenda that
Dow had sent to us.
Thanks all for your assistance.
Julie
Dow2-Rel-10
USEPA /US To guerriero.margaret, Tinka Hyde, frey.bertram
11/29/2006 05:22 PM cc Gade.Mary, mathur.bharat, Carolyn Robinson, Tywanna
Greene, Shwanda Mayo, Cheryl Klebenow, Cynthia Faur,
speizman.elissa
bcc
Subject Dow Chemical Briefing
All, Margaret has informed me that she has results of field sampling for Dow and has asked that you brief
Mary and Bharat prior to the 12/11 meeting we have with them. I have set up Wednesday, 12/6, at 2:30 in
the small RA conference room. Thanks. Julie
Julie A. Spellman
Staff Assistant to the Regional Administrator
U.S. EPA
77 W. Jackson Boulevard
Mail Code R-19J
Chicago, IL 60604
312.886.1473
spellman.julie@epa.gov
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Kay Hudson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Mardi Klevs, Margaret Guerriero
12/05/2006 09:30 AM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Chemical Briefing
please provide briefing materials today to mary , bharat, me, julie, and cyndy
thanks,
kay
Kay Hudson
Special Assistant to the Region 5 Administrator
U. S. EPA
Phone: 312-886-4070
email: hudson.kay@epa.gov
----- Forwarded by Kay Hudson/R5/USEPA/US on 12/05/2006 09:28 AM -----
Calendar Entry Notify me

Appointment
Subject Dow Chemical Briefing Where Location
Categorize
When Starts Wed 12/06/2006 02:30 PM
1 hour
Ends Wed 12/06/2006 03:30 PM
Description
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USEPA /US To Mardi Klevs
12/05/2006 10:33 AM cc Margaret Guerriero
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Dow Chemical Briefing
I'm sorry; I thought Dow was in your branch. Is it?

Kay
Kay Hudson
U. S. EPA
Phone: 312-886-4070
Mardi Klevs/R5/USEPA/US
Mardi Klevs /R5/USEPA/

USEPA /US
12/05/2006 10:23 AM
To Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Kay Hudson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
why am I getting this? this is news to me. also, Milkt Clarke left me a message that he wanted to chat
about Dow. I was the permit writer many years ago , back in the late eighties. Hope this is just a
mistake!!!!
,Mardi Klevs
Chief
Pesticides and Toxics Branch
Waste, Pesticides, and Toxics Division
U.S. EPA
77 W. Jackson (DT-8J)
Chicago, IL 60604
312-353-5490
fax: 312-886-2737
klevs.mardi@epa.gov
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USEPA /US
12/05/2006 09:30 AM
To Mardi Klevs/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
cc
please provide briefing materials today to mary , bharat, me, julie, and cyndy
thanks,
kay
Kay Hudson
U. S. EPA
Phone: 312-886-4070
----- Forwarded by Kay Hudson/R5/USEPA/US on 12/05/2006 09:28 AM -----

Appointment
Subject Dow Chemical Briefing Where Location
Categorize
When Starts Wed 12/06/2006 02:30 PM
1 hour
Ends Wed 12/06/2006 03:30 PM
Description
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12/05/2006 03:56 PM cc
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Subject Re: Dow Briefing - 12/6
History: This message has been replied to .
Margaret, just to clarify, will this be for the orphaned sites, V-REMs and the meet and greet at 1:00?
Margaret
USEPA /US To Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
12/05/2006 03:51 PM cc Bertram Frey/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bharat
Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Carolyn
Robinson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cheryl
Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cynthia
Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov,
Kay Hudson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Shwanda
Mayo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Tinka
Hyde/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Tywanna
Greene/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Hi Julie,
It will be myself and Gerry Phillips .
Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
12/05/2006 01:41 PM To Tinka Hyde/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bertram
Frey/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA, Bharat
Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cynthia
Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Carolyn
Robinson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Shwanda
Mayo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Tywanna
Greene/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cheryl
Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Kay
Hudson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Dow Briefing - 12/6
As I mentioned in the Senior Staff meeting yesterday, let's plan on doing this briefing telephonically at 2:30
re: sampling test results. Please meet up in the small RA conference room and we'll patch Mary in.
Also, as Kay had mentioned, will need briefing materials this afternoon to fax to Mary .
Last, I'm putting together an attendee list for all the Dow meetings on Monday. Tinka and Margaret, could
you let me know who will be attending at your respective meetings ?
Thanks.
Julie
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Bharat Mathur /R5/USEPA/
12/05/2006 04:50 PM cc
bcc
Hey, were you able to find anything on Mittal Steel or shall I call Ken and get more specific details ?
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Margaret Guerriero
From: Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 12/05/2006 04:51 PM
To: Julie Spellman
Cc: Bertram Frey; Bharat Mathur; Carolyn Robinson; Cheryl Klebenow;
Cynthia Faur; Mary Gade; Kay Hudson; Shwanda Mayo; Tinka Hyde; Tywanna Greene
Subject: Re: Dow Briefing - 12/6
Hi Julie,
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Thanks.
Julie
Dow2-Rel-15
Margaret To Julie Spellman
USEPA /US
cc phillips.gerald
12/05/2006 05:27 PM
bcc
I'm not sure what V-REMs is but for the meet and greet and the orphan sites it will be the two of us .
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
12/05/2006 03:56 PM cc
Margaret, just to clarify, will this be for the orphaned sites, V-REMs and the meet and greet at 1:00?
Margaret
12/05/2006 03:51 PM cc Bertram Frey/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bharat
Robinson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cheryl
Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cynthia
Kay Hudson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Shwanda
Mayo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Tinka
Hyde/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Tywanna
Hi Julie,
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Thanks.
Julie
Dow2-Rel-16
12/06/2006 01:47 PM cc Bruce Sypniewski
bcc
Subject SCOUT - are changes needed to DOW as result of briefings ?
Kay Hudson
U. S. EPA
Phone: 312-886-4070
Dow2-Rel-17
USEPA /US To Bharat Mathur, Margaret Guerriero, Tinka Hyde, Gerald
12/07/2006 08:24 AM Phillips
cc Gade.Mary, Carolyn Robinson, Shwanda Mayo, Tywanna
Greene
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting
Do you have electronic bios that I can share with Dow ? Let me know today and thanks. Julie
----- Forwarded by Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US on 12/07/2006 08:22 AM -----
"Gustafson , David (DW)"
DW )"
<DWGustafson @dow.dow.com>
com>
12/06/2006 09:46 PM To Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting
Julie, here's a copy of the bios for the Dow folks attending the 1 PM meeting. This should help provide an
overview of each of our roles and background.
If you could forward a bio for Mary and Bharat, that would be appreciated. If a bio is readily available for
Margaret, Gerry and/or Tinka then that would be helpful also.
Let me know if you need anything else. And if you need to reach us on Monday when we're traveling,
please call my cell phone at 989-600-0088.
Thanks,
David Gustafson
989-636-2953 (office)
989-600-0088 (cell)
Dow2-Rel-18
USEPA /US
cc
12/07/2006 11:54 AM
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Subject Re: Fw: Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting
Dow2-Rel-19
USEPA /US To Julie Spellman
12/07/2006 01:29 PM cc Margaret Guerriero
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting
Here is my bio.
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
12/07/2006 08:24 AM To Bharat Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Tinka
Hyde/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gerald
Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA, Carolyn
Subject Fw: Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting
Do you have electronic bios that I can share with Dow ? Let me know today and thanks. Julie
DW )"
<DWGustafson @dow.dow .com>
com >
cc
Thanks,
David Gustafson
989-636-2953 (office)
989-600-0088 (cell)
Dow2-Rel-20
Margaret To Mary Gade, "Bharat Mathur"
USEPA /US
cc "Julie Spellman", "Kay Hudson", faur.cynthia
12/07/2006 01:46 PM
bcc "Gerry Phillips", rudloff.gregory
Subject Call with Jim Sygo
Hi Mary and Bharat,
Just wanted to give you a quick summary of my conversation with Jim this morning .
Jim indicated that Dow has commited to completing their step out sample analysis of the hot spot by next
week. They will also complete a hydraulic model of the river and submit a plan on a proposed action to
MDEQ by next week. He did not say whether MDEQ will require removal or if they would accept another
type of action. .
I did tell him that we had some concerns about other aspects of the work and that you would likely want to
address these sometime in the near future.
Dow2-Rel-21
Gary Gulezian /R5/USEPA/
12/07/2006 04:47 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: 12/11 Dow Chemical Meetings
Margaret, What's M-REMS? Do you think there's a potential GLNPO role? Thanks, Gary
Margaret
12/07/2006 11:43 AM Bertram Frey/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bharat
Robinson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cynthia
Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Elissa
Speizman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov, Gary
Gulezian/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jerri-Anne
cc
Garl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jo-Lynn
Traub/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Canavan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Norman
Niedergang/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Phil
Hoffman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Steve
Rothblatt/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, phillips.gerald@epa.gov
Subject Re: 12/11 Dow Chemical Meetings
Hi Julie,
Gerry Phillips and I will also plan to attend the 11:00 session on M-REMS.
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
12/07/2006 09:09 AM To Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA, Elissa
Speizman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Norman
Niedergang/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Steve
Rothblatt/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jo-Lynn
Traub/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Frey/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bharat
Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gary
Gulezian/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jerri-Anne
Garl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cynthia
Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Canavan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Phil
Hoffman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Carolyn Robinson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject 12/11 Dow Chemical Meetings
I'm in the process of getting the agendas together for Monday's 3 meetings w/Dow. I'm concerned though
that I don't have all the players that will be attending from Region 5. I've attached the Word file breaking
down these meetings. Would you let me know as soon as you can what meetings you, or your staff, will
be attending, so I can have a complete list to send to everyone?
Thanks so much for your help.
Julie
Dow2-Rel-22
USEPA /US To "Gustafson, David (DW)"
12/08/2006 03:08 PM cc Gade.Mary, Bharat Mathur, Margaret Guerriero, Steve
Rothblatt, George Czerniak, Tinka Hyde, Gerald Phillips,
Jo-Lynn Traub, Peter Swenson, Phil Hoffman
bcc
Subject Re: Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting
Hi David. As requested, here is a one-pager on bios for your review and information. I've also attached
the agenda (showing attendees) as well. As I relayed to you earlier, our offices are located at 77 W.
Jackson Boulevard on the 19th floor. We look forward to seeing you on Monday. Thank you.
Julie
"Gustafson, David (DW)" <DWGustafson@dow.com>

DW )"
<DWGustafson @dow.dow .com>
com >
cc
Thanks,
David Gustafson
989-636-2953 (office)
989-600-0088 (cell)
Dow2-Rel-23
Margaret To
USEPA /US
cc
Sent by: Shwanda Mayo
bcc
12/15/2006 09:30 AM
Subject Meeting in regards to Dow Chemical (12/19/06 at 10-11am)
Meeting
Date 12/19/2006
Time 11:00:00 AM to 12:00:00 PM
Chair Margaret Guerriero
Invitees
Required Gerald Phillips; Gregory Rudloff
Optional
FYI
Location 807
Dow2-Rel-24
12/15/2006 10:25 AM cc
bcc
Subject Accepted: Meeting in regards to Dow Chemical (12/19/06 at
10-11am)
Meeting
Date 12/19/2006 10:00:00 AM
Time 10:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 AM
Invitees
Optional
FYI
Location 807
Dow2-Rel-25
USEPA /US
cc Bharat Mathur, Cynthia Faur, guerriero.margaret,
12/15/2006 04:43 PM spellman.julie, Joseph Dufficy, karl.richard, phillips.gerald
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Follow-up
Hi Mary,
We spent some time during the meeting trying to tease out what our role would be. Dow said they thought
it would be helpful for us to act as the middle man or point "person" for the initiative and also seemed to
think that we would bring experience and consistency to the effort . They talked about possibly working
with us to put together a strategy and a "tool kit" of solutions for the sites. We told them that a possible
role for us would be a lot clearer it we had something more specific on the table . They agreed they would
try to provided that. From what I have in my notes and based on my conversation with Joe Dufficy today ,
the next step is that they would put something together to articulate more of the details and we would have
a follow-up call to discuss it.
As far as whether I think there is an opportunity here, I think we should suspend judgement until we see
more detail. If this promotes RCRA brownfield redevelopment and/or ties into the One-Cleanup-Program
concept at the regional level, I think it would be worth our investment of time. I do think we would have to
get the states involved pretty quickly once we know more .
I had a brief conversation with Susan Bodine after GETF met with her and I did not get the sense from her
that she thought HQs had much to contribute. I believe she told them the Region would be the place to
bring the idea. I will touch base with Matt Hale and others in OSWER to double check .

USEPA /US
12/15/2006 06:15 AM
To guerriero.margaret@epa.gov, Bharat
Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Cynthia Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, spellman.julie@epa.gov
Subject Dow Follow-up
Margaret--After the meeting on Monday with Dow and GETF, what do you think the opportunities are for
collaborating on their "mothballed" sites effort, if any? As I said as I exited the briefing, it wasn't clear to
me what our role would be beyond our usual responsibilities for clean up . Did you get a clearer idea?
Also, Marjorie Buckholtz had mentioned that HQ might have some resources to contribute to the effort .
Do you know what those might be? Will you coordinate with Superfund and get back to me. Thanks!
Dow2-Rel-26
12/19/2006 03:48 PM cc
bcc
Subject Accepted: Meeting in regards to Dow Chemical (12/19/06 at
10-11am)
Meeting
Date 12/19/2006 11:00:00 AM
Time 11:00:00 AM to 12:00:00 PM
Invitees
Optional
FYI
Location 807
Dow2-Rel-27
Linda To guerriero.margaret
Nachowicz /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc karl.richard, bolen.bill, JASON EL-ZEIN, augustyn.james
12/19/2006 04:39 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Briefing on Dow Tittabawassee River Hot Spot
History: This message has been forwarded .
Hi Margaret-
Rick mentioned to me after the senior manager meeting on Monday that you would like a contact in
Superfund to provide technical consultation with your staff on this dioxin sediment removal on the Dow
Chemical Site in Midland MI. OSC Jim Augustyn has had experience in Region 7 with Dioxin and also
with the 10 mile drain removal site in St Clair Shores , MI. We will make him available to consult with your
folks as needed. He can be reached at 440-250-1742.
----- Forwarded by Linda Nachowicz /R5/USEPA/US on 12/19/2006 04:28 PM -----
Richard Karl /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To
12/18/2006 05:17 PM
Subject Fw: Briefing on Dow Tittabawassee River Hot Spot
FYI
--------------------------
Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 12/18/2006 06:13 PM
To: Mary Gade; mathur.bharat@epa.gov; karl.richard@epa.gov
Cc: spellman.julie@epa.gov; hudson.kay@epa.gov; Cynthia Faur
Subject: Fw: Briefing on Dow Tittabawassee River Hot Spot
This is the latest update. There may be more info after our call with MDEQ tomorrow.
Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
12/18/2006 10:46 AM To Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Gerald Phillips, Hak Cho,
Cisneros.Jose@epamail.epa.gov@EPA, John Steketee,
Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Sypniewski.Bruce@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
Subject Briefing on Dow Tittabawassee River Hot Spot
Attached is a briefing on the Tittabawassee River hot spot and proposed Interim Response Activities .
There are revisions to Dow's proposal which includes a significantly expanded IRA addressing over
14,000 linear feet of river bank. Also, MDEQ is planning on sending out a letter requiring Dow to
undertake IRA (including a schedule) by the end of the week. In addition, there will be a conference call
between EPA and MDEQ at 7:30 AM on Tuesday prior to our briefing at 10:00 AM with you, so that we can
provide you with the most up to date information possible . Let me know if you need any additional
information.
Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-28
Jim Sygo To Margaret Guerriero
<SYGOJ@
SYGOJ @michigan .gov>
gov >
cc Gregory Rudloff, Gerald Phillips, George Bruchmann,
12/20/2006 12:15 PM Stephen Buda, Delores Montgomery, Allan Taylor
bcc
Subject [PMX:VIRUS] Interim Response Activities - Tittabawassee
River and Floodplain
Margaret,
Attached you will find the information that was promised to you and
Mary Gade during our telephone conference call of December 19, 2006.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will continue to pursue
the expedited actions to address the removal of the deposits and the
stabilization of the erosional areas that have now been identified .
Please feel free to contact me if you should have any questions .
Hard copy to follow.
Jim Sygo
Deputy Director
Department of Environmental Quality
517-241-7394
sygoj@michigan.gov
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Elissa To Margaret Guerriero
Speizman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Jose Cisneros, phillips.gerald
01/09/2007 04:43 PM
bcc
Subject Re: need hot issue Re: Heads up on Dow Press Release
Yes, please, including any recommendation for update to the messages. Thanks.
Margaret
USEPA /US To Elissa Speizman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
01/09/2007 04:41 PM cc Jose Cisneros/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
phillips.gerald@epa.gov
Subject Re: need hot issue Re: Heads up on Dow Press Release
Hi Elissa,
We sent a hot issues paper yesterday to Jeff Kelly and John Peterson. Do you want an update to add the
press release?
Elissa Speizman/R5/USEPA/US
Elissa
Speizman /R5/USEPA/
01/09/2007 04:21 PM cc Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US, mathur.bharat@epa.gov,
faur.cynthia@epa.gov, Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US
Subject need hot issue Re: Heads up on Dow Press Release
I need a quick hot issue to get up to the Administrator's office, since he'll be in Michigan on Thursday.
Please get a draft to me by midday tomorrow. Thanks!
Margaret
USEPA /US
01/09/2007 04:17 PM To Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc mathur.bharat@epa.gov, Cynthia
Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, spellman.julie@epa.gov,
hudson.kay@epa.gov, speizman.elissa@epa.gov
Subject Heads up on Dow Press Release
My staff has learned that Dow and MDEQ are negotiating a joint press release on the hot spots , scheduled
for release tomorrow. The release will include an acknowledgement of high levels in the river and a
description of Dow's plan to respond. It may also include Q&As. You may receive a call either today or
tomorrow from David Graham to inform you of the press release.
Dow2-Rel-30
Bharat Mathur /R5/USEPA/
01/09/2007 05:31 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Heads up on Dow Press Release
Why is Sygo not sharing this with us.

--------------------------
Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 01/09/2007 05:17 PM
To: Mary Gade
Cc: mathur.bharat@epa.gov; Cynthia Faur; spellman.julie@epa.gov;
hudson.kay@epa.gov; speizman.elissa@epa.gov
Subject: Heads up on Dow Press Release
My staff has learned that Dow and MDEQ are negotiating a joint press release on the hot spots , scheduled
for release tomorrow. The release will include an acknowledgement of high levels in the river and a
description of Dow's plan to respond. It may also include Q&As. You may receive a call either today or
tomorrow from David Graham to inform you of the press release.
Dow2-Rel-31
01/10/2007 07:38 AM cc Bruce Sypniewski
bcc
Subject Fw: Revised - Hold for Dow/ATS Pilot Corrective Action Plan
Meeting
Margaret,
We learned yesterday that a meeting was being planned to discuss the work plan for implementation of
interim measures on the upper Tittabawassee. After Greg Rudloff's conversations with MDEQ we feel this
is an excellent opportunity to understand the extent of the potential Dow effort , and to visit some of the
locations under consideration. Greg and I plan to attend the meeting and MDEQ has offered to show us
the IRA locations and explain their importance. MDEQ also indicated that we should also visit the DMDF .
This Corps of Engineers dredge disposal site is currently under construction is a source of ongoing
concern from the Lone Tree Council.
This means I will be moving my day off from January 19 to the 12. I told you yesterday I'd be in all this
week, and I wanted you to know of the change in plans and why.
Gerry
----- Forwarded by Gerald Phillips/R5/USEPA/US on 01/10/2007 07:28 AM -----

Cheryl Howe
gov >
01/09/2007 04:44 PM To PBSIMON77@aol.com, PMSimon222@aol.com,
bfbaker@dow.com, dgustafson@dow.com,
ggcochran@dow.com, SCLucas@dow.com, Gerald
Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gregory
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mark T LRE Lesinski
<Mark.T.Lesinski@lre02.usace.army.mil>, Christopher
Antieau <ANTIEAUC@michigan.gov>, James Baker
<BAKERJP@michigan.gov>, Joy Brooks
<BROOKSJ@michigan.gov>, George Bruchmann
<BRUCHMAG@michigan.gov>, Stephen Buda
<BUDAS@michigan.gov>,
DEQ-CH4S-John_McCauley-RRD.DEQPO1.DEQ@michigan
.gov, Joseph Haas <HAASJ@michigan.gov>, Cheryl Howe
<HOWEC@michigan.gov>, Deborah Mackenzie-Taylor
<MACKENZD@michigan.gov>, Delores Montgomery
<MONTGOMD@michigan.gov>, Trisha Peters
<PETERST@michigan.gov>, Brian Rudolph
<RUDOLPBM@michigan.gov>, Catherine Sleight
<SLEIGHTC@michigan.gov>, Allan Taylor
<TAYLORAB@michigan.gov>, Terry Walkington
<WALKINGT@michigan.gov>
cc Lauri.Gorton@CH2M.com, "Lisa Williams / F&WS
<Lisa_Williams", Elizabeth Browne
<BROWNEE@michigan.gov>, Judith Gapp
<GAPPJ@michigan.gov>, Virginia Himich
<HIMICHV@michigan.gov>, Linda LeVeque
<LEVEQUEL@michigan.gov>, Daniel Morgan
<MORGANDH@michigan.gov>, Karen Shaler
<SHALERK@michigan.gov>, Liane Shekter Smith
<SHEKTERL@michigan.gov>, Jim Sygo
<SYGOJ@michigan.gov>
Revised - Hold for Dow/ATS Pilot Corrective Action Plan
Subject
Meeting
Item Type: Appointment

Start Date: Wednesday, 17 Jan 2007, 09:00:00am (Eastern Standard Time)
Duration: 7 Hours, 30 Mins
Place: DEQ-CH4S-John_McCauley-RRD
ATS will be providing an overview of the proposed pilot corrective

action/interim response activities for the Upper Tittabawassee River
sediment and bank deposits at this meeting . Additional details to
follow.
Please contact me, or Al Taylor at 517-335-4799 or

taylorab@michigan.gov, should you have questions about this meeting .
Cheryl Howe
Environmental Engineering Specialist
Hazardous Waste Management Unit
Hazardous Waste Section
517-373-9881/517-373-4797 Fax

P.O. Box 30241, Lansing, MI 48909-7741
Overnight Mail/Street Address:

Constitution Hall, Atrium North, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI
48933
Dow2-Rel-32
01/11/2007 08:04 AM cc
bcc
Subject I learned yesterday afternoon that the Dow meeting with
Mary Gade will probably be February 21 in Lansing and
Midland, MI
Dow2-Rel-33
01/23/2007 01:53 PM cc Gregory Rudloff
bcc
Subject I called Greg Cochran and we discussed his voice mail
message to you. We further discussed last Wednesday 's
meeting. I confirmed that Dow's efforts, agreed to at the end
of last Wednesday's meeting, will establish our impression of
their future performance.
Dow2-Rel-34
01/25/2007 03:38 PM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: I learned yesterday afternoon that the Dow meeting with
Mary Gade will probably be February 21 in Lansing and
Midland, MI
Margaret, are we okay with this then? Also, possibly you bringing your technical expert ? I have not set a
time for this, but I'm thinking Bharat and Mary will get to MI that morning. Let me know and I'll proceed.
----- Forwarded by Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US on 01/25/2007 02:56 PM -----
USEPA /US
cc
Subject Re: Fw: I learned yesterday afternoon that the Dow meeting
with Mary Gade will probably be February 21 in Lansing and
Midland, MI
We should have Margaret. May need to change date. Also, she can bring her technical expert.
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
01/24/2007 04:56 PM To Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
cc Bharat Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Fw: I learned yesterday afternoon that the Dow meeting with

Subject Mary Gade will probably be February 21 in Lansing and
Midland, MI
Mary, just spoke w/Bharat. We need to talk about who should be attending these quarterly meetings?
Just you, Bharat, Steve Chester and his deputy or with some of our senior staff as well . Let me know so I
can respond to Margaret. Thanks.
Margaret
USEPA /US
01/24/2007 04:17 PM To spellman.julie@epa.gov
cc phillips.gerald@epa.gov, mayo.shwanda@epa.gov

Midland, MI
Hi Julie,
I was wondering if you have heard anything definitive about a date for this meeting between Dow MDEQ
and EPA. February 21 is a bad day for me and Gerry Phillips . We have a national RCRA meeting in DC
and I am scheduled to lead a panel on the 21st.

Gerald
Phillips /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
I learned yesterday afternoon that the Dow meeting with

Midland, MI
Dow2-Rel-35
USEPA /US
cc phillips.gerald
01/25/2007 04:23 PM
bcc
Midland, MI
Yes, let's do it on that date. Gerry Phillips will also attend . He is going to DC with me - the earlier we can
fly out the better. Thanks.
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
01/25/2007 03:38 PM To Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc

Midland, MI
USEPA /US
cc
Midland, MI
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US

Midland, MI
Margaret
USEPA /US

Midland, MI
Hi Julie,

Gerald
Phillips /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc

Midland, MI
Dow2-Rel-36
USEPA /US
cc phillips.gerald, mayo.shwanda
01/29/2007 02:40 PM
bcc
Midland, MI
Hi Julie,
I just learned that they have moved my presentation to the first day of the conference , which is Feb. 21st.
I think this necessitates we move the date of the Dow meeting. Sorry for the trouble this will undoubtedly
cause you.
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc

Midland, MI
USEPA /US
cc
Midland, MI
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US

Midland, MI
Margaret
USEPA /US

Midland, MI
Hi Julie,

Gerald
Phillips /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc

Midland, MI
Dow2-Rel-37
USEPA /US
cc mayo.shwanda
01/30/2007 05:20 PM
bcc
Subject Meeting with Dow
Hi Gerry,
This is a tickler to remind you to check your schedule for Feb 12 and 13 for a meeting with Vickki Rupp. I
would prefer the 13th if that works for you since I have a standing afternoon meeting on Mondays .
Dow2-Rel-38
Cynthia Faur /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero, Bruce Sypniewski
02/07/2007 02:47 PM cc Julie Spellman, Kay Hudson
bcc
Subject SCOUT -- Dow Entry
Margaret and Bruce --
Kay and I were going through the Scout entries, and we note that while the Dow matter has been updated
today by your staff, the abstract is out of date. Could you please update the abstract with the current
status and bold your changes so that we can accurately update the national SCOUT system .
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-39
Bruce To "Jose Cisneros"
Sypniewski /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc "Margaret Guerriero"
02/07/2007 03:04 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: SCOUT -- Dow Entry
Joe, per my previous e-mail, please see the attached. Thanks.

-----------------
Sent by EPA Wireless E-Mail Services
Cynthia Faur
From: Cynthia Faur

Sent: 02/07/2007 03:47 PM
To: Margaret Guerriero; Bruce Sypniewski
Cc: Julie Spellman; Kay Hudson
Subject: SCOUT -- Dow Entry
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-40
USEPA /US To Jose Cisneros
02/07/2007 04:00 PM cc Gregory Rudloff, Margaret Guerriero
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: SCOUT -- Dow Entry
Joe,
As you may know, Greg left for Michigan this morning and will be there thru Friday morning . He usually
checks his email and may be able to do the update while on the road. SCOUT updates have not had time
critical link to hot issues in the past and because of time limitations this morning Greg was unable to do an
update. We will make all reasonable efforts in future to ensure the two match .
Gerry
Jose Cisneros/R5/USEPA/US
Jose Cisneros /R5/USEPA/

USEPA /US
02/07/2007 03:11 PM To Gerald Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gregory

Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Hi, folks--
It looks like they are asking that the abstract part of the Dow SCOUT entry be "updated". They also want
to see the changes/updates bolded. Can you get into the system and address the concerns? I am
assuming its Greg who can do this.
Thanks,
Joe
----- Forwarded by Jose Cisneros /R5/USEPA/US on 02/07/2007 03:08 PM -----
Bruce
USEPA /US
02/07/2007 03:04 PM To "Jose Cisneros" <Cisneros.Jose@epamail.epa.gov>
cc "Margaret Guerriero" <guerriero.margaret@epa.gov>
Joe, per my previous e-mail, please see the attached. Thanks.

-----------------
Cynthia Faur
From: Cynthia Faur

Sent: 02/07/2007 03:47 PM
Cc: Julie Spellman; Kay Hudson
Subject: SCOUT -- Dow Entry
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-41
Margaret To
USEPA /US
cc
bcc
02/08/2007 02:36 PM
Subject Dow / Region 5 Meeting (2/28/07)
Meeting
Date 02/28/2007
Time 09:00:00 AM to 01:00:00 PM
Invitees
Required Gerald Phillips
Optional
FYI
Location 811
Dow2-Rel-42
02/08/2007 03:20 PM cc
bcc
Subject Accepted: Dow / Region 5 Meeting (2/28/07)
Meeting
Date 02/28/2007 09:00:00 AM
Time 09:00:00 AM to 01:00:00 PM
Invitees
Required Gerald Phillips
Optional
FYI
Location 811
Dow2-Rel-43
MaryBeth Thelen To jlgoodwin, Julie Spellman
<thelenmb @michigan .gov>
gov >
cc Mary Gade, Margaret Guerriero, Bharat Mathur, Shwanda
02/08/2007 05:00 PM Mayo, Gerald Phillips, Carolyn Robinson
bcc
Subject Re: Reschedule of 2/21 Meeting
Director Chester and Jim Sygo could be available on the following

dates:
March 28
March 29
April 2
April 3
April 4
April 5
April 6
If you need additional dates, please let me know.
Thank you.
Mary Beth
Mary Beth Thelen

Management Assistant to the Director
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
517-241-7390
thelenmb@michigan.gov
>>> <Spellman.Julie@epamail.epa.gov> 2/8/2007 5:36 PM >>>

MaryBeth and Jodi, I regret to inform you that due to scheduling
conflicts, I will need to reschedule the Dow /MDEQ/EPA meeting of 2/21.
At
this point, it will need to be rescheduled at the end of March or early
April. Could you give me some dates that would work for you and we 'll
do
our best to accommodate? Thanks and again, please accept my apologies
on
the rescheduling of this meeting . Julie
Julie A. Spellman
U.S. EPA
Mail Code R-19J
Chicago, IL 60604
312.886.1473
Dow2-Rel-44
02/12/2007 09:08 AM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Reschedule of 2/21 Meeting
I will be out on vacation March 23 thru April 2. My first day back in the office will be April 3.

MaryBeth Thelen
<thelenmb @michigan .gov>
gov >
02/08/2007 05:00 PM To jlgoodwin@dow.com, Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bharat
Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Shwanda
Mayo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gerald
Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Carolyn
Robinson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Re: Reschedule of 2/21 Meeting
Director Chester and Jim Sygo could be available on the following

dates:
March 28
March 29
April 2
April 3
April 4
April 5
April 6
If you need additional dates, please let me know.
Thank you.
Mary Beth
Mary Beth Thelen

Management Assistant to the Director
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
517-241-7390
thelenmb@michigan.gov
>>> <Spellman.Julie@epamail.epa.gov> 2/8/2007 5:36 PM >>>

MaryBeth and Jodi, I regret to inform you that due to scheduling
conflicts, I will need to reschedule the Dow /MDEQ/EPA meeting of 2/21.
At
this point, it will need to be rescheduled at the end of March or early
April. Could you give me some dates that would work for you and we 'll
do
our best to accommodate? Thanks and again, please accept my apologies
on
the rescheduling of this meeting . Julie
Julie A. Spellman
U.S. EPA
Mail Code R-19J
Chicago, IL 60604
312.886.1473
Dow2-Rel-45
USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero, Bruce Sypniewski
02/15/2007 11:18 AM cc Cynthia Faur
bcc
Subject SCOUT - Dow Chemical
Margaret and Bruce, this 2/13 modification in Region 5 Scout has not been approved by you. I'm leaving
early today and would like to give to Bharat before 1:30. Let me know and thanks. Julie
Dow2-Rel-46
Bruce To Julie Spellman
USEPA /US
cc Cynthia Faur, Margaret Guerriero
02/15/2007 12:33 PM
bcc
Subject Re: SCOUT - Dow Chemical
Done!
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Cynthia Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject SCOUT - Dow Chemical
Margaret and Bruce, this 2/13 modification in Region 5 Scout has not been approved by you. I'm leaving
early today and would like to give to Bharat before 1:30. Let me know and thanks. Julie
Dow2-Rel-47
USEPA /US
cc Bruce Sypniewski
03/09/2007 10:59 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Preparation for Meeting with Dow and MDEQ
Gerry,
This is a very important meeting for you to attend. I think we can arrange it so there is no overnight stay .
You may have to find alternate child care arrangements for some part of the work day .
Gerald Phillips
----- Original Message -----

Sent: 03/09/2007 08:17 AM
Cc: Bruce Sypniewski
Subject: Re: Preparation for Meeting with Dow and MDEQ
Sharleen is on travel to an national Air Program Conference in Atlanta the week of April 9th. Because I
have to take care of Hannah, I will not be able to attend the April 13th Dow meeting.
Margaret
USEPA /US
sypniewski.bruce@epa.gov, phillips.gerald@epa.gov,
nelson.leverett@epa.gov
Subject Preparation for Meeting with Dow and MDEQ
Hi Mary,
I had a briefing with staff today regarding the Dow corrective action . There are some significant concerns
on the part of the project team that you may want to consider before our meeting on April 13 in Midland.
There are basically two main issues . First is Dow's proposed schedule and their overall compliance with
the terms of the license. Dow has slipped significantly on both the schedule for the overall project and the
hot spot remediation. Of the two hot spots, they are talking about work starting on one in May and July on
the other. In general, their work products are poor quality and contain major deficiencies even after
extensive discussions with MDEQ on what is needed . The second issue is about MDEQ's oversight of
Dow. The EPA project team does not believe MDEQ has done enough to ensure Dow's continued
compliance with the requirements of the corrective action and with respect to the requirements for the hot
spot remediation. A pre-meeting with MDEQ may be warranted.
In any event, there is a briefing paper under development and we will work with Julie to schedule a
pre-briefing for you. Please let me know if there is anything else you would like me to do at this time .
Thanks.
Dow2-Rel-48
USEPA /US To Robert Kaplan, Margaret Guerriero
03/12/2007 09:34 PM cc Julie Spellman
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Meeting with Mary Gade
History: This message has been replied to and forwarded .
I think Margaret should contact him as she suggested. Please let Bob and me know what is on his mind.
Thanks!
-----------------
Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 03/12/2007 06:40 PM
Cc: Mary Gade; Julie Spellman
Subject: Re: Fw: Meeting with Mary Gade
I don't know him either.
Happy to assist as needed. Perhaps Margaret and I could meet with him? -- Bob
Robert A. Kaplan, Acting Regional Counsel

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Email: kaplan.robert@epa.gov
Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 03/12/2007 05:29:24 PM:
> I have no idea why he wants to meet with Mary . He is the project
> manager for the corrective action and yes he was here at the
> meeting. I would recommend that I call him and ask what this is
> about. We have spoken before when issues have come up on the project .
>
> Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US
> 03/12/2007 04:40 PM
>
> To
>
> Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> cc
>
> Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
>
> Subject
>
> Fw: Meeting with Mary Gade
>
> Margaret and Bob, any chance you might know why he would want to
> meet with Mary, especially given the fact that we 're meeting them in
> April? Also, wasn't he one of the gentlemen who came here with Dow
> a short time ago? Let us know and thanks. Julie
> ----- Forwarded by Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US on 03/12/2007 04:37 PM -----
>
> "Darling, Trish (TD)" <TDDarling@dow.com>
> 03/12/2007 02:22 PM
>
> To
>
> Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> cc
>
> Subject
>
> Meeting with Mary Gade
>
> Hi, Julie.
> I left you a message regarding a meeting with Greg Cochran and Mary
> Gade. Greg is willing to come down within the next 2 weeks to
> update Mary with the PCAP/IRA work. A representative from the DEQ
> may attend as well. Greg anticipates needing ~1 hour.
> Please give me a call as soon as possible so I can make his arrangements .
> Thank you for your assistance .
> Trish Darling
> Kelly Services On Assignment to TDCC
> Michigan Operations
> 1790 Bldg. / Office 182
> Midland, MI 48674
> P: (989) 636-3248
> F: (989) 638-7800
> tddarling@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-49
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
03/13/2007 08:53 AM cc Julie Spellman, Mary Gade, phillips.gerald
bcc
I am available on March 23, have to be in DC for the following week.
Margaret, I will give you a call to discuss .
Thanks. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 03/13/2007 08:01:32 AM:
> I just spoke with Greg. He is concerned about reports he is hearing

> that the EPA team is not happy with Dow 's progress. He has proposed
> a half day meeting with EPA and MDEQ , in preparation for the meeting
> on April 13, to resolve as many issues as we can . I think it's a
> good idea and will likely improve the April 13 meeting if we can get
> some things ironed out. The meeting is scheduled for next Friday ,
> March 23 in Lansing. There is an NRDA meeting the day before so
> Rett Nelson and Gerry Phillips will already be there . I plan to attend.
>
> Bob, this might be a nice intro to Dow if you are available .
>
> Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US
> 03/12/2007 09:34 PM
>
> To
>
> Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> cc
>
>
> Subject
>
> Re: Fw: Meeting with Mary Gade
>
> I think Margaret should contact him as she suggested . Please let
> Bob and me know what is on his mind . Thanks!
> -----------------
> Sent by EPA Wireless E-Mail Services
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: Robert Kaplan
> Sent: 03/12/2007 06:40 PM
> To: Margaret Guerriero
> Cc: Mary Gade; Julie Spellman
> Subject: Re: Fw: Meeting with Mary Gade
>
> I don't know him either.
>
> Happy to assist as needed. Perhaps Margaret and I could meet with
> him? -- Bob
>
> Robert A. Kaplan, Acting Regional Counsel
> U.S. EPA Region 5
> Phone: (312) 886-6675
> Fax: (312) 886-0747
> Email: kaplan.robert@epa.gov
>
> Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 03/12/2007 05:29:24 PM:
>
> > I have no idea why he wants to meet with Mary . He is the project
> > manager for the corrective action and yes he was here at the
> > meeting. I would recommend that I call him and ask what this is
> > about. We have spoken before when issues have come up on the project .
> >
> > Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US
> > 03/12/2007 04:40 PM
> >
> > To
> >
> > Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
> >
> > cc
> >
> > Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
> >
> > Subject
> >
> > Fw: Meeting with Mary Gade
> >
> > Margaret and Bob, any chance you might know why he would want to
> > meet with Mary, especially given the fact that we 're meeting them in
> > April? Also, wasn't he one of the gentlemen who came here with Dow
> > a short time ago? Let us know and thanks. Julie
> > ----- Forwarded by Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US on 03/12/2007 04:37 PM -----
> >
> > "Darling, Trish (TD)" <TDDarling@dow.com>
> > 03/12/2007 02:22 PM
> >
> > To
> >
> > Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
> >
> > cc
> >
> > Subject
> >
> > Meeting with Mary Gade
> >
> > Hi, Julie.
> > I left you a message regarding a meeting with Greg Cochran and Mary
> > Gade. Greg is willing to come down within the next 2 weeks to
> > update Mary with the PCAP/IRA work. A representative from the DEQ
> > may attend as well. Greg anticipates needing ~1 hour.
> > Please give me a call as soon as possible so I can make his arrangements .
> > Thank you for your assistance .
> > Trish Darling
> > Kelly Services On Assignment to TDCC
> > Michigan Operations
> > 1790 Bldg. / Office 182
> > Midland, MI 48674
> > P: (989) 636-3248
> > F: (989) 638-7800
> > tddarling@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-50
USEPA /US To Robert Kaplan
03/13/2007 08:59 AM cc Margaret Guerriero, Mary Gade, phillips.gerald
bcc
As an FYI, Mary will not be able to attend as she has a meeting with the City . Julie
Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US
Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
03/13/2007 08:53 AM cc Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Gade/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, phillips.gerald@epa.gov
I am available on March 23, have to be in DC for the following week.
Margaret, I will give you a call to discuss .
Thanks. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 03/13/2007 08:01:32 AM:
> I just spoke with Greg. He is concerned about reports he is hearing

> that the EPA team is not happy with Dow 's progress. He has proposed
> a half day meeting with EPA and MDEQ , in preparation for the meeting
> on April 13, to resolve as many issues as we can . I think it's a
> good idea and will likely improve the April 13 meeting if we can get
> some things ironed out. The meeting is scheduled for next Friday ,
> March 23 in Lansing. There is an NRDA meeting the day before so
> Rett Nelson and Gerry Phillips will already be there . I plan to attend.
>
> Bob, this might be a nice intro to Dow if you are available .
>
> Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US
> 03/12/2007 09:34 PM
>
> To
>
> Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> cc
>
>
> Subject
>
> Re: Fw: Meeting with Mary Gade
>
> I think Margaret should contact him as she suggested . Please let
> Bob and me know what is on his mind . Thanks!
> -----------------
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: Robert Kaplan
> Sent: 03/12/2007 06:40 PM
> To: Margaret Guerriero
> Cc: Mary Gade; Julie Spellman
> Subject: Re: Fw: Meeting with Mary Gade
>
> I don't know him either.
>
> Happy to assist as needed. Perhaps Margaret and I could meet with
> him? -- Bob
>
> U.S. EPA Region 5
> Phone: (312) 886-6675
> Fax: (312) 886-0747
>
> Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 03/12/2007 05:29:24 PM:
>
> > I have no idea why he wants to meet with Mary . He is the project
> > manager for the corrective action and yes he was here at the
> > meeting. I would recommend that I call him and ask what this is
> > about. We have spoken before when issues have come up on the project .
> >
> > Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US
> > 03/12/2007 04:40 PM
> >
> > To
> >
> > Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
> >
> > cc
> >
> > Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
> >
> > Subject
> >
> > Fw: Meeting with Mary Gade
> >
> > Margaret and Bob, any chance you might know why he would want to
> > meet with Mary, especially given the fact that we 're meeting them in
> > April? Also, wasn't he one of the gentlemen who came here with Dow
> > a short time ago? Let us know and thanks. Julie
> > ----- Forwarded by Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US on 03/12/2007 04:37 PM -----
> >
> > "Darling, Trish (TD)" <TDDarling@dow.com>
> > 03/12/2007 02:22 PM
> >
> > To
> >
> > Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
> >
> > cc
> >
> > Subject
> >
> > Meeting with Mary Gade
> >
> > Hi, Julie.
> > I left you a message regarding a meeting with Greg Cochran and Mary
> > Gade. Greg is willing to come down within the next 2 weeks to
> > update Mary with the PCAP/IRA work. A representative from the DEQ
> > may attend as well. Greg anticipates needing ~1 hour.
> > Please give me a call as soon as possible so I can make his arrangements .
> > Thank you for your assistance .
> > Trish Darling
> > Kelly Services On Assignment to TDCC
> > Michigan Operations
> > 1790 Bldg. / Office 182
> > Midland, MI 48674
> > P: (989) 636-3248
> > F: (989) 638-7800
> > tddarling@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-51
USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero, Bharat Mathur
03/13/2007 09:24 AM cc Julie Spellman, phillips.gerald, Robert Kaplan
bcc
Margaret
USEPA /US To Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
03/13/2007 08:01 AM cc Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert
Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, phillips.gerald@epa.gov
I just spoke with Greg. He is concerned about reports he is hearing that the EPA team is not happy with
Dow's progress. He has proposed a half day meeting with EPA and MDEQ, in preparation for the meeting
on April 13, to resolve as many issues as we can. I think it's a good idea and will likely improve the April
13 meeting if we can get some things ironed out. The meeting is scheduled for next Friday, March 23 in
Lansing. There is an NRDA meeting the day before so Rett Nelson and Gerry Phillips will already be
there. I plan to attend.
Bob, this might be a nice intro to Dow if you are available .


USEPA /US
03/12/2007 09:34 PM To Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
cc Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Thanks!
-----------------
Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 03/12/2007 06:40 PM
U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
>
> 03/12/2007 04:40 PM
>
> To
>
>
> cc
>
>
> Subject
>
>
>
> 03/12/2007 02:22 PM
>
> To
>
>
> cc
>
> Subject
>
>
> Hi, Julie.
> Trish Darling
> Midland, MI 48674
> P: (989) 636-3248
> F: (989) 638-7800
> tddarling@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-52
03/13/2007 09:25 AM cc Julie Spellman, phillips.gerald, Robert Kaplan
bcc
This makes sense to me. Please keep us updated.

Margaret


USEPA /US
Thanks!
-----------------
Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 03/12/2007 06:40 PM


U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
>
> 03/12/2007 04:40 PM
>
> To
>
>
> cc
>
>
> Subject
>
>
>
> 03/12/2007 02:22 PM
>
> To
>
>
> cc
>
> Subject
>
>
> Hi, Julie.
> Trish Darling
> Midland, MI 48674
> P: (989) 636-3248
> F: (989) 638-7800
> tddarling@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-53
03/13/2007 12:58 PM cc Julie Spellman, mayo.shwanda, phillips.gerald, Robert
Kaplan
bcc
Good idea!
Margaret
03/13/2007 12:38 PM cc Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
phillips.gerald@epa.gov, Robert
Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, mayo.shwanda@epa.gov
Will do. Now that we have this meeting scheduled, I would propose that we wait until afterwards to set up
a briefing for the April 13 meeting.

USEPA /US
cc Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
phillips.gerald@epa.gov, Robert
Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
This makes sense to me. Please keep us updated.

Margaret

USEPA /US
Thanks!
-----------------
Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 03/12/2007 06:40 PM

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
>
> 03/12/2007 04:40 PM
>
> To
>
>
> cc
>
>
> Subject
>
>
>
> 03/12/2007 02:22 PM
>
> To
>
>
> cc
>
> Subject
>
>
> Hi, Julie.
> Trish Darling
> Midland, MI 48674
> P: (989) 636-3248
> F: (989) 638-7800
> tddarling@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-54
Margaret To Robert Kaplan
USEPA /US
cc
03/15/2007 05:38 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Invitation: Dow Chemical Company--Briefing for New
Acting Regional Counsel (Mar 20 01:00 PM CDT in
R1416A/R5 Metcalfe - 14th Floor@EPA)
Hi Bob,
Have you decided whether you're going to Lansing next week for the Dow meeting?
Calendar Entry
Dow Chemical Company--Briefing for New Acting Chair John Steketee/R5/USEPA/US

Subject
Regional Counsel
Invitees
Bertram
Date Tuesday 03/20/2007 Frey/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
When CatherineL
Time 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes) Fox/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Eric
Cohen/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Where Jeff
R1416A/R5 Metcalfe - 14th Floor@EPA
Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Larry
Required (to) Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Mark
Palermo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
, Robert
Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA,
Stephen
Mendoza/R5/USEPA/US@EP
A
Bruce
Sypniewski/R5/USEPA/US@E
PA, David
Petrovski/R5/USEPA/US@EP
A, Gerald
Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Gregory
Optional (cc) Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Hak
Cho/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Jose
Cisneros/R5/USEPA/US@EP
A, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EP
A
Briefing documents will be provided to participants by COB Monday , March 19, 2007.
Dow2-Rel-55
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
03/15/2007 05:41 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Invitation: Dow Chemical Company--Briefing for New
I think I should go. It's not the best day for me, but it sounds like it may be valuable . Rett will be there
anyway on Thursday. What are your thoughts? Should I asked Rett to handle or should I go? -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Margaret
USEPA /US To Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
03/15/2007 05:38 PM
cc
Fw: Invitation: Dow Chemical Company--Briefing for New
Subject Acting Regional Counsel (Mar 20 01:00 PM CDT in
Hi Bob,
Have you decided whether you're going to Lansing next week for the Dow meeting?
Calendar Entry
Dow Chemical Company--Briefing for New Acting Chair John Steketee/R5/USEPA/US

Subject
Regional Counsel
Invitees
Bertram
Date Tuesday 03/20/2007 Frey/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
When CatherineL
Time 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes) Fox/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Eric
Cohen/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Where Jeff
R1416A/R5 Metcalfe - 14th Floor@EPA
Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Larry
Required (to) Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Mark
Palermo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
, Robert
Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA,
Stephen
Mendoza/R5/USEPA/US@EP
A
Bruce
Sypniewski/R5/USEPA/US@E
PA, David
Petrovski/R5/USEPA/US@EP
A, Gerald
Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Gregory
Optional (cc) Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Hak
Cho/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Jose
Cisneros/R5/USEPA/US@EP
A, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EP
A
Briefing documents will be provided to participants by COB Monday , March 19, 2007.
Dow2-Rel-56
03/16/2007 02:32 PM cc
bcc
Subject April 14 Dow meeting - Midland flights
UA6850 departs Chicago O'Hare at 7:25 am for Saginaw/Bay City Airport arrives 9:28 am
UA7256 departs Saginaw/Bay City Airport at 6:17 pm arrives Chicago O'Hare 6:27 pm
The Saginaw/Bay City Airport is, I understand about 10 minutes for Midland, MI
Estimated air fare $570.

Dow2-Rel-57
USEPA /US
cc mayo.shwanda
03/16/2007 02:48 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Invitation: Dow Chemical Company--Briefing for New
I think it will be a good opportunity for you to meet some of the players and get a good sense of the
technical/enforcement issues on this site. I would recommend that you attend. Of course there will
always be more opportunities if you can't.
If you do go, you will probably need to fly in the night before . I understand the woman's NCAA basketball
tournament is playing some games in East Lansing which has made it tough to find a room . Dow has a
standing block of rooms at the Kellogg Center that they have offered to us. My administrative assistant,
Shawn has all the logistical and contact information for the trip . She will be out on Monday, but Cheryl can
contact her today or on Tuesday.
Dow2-Rel-58
03/21/2007 03:06 PM cc mayo.shwanda, spellman.julie
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: April 14 Dow meeting - Midland flights
Margaret, I just got off the phone w/Dave Gustafson of Dow re: April 13th meeting. I know you're out this
week, but when you have a moment, could you call me at 312.886.1473 so we can discuss the tentative
agenda for April 13th? I'd like to run it past you before your meeting with them on Friday so you 're in the
loop. Thanks. Julie
Margaret
USEPA /US
cc mayo.shwanda@epa.gov
Subject Fw: April 14 Dow meeting - Midland flights
Hi Julie,
Here's what looks to be the best set of flights for the April 13 meeting in Midland. Have you heard
anything about start times or an agenda for the meeting? We'd like to schedule the travel in the next week
or so. Thanks.
Gerald
Phillips /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
Subject April 14 Dow meeting - Midland flights
UA6850 departs Chicago O'Hare at 7:25 am for Saginaw/Bay City Airport arrives 9:28 am
UA7256 departs Saginaw/Bay City Airport at 6:17 pm arrives Chicago O'Hare 6:27 pm
The Saginaw/Bay City Airport is, I understand about 10 minutes for Midland, MI
Estimated air fare $570.

Dow2-Rel-59
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
03/21/2007 03:07 PM cc
bcc
Subject Dow
Margaret,
I plan to attend the Dow meeting on Friday. I arrive Thursday night. My cell phone number is
312-533-0477.
I've been briefed (quickly), but let me know if there's anything you'd like to discuss prior to the meeting.
Thanks! -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-60
Cheryl To Margaret Guerriero
Klebenow /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
03/21/2007 03:24 PM
bcc
Subject Dow Meeting on Friday
Margaret - Bob will be attending the meeting with you and Dow on Friday. He doesn't know where is has
to go to though and I have had a difficult time trying to find out. Unfortunately, Bob is not staying at the
same hotel as you are, but I did give him the hotel phone # for him to reach you. He will be arriving on
UA# 7264 which leaves Chicago at 5:52 p.m. and arrives in Lansing at 7:54 p.m. so he will be arriving at
his hotel after 9:00 p.m. I have attached the itinerary I have made for him so you will know where he is
staying. Is it possible for you to give me a location of where he needs to be . All I was told was the Kellogg
Conference Center.
Dow2-Rel-61
Shwanda To Margaret Guerriero
Mayo/
Mayo /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
03/30/2007 04:25 PM
bcc
Subject travel plans for Dow meeting
In regards to Julie message mention below I reserved the minivan under your name if you would like I will
share this infomation with Julie and Cheryl please let me know . I was not able to find a Marriott hotel in
this location so I reserved a room for you at the same hotel with Mary (Ramada Inn)
Julie's message below:

This is just a quick update on the specifics of your meeting with Dow and MDEQ on 4/13/07 to help you
plan accordingly:
- Reservations have been made for Mary, Bharat and Cindy as follows:
4/12/07 Chicago-Saginaw, MI (Mary)

UA 3:45 p.m.-5:48 p.m.
Hotel: Ramada Inn, 3325 Davenport Avenue, Saginaw (NOTE: I chose this hotel as they're one
of the few with a restaurant/room service.)
4/13/07 Chicago-Saginaw, MI (Bharat/Cindy)

UA 7:25 a.m.-9:28 a.m.
4/13/07 Saginaw, MI-Chicago

UA 3:41 p.m.-3:51 p.m.
A minivan should be reserved under someone's name to accommodate driving to hotel, picking up
Bharat/Cindy next morning at airport, and getting to and from Dow (Margaret? Bob?) (FYI: I have printed
out maps for all locations.)
- Date/Time: Friday, 4/13/07, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Dow Chemical, 1790 Building, Washington Street, Midland, MI 48674 (Contact: Jodi
Goodwin, 989.636.8377)
- Attendees:
Dow: David Dupre, VP, Michigan Operations; Greg Cochran, Director, MI Dioxin Initiative; David
Gustafson, Regulatory Affairs Leader; David Graham
MDEQ: Steve Chester, Director; Jim Sygo, Deputy Director
- Agenda: I have spoken with Dave Gustafson who envisions the day to start at their offices , with the first
couple of hours (with a working lunch) talking about critical issues , status of PCAP interim response, doxin
levels, doxin approach, NEIC audits. After that, they have a van to drive you to the plant site for an
overview, show some of the elevated spots, environmental aspects, etc.
As you can see, I've already sent out an electronic invite for you to pre -brief on April 9th at 4:15.
If there's anything I've forgotten, please let me know and I'll take care of. Thanks everyone.
Julie
Dow2-Rel-62
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Cheryl Klebenow
04/02/2007 08:59 AM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: 4/13/07 Dow/MDEQ/USEPA Meeting
C,
Can you please book this travel, same flights and hotels as Mary. Thanks. -- b

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
----- Forwarded by Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US on 04/02/2007 08:57 AM -----

Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA, Bharat
03/30/2007 01:53 PM Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cynthia
Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gerald
Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert
cc Carolyn Robinson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cheryl
Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Shwanda
Mayo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject 4/13/07 Dow/MDEQ/USEPA Meeting
plan accordingly:

UA 3:45 p.m.-5:48 p.m.

UA 7:25 a.m.-9:28 a.m.

UA 3:41 p.m.-3:51 p.m.

Goodwin, 989.636.8377)
- Attendees:
Julie
Dow2-Rel-63
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Leverett Nelson
04/02/2007 06:01 PM cc
bcc
Rett,
Should I still call Peter, or is this resolved to our satisfaction now ? -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-64
Leverett To Robert Kaplan
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
04/02/2007 06:19 PM
bcc
Bob-
I think it's resolved for now, but in a "Dow" kind of way. Things seem always to move slowly with their
submittals.... No need for you to call.
-Rett
Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
04/02/2007 06:01 PM cc
Rett,
Should I still call Peter, or is this resolved to our satisfaction now ? -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-65
Gregory To Gerald Phillips, John Steketee, Margaret Guerriero,
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US Nelson.Leverett
04/03/2007 02:59 PM cc Palermo.Mark
bcc
Subject Briefing for Dow April 13 Site Visit
Meeting
Date 04/04/2007
Time 07:30:00 AM to 08:30:00 AM
Chair Gregory Rudloff
Invitees
Required Gerald Phillips; John Steketee; Margaret Guerriero; Nelson.Leverett
Optional Palermo.Mark
FYI
Location Margaret's Office
Dow2-Rel-66
04/04/2007 12:52 PM cc Gade.Mary, Bharat Mathur, Cynthia Faur
bcc
Subject Dow Visit
Margaret, do you have any written briefing materials to share with us prior to our scheduling briefing
meeting?
Dow2-Rel-67
Leverett To Robert Kaplan, John Steketee, Gerald Phillips, Gregory
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US Rudloff, Margaret Guerriero
04/04/2007 02:00 PM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Proposed Agenda 4/13 Meeting
FYI. The format is a problem: it's hard to read. The agenda items themselves are not too far off from what
I had drafted. The "REMS" item is not listed, which is good. The Part 201 item is unclear to me. I also
don't know what "responsible care" means here-- maybe it is a variation on ISO 14001?-- but I don't think
it is important enough to ask Dow to take it off the agenda.
At this morning's briefing with Margaret we all thought that I (or Bob) should wait to reply to Peter until late
Monday, after Bob and Margaret brief Mary. I'll verify that with Bob at our briefing tomorrow .
-Rett
----- Forwarded by Leverett Nelson /R5/USEPA/US on 04/04/2007 01:43 PM -----

"Wright , Peter (PC)"
PC)"
<PCWright @dow.
dow .com>
com >
04/04/2007 09:41 AM To Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc "Jim Sygo (sygoj@michigan.gov)" <sygoj@michigan.gov>,
Frank Ruswick <RUSWICKF@michigan.gov>, "Gustafson,
David" <DWGustafson@dow.com>
Subject Proposed Agenda 4/13 Meeting
Rett:
Below please find the current working draft of the agenda. David Gustafson learned that the beginning
and ending time for meeting has moved up by 30 minutes.
We have proposed times together with the agenda topics to both do some range setting on level of detail
to devote to various agenda topics and to be efficient so as to make the visit productive and to meet
everyone's expectations. Please let me have any comments that you have on any aspects of the agenda.
We will begin preparing the supporting speaking materials and will send drafts to you and MDEQ early
next week.
Agenda (10:00 AM start time, Dow 1790 Building, Conference Room 184.1)
1. Introductions and Opening Comments (David Graham) (~15 mins.)
2. Michigan Dioxin Initiative (10:15-12:00 PM, including questions)

Remedial Investigation Work Plan (RIWP) Update
Pilot Corrective Action Projects (PCAPs)/Interim Response Activities (IRAs)
1 Midland
2 Tittabawassee River
Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay
1 Future PCAPs/IRAs
Future opportunities and challenges in moving forward

2010 Vision - Integration with Corrective Action and NRDA
1 Administrative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Process

2 Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA)
Part 201 Regulations (Environmental Remediation)
1 University of Michigan Exposure Study
Communications and Role Clarity
1 Continue Dialog (meetings and phone calls)
1. Michigan Operations Overview (working lunch) (12:00 - 12:30 PM

including questions)
Site Overview (David Dupre. ~20 min)

1 Responsible Care and Environmental Assets of site
Responsible Care, EHS Performance and Security
1 Kiln, WWTP, RGIS, Salzburg, Tertiary Treatment
4. Tour 12:30 - 1:45 PM
Production Areas
Reach D
T Pond
Environmental Operations
WWTP
Incinerator
Salzburg Hazardous Waste Landfill
Bailey Bridge Road (Smith's Crossing)
Dow Corporate Headquarters

5. Discussion/Closing (~15 mins.) 1:45-2:00 PM

Regards,
Peter
Peter C. Wright
The Dow Chemical Company
2030 Dow Center
Midland, MI 48674
(989) 636 - 6148
pcwright@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-68
04/06/2007 11:12 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Visit
Margaret, I'm not sure I've seen this yet. Julie

Margaret
04/04/2007 06:07 PM cc Bharat Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cynthia
Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Gade/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert
Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, phillips.gerald@epa.gov,
Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Re: Dow Visit
The Dow team has put together a draft briefing paper. They are briefing Bob Kaplan tomorrow and will
finalize the briefing paper for Mary after that meeting. You should receive something by COB tomorrow.
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Dow Visit
Margaret, do you have any written briefing materials to share with us prior to our scheduling briefing
meeting?
Dow2-Rel-69
USEPA /US To Gade.Mary, Bharat Mathur, Cynthia Faur, Margaret
04/09/2007 01:17 PM Guerriero, Gerald Phillips, Robert Kaplan
cc Carolyn Robinson, Cheryl Klebenow, Shwanda Mayo
bcc
Subject CANCELED-4/13/07 Dow/MDEQ/USEPA Meeting
All, please note that we have canceled this meeting with Dow on Friday . I will be working to get a new
date together and will let you know accordingly . Thanks.
Julie
P.S. Obviously, our pre-brief for this afternoon at 4:15 as been canceled as well.
__________________
plan accordingly:

UA 3:45 p.m.-5:48 p.m.

UA 7:25 a.m.-9:28 a.m.

UA 3:41 p.m.-3:51 p.m.
Goodwin, 989.636.8377)
- Attendees:
Julie
Dow2-Rel-70
USEPA /US To Bharat Mathur, Cynthia Faur, Gade.Mary, Gerald Phillips,
04/09/2007 01:18 PM Margaret Guerriero, Robert Kaplan
bcc
Subject Information Update - Subject has changed:
CANCELED-Pre-brief of 4/13 Dow Visit
Meeting
Date 04/09/2007 04:15:00 PM
Time 04:15:00 PM to 05:00:00 PM
Chair Julie Spellman
Invitees
Required Bharat Mathur; Cynthia Faur; Gade.Mary; Gerald Phillips; Margaret
Guerriero; Robert Kaplan
Optional Carolyn Robinson; Cheryl Klebenow; Shwanda Mayo
FYI
Location small RA conference room
Dow2-Rel-71
USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero, Robert Kaplan
04/30/2007 08:23 AM cc Julie Spellman
bcc
Subject Dow Status
Margaret and Bob -
Mary would like an update on the Dow/Tittabawassee River matter. Could you please coordinate on
updated materials for Mary. Julie will be contacting you to schedule a time to meet with Mary in the next
week or so.
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-72
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Cynthia Faur
04/30/2007 08:42 AM cc Julie Spellman, Margaret Guerriero
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Status
Sure thing. I think our offices can be ready quickly .
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Cynthia Faur/R5/USEPA/US

USEPA /US
04/30/2007 08:23 AM To Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert
Subject Dow Status
Margaret and Bob -
Mary would like an update on the Dow/Tittabawassee River matter. Could you please coordinate on
updated materials for Mary. Julie will be contacting you to schedule a time to meet with Mary in the next
week or so.
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-73
"Cochran , Greg (G)" To Margaret Guerriero, Gerald Phillips, Jim Sygo, George
<ggcochran @dow.
dow .com>
com > Bruchmann
05/10/2007 08:08 AM cc "Baker, Ben (BF)", "Gustafson, David (DW)", "Konechne,
Todd (TS)", "Lucas, Steve (C)", "Musser, John (JC)",
"Terzino, Mary (MH)", "Wright, Peter (PC)"
bcc
Subject IRA/PCAP Executive Summary
Below is the latest executive summary for the upper Tittabawassee River IRA/PCAP locations.
Please contact me with any questions.
Reach D
Construction of the dewatering facility, dredge pipeline and sheet piling
are commencing this week (week of 5/7).
The overall project schedule is dependant upon receiving the necessary
permits or permit modifications from MDEQ. At this time the project
requires an Air Permit to Install, a modification to the NPDES permit and
a modification to the Inland Lakes and Streams/Floodplain Permit. Permit
applications and/or modification requests have been submitted to MDEQ.
Dow is diligently working to provide MDEQ with any additional
information they require in order to finalize the permits.
Removal of the Reach D deposit is currently expected to start the week of
July 16 assuming all permits have been issued.
The removal should be complete by mid September assuming the project
starts in mid July.
Reach O
Defining lateral and vertical extent of deposition areas utilizing
bathymetry and sub-bottom river mapping.
Characterizing contaminated deposits thru sample collection and analysis.
Conducting bench scale dewatering of Reach O Sediments.
Updating Joint Permit Application and initiating the information package
for NPDES permit application.
Developing request for information for design/build contractors.
Complete characterization deposition areas and confirm extent of
contaminated deposits ~ May 19, 2007.
Complete evaluation of best removal methods ~ May 31, 2007.
Issue request for information to broad range of design/build removal
contractors ~ May 19, 2007.
Apply for required permits:
ACOE/LWMD (Joint Permit/Removal) ~ May 17, 2007
Water Bureau (NPDES Permit) ~ July 15, 2007
Reach J/K
Establishing removal zone boundaries in post-industrial levees.
Completed boundary delineation of low and intermediate terrace area.
Developing 2007 scope of work for post-industrial levee and terrace area.
Initiated Joint Permit Application process for 2007 scope of work.
Conducted wetland delineation.
Apply for required permits:
ACOE/LWMD (Joint Permit/Removal) - May 31, 2007
Midland County (Soil Erosion Permit) ~ June 15, 2007
Finalize removal and restoration plan for post-industrial levee ~ June 15,
2007.
Complete construction plan for low and intermediate terrace area focusing
on methods for interrupting exposure pathway ~ June 15, 2007.
Contractor selection, mobilization and construction with completion
during 2007 construction season.
Greg Cochran
__________________________________________
Director Michigan Dioxin Initiative
1790 Bldg., Office 137
Midland, MI 48674
Phone: (989) 636-5783
Fax: (989) 638-7800
Mobile: (989) 948-7505
E-mail: ggcochran@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-74
USEPA /US To Bharat Mathur, Cynthia Faur, Gade.Mary, Gerald Phillips,
05/15/2007 02:40 PM Margaret Guerriero, Robert Kaplan
cc Carolyn Robinson, Cheryl Klebenow, Naimah Karim,
Shwanda Mayo
bcc
Subject Cancelled: Briefing on Dow re: status of corrective action and
the reschedule of meeting
Meeting
Date 05/15/2007 03:30:00 PM
Time 03:30:00 PM to 04:00:00 PM
Invitees
Required Bharat Mathur; Cynthia Faur; Gade.Mary; Gerald Phillips; Margaret
Guerriero; Robert Kaplan
Optional Carolyn Robinson; Cheryl Klebenow; Naimah Karim; Shwanda Mayo
FYI
Dow2-Rel-75
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
05/15/2007 04:50 PM cc
bcc
Subject dow meeting!?
It's too bad the dow meeting was canceled, but maybe there's a silver lining. Perhaps we should have a
pre-meet. I think we're all on the same page, but I think it might be helpful to discuss the options
beforehand. What do you think? -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-76
USEPA /US
cc
05/15/2007 04:58 PM
bcc
Subject Re: dow meeting!?
I agree. It would be good to talk about the issue of the overall schedule as well . I've got time tomorrow
(10 - 1) and Thursday (11-3) this week.
Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-77
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
05/15/2007 05:21 PM cc Leverett Nelson
bcc
Great -- how about tomorrow at 10:00? I can come to your office. If Rett is available, I'd bring him as
well.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Margaret
05/15/2007 04:58 PM cc
Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-78
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Margaret Guerriero
05/15/2007 06:02 PM
bcc
I'm supposed to go to ECAT at 10:00, but will happily join you all instead . If I can duck out at 10:30, I can
cover both meetings, if that's all right.
-Rett
Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
05/15/2007 05:21 PM cc Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
well.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Margaret
05/15/2007 04:58 PM cc
Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-79
05/16/2007 07:06 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: dow meeting!?
Yes, I'll plan to join you at 10 am.
Margaret
USEPA /US
05/15/2007 05:21 PM To phillips.gerald@epa.gov
cc
Subject Fw: dow meeting!?
Hi Gerry,
Are you available for this meeting?

Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
05/15/2007 05:21 PM cc Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
well.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Margaret
05/15/2007 04:58 PM cc
Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-80
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
05/16/2007 08:55 AM cc Margaret Guerriero
bcc
Why don't we start at 10:30, then? I have another meeting that might run long with Mary at 9:00. The
Dow pre-meet will probably be quick because I think we 're all in agreement.
Thanks. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 05/15/2007 06:02:17 PM:
> I'm supposed to go to ECAT at 10:00, but will happily join you all
> instead. If I can duck out at 10:30, I can cover both meetings, if
> that's all right.
>
> -Rett
>
> Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US
> 05/15/2007 05:21 PM
>
> To
>
> Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> cc
>
> Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> Subject
>
> Re: dow meeting!?
>
> Great -- how about tomorrow at 10:00? I can come to your office.
> If Rett is available, I'd bring him as well.
>
> -- Bob
>
> U.S. EPA Region 5
> Phone: (312) 886-6675
> Fax: (312) 886-0747
>
> Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US
> 05/15/2007 04:58 PM
>
> To
>
> Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> cc
>
> Subject
>
> Re: dow meeting!?
>
> I agree. It would be good to talk about the issue of the overall
> schedule as well. I've got time tomorrow (10 - 1) and Thursday
> (11-3) this week.
>
> 05/15/2007 04:50 PM
>
> To
>
> Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> cc
>
> Subject
>
> dow meeting!?
>
> It's too bad the dow meeting was canceled , but maybe there's a
> silver lining. Perhaps we should have a pre-meet. I think we're
> all on the same page, but I think it might be helpful to discuss the
> options beforehand. What do you think? -- Bob
>
> U.S. EPA Region 5
> Phone: (312) 886-6675
> Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-81
05/17/2007 07:17 AM cc Phil Kaplan, Leverett Nelson, Bruce Sypniewski
bcc
Subject Fw: Abstract of EPA Comments on Dow Revised Work Plans
- Revised
Attached to Greg's email is the abstract of our comments to MDEQ.

Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
05/16/2007 10:15 PM To Gerald Phillips
cc John Steketee, Nelson.Leverett@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
Subject Abstract of EPA Comments on Dow Revised Work Plans -

Revised
Attached is a revised abstract version of EPA's comments on Dow's revised RIWPs. I fixed a minor typo.

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-82
USEPA /US
cc
05/17/2007 07:29 AM
bcc
- Revised
I think he sent this to the wrong Kaplan

----- Forwarded by Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US on 05/17/2007 07:28 AM -----
Gerald
Phillips /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Phil Kaplan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bruce

- Revised

Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US

Revised

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-83
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
05/17/2007 09:56 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Abstract of EPA Comments on Dow Revised Work Plans
- Revised
Thanks. Happens all the time. Bob

--------------------------
Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 05/17/2007 08:29 AM
To: Robert Kaplan
Subject: Fw: Abstract of EPA Comments on Dow Revised Work Plans - Revised
I think he sent this to the wrong Kaplan

Gerald
Phillips /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Phil Kaplan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bruce

- Revised

Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US

Revised

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
[attachment "EPA Comments on Revised Dow RIWPs - Abstract.doc" deleted by Robert

Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US]
Dow2-Rel-84
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
05/22/2007 03:47 PM
bcc
Subject Accepted: Dow Meeting
Meeting
Date 05/23/2007 11:00:00 AM
Time 11:00:00 AM to 11:30:00 AM
Chair Robert Kaplan
Invitees
Required Leverett Nelson
Optional
FYI
Location
Dow2-Rel-85
05/29/2007 12:24 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Reschedule Dow Briefing
Margaret, have been trading VM's with Shwanda, but anticipate I'll be speaking with her tomorrow to
reschedule this briefing as well as the meeting w /Dow plus the Badger plant tour. Thanks for the
follow-up. Julie
Margaret
USEPA /US
05/22/2007 08:56 AM To spellman.julie@epa.gov
Subject Reschedule Dow Briefing
Hi Julie,
Any word on when this will be rescheduled?

Dow2-Rel-86
USEPA /US
cc mayo.shwanda
05/29/2007 01:15 PM
bcc
Thanks Julie. There is a good possibility Shawn will be out tomorrow . I will ask here acting to touch base
with you. Thanks.
Julie
Spellman /R5/USEPA/
05/29/2007 12:24 PM cc
Margaret, have been trading VM's with Shwanda, but anticipate I'll be speaking with her tomorrow to
reschedule this briefing as well as the meeting w /Dow plus the Badger plant tour. Thanks for the
follow-up. Julie
Margaret
USEPA /US
05/22/2007 08:56 AM To spellman.julie@epa.gov
Subject Reschedule Dow Briefing
Hi Julie,
Any word on when this will be rescheduled?

Dow2-Rel-87
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To guerriero.margaret
06/01/2007 09:09 AM cc
bcc
Subject Dow on Monday
Margaret -- Just wanted to make sure you know about the Dow meeting on Monday at 11:00. I talk to
Mary & Bharat yesterday and brought up the need for a decision on a few matters in Dow, such as our
comments. Mary wants to go full speed ahead and wanted the meeting set for Monday.
I hope that works for you. If not, I'm sure we can reschedule it.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-88
06/01/2007 11:20 AM cc
bcc
Subject Dow
Bob - For the Dow briefing on Monday, Mary wanted me to ask you to be prepared to discuss which of the
options discussed in the briefing memo are preferred . I am sure that you were planning to do this, but I
just thought that I would confirm it.
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-89
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
06/01/2007 11:54 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow
Yes, I'm prepared to make recommendations. Although the memo is complicated, the choices are
straightforward. The main issue for me was getting a direction from Mary . I have a good sense of that
now, and will key my recommendations off of it. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747

USEPA /US
06/01/2007 11:20 AM To Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Dow
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-90
06/01/2007 11:54 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow
Great -- Have a good weekend.
Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Cynthia Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
06/01/2007 11:54 AM cc
Subject Re: Dow
Yes, I'm prepared to make recommendations. Although the memo is complicated, the choices are
straightforward. The main issue for me was getting a direction from Mary . I have a good sense of that
now, and will key my recommendations off of it. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747

USEPA /US
06/01/2007 11:20 AM To Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Dow
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-91
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
06/01/2007 12:27 PM cc
bcc
Subject Let's talk about Dow today, when you have a chance
I got the briefing set for Monday at 11:00. We should prepare a short agenda, and (again) dust off both
the overview piece and the options memo.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-92
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
06/01/2007 01:57 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Let's talk about Dow today, when you have a chance
I will swing by now. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
> Any time: just let me know.

>
> -Rett
>
> 06/01/2007 12:27 PM
>
> To
>
> Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> cc
>
> Subject
>
> Let's talk about Dow today, when you have a chance
>
> I got the briefing set for Monday at 11:00. We should prepare a
> short agenda, and (again) dust off both the overview piece and the
> options memo.
>
> -- Bob
>
> U.S. EPA Region 5
> Phone: (312) 886-6675
> Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-93
USEPA /US
cc
06/04/2007 08:23 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Dow on Monday
I'll be there. Thanks for getting it on the radar.

Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
06/01/2007 09:09 AM To guerriero.margaret@epa.gov
cc
Subject Dow on Monday
Margaret -- Just wanted to make sure you know about the Dow meeting on Monday at 11:00. I talk to
Mary & Bharat yesterday and brought up the need for a decision on a few matters in Dow, such as our
comments. Mary wants to go full speed ahead and wanted the meeting set for Monday.
I hope that works for you. If not, I'm sure we can reschedule it.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-94
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Jeff Cahn
06/11/2007 09:12 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Final Dow Draft AOCs
Pls send these on to Margaret G. and Superfund.
Thanks. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-95
USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero, Kaplan.Robert, karl.richard
06/11/2007 12:30 PM cc Cynthia Faur, mathur.bharat, spellman.julie
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Update on Dow Tittabawassee River Dioxin Hot
Spots
Not clear what this means for our strategy. Also, is Dow accurate in its alleged statements to local reps ?
When will we get updated on the so-called "vision"?
Margaret To
USEPA /US
06/11/2007 12:20 PM Subject Fw: Update on Dow Tittabawassee River Dioxin Hot Spots
Some interesting developments...

Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
06/11/2007 12:13 PM To Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gerald Phillips,
Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert
cc David Petrovski, John Steketee, Jeff
Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, James
Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Sypniewski.Bruce@epamail.epa.gov@EPA, Hak Cho,
Stephen Mendoza/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Update on Dow Tittabawassee River Dioxin Hot Spots
During our regularly scheduled Monday conference call with MDEQ today , I learned of some significant
changes to the Interim Response Actions for the dioxin hot spots on the Tittabawassee River . This
information may be useful for this afternoon's meeting with Mary Gade.
Reach D
Significant contamination has been found outside the sheet piling along the upstream portion of
Reach D. This additional area of contaminated sediments will increase the amount of material to be
dredged from 4,000 cubic yards to 15,000 cubic yards.
Due to the increase in project size, Reach D will be split into a 2 phases to be completed during 2007
and 2008.
Phase 1 will remove 7-10,000 cubic yards along the upstream portion of Reach D during 2007.
Phase 2 will remove the remaining sediments along the downstream potion of Reach D in 2008.
MDEQ considers extending the project through 2008 to be reasonable based on the increase in the
size of the project.
Reach J /K
Dow proposes to remove 30,000 cubic yards of levee and upper terrace deposits during 2007.
The areas of levee removal will be regraded and shaped to minimize future erosion .
Another area will be fenced off to prevent human access to elevated surficial dioxin contamination .
Reach O
Reach O will be postponed until 2008 for the following reasons (MDEQ agrees with the technical
justification):
Upstream erosion will continue to recontaminate Reach O until the Reach D and Reach J /K
projects are completed.
Reach O is stable and is not likely to erode over the short term .
Michigan Land and Water Management Division would prefer Reach O to be addressed over a
single construction season to avoid multiple entries into wetland areas .
In addition, MDEQ has learned that Dow is participating in meetings between township officials along the
Tittabawassee and Saginaw Rivers to discuss township input into what type of settlement would be
appropriate between MDEQ and Dow for dioxin contamination of the rivers . Dow attendees at the
meetings include Greg Cochran, John Musser, and Jeff Martin (Dow recently hired Jeff Martin who was
formerly the public relations manager for the Lt Governor 's office). MDEQ became aware of these
meetings from a citizen who had heard about them from a township official . The citizen told MDEQ that
the township official said Dow stated that the Michigan Dioxin Exposure Study demonstrated that
contaminated soils are not a danger. It was also stated that Dow stressed to the attendees that the
"facility" designation must be removed from contaminated properties for economic development reasons .
Also, MDEQ stated that Dow provided a "vision" for corrective action for use during a meeting with MDEQ
scheduled for June 12th. Dow designated the "vision" confidential, and stated that it may not be shared
with anyone outside the MDEQ attendees at the June 12th meeting.
Let me know if you need any additional information.

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-96
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To karl.richard
06/12/2007 09:02 AM cc Leverett Nelson
bcc
Subject Dow
Rick,
Just wanted to touch base to make sure your questions were answered on Dow. I know this is moving
fast. We'd be pleased to discuss anytime. We could find time today or tomorrow. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-97
06/12/2007 11:50 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow
Thanks Bob-
I will be discussing with my staff today at 1:15pm.
Rick
Robert To
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
06/12/2007 09:02 AM Subject Dow
Rick,
Just wanted to touch base to make sure your questions were answered on Dow. I know this is moving
fast. We'd be pleased to discuss anytime. We could find time today or tomorrow. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-98
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
06/13/2007 11:37 AM
bcc
Subject Accepted: Dow
Meeting
Date 06/13/2007 01:30:00 PM
Time 01:30:00 PM to 02:30:00 PM
Chair Robert Kaplan
Invitees
Required Jeff Cahn; John Steketee; Leverett Nelson
Optional
FYI
Location
Dow2-Rel-99
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
06/24/2007 10:29 PM
bcc
Subject Re: A Miscellany
Octoberish sounds good. I'll tell Karla. See you soon. Goodnight.
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 06/24/2007 10:59 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: A Miscellany
Tell Karla that when the addition from hell is done , you need to visit. I have lots of room for the pups, too.
Realistically, October is a possibility . We can compare schedules when the house has a kitchen agaiin... I
am revising my previous sentiment: Week 2 the SONs never sets...
-----------------
RALPH DOLLHOPF
From: RALPH DOLLHOPF

Sent: 06/24/2007 09:35 PM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: Re: A Miscellany
Karla says that whichever one it is, she has probably read it. I'm sure one of these days the two of you
can trade a couple of boxes of them. The pups are crashed for the moment. They fell asleep on a pile of
dirty ,wet kayaking clothes to Karla practicing "It's a Wonderful World" on the piano.
Absolutely on the notes. After a couple of days away from it and download conversations with a bunch of
key people, I think that it will mean a lot to some who really put out . I'll be happy to be involved if you like .
You know, we learned a lot. Everyone across the region is far more prepared and engaged than ever
before. R5 will look good for having pulled it off . I really doubt that we could say all that if you hadn 't been
leading and supporting so much. I need to tell you this week what Jason said to me about it all .
I spent a total of about 4 hours on the water this weekend paddling- about 12 miles worth total. It was
gorgeous all weekend. I'll get you some photos of that one of these days. Look forward to the hurricane,
firefly and jousting talk. Karla says the fireflies have been out here a lot lately . What kind of a lake do you
have?
231 264 8713 New Land Line and Fax

(Please call before faxing)
231 301 0559 Cell Phone
USEPA /US To
06/24/2007 08:24 PM
Subject A Miscellany
Heading down to the Lake to finish trash vampire novel (before dark). Was thinking that I should send out
some note tomorrow to SONs participants or, alternatively, to whole Region thanking people,etc. Yes?
Also, in no particular order, let's remember to talk about hurricanes, Dow, fireflies, jousting and hot wash
follow up.
-----------------
Dow2-Rel-100
06/25/2007 12:39 PM cc
bcc
Subject Could you bring our Dow comments to Senior Staff for Mary ?
Thanks!
Julie A. Spellman
Executive Assistant to the Regional Administrator
U.S. EPA, Region 5
Mail Code R-19J
Chicago, IL 60604
312.886.1473
Dow2-Rel-101
USEPA /US To Richard Karl, "Margaret Guerriero", "Robert Kaplan", "Bharat
06/25/2007 07:04 PM Mathur"
cc
bcc
Subject Re: Update on Dow Tittabawassee River Dioxin Hot Spots
Thanks-any cleanup ability better than none for purposes of getting things moving . Still would be good to
have the ability to do more in our hip pocket. Can we find out about the land ban issue asap?
-----------------
Richard Karl
From: Richard Karl

Sent: 06/25/2007 06:29 PM
To: Bharat Mathur; "Margaret Guerriero" <guerriero.margaret@epa.gov>; Mary
Gade
Subject: Fw: Update on Dow Tittabawassee River Dioxin Hot Spots
Based upon this we may need to do a removal on a subset of the area. As better information/data
collected we will know more.
James Augustyn
From: James Augustyn

Sent: 06/25/2007 06:24 PM
To: Richard Karl
Cc: Bill Bolen; Linda Nachowicz; Jason El-Zein
Rick, Per you request.
The attached email from Greg Rudloff provides the most recent information I have on Reach J /K.
According to the email DOW proposes to excavate 30,000 cubic yards of soil from Reach J/K.
OSC Jim Silver in Region 7 completed a small dioxin cleanup (41 cubic yards) in 2004. The dioxin had an
F027 listing and had a land ban restriction in the U .S. His cost for disposal at Bennet Environmental in
Canada was $41,000 ($1,000/ton T&D). The waste had to be containerized in 1 c.y. poly bags for
transportation. Additional analysis was also required at $1,000/analysis.
Jim Silver also mentioned if the waste goes to Canada then we have to get approval from Headquarters
and Headquarters coordinates with Environment Canada to get final approval . He told me it took several
months to get his final approval.
I do not believe the DOW dioxin waste has been given an "F" listing by MDEQ or the RCRA Program so I
do not know if the same land ban restrictions applies . My understanding is that DOW has been planning
to send all their waste to existing landfills that they operate for their facility and they were also looking into
sending it to other permitted facilities (they did not specify where).
Based on this information, if we had to send 30,000 c.y.s. of waste to Canada for disposal they cost for
T&D alone would be $30,000,000. The ERRS and START costs for equipment and personnel would be
on top of this figure.
This is a worst case scenario, if the land ban restriction does not apply then we may be able to send it to a
U.S. facility such as EQ near Detroit for about $200/ton (T&D). Even at this reduced cost T&D alone
would be $6,000,000.
Hope this helps.
Jim Augustyn
On Scene Coordinator
U.S. EPA
25089 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
augustyn.james@epa.gov
----- Forwarded by James Augustyn /R5/USEPA/US on 06/25/2007 05:59 PM -----
Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Reach D
and 2008.
Reach J /K
Reach O
justification):

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-102
06/26/2007 08:41 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Update on Dow Tittabawassee River Dioxin Hot
Spots
Margaret,
It is my understanding that Dow planned to use the Dow owned, state (RCRA) permitted landfill at the
Dow facility in Midland.
Margaret
USEPA /US
06/26/2007 07:45 AM To phillips.gerald@epa.gov
cc
Subject Fw: Update on Dow Tittabawassee River Dioxin Hot Spots
Hi Gerry,
Do you know what Dow was planning to do with the material?

USEPA /US
06/25/2007 07:04 PM To Richard Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, "Margaret Guerriero"
<guerriero.margaret@epa.gov>, "Robert Kaplan"
<Kaplan.Robert@epamail.epa.gov>, "Bharat Mathur"
<mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov>
cc
Subject Re: Update on Dow Tittabawassee River Dioxin Hot Spots
Thanks-any cleanup ability better than none for purposes of getting things moving . Still would be good to
have the ability to do more in our hip pocket. Can we find out about the land ban issue asap?
-----------------
Richard Karl
From: Richard Karl

Sent: 06/25/2007 06:29 PM
To: Bharat Mathur; "Margaret Guerriero" <guerriero.margaret@epa.gov>; Mary
Gade
Based upon this we may need to do a removal on a subset of the area. As better information/data
collected we will know more.
James Augustyn

Sent: 06/25/2007 06:24 PM
To: Richard Karl
Cc: Bill Bolen; Linda Nachowicz; Jason El-Zein
Rick, Per you request.
The attached email from Greg Rudloff provides the most recent information I have on Reach J /K.
According to the email DOW proposes to excavate 30,000 cubic yards of soil from Reach J/K.
OSC Jim Silver in Region 7 completed a small dioxin cleanup (41 cubic yards) in 2004. The dioxin had an
F027 listing and had a land ban restriction in the U .S. His cost for disposal at Bennet Environmental in
Canada was $41,000 ($1,000/ton T&D). The waste had to be containerized in 1 c.y. poly bags for
transportation. Additional analysis was also required at $1,000/analysis.
Jim Silver also mentioned if the waste goes to Canada then we have to get approval from Headquarters
and Headquarters coordinates with Environment Canada to get final approval . He told me it took several
months to get his final approval.
I do not believe the DOW dioxin waste has been given an "F" listing by MDEQ or the RCRA Program so I
do not know if the same land ban restrictions applies . My understanding is that DOW has been planning
to send all their waste to existing landfills that they operate for their facility and they were also looking into
sending it to other permitted facilities (they did not specify where).
Based on this information, if we had to send 30,000 c.y.s. of waste to Canada for disposal they cost for
T&D alone would be $30,000,000. The ERRS and START costs for equipment and personnel would be
on top of this figure.
This is a worst case scenario, if the land ban restriction does not apply then we may be able to send it to a
U.S. facility such as EQ near Detroit for about $200/ton (T&D). Even at this reduced cost T&D alone
would be $6,000,000.
Hope this helps.
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Reach D
and 2008.
Reach J /K
Reach O
justification):

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-103
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Gade.Mary, mathur.bharat
06/26/2007 12:54 PM cc spellman.julie
bcc
Subject Dow meeting?
Do we have a Dow meeting at 1:30 today?
I'm meeting with our lawyers now. We have the orders and cover letter ready. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-104
06/26/2007 01:01 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow meeting?
Yes, just sent an invite for 1:30.

Dow2-Rel-105
Margaret To Cynthia Faur
USEPA /US
cc Elissa Speizman, Jeff Kelley, Mick Hans, Richard Karl,
06/26/2007 03:43 PM phillips.gerald
bcc
Subject Re: Potential Inquiries
My first reaction is we could split it depending on the specific inquiry . I am willing to do it if we want to
identify one contact. Depending on the level of technical detail, I may need help from my staff.

USEPA /US
06/26/2007 03:27 PM
To Richard Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
cc Elissa Speizman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Kelley/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mick
Hans/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Potential Inquiries
Rick and Margaret -
Mary asked to check to see if either of you would be willing to respond to press inquiries on Dow . If not,
do you have any suggestions as to who would be an appropriate spokesperson ?
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-106
Mick Hans /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Karen Thompson
06/26/2007 03:46 PM cc Margaret Guerriero
bcc
Subject Fw: Potential Inquiries
Margaret, Karen Thompson will take the lead for OPA on this.
Mick Hans
Media Relations
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. EPA Region 5
Chicago, IL
312 353-5050
fx 312 353-1155
----- Forwarded by Mick Hans/R5/USEPA/US on 06/26/2007 03:45 PM -----
Margaret
06/26/2007 03:43 PM cc Elissa Speizman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Hans/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, phillips.gerald@epa.gov

USEPA /US
06/26/2007 03:27 PM
Rick and Margaret -
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-107
06/26/2007 04:01 PM cc Cynthia Faur, Elissa Speizman, Jeff Kelley, Mick Hans
bcc
Splitting it depending on the inquiry is fine with me also . If it is one contact is preferred I could defer to
Margaret unless there is a need to have a Superfund title associated with the statements .
Margaret

USEPA /US
06/26/2007 03:27 PM
Rick and Margaret -
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-108
Karen To Margaret Guerriero
Thompson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
06/26/2007 04:02 PM
bcc
Margaret, do you know where I can find a copy of Greg's latest Dow fact sheet? It appears he is out of the
office until July 2.
----- Forwarded by Karen Thompson/R5/USEPA/US on 06/26/2007 04:00 PM -----
Mick Hans /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To
06/26/2007 03:46 PM
Margaret, Karen Thompson will take the lead for OPA on this.
Mick Hans
Media Relations
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. EPA Region 5
Chicago, IL
312 353-5050
fx 312 353-1155
----- Forwarded by Mick Hans/R5/USEPA/US on 06/26/2007 03:45 PM -----
Margaret

USEPA /US
06/26/2007 03:27 PM

Rick and Margaret -
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-109
USEPA /US To Karen Thompson
06/27/2007 08:32 AM cc Margaret Guerriero, Bruce Sypniewski
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Potential Inquiries
I have to leave at 9:30 for a Dr's appointment. I should be back in the office by 1:00 pm should you need
me.
Karen Thompson/R5/USEPA/US
Karen
Thompson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Gerald Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
06/27/2007 08:26 AM cc
Subject Re: Fw: Potential Inquiries
Thanks a lot. That will help me write the news release . Stand by. It will be coming to you and a cast of
thousands for comments some time this a.m.
Dow2-Rel-110
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To karl.richard, guerriero.margaret
06/27/2007 09:10 AM cc faur.cynthia, Leverett Nelson
bcc
Subject deadlines for work to start & cover letter
Rick, Margaret,
I explained that Mary wants so interim deadlines for work to start to Jeff Cahn . He is ready to drop
whatever deadlines in, but of course needs them from your staff.
We are also striking the list of work we "will do" from the cover letter. Instead, we are saying "follow
attached order."
Rett is the point man on the fact sheet.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-111
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Gade.Mary
06/27/2007 12:47 PM cc faur.cynthia, guerriero.margaret, karl.richard
bcc
Subject Re: Timing
We are nailing down addresses. Otherwise ready to go.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Mary Gade /R5/USEPA /US

To Kaplan.Robert@epamail.epa.gov, karl.richard@epa.gov, guerriero.margaret@epa.gov,
06/27/2007 12:38 PM faur.cynthia@epa.gov
cc
Subject Timing
When will the Dow package be ready to go so that I can initiate phone calls ?
Dow2-Rel-112
Margaret To Jeff Cahn
USEPA /US
cc
06/27/2007 01:12 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Dow transmittal letter with complete address
No big deal - the bcc's need to be updated. Karen Thompson in OPA and Gerry Phillips in LCD .
Dow2-Rel-113
Jeff Cahn /R5/USEPA/
06/27/2007 03:09 PM cc
bcc
thanks, i know. that was the least of my worries.
a new bcc list will be generated for internal distribution of the package .
Margaret
USEPA /US To Jeff Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
06/27/2007 01:12 PM cc
No big deal - the bcc's need to be updated. Karen Thompson in OPA and Gerry Phillips in LCD .
Dow2-Rel-114
Karen To Margaret Guerriero
Thompson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
06/28/2007 07:21 AM
bcc
Subject Dow Media
Good Morning Margaret. I had a request for an interview on the Dow issue from the Saginaw News (Barry
Barber) when I got in this morning. Please call me when you arrive so we can call him back . 3-8547
Dow2-Rel-115
06/28/2007 10:23 AM cc
bcc
Subject Dow
Bob - FYI, Mary asked me to sit in on any meetings that you have with Dow as her representative .
Thanks,
Cindy
Dow2-Rel-116
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
06/28/2007 10:27 AM cc Leverett Nelson, Jeff Cahn
bcc
Subject Re: Dow
Sure thing. None scheduled yet. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Cynthia Faur/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 06/28/2007 10:23:25 AM:
> Bob - FYI, Mary asked me to sit in on any meetings that you have
> with Dow as her representative .
>
> Thanks,
> Cindy
Dow2-Rel-117
Leverett To Robert Kaplan, John Steketee
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
06/28/2007 12:28 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: EPA Tells Dow Chem To Clean Tittabawassee Areas
Immediately
Dow's preliminary reaction (via the press anyway)....
-Rett

Karen
Thompson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
06/28/2007 07:43 AM To Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gerald
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Kelley/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Fw: EPA Tells Dow Chem To Clean Tittabawassee Areas

Immediately
----- Forwarded by Karen Thompson/R5/USEPA/US on 06/28/2007 07:36 AM -----

William
Omohundro /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
06/28/2007 07:23 AM To Karen Thompson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject EPA Tells Dow Chem To Clean Tittabawassee Areas

Immediately
EPA Tells Dow Chem To Clean Tittabawassee

Areas Immediately
June 27, 2007: 05:37 PM EST

DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 told Dow Chemical Co. (DOW) that it must immediately
start cleanup of three dioxin-contaminated areas downstream of its Midland, Mich., facility on the
Tittabawassee River.
The EPA said the action requires that it negotiate with Dow on the final terms of three administrative
consent orders within 15 days and start field work by Aug. 15.
The EPA said it documented dioxin contamination in soil that poses risks to human health and the
environment. Dow had identified six hot spots along parts of the river in late November.
A Dow spokesman said the company was "sort of puzzled, to say the least," by the EPA's notice, because
the company has a process underway "to do what they're asking us to do already." The spokesman said
the company's plan was approved by the Department of Environmental Quality in Michigan and he wasn't
aware the EPA "trumped" that department.
Corrective action will include excavation or possibly dredging of soil, stabilization of the riverbank, disposal
of all dioxin-contaminated material and revegetation of the floodplain areas with native plants.
Dow has five days to respond.
-Melissa Korn; 201-938-5400; AskNewswires@dowjones.com

Dow2-Rel-118
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
06/29/2007 12:47 AM
bcc
Subject Re: ABC-12 Dow story
Still looks good. You know that everybody will play the potential undermining of DEQ , if they think it'll get
read. Thatjs not all bad though. I think it sends a message that there must be more to it all than meets the
eye..
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 06/28/2007 09:49 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Fw: ABC-12 Dow story
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Elissa Speizman
From: Elissa Speizman

Sent: 06/28/2007 07:25 PM
To: Mary Gade; mathur.bharat@epa.gov; Robert Kaplan; Margaret Guerriero;
Jeff Cahn; Leverett Nelson; Gerald Phillips; Gregory Rudloff; Richard Karl
Cc: Karen Thompson; Mick Hans; Jeff Kelley; gawlinski.denise@epa.gov;
faur.cynthia@epa.gov; Julie Spellman; canavan.mary@epa.gov;
hoffman.phil@epa.gov
Subject: ABC-12 Dow story
Here’s the story from ABC Channel 12. And here’s the link to video:
http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=local&id=5432925
EPA tells Dow Chemical to speed up dioxin

cleanup
Dow says company is going as fast as it can
By Terry Camp
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - (06/28/07)--The Environmental Protection Agency is telling the

Dow Chemical Company to speed up dioxin clean up along the Tittabawassee River.
Dow Chemical says it's going as fast as it can and actually wants to start the work on the river
before a new deadline set by the EPA.
Dow Chemical says it would have already starting working on the three dioxin hotspots, but the
company is waiting for state permits to begin the work.
"The area that we are going to be addressing stretches from that point all the way down the river
to this point where that barge apparatus is set up," Dow Chemical's John Musser.
Musser is talking about the 1,200 feet of the Tittabawasse River where dioxin contamination will
be removed, one of three so-called hotspots along the river.
Equipment is in place, a barge is in the river and the pipe. The sediment that will be funneled out
of the river is set to go.
So Dow officials were a little puzzled the Environmental Protection Agency is giving a hurry-up
order to get this started by Aug. 15 -- more than a month later than Dow was hoping to begin the
operation.
"Up until that point, we were prepared and had the appropriate authority and plans and
equipment to start next week," Musser said.
Musser says the state Department of Environmental Quality has not approved the proper permits
to get the work started.
Michelle Hurd-Riddick of the environmental group Lone Tree Council says she's delighted the
EPA has given Dow Chemical the hurry-up sign, but worries this could have negative
implications for the DEQ.
"I'm a bit concerned that the EPA's intervention at this point is going to be used by some of our
local legislators to malign the DEQ and to label the DEQ ineffective," she said.
The EPA is giving the Dow Chemical Company five days to respond to the their request to speed
up the cleanup process.
You can see the ABC12 report by clicking on the video icon above. You will need Windows
Media Player to view this video. You can get it FREE by clicking here. NOTE: Video clips will
only be available for 7-days from the date they were created. ALSO: Video clips may play in a
separate window, without audio, on Mac OS X machines. abc12.com is aware of this issue and is
working with the video player vendor to correct it as soon as possible.Copyright 2007 ABC Inc.,
WJRT-TV Inc.
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ISSN 1521-9402
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HIGHLIGHTS
Pelosi Supports CAFE Increase, But Says House Will Act on Own Schedule
Speaker Pelosi says she supports the increase in automobile fuel economy standards in the energy
legislation passed by the Senate, but cautions that the House of Representatives will not be
rushed into approving a similar measure. "We will work in the time of the House," Pelosi says as
she unveils the Democrats' energy independence legislation, a package that includes bills
approved by 11 different committees. Increasing corporate average fuel economy standards
(CAFE) has proven one of the most contentious issues for Democrats as they try to craft
wide-ranging energy legislation, and there will be no proposal during the early rounds of floor
debate. ... A-7
House Energy Committee Approves Energy Policy Legislation
The House Energy and Commerce Committee rejects a Republican proposal to increase vehicle
fuel economy, but approves policy legislation aimed primarily at saving energy from appliances,
buildings, and the electricity transmissions system. The committee finishes a two-day markup,
approving the legislation mostly on party line votes. The legislation would require tougher
energy-efficiency standards for home heating and cooling systems, include incentives for use of
waste heat, and expand loan guarantees for developing advanced technology batteries for
automobiles. Six separate bills make up the package of energy legislation approved by the
committee. ... A-11
Senate Committee Approves 2008 Spending for Energy, Water Programs
The Senate Appropriations Committee approves a $32 billion fiscal 2008 spending bill for the
Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Interior Department's Bureau
of Reclamation. ... A-10
Court Upholds Decision to Allow Clean Air Permit for Georgia Power Plant
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upholds EPA's decision not to object to a
Clean Air Act permit granted to Oglethorpe Power Corp. by the Georgia Environmental
Protection Division. Oglethorpe wanted to expand a power plant in Heard County, Ga., and it
sought a preconstruction and operating permit from the state. In deciding whether it should
object, EPA looked at whether individual units Oglethorpe owned at a separate power plant were
in compliance. The agency found those units were in compliance and discounted other
noncompliant units at the same plant owned by a separate company operating a joint venture with
Oglethorpe. The Sierra Club objected to the permit because of those noncompliant units. ... A-1
Company to Pay $8.5 Million for Air Pollution at California Saw Mills
Sierra Pacific Industries Inc. says it will pay about $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed over
alleged air quality violations at power plants it operates at four saw mills. The settlement with
California state and local air quality agencies requires the company to pay the California Air
Resources Board about $5.04 million in penalties and attorneys' fees and costs and the Placer
County Air Pollution Control District $3.44 million in penalties and attorneys' fees and costs.
The company also agrees to spend at least $4.5 million over the next four years on new
equipment and projects to reduce air pollution. ... A-3
Interior Secretary Set to Approve New Five-Year Offshore Leasing Plan
Interior Secretary Kempthorne is expected to give final approval today to a new five-year
offshore oil and natural gas leasing program to govern energy exploration on the Outer
Continental Shelf. The new program calls for 12 lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, eight sales off
Alaska, and one off the Virginia coast in the Mid-Atlantic Planning Area for the first time. ...
A-12
EPA Says Changes in Plan for Fox River Will Lead to Quicker Cleanup
EPA and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources say they are modifying the cleanup
plan for polychlorinated biphenyl-contaminated sediment in Wisconsin's Lower Fox River and
say the change will result in a quicker cleanup. EPA says the Record-of-Decision amendment
incorporates new data and takes advantage of dredging and capping to minimize further PCB
contamination on the river system. Although the modification includes more capping than
originally planned, EPA says, the Fox River remains the largest PCB dredging project ever
proposed. ... A-6
EPA Orders Dow Chemical Co. to Start Dioxin Cleanup at Michigan Site
EPA says it has told Dow Chemical Co. to start cleanup work at three dioxin-contaminated spots
on the Tittabawassee River downstream from its Midland, Mich., chemical plant, adding that
Dow is "taking too long" to clean up the site. EPA says Dow identified dioxin "hot spots" along
the river last year, with contamination "far in excess" of state and local limits. The areas are
subject to flooding, which could spread the contamination, according to EPA. The agency is
requiring Dow to develop a removal plan; excavate and/or dredge soil and sediment; cut back
and stabilize the river bank; properly dispose of all dioxin-contaminated material; and backfill
and replant the floodplain with native plants. A spokesman for Dow says the company is "utterly
puzzled by the timing of [EPA's action], since we've been working diligently on this issue with
the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality." ... A-2
Department of Agriculture Defends Use of NEPA Categorical Exclusions
Mark Rey, undersecretary of agriculture for natural resources and environment, defends the
Forest Service's broad use of environmental review exemptions for tree thinning and other
management projects. During a hearing before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on
National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, Rey says the Forest Service's use of "categorical
exclusions" under the National Environmental Policy Act has not harmed the environment and
has saved the federal government significant costs. Rey says approval of a project under a
categorical exclusion costs the agency an average of $50,000 compared to an average cost of
$200,000 for an environmental assessment and $1 million for an environmental impact
statement. ... A-1
Interior Department Removes Bald Eagle From Endangered Species List
Interior Secretary Kempthorne announces the removal of the bald eagle from the Endangered
Species Act list, but says protections will continue to safeguard the bird's recovery from near
extinction 40 years ago. The Fish and Wildlife Service estimates there are 9,789 known nesting
pairs in the lower 48 states, compared with just 417 known nesting pairs in 1963. ... A-3
Mexico Joins United States, Canada in Releasing Pollutant Emissions Data
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation says Mexico for the first time will join Canada
and the United States in releasing a register of its industrial pollutant emissions data, the
equivalent of the Toxics Release Inventory. ... A-4
WATER POLLUTION
DRINKING WATER: EPA says it will form an advisory committee to help develop a rule to
better control microbial contaminants in drinking water distribution systems. EPA says it has
chartered the committee for two years to help revise its Total Coliform Rule and to make other
decisions on water distribution systems. Total coliforms are closely related bacteria that in most
cases are not harmful to humans, but their presence indicates a water system may be vulnerable
to more dangerous microorganisms. ... A-6
DREDGING: EPA is accepting comments until Aug. 6 on the national dredging policy to see
whether the policy is supporting marine transportation adequately. EPA says a review of the
dredging policy is to be conducted by an interagency group it co-chairs with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. ... A-9
MONITORING: EPA Region 2 announces that sampling of dissolved oxygen in the coastal
waters off New York and New Jersey will be expanded as part of improvements being made in a
collaborative ocean monitoring program with state and local governments. "We are moving to
create a more effective and comprehensive ocean monitoring program, focusing on improved
methods to protect beach-goers and coastal communities," according to the regional
administrator. ... A-7
Table of Contents
NEWS
AIR POLLUTION
EPA decision allowing clean air permits for Georgia power plant upheld... A-1
BUDGET
Senate committee endorses increased spending for energy and water in fiscal 2008... A-10
CLIMATE CHANGE
Lieberman, Warner staff to hold meetings for planned cap-and-trade bill... A-9
DIOXINS
EPA orders Dow to start dioxin cleanup at Michigan site; work to begin by Aug. 15... A-2
DRILLING
Interior secretary set to approve new five-year offshore leasing plan... A-12
DRINKING WATER
Regulatory negotiation process to revise pathogen detection rule announced... A-6
ENDANGERED SPECIES
Bald eagle removed from Endangered Species Act protections... A-3
ENERGY
House energy committee rejects Republican CAFE plan, passes Democrats' bill... A-11
Pelosi supports Senate CAFE increase, but says House will act on own schedule... A-7
Scientists find profitable use for glycerin generated as waste in biodiesel production... A-3
ENFORCEMENT
California firm to pay $8.5 million to settle alleged air quality violations at power plants... A-3
GENERAL POLICY
House OKs amendment to bar White House from implementing executive order... A-13
HAZARDOUS WASTE
North Carolina Legislature approves changes to mercury switch removal law... A-5
MINING
Bush names acting director Wahlquist to be director of office of surface mining... A-10
NATURAL RESOURCES
Administration defends Forest Service's broad use of NEPA categorical exclusions... A-1
House Committee approves extension of Coral Reef Conservation Act... A-13

SCIENCE POLICY
Grassley seeks accounting for actions, expenditures logged by NIEHS director... A-5
SUPERFUND
Modified cleanup plan for Wisconsin river will result in quicker cleanup, EPA says... A-6
TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Mexico joins United States, Canada in releasing pollutant emissions data... A-4
WATER POLLUTION
EPA Region 2 announces expansion of New York Bight monitoring plan... A-7
EPA seeking comments on whether U.S. dredging policy needs revision... A-9
CALENDAR
CONGRESS
Legislative Calendar Link Link Link ... C-1
PRESIDENT
President's Calendar Link Link ... C-10
REGULATORY AGENDA
COMMENT DEADLINES
Due dates for comments on pending rules and other actions... D-4
JUNE 29 FEDERAL REGISTER
Entries from today's table of contents... D-1
JUNE 28 FEDERAL REGISTER
Previous day's entries with page citations... D-2
TABLE OF CASES
Sierra Club v. EPA (11th Cir.)... A-1
State v. Sierra Pacific Industries Inc. (Cal. Super. Ct.)... A-3
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Dow2-Rel-120
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To faur.cynthia
06/29/2007 12:55 PM cc
bcc
Subject Dow
Cindy,
Can you give me a call? Jeff Cahn, the enforcement attorney on Dow, is just about to set up meeting for
next week. I know you want to be involved, don't know your schedule. I want to make sure you are
available to participate.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-121
USEPA /US To "Robert Kaplan"
06/30/2007 02:31 PM cc "Cynthia Faur"
bcc
Subject Dow
Bob- will you have someone pull Dow's SEC filings. I am curious how they deal with the Tittibawasee
liability. Also, please pull the filings in the class action suit referenced in the Board minutes .
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Dow2-Rel-122
07/02/2007 01:44 PM cc Gregory Rudloff, Karen Thompson, Phillippa Cannon,
phillips.gerald
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Dow Tittabawassee clean-up
There are only three draft removal (order) actions pending at this time. Dow is meeting with the Region
today with potential to completed preliminary discussions tomorrow .
Gerald W. Phillips
Policy and Program Development Manager
Land and Chemicals Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
77 W. Jackson Blvd. D-8J
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: 312.886.0977
Fax: 312.353.4788
E-mail: phillips.gerald@epa.gov
Margaret
USEPA /US To Phillippa Cannon/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
07/02/2007 01:37 PM cc Karen Thompson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gregory
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, phillips.gerald@epa.gov
Subject Re: Fw: Dow Tittabawassee clean-up
Hi Phillippa,
I'm not sure what the six actions are. We have issued orders to Dow for the three hot spots. I'm cc'ing
Greg and Gerry in case they know more.
Phillippa Cannon/R5/USEPA/US
Phillippa
Cannon /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Karen Thompson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Fw: Dow Tittabawassee clean-up
Margaret -- Karen Thompson is out of the office today and this inquiry was sent to me . I was told that you
are the designated spokesperson on the recent action against Dow. I don't know who the assigned
attorney is. Can you answer the question below? Thanks.
----- Forwarded by Phillippa Cannon/R5/USEPA/US on 07/02/2007 11:59 AM -----
"Buckley , Elizabeth "
<Elizabeth .Buckley @informa .
com>
com >
To Phillippa Cannon/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
06/29/2007 11:23 AM cc
Subject Dow Tittabawassee clean-up
Phillippa,
I just wanted to confirm something in the press release on EPA notifying Dow that it must immediately
start clean-up at three spots on the Tittabawassee River. Are the six actions EPA is requiring of Dow part
of the immediate clean-up order?
Thank you.
Elizabeth Buckley
Assistant Editor
Pesticide & Toxic Chemical News
1725 K Street, N.W., Suite 506
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (202) 887-6320 X 122
Fax: (202) 887-6335
Dow2-Rel-123
RALPH To "Mary Gade"
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/02/2007 05:09 PM
bcc
Subject Heard from Cyndy Faur on how the Dow talks went today ?
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Dow2-Rel-124
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/02/2007 05:09 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Dow
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Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 07/02/2007 05:53 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Dow
Are you available by phone to discuss a technical issue and next steps ?
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Dow2-Rel-125
USEPA /US To "Robert Kaplan", "Bharat Mathur"
07/02/2007 06:32 PM cc
bcc
Subject Dow
Can we speak at 8 tomorrow before the lawyers meet?

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Dow2-Rel-126
USEPA /US To "Richard Karl", "Robert Kaplan", "Cynthia Faur"
07/04/2007 09:55 AM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: NYT: E.P.A. and Dow in Talks on Dioxin Cleanup at
Main Factory
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Sent: 07/04/2007 10:30 AM
To: Mary Gade; mathur.bharat@epa.gov; Margaret Guerriero; karl.richard@epa.gov; Robert Kaplan; Jennifer
Wood; Roxanne Smith; emond.jessica@epa.gov; Lisa Lybbert; "Karen Thompson" <thompson.karen@epa.gov>;
allen.cheryl@epa.gov; "jeff kelley" <kelley.jeff@epa.gov>; "denise gawlinski" <gawlinski.denise@epa.gov>; Jeff
Cahn; Leverett Nelson; Gerald Phillips; Gregory Rudloff; "mick hans" <hans.mick@epa.gov>;
canavan.mary@epa.gov
Subject: NYT: E.P.A. and Dow in Talks on Dioxin Cleanup at Main Factory
July 4, 2007
E.P.A. and Dow in Talks on Dioxin

Cleanup at Main Factory
By FELICITY BARRINGER
Dow Chemical is negotiating with the Environmental Protection Agency
over the timing and procedures to clean up three areas of
dioxin-contaminated sediments in a Michigan river that flows past its main
manufacturing plant.
The negotiations were prompted last week when the agency decided to
order the cleanup. A spokesman for Dow said it was already working on
cleaning up the highly toxic dioxin.
Margaret Guerriero, director of the land and chemicals division for the
environmental agency?s regional office in Chicago, said: ?Our concern was
that they were not moving fast enough, and this was going to get protracted
because of the seasonal nature of the work. There is only a certain window
every year when you can go in and do the work. We were worried that it
was going to slip.?
The areas were discovered in November, a Dow spokesman, John Musser,
said yesterday.
?A good bit of what they were asking us to do to ? in their words, hurry the
process up ? we had already agreed to do, and to some extent gotten that
work under way,? Mr. Musser said.
The sites are within six miles of the plant in Midland, Mich. One is not far
from the plant, 30 to 70 feet from the riverbank.
The dioxin is in sediments 2 to 10 feet below the surface of the
Tittabawassee River.
Although there is no indication that residents or workers in the area are
directly exposed to the sites, studies have found slightly elevated levels of
dioxin in some people who frequently consume fish from the river. The
river often overflows in heavy rains and the spring thaw.
Dioxin, the popular name for a group of cancer-causing chemical
compounds, was a standard byproduct of chemical and pesticide
manufacturing and paper bleaching. It was made infamous by its discovery
at the Love Canal in Niagara Falls, N.Y., and at Times Beach, Mo., a town
that was evacuated more than 20 years ago.
Dow2-Rel-127
USEPA /US To "Robert Kaplan", "Bharat Mathur", "Ralph Dollhopf"
07/04/2007 11:26 PM cc
bcc
Subject Strategy Call
Bob-are you and Jeff available at 8:30 tomorrow am for a short call. If so, please go to the small RA's Conf
room
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Dow2-Rel-128
07/05/2007 07:50 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Jeff, pls come to a mtg
will do.
your office, or 19?

Dow2-Rel-129
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
07/05/2007 08:09 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Jeff, pls come to a mtg
It will be on 19. Swing by 5 minutes early, and we'll go up together. Thanks. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Jeff Cahn/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 07/05/2007 07:50:57 AM:
> will do.

>
> your office, or 19?
Dow2-Rel-130
RALPH To Bill Bolen
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/05/2007 01:37 PM
bcc "Mary Gade"
Subject Re: Initial Data Analysis for reaches D , J/K, and O
The Regional Administrator has explicitly requested that I participate in this matter .
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Bill Bolen
From: Bill Bolen

Sent: 07/04/2007 05:48 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: Initial Data Analysis for reaches D , J/K, and O
You're in my lane. Get out. This has nothing to do with hs.

RALPH DOLLHOPF

Sent: 07/04/2007 05:12 PM
To: Gregory Rudloff
Cc: Bill Bolen; Cynthia Faur; Gerald Phillips; Hak Cho; James Augustyn;
Jason El-Zein; Jeff Cahn; Leverett Nelson; Linda Nachowicz; Margaret
Guerriero; Mary Gade; Bharat Mathur; Richard Karl; Robert Kaplan
Subject: Re: Initial Data Analysis for reaches D , J/K, and O
Thanks, Greg. Who prepared this initial data analysis ?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5
Emergency Response Branch
801 Garfield Avenue, #229
Traverse City, MI 49686

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Gregory To
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
07/04/2007 04:58 PM Subject Initial Data Analysis for reaches D , J/K, and O
Attached is an initial analysis of the data and maps provided by Dow , and the data and maps made
available in Dow’s eProject database. The data and maps have not been provided in a format conducive
to a rapid review and assessment. However, we were able to provide a very general summary for each of
the reaches. With additional time, it may be possible to transcribe sample results from the many data
reports onto sample the location maps to make the data more readily interpretable . However, we believe
that U.S. EPA should require Dow to provide maps showing all sampling locations , along with the
analytical results plotted directly on the maps . Let me know if you need any additional information.

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
[attachment "Reach D J-K O Initial Data Analysis 7-5-07.doc" deleted by Bill Bolen/R5/USEPA/US]
Dow2-Rel-131
Jason El -Zein/
Zein /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To RALPH DOLLHOPF
07/05/2007 09:23 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: July 6 - 13 Contact List
No, there is no work plan. Our goal for next week is to let Dow knows that thing won't the same and we
will be watching their work. Brian understands that sheet pilings need to be placed correctly and based on
sampling results.
RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Jason El-Zein/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
07/05/2007 05:05 PM cc James Augustyn
Subject Re: July 6 - 13 Contact List
Is there any discussion on technical side with compnay before monday ? Mary wats to knowm
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Jason El-Zein
From: Jason El-Zein

Sent: 07/05/2007 05:03 PM
To: Robert Buckley; Ralph Dollhopf; Jeffrey Kimble; Steven Renninger;
James Augustyn; James Justice; Mark Durno; Joseph Fredle; Michelle Jaster; Jon
Gulch; Brad Stimple; Brian Kelly; Brian Schlieger; Partap Lall
Subject: Fw: July 6 - 13 Contact List
----- Forwarded by Jason El-Zein/R5/USEPA/US on 07/05/2007 05:03 PM -----

"Rentz , Patricia L ."
<Patti .Rentz @WestonSolutio
ns.
ns .com>
com > To Bradley Benning/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mike
07/05/2007 04:46 PM Ribordy/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jason
El-Zein/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Steven
Renninger/CI/USEPA/US@EPA
cc "Bayles, Pamela" <Pamela.Bayles@WestonSolutions.com>,
"Capone, Daniel M." <Dan.Capone@WestonSolutions.com>,
"Beodray, Frank" <Frank.Beodray@WestonSolutions.com>,
"McGee, Shel" <Shel.McGee@WestonSolutions.com>,
"Deecke, Ted" <Ted.Deecke@WestonSolutions.com>,
"Maradkel, Ben" <Ben.Maradkel@WestonSolutions.com>,
"Mehl, Richard H." <Rick.Mehl@WestonSolutions.com>
Subject July 6 - 13 Contact List

Attached please find the ER Contact List for next week, July 6-13.
Thank you.
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Dow2-Rel-132
USEPA /US To "Robert Kaplan", "Cynthia Faur"
07/06/2007 07:35 AM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Tangentially relevant Dow article in Saginaw News :
Pushing for the Valley
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Elissa Speizman

Sent: 07/06/2007 08:12 AM
To: Mary Gade; mathur.bharat@epa.gov; Robert Kaplan; Margaret Guerriero;
Jeff Cahn; Leverett Nelson; Gerald Phillips; Gregory Rudloff; Richard Karl
Cc: Karen Thompson; Mick Hans; Jeff Kelley; gawlinski.denise@epa.gov;
faur.cynthia@epa.gov; Julie Spellman; canavan.mary@epa.gov;
hoffman.phil@epa.gov; Cheryl Allen
Subject: Tangentially relevant Dow article in Saginaw News : Pushing for
the Valley
Pushing for the Valley

Wednesday, July 04, 2007
BARRIE BARBER
THE SAGINAW NEWS
Any money Dow Chemical Co. and the state negotiate in a trust fund to settle concerns over dioxin contamination should remain in the
region, Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm said Tuesday.
In an interview with The Saginaw News Editorial Board , the Democratic governor also took aim at Senate Republicans whom she said
have stymied progress on a $1.6 billion budget gap for the next fiscal year , and she pledged to work with Hemlock Semiconductor to
encourage future expansions in Saginaw County beyond those announced .
Semiconductor officials in early May announced plans for a $1 billion expansion in Thomas Township but said they are looking at sites
around the globe for their next investment .
"We're going to have it in Saginaw County ," Granholm said. "We want to make it happen . We want it to be here ."
Granholm said she couldn 't see a reason to "hijack" cash out of a potential Dow-state trust fund to use elsewhere in Michigan as part of
a possible settlement over dioxin in the Tittabawassee River watershed .
"It's right that any money that Dow put to a fund , if that was part of a settlement , would be used here," she said.
Township leaders met with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce last week to discuss how to spend that money , although the
state Department of Environmental Quality said it has not negotiated a trust fund with Midland -based Dow.
A company spokesman has said that was part of an initial remediation cleanup plan .
The governor, meanwhile, chastised Senate Republicans for a failure to find solutions on a projected deficit in the next fiscal year .
The Legislature and Granholm have OK 'd the Michigan Business Tax, which captures money from profits and gross receipts and offers
relief to manufacturers and small businesses but puts a higher burden on the insurance and banking industry . The new formula will
replace the Single Business Tax , which collected $1.9 billion a year.
Despite that deal, the Legislature hasn't acted fast enough to balance the budget with the deadline for the start of the next fiscal year
that begins Oct. 1, she said.
"Every day of delay is a day that we put the economic recovery of Michigan on hold ," she said.
She has advocated budget cuts , closing tax loopholes, a mixture of tax hikes and reform that could mean a higher income tax and fees
slapped on luxury amenities such as country club memberships , tanning and massages .
The Senate needs to vote on ways to fix the financial problem , but members fear recall attempts if they say yes to a tax increase , she
said.
"It's not rocket science about what needs to happen . People were not sent to Lansing to cast easy votes ," she said.
New lawmakers with a lack of experience who have replaced term -limited legislators have hurt progress , too, she said.
Matt Marsden, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop of Rochester , pointed the finger at the governor .
"We would argue it 's the governor's stubborn insistence on a tax increase before considering reforms and savings in government ," the
spokesman for the Rochester Republican said .
The GOP would call for a vote without a tax hike, Marsden said.
"We don't have so much a taxing problem as a spending problem ," he said.
Granholm said she will not sign into law future "rolling tax cuts" that continue for years because "it's been disastrous for us " in balancing
the budget.
To create jobs in a state struggling with unemployment , Michigan has the potential to capitalize on a burgeoning alternative energy
market, Granholm said. She touted wind energy farms, millions of dollars poured into research and development to pump up new
technologies such as high -tech engines, and Hemlock Semiconductor 's push to nearly double production of polycrystalline silicon .
Manufacturers use the rock-like raw material in solar panels and electronic circuitry .
"This is a niche for us that no other state can rival ," she said.
On other issues, the governor said:
t Private foundations have financed a study to bring in consultants with "turnaround firms" to explore how to make state government
more responsive to business .
t The "Pure Michigan" marketing campaign aims to attract tourists to rev the state 's sputtering economic engine , including ads that
highlight the county.
t She wouldn't repeal a state law that deregulated the utility industry but favors reform . Returning to a monopoly would stifle creative
solutions, she said, advocating more reliance on renewable energy . Consumers Energy has proposed repealing competition as a
guarantee to attract investors to build a $2 billion clean coal-fired energy plant.
t She will seek "conditional savings" in future contract talks with state employees , but she can't reopen contracts on her own . The state
Constitution forbids it. "If (the Senate wants) to undo it, they have to take it up for a vote ," she said.
Employees, she added, have handed back $300 million in concessions in this labor pact through unpaid days , banked leave time and
higher co-payments on health insurance . Workers may bank unpaid leave for time off later or invest it in retirement savings , said
Granholm spokeswoman Liz Boyd. v
Barrie Barber covers politics and government for The Saginaw News . You may reach him at 776-9725.
Dow2-Rel-133
07/06/2007 11:08 AM cc
bcc
Subject dow
here's what i sent mueller this morning.
----- Forwarded by Jeff Cahn/R5/USEPA/US on 07/06/2007 11:07 AM -----

USEPA /US
07/06/2007 09:08 AM To "Frederick Mueller" <Muellerf@jbltd.com>
cc
Subject RE: Guidance
not that i have found.
by the way, i do not think that reach O will be handled as a non-time critical.
i have mark-ups orders with EPA's current position. Reach O is, for now, a sampling AOC to further
delineate the areal extent of contamination at the site, to be followed with a second order for removal
work.
"Frederick Mueller" <Muellerf@jbltd.com>
"Frederick Mueller " To

<Muellerf @jbltd .com>
com>
07/06/2007 08:58 AM Subject RE: Guidance
Ok--is there one, too, on EE/CA's.
Frederick (Rick) Mueller

Johnson & Bell, Ltd
33 West Monroe Street
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: 312.984.0281
Fax: 312.372.9818
Email: muellerf@jbltd.com
Web: www.johnsonandbell.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Cahn.Jeff@epamail.epa.gov [mailto:Cahn.Jeff@epamail.epa.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 8:40 AM
To: Frederick Mueller
Subject: Re: Guidance
Here is the RI/FS guidance link:
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/action/guidance/remedy/rifs/overview.htm
Here are links to EE/CA guidance:

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/resources/remedy/pdf/540f-94009-s.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/action/guidance/remedy/overview/removal.htm
I can provide you a hard copy of the 1993 guidance on non-time critical
removals when you arrive.
"Frederick
Mueller"
<Muellerf@jbltd.
com> To
Jeff Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
07/06/2007 08:09 cc
AM
Subject
Guidance
Jeff: Could you PDF to me the Guidance docs for both EE /CA's and
RI/FS's. And see you at 10:00 am today, tho I may have to email and
state I will be 30 minutes late, as I have a Dow conf.call.

Johnson & Bell, Ltd
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: 312.984.0281
Fax: 312.372.9818
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Dow2-Rel-134
USEPA /US To "Robert Kaplan", "Bharat Mathur"
07/07/2007 11:36 AM cc "Cynthia Faur"
bcc
Subject Anything new?
Any edits from Dow yet?

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Dow2-Rel-135
RALPH To James Augustyn
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/08/2007 09:16 AM
bcc
Subject are you in yet?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-136
USEPA /US To "Robert Kaplan"
07/08/2007 02:58 PM cc
bcc
Subject Is there a call with legal and tech team today ?
Ralph emailed to ask. I was never clear if I was needed on any such call either .
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Dow2-Rel-137
RALPH To Robert Kaplan
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/09/2007 04:22 PM
bcc
Subject Re: can you guys let me know what you hear from Dow
today, please?
Tx
-----------------
Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 07/09/2007 05:24 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Cc: Cameo Certification
Subject: Re: can you guys let me know what you hear from Dow today ,
please?
Yes. As soon as we here something, we'll call. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 07/09/2007 04:12:03 PM:
> Ralph Dollhopf,OSC

> USEPA Region 5
> Emergency Response Branch
> 801 Garfield Avenue, #229
> Traverse City, MI 49686
>
> 231 264 8713 New Land Line and Fax
> (Please call before faxing)
> 231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-138
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/09/2007 04:22 PM
bcc
today, please?
Tx
-----------------
Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 07/09/2007 05:24 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Cc: Cameo Certification
Subject: Re: can you guys let me know what you hear from Dow today ,
please?

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747

> USEPA Region 5
>
> 231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-139
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
07/09/2007 04:24 PM cc Cameo Certification
bcc
today, please?

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747

> USEPA Region 5
>
> 231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-140
RALPH To James Augustyn, Cameo Certification, Robert Kaplan,
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US el-zein.jason
07/09/2007 04:49 PM cc
bcc
Subject Meetings for tomorrow
Can you guys tell me what time legal and technical meetings are scheduled for tomorrow ?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-141
RALPH To James Augustyn, Jeff Cahn, Robert Kaplan, el-zein.jason
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/09/2007 04:49 PM
bcc
Subject Meetings for tomorrow
Can you guys tell me what time legal and technical meetings are scheduled for tomorrow ?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-142
James To RALPH DOLLHOPF
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/09/2007 05:32 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Invitation: Dow AOC Technical Meeting (Jul 10 09:00 AM
CDT in R0914/R5 Metcalfe - 09th Floor@EPA)
Here is the meeting time and location for the technical group . Not sure where and when the legal guys are
meeting
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Calendar Entry
Subject Dow AOC Technical Meeting Chair Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US
Invitees
Date Tuesday 07/10/2007 James
When Required (to) Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EP
Time 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (8 hours) A
Jeff
Optional (cc)
Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Where R0914/R5 Metcalfe - 09th Floor@EPA
Dow2-Rel-143
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/09/2007 09:31 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Invitation: Dow AOC Technical Meeting (Jul 10
09:00 AM CDT in R0914/R5 Metcalfe - 09th Floor@EPA)
Ralph,
Looks like there a 2 technical folks, Ben Baker (Dow) and Victor Magar (Environ). He asked to meet at
9:30 AM. I left him avoice mail to meet Jason and I on the 9th floor. He wants to discuss Reach O.
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Dow2-Rel-144
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/09/2007 10:08 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Meeting in Chicago
FYI
Jim Augustyn

"Baker , Ben (BF)"
BF )" To
<bfbaker @dow.
dow .com>
com >
07/09/2007 07:44 PM Subject Meeting in Chicago
Jim,
Would it be convenient for Victor Magar (Environ) and myself to meet

with you commencing sometime between 9:30 and 10 am to discuss
Reach O.
My cell phone number in case you need to reach me is 989 737 0973.
Ben Baker
Dow2-Rel-145
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/09/2007 10:12 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Meeting in Chicago
Do you think these guys can discuss details of the project like cost , disposal plans, characterization, etc?
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James Augustyn

Sent: 07/09/2007 11:08 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Fw: Meeting in Chicago
FYI
Jim Augustyn

"Baker , Ben (BF)"
BF )" To
<bfbaker @dow.
dow .com>
com >
07/09/2007 07:44 PM Subject Meeting in Chicago
Jim,

with you commencing sometime between 9:30 and 10 am to discuss
Reach O.
Ben Baker
Dow2-Rel-146
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/09/2007 10:35 PM
bcc
Ben Baker should be able to discuss those isues, he is a little higher up on their food chain than the field
project leaders
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Dow2-Rel-147
James To "Baker, Ben (BF)"
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Jason El-Zein, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Gregory Rudloff
07/10/2007 06:51 AM
bcc
Subject RE: Meeting in Chicago
Ben,
I'm sure we can find a conference room or a large office that we can get internet access . My cell has very
poor coverage in the EPA Bldg, If you can not grt mr please call Greg Rudloff's cell at 847-445-8834.
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
"Baker, Ben (BF)" <bfbaker@dow.com>
"Baker , Ben (BF)"

BF )" To
<bfbaker @dow.
dow .com>
com >
07/10/2007 05:37 AM Subject RE: Meeting in Chicago
Jim,
I have added Katie to eProject . I will call you around 8 am (CDT). My

flight has been cancelled and the earliest flight with seats available
is tonight. I would like to see if I can set up a net -meeting to
discuss Reach O. If you do not have access to the internet from Region
V offices I can arrange a meeting place for the net -meeting at Environ
offices.
Ben
From: Augustyn.James@epamail.epa.gov
[mailto:Augustyn.James@epamail.epa.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 11:33 PM
To: Baker, Ben (BF)
Subject: Re: Meeting in Chicago
Ben,
Between 9:30 and 10 AM is fine, room 914, 9th floor. My cell is

440-476-7934 but I get very poor reception in the building .
I need to add my Weston Solutions Project Manager to the eProject

Website. Her name is Katie Mooney with Weston Solutions . Her email
address is katie.mooney@westonsolutions.com. Her phone number is (517)
381-5934 Jim,
I would like to get her added quickly so she can begin the review of the
Reach D Work Plan that Steve posted to eProjects this evening .
Thanks
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
"Baker, Ben
(BF)"
<bfbaker@dow.com
> To
James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
07/09/2007 07:44 cc
PM
Subject
Meeting in Chicago
Jim,

with you commencing sometime between 9:30 and 10 am to discuss Reach O.
Ben Baker
Dow2-Rel-148
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/10/2007 06:56 AM
bcc
Thanks. Can we set up a premeet with us and orc( all hands) before sitting down with Dow?+ have aroom
on 19 if you want. Also, ijd tell this dow guy to get here asap.it'll keep pressure on him to get it done.
Otherwise he may lay back in his office and toy with us .
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James Augustyn

Sent: 07/10/2007 07:51 AM
To: "Baker, Ben (BF)" <bfbaker@dow.com>
Cc: Jason El-Zein; Ralph Dollhopf; Gregory Rudloff
Subject: RE: Meeting in Chicago
Ben,
I'm sure we can find a conference room or a large office that we can get internet access . My cell has very
poor coverage in the EPA Bldg, If you can not grt mr please call Greg Rudloff's cell at 847-445-8834.
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
"Baker, Ben (BF)" <bfbaker@dow.com>
"Baker , Ben (BF)"

BF )" To
<bfbaker @dow.
dow .com>
com >
07/10/2007 05:37 AM Subject RE: Meeting in Chicago
Jim,
I have added Katie to eProject . I will call you around 8 am (CDT). My

flight has been cancelled and the earliest flight with seats available
is tonight. I would like to see if I can set up a net -meeting to
discuss Reach O. If you do not have access to the internet from Region
V offices I can arrange a meeting place for the net -meeting at Environ
offices.
Ben
From: Augustyn.James@epamail.epa.gov
[mailto:Augustyn.James@epamail.epa.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 11:33 PM
To: Baker, Ben (BF)
Subject: Re: Meeting in Chicago
Ben,
Between 9:30 and 10 AM is fine, room 914, 9th floor. My cell is

440-476-7934 but I get very poor reception in the building .
I need to add my Weston Solutions Project Manager to the eProject

Website. Her name is Katie Mooney with Weston Solutions . Her email
address is katie.mooney@westonsolutions.com. Her phone number is (517)
381-5934 Jim,
I would like to get her added quickly so she can begin the review of the
Reach D Work Plan that Steve posted to eProjects this evening .
Thanks
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
"Baker, Ben
(BF)"
<bfbaker@dow.com
> To
James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
07/09/2007 07:44 cc
PM
Subject
Meeting in Chicago
Jim,

with you commencing sometime between 9:30 and 10 am to discuss Reach O.
Ben Baker
Dow2-Rel-149
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/10/2007 07:07 AM
bcc
I'll check with Jeff on his schedule . Mr. Baker will call me at 8 AM and we can set a time to begin the web
meeting with Dow after we have time to meet.
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Dow2-Rel-150
USEPA /US To Dollhopf.Ralph
07/10/2007 01:15 PM cc
bcc
Subject Radiation Training
Are you kicking this off? Just a reminder that this is where we'll be if you need anything on Dow. Julie
and I will have our Blackberries.
Dow2-Rel-151
Cheryl To Robert Kaplan
Klebenow /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/10/2007 03:28 PM
bcc
Subject Phone Message from Jeff Kelley called RE : Dow
Dow2-Rel-152
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/11/2007 11:57 AM
bcc
Subject can you nextel me ( dc ) when you get a sec?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-153
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/11/2007 01:22 PM
bcc
Subject Re: computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
will go look for her
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Robert To
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
07/11/2007 01:22 PM Subject computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
Jeff Cahn is now locked out of his computer. I am having trouble reaching Cyndy on Nextel (it says "call
failed" whenever I try) or any other way. It's imperative that someone in RMD works with 3-help to get
them to fix whatever is the problem. I don't get the sense that 3-help uderstands the urgency.
Ralph, I wonder if you can be of assistance in tracking down Cyndy and making this happen ?
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-154
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To dollhopf.ralph, spellman.julie
07/11/2007 01:22 PM cc
bcc
Subject computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-155
USEPA /US To spellman.julie
07/11/2007 01:25 PM cc Dollhopf.Ralph
bcc
Subject Fw: computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
Can you help Ralph find her

----- Forwarded by Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US on 07/11/2007 01:25 PM -----
RALPH DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA /US
To Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
07/11/2007 01:24 PM cc
Subject Fw: computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
I talked with Bob and am going to work this some more
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
----- Forwarded by RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US on 07/11/2007 01:23 PM -----

Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA /US
To dollhopf.ralph@epa.gov, spellman.julie@epa.gov
07/11/2007 01:22 PM cc
Subject computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-156
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
07/11/2007 01:26 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
You might also try nexteling her -- for some reason, it didn't work for me. --b

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
> will go look for her

>
> USEPA Region 5
>
> 231 301 0559 Cell Phone
>
> 07/11/2007 01:22 PM
>
> To
>
> dollhopf.ralph@epa.gov, spellman.julie@epa.gov
>
> cc
>
> Subject
>
> computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
>
> Jeff Cahn is now locked out of his computer . I am having trouble
> reaching Cyndy on Nextel (it says "call failed" whenever I try) or
> any other way. It's imperative that someone in RMD works with 3-
> help to get them to fix whatever is the problem . I don't get the
> sense that 3-help uderstands the urgency.
>
> Ralph, I wonder if you can be of assistance in tracking down Cyndy
> and making this happen?
>
> -- Bob
>
> U.S. EPA Region 5
> Phone: (312) 886-1499
> Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-157
07/11/2007 01:27 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
I found Cindy and she is on the case.

RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
07/11/2007 01:24 PM Subject Fw: computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone

Robert To
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-158
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/11/2007 01:31 PM
bcc
Ok, I,m heading to 14 also

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Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 07/11/2007 02:27 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: Fw: computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni

RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone

Robert To
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
-- Bob
U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-159
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/11/2007 01:49 PM
bcc
Just talked her again and verified personally that there are 2 techs plus asupervisor on top of cahns
computer. Talked for a second with cahn while I was down there. Still working doj issue.
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 07/11/2007 02:27 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: Fw: computer issues -- need to find Cyndy Colantoni

RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone

Robert To
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
-- Bob
U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-160
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/11/2007 09:48 PM
bcc
Subject Please dc me right away.
Mary would like to conference

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Dow2-Rel-161
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/12/2007 09:53 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: And?
On phone w dow and bob and rhett

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Sent: 07/12/2007 10:40 AM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: Re: And?
Be right up
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From: Mary Gade
Sent: 07/12/2007 10:38 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: And?
Dow2-Rel-162
Jeff Kelley /R5/USEPA/
07/12/2007 05:26 PM cc Elissa Speizman
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Agreement Final
Bob, here's the very, very latest version of the Dow news release.
----- Forwarded by Jeff Kelley/R5/USEPA/US on 07/12/2007 05:25 PM -----

Karen To
Thompson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
07/12/2007 05:21 PM Subject Dow Agreement Final
Dow2-Rel-163
USEPA /US To "Wright, Peter (PC)", "Garrett L. Boehm", Leverett Nelson,
07/12/2007 06:01 PM Frederick Mueller, Robert Kaplan
cc
bcc
Subject Reach O
Dow2-Rel-164
cc
bcc
Subject note error in O
I need to correct the water treatment paragraph in O re Augustyn's concern.

Dow2-Rel-165
cc
bcc
Subject Final Redlined versions

Dow2-Rel-166
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
07/12/2007 07:54 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Final Redlined versions
Jeff,
So I take it we are just waiting for opposing counsel to review the redlined version and approve ?
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-167
07/12/2007 07:56 PM cc
bcc
yes
Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
07/12/2007 07:54 PM cc
Jeff,
So I take it we are just waiting for opposing counsel to review the redlined version and approve ?
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-168
"Wright , Peter (PC)"
PC)" To Jeff Cahn
<PCWright @dow.
dow .com>
com >
cc "Garrett L. Boehm", Leverett Nelson, Frederick Mueller,
07/12/2007 08:05 PM Robert Kaplan
bcc
Subject RE: Final Redlined versions
Jeff:
Rick should be on his way very shortly as I have authorized him to

tender the signature pages.
As he was about to leave he or Garrett noticed that our signature pages

reflected what had been our understanding until sometime today , which
was that Richard Karl would be signing the Orders . Rick will be making
the change to the original signature pages .
Regards,
Peter
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 8:38 PM
To: Wright, Peter (PC); Garrett L. Boehm;
Nelson.Leverett@epamail.epa.gov; Frederick Mueller;
Kaplan.Robert@epamail.epa.gov
Subject: Final Redlined versions
(See attached file: DOW_AOC_REACH D_FINAL TWO Redlined.wpd)(See attached

file: DOW_AOC_REACH JK_FINAL TWO Redlined.wpd)(See attached file:
DOW_AOC_REACH O_FINAL TWO Redlined.wpd)
Dow2-Rel-169
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To rosinante
07/12/2007 08:14 PM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow news release

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
----- Forwarded by Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US on 07/12/2007 08:11 PM -----

Elissa
Speizman /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US
07/12/2007 05:28 PM cc faur.cynthia@epa.gov, Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US,
mathur.bharat@epa.gov, Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US
Subject Dow news release
This is the very very latest version . It's final, unless Dow points out a factual error to Bob tomorrow
morning. Bob has a copy of this version.
Dow2-Rel-170
USEPA /US To "Bharat Mathur", "Richard Karl", "Margaret Guerriero"
07/12/2007 09:23 PM cc "Robert Kaplan"
bcc
Subject It's a done deal!
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Dow2-Rel-171
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Mary Gade, Bharat Mathur, "Richard Karl", "Margaret
07/12/2007 09:30 PM Guerriero"
cc
bcc
Subject Re: It's a done deal!
And many thanks to Mary for staying until the (not bitter!) end to sign -- and backing the team on some
tough but very important calls. This is a great win. Bob
--------------------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 07/12/2007 10:23 PM
To: Bharat Mathur; "Richard Karl" <karl.richard@epa.gov>; "Margaret
Guerriero" <guerriero.margaret@epa.gov>
Cc: Robert Kaplan
Subject: It's a done deal!
-----------------
Dow2-Rel-172
"Frederick Mueller " To Jeff Cahn, "Wright, Peter $PC$", Leverett Nelson
com >
cc Robert Kaplan
07/13/2007 10:14 AM
bcc
Subject AOC's with Dow and Docket Numbers
Jeff or Rett: Can you email via PDF or fax to me this morning a copy of
each face page cover sheet with the Docket Number stamped on same ?
Thanks. Rick.

Johnson & Bell, Ltd
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: 312.984.0281
Fax: 312.372.9818
Subject: FINAL Final Redlined versions from EPA

*************************************************************
Dow2-Rel-173
Leverett To "Frederick Mueller"
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Jeff Cahn, "Wright, Peter $PC$", Robert Kaplan
07/13/2007 10:24 AM
bcc
Subject Re: AOC's with Dow and Docket Numbers
Rick-
I just faxed the 3 cover pages to you. Please let me know if you haven't received them. We're also trying
to .pdf each AOC for our records/file room and if I get anything useful I'll let you know. Thanks.
-Rett
"Frederick Mueller" <Muellerf@jbltd.com>
"Frederick Mueller "

com >
07/13/2007 10:14 AM To Jeff Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, "Wright, Peter $PC$"
<PCWright@dow.com>, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject AOC's with Dow and Docket Numbers
Thanks. Rick.

Johnson & Bell, Ltd
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: 312.984.0281
Fax: 312.372.9818

*************************************************************
Dow2-Rel-174
"Frederick Mueller " To Jeff Cahn, "Wright, Peter $PC$", Leverett Nelson
com >
cc Robert Kaplan
07/13/2007 10:26 AM
bcc
Subject RE: AOC's with Dow and Docket Numbers
Rett Thank you. I just received your fax.

Johnson & Bell, Ltd
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: 312.984.0281
Fax: 312.372.9818
From: Frederick Mueller
To: 'Cahn.Jeff@epamail.epa.gov'; Wright, Peter (PC);
Nelson.Leverett@epamail.epa.gov
Cc: Kaplan.Robert@epamail.epa.gov
Subject: AOC's with Dow and Docket Numbers
Thanks. Rick.

Johnson & Bell, Ltd
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: 312.984.0281
Fax: 312.372.9818

*************************************************************
Dow2-Rel-175
"Frederick Mueller " To Leverett Nelson
com >
cc Jeff Cahn, "Wright, Peter $PC$", Robert Kaplan
07/13/2007 10:29 AM
bcc
Subject RE: AOC's with Dow and Docket Numbers
Rett: I received the cover pages with the docket numbers . Thank you.

Johnson & Bell, Ltd
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: 312.984.0281
Fax: 312.372.9818
From: Nelson.Leverett@epamail.epa.gov
[mailto:Nelson.Leverett@epamail.epa.gov]
To: Frederick Mueller
Cc: Cahn.Jeff@epamail.epa.gov; Wright, Peter (PC);
Subject: Re: AOC's with Dow and Docket Numbers
Rick-
I just faxed the 3 cover pages to you. Please let me know if you
haven't received them. We're also trying to .pdf each AOC for our
records/file room and if I get anything useful I 'll let you know.
Thanks.
-Rett
"Frederick
Mueller"
<Muellerf@jbltd.
com> To
Jeff Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
07/13/2007 10:14 "Wright, Peter $PC$"
AM <PCWright@dow.com>, Leverett
cc
Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject
AOC's with Dow and Docket
Numbers
Thanks. Rick.

Johnson & Bell, Ltd
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: 312.984.0281
Fax: 312.372.9818

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recipient, neither this e-mail nor any attachments, or anything derived
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Dow2-Rel-176
RALPH To Elissa Speizman, Mary Gade, "mathur bharat", Robert
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US Kaplan, "karl richard", Margaret Guerriero, Leverett Nelson,
07/13/2007 10:37 AM Jeff Cahn, Jason El-Zein, James Augustyn, Gregory Rudloff
cc "Cynthia Faur", Julie Spellman
bcc
Subject Re: Dow story in Saginaw News - does this match our
understanding?
Doesn't jibe.
-----------------
Elissa Speizman

Sent: 07/13/2007 11:14 AM
To: Mary Gade; mathur.bharat@epa.gov; Robert Kaplan;
karl.richard@epa.gov@EPA; Margaret Guerriero; Leverett Nelson; Jeff Cahn;
Ralph Dollhopf; Jason El-Zein; James Augustyn; Gregory Rudloff
Cc: faur.cynthia@epa.gov; Julie Spellman
Subject: Dow story in Saginaw News - does this match our understanding ?
Cleanup plan set at two spots

Friday, July 13, 2007
THE SAGINAW NEWS
Leaders with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Dow Chemical Co. have reached an
agreement on how to scrub two of three dioxin hot spots along the Tittabawassee River.
Workers with Dow-hired Ann Arbor Technical Services discovered the three sites in a six-mile
stretch of the river between Midland's Tridge and Imerman Memorial Park in Saginaw
Township.
Dow will handle two of the hot spots, one in a riverbank near the middle of the six-mile area and
another near the Midland-based company's property, as previously agreed upon in a deal with the
state Department of Environmental Quality, Dow spokesman John C. Musser said this morning.
EPA officials agreed to give Dow more time to develop a plan for the third location, slightly
more than a mile south of Smith's Crossing, Musser said.
Agency staffers had given Dow until mid-August to begin work.
Dioxin is linked to some forms of cancer, reproductive problems and weakened immune systems
in laboratory animals.
Dow2-Rel-177
RALPH To Gregory Rudloff
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/13/2007 11:42 AM
bcc
Subject Re: The Detroit News - Dow Chemical to clean up three
tainted sites in Michigan, EPA says
Thanks greg, keep them coming pllease.

-----------------
Gregory Rudloff
From: Gregory Rudloff

Sent: 07/13/2007 12:29 PM
Subject: The Detroit News - Dow Chemical to clean up three tainted sites
in Michigan, EPA says
July 13, 2007
Dow Chemical to clean up three tainted sites in Michigan ,

EPA says
The Detroit News
Dow Chemical Co. has agreed to clean up the dioxin contamination in three areas downstream of its Midland
facility, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said today in a statement .
The "hot spots" are located along the Tittabawassee River , the EPA said, as far as six miles away from Dow's
chemical making plant .
About 54,000 cubic yards of dioxin-laden sediment will be removed and disposed of in Dow 's hazardous-waste
landfill. Other remediation such as replacing plants and vegetation also are part of the agreement , the EPA said.
Dow2-Rel-178
Margaret To karl.richard, Robert Kaplan, speizman.elissa
USEPA /US
cc Karen Thompson
07/13/2007 03:02 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: NY Times on Dow
Here's the info we talked about

Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
07/13/2007 12:22 PM cc
Subject Re: NY Times on Dow
There are approximately 140,000 people in the Tittabawassee/Saginaw Watershed. The population in the
area of the 3 hot spots is fairly low. Reach D is well inside Dow property , Reach J/K is in a remote area
with agricultural fields and forested areas , and Reach O is also in a remote area with a few residences
nearby. I think our main concern for doing the removals was as a source control to prevent continued
migration downstream in the watershed, to minimize exposure under the recreational scenario , and to
prevent exposure up through the food chain (fish).
I'm working at home today. I have to take my daughter to a doctors appointment at 2:45, but can be
reached at my cell number (847-445-8834).

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Margaret
USEPA /US To Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
07/13/2007 12:14 PM cc
Subject NY Times on Dow
Hi Greg,
We are thinking of calling the NYTimes to follow up with the reporter that did the story last week to see if
she wants more info. One of the things she asked for last time was the population affected by the 3 areas
and the volume of soils/seds to be removed. We want to be as prepared as we can be if she still wants
this sort of information. Do you have this info readily available or can you get it fairly quickly ?
Are you in the office today?

Dow2-Rel-179
RALPH To Leverett Nelson, Jeff Cahn, Robert Kaplan
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/16/2007 12:02 PM
bcc
Subject need names of thosde who worked on dow besides the 3 of
you- asap please
including those 2 clerical workers who scrambled on Thursday
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-180
James To Jeff Cahn
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Angela Brown, Cynthia Faur, Gregory Rudloff, Jason El-Zein,
07/16/2007 12:37 PM Linda Nachowicz, Nina Johnson, RALPH DOLLHOPF
bcc
Subject Re: need names of thosde who worked on dow besides the 3
of you- asap please
Add Gerald Phillips
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Dow2-Rel-181
RALPH To Jeff Cahn
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/16/2007 12:44 PM
bcc
of you- asap please
got it thanks
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-182
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/16/2007 12:45 PM
bcc
of you- asap please
james augustyn
already had it, thanks
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-183
Leverett To RALPH DOLLHOPF
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Jeff Cahn, Robert Kaplan
07/16/2007 12:55 PM
bcc
of you- asap please
Angela Brown and Nina Johnson worked to correct the corrupt documents. Thanks.
-Rett
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
07/16/2007 12:02 PM To Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert
cc
Subject need names of thosde who worked on dow besides the 3 of

you- asap please
including those 2 clerical workers who scrambled on Thursday
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-184
Leverett To Leverett Nelson
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Debra Klassman, Eric Cohen, Jane Lupton, Larry Johnson,
07/17/2007 01:46 PM Robert Kaplan, Stephen Mendoza
bcc
Subject Dow Regional Accomplishment
Here's a redraft. Okay?
__________________________________
Let me add my thanks to Mary's thanks, for the phenomenal accomplishment on Dow Chemical by Jeff,
Angie and Nina. I also want to recognize the work of John Steketee, who has spent 5 years on RCRA
corrective action permitting issues at Dow , and Chris Liszewski and Tammy Carnovsky , who are working
very hard on a referral stemming from multi-media inspection(s). We are all working well together (without
improper commingling, of course).
-Rett
Dow2-Rel-185
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
07/17/2007 01:58 PM cc Debra Klassman, Eric Cohen, Jane Lupton, Larry Johnson,
Leverett Nelson, Stephen Mendoza
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Regional Accomplishment
Perfect. I like that one much better. Good idea to do this, Rett.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
> Here's a redraft. Okay?

>
> __________________________________
>
> Let me add my thanks to Mary's thanks, for the phenomenal
> accomplishment on Dow Chemical by Jeff , Angie and Nina. I also want
> to recognize the work of John Steketee , who has spent 5 years on
> RCRA corrective action permitting issues at Dow , and Chris Liszewski
> and Tammy Carnovsky, who are working very hard on a referral
> stemming from multi-media inspection(s). We are all working well
> together (without improper commingling, of course).
>
> -Rett
Dow2-Rel-186
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/17/2007 06:18 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Settlement
Very nice.
-----------------

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 07/17/2007 06:38 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: Dow Settlement
This was gracious.

JAMES CHAPMAN /R5/USEPA /US
To Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
07/17/2007 04:35 PM cc
Subject Re: Dow SettlementLink
Thanks for the acknowledgement. I did not feel neglected because my involvement was relatively short
compared to other risk assessors - particularly Milt Clark and Marc Greenberg . I was able to assist
working through a few issues and provided some information they found helpful . In any case, I am
pleased and even a bit surprised that you took the time to recognize my background role .
James Chapman, Ph.D.

USEPA Region 5 (SR-6J)
77 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604
t 312 886 7195
f 312 353 5541
chapman.james@epa.gov

To JAMES CHAPMAN/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
07/17/2007 01:27 PM cc mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov, karl.richard@epa.gov
Subject Dow Settlement
Jim--It has just been brought to my attention that we inadvertantly left your name off the list of people who
worked so hard over the last few weeks to achieve the Dow Administrative Orders on Consent . I want to
extend my apology for that unfortunate oversight. I appreciate the work you put into the eco-risk
assessment aspects of the negotiations and for the invaluable contributions you will make going forward .
We could have never have gotten such a positive result without the time and energy that you and other
members of the technical team put into reviewing and analyzing data . Thank you for your important
contribution to this success story . Mary
Dow2-Rel-187
07/18/2007 07:37 AM cc
bcc
Subject Dow thank you note
Bob -
Thank you for the personal note. Your gesture and the words are very appreciated. I am very grateful to
you and Rett for the direct support that you both provided to me, as well as the tolerance that you both
showed toward me when I was stressed.
I hope and believe that the work that we performed reflects positively on this Office and is recognized and
acknowledged by the Client(s).
Jeff
Dow2-Rel-188
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/19/2007 08:36 PM
bcc
Subject Re: I'm sorry
Understand the travel drag sentiments completelym I think we have options for return that we can discuss .
Were you planning to be in office for Dow briefing at 11 am on MONDAY? If we left TC after dinner (7ish
on Sunday nite were looking at 12 am arrival. If we leave TC at 6 am on Mon we can pullin to EPA at 11.
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 07/19/2007 08:53 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: I'm sorry
I didn't mean to imply that I am not looking forward to TC, Karla and pups. That part should be great fun (if
Karla doesn't kill me...). That was a large part of the motivation originally .
The event is looking more demanding and more that I am trapped. Plus, I hate leaving the cats for so long
AND that I will get back to Chicago Monday and head out that afternoon for the Budget meeting in DC.
(Which I do Not want to go to) .
It occurs to me that if you are coming back to Chicago Monday, you could ride with me if that would
workfor your plans. (I would be done whining by then) and we could split driving, etc. Yes? Or, in the time
honored Dollhopf tradition, we could leaveafter my dinner Sunday and drive all night . It's a thought and I
reallywill lighten up !
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Dow2-Rel-189
RALPH To el-zein.jason, James Augustyn, Gregory Rudloff
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/23/2007 08:23 AM
bcc
Subject Dow briefing
I can assist is projecting graphics in the conference room for today 's call /meeting. Do you have a file you
can send to me with what you want to use?
Have you guys developed and agenda you'd like to brief from?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-190
RALPH To el-zein.jason
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/23/2007 10:42 AM
bcc
Subject are you still on the call-have a dow question- can you call me
before 11 if you have achance?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-191
Margaret To speizman.elissa, Robert Kaplan, karl.richard
USEPA /US
cc
07/24/2007 07:49 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Op Ed
FYI
Gerald
Phillips /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc

"Cheryl Howe "
gov >
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, John
Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Fwd: Dow Op Ed
Forwarding.
>>> Jim Sygo 7/23/2007 5:39 PM >>>

Here is the Op Ed that was published.
http://www.mlive.com/saginaw/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1184939434275950.xml&coll=9
Dow2-Rel-192
Margaret To "Julie Spellman"
USEPA /US
cc
07/24/2007 04:16 PM
bcc
Subject Dow Meeting Tomorrow Morning?
Hi Julie,
Yesterday Mary indicated to Rick, Bob, Cindy and I that she wanted to have a follow up on Dow tomorrow
morning. The 8:00 time was suggested by someone but I'm wondering if you have heard from Mary to
confirm.
Dow2-Rel-193
USEPA /US To "Margaret Guerriero", "Cynthia Faur", "Richard Karl", "Robert
07/24/2007 06:11 PM Kaplan"
cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Meeting Tomorrow Morning?
I saw this from my BB. Could you let the appropriate people know? Thanks
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 07/24/2007 05:29 PM
To: Julie Spellman
Subject: Re: Dow Meeting Tomorrow Morning?
Let4 do it at 8
-----------------
Julie Spellman
From: Julie Spellman

Sent: 07/24/2007 05:17 PM
Cc: Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
Subject: Re: Dow Meeting Tomorrow Morning?
No, I was not aware of this. Mar?

Margaret
USEPA /US
07/24/2007 04:16 PM To "Julie Spellman" <spellman.julie@epa.gov>
cc
Subject Dow Meeting Tomorrow Morning?
Hi Julie,
Yesterday Mary indicated to Rick, Bob, Cindy and I that she wanted to have a follow up on Dow tomorrow
morning. The 8:00 time was suggested by someone but I'm wondering if you have heard from Mary to
confirm.
Dow2-Rel-194
USEPA /US
cc
07/25/2007 08:28 AM
bcc
Gerald Phillips

Sent: 07/24/2007 08:10 AM
Subject: Fw: Dow Op Ed

"Cheryl Howe "
gov >
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, John
cc
Subject Fwd: Dow Op Ed
Forwarding.
>>> Jim Sygo 7/23/2007 5:39 PM >>>

Here is the Op Ed that was published.
http://www.mlive.com/saginaw/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1184939434275950.xml&coll=9
Dow2-Rel-195
RALPH To Margaret Guerriero
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/25/2007 11:50 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Dow Op Ed
Thanks.
By the way, I've heard that Paul Ruesch in your division has some really good ideas about recycling and
reuse of INS related debris. I'm very interested in them as a prospective HS type project . I've already
discussed with Mary and she likes it too . Can you ask him to get hold of me to discuss? Dea's gone-
normally I'd ask her.
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-196
"Capone , Daniel M ." To RALPH DOLLHOPF
<Dan.
Dan .Capone @WestonSolutio
ns. cc
ns .com>
com >
07/31/2007 07:51 AM bcc
Subject Lake Linden article
http://www.mininggazette.com/stories/articles.asp?articleID=7979
Hey Ralph- See link to article which appeared in yesterday’s Mining Gazette.
On another note, I spoke to Katie Mooney yesterday about WebEx materials for a presentation on DOW
Titabawassee. She said that between figures we have developed and photos we’ve taken, and figures
that we have .pdfs of from DOW , there is definitely enough info for a WebEx. I told her that we would wait
to hear back from you before proceeding with anything.
Dan
Dan Capone
Senior Project Manager
Weston Solutions, Inc.
2501 Jolly Road Suite 100
Okemos, MI 48864
517-381-5932 (Office)
313-218-2659 (Cell)
517-381-5921 (Fax)

Dow2-Rel-197
RALPH To gulezian.gary
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
07/31/2007 07:58 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: Lake Linden article
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
----- Forwarded by RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US on 07/31/2007 07:58 AM -----

"Capone , Daniel M ." To
<Dan.
Dan .Capone @WestonSoluti
ons.
ons .com>
com >
Subject Lake Linden article
07/31/2007 07:51 AM
http://www.mininggazette.com/stories/articles.asp?articleID=7979
Hey Ralph- See link to article which appeared in yesterday’s Mining Gazette.
On another note, I spoke to Katie Mooney yesterday about WebEx materials for a presentation on DOW
Titabawassee. She said that between figures we have developed and photos we’ve taken, and figures
that we have .pdfs of from DOW , there is definitely enough info for a WebEx. I told her that we would wait
to hear back from you before proceeding with anything.
Dan
Dan Capone
Okemos, MI 48864
517-381-5932 (Office)
313-218-2659 (Cell)
517-381-5921 (Fax)

Dow2-Rel-198
"Capone , Daniel M ." To RALPH DOLLHOPF
<Dan.
Dan .Capone @WestonSolutio
ns. cc
ns .com>
com >
07/31/2007 03:42 PM bcc
Subject RE: Lake Linden article
Hey Ralph. The Problem at Lake Linden seems to be pretty confined to

this sludgy material that was previously under water (now exposed) due
to the lake level drops. This material which is spread over an area
along @ 100 feet of the shoreline has screaming high lead and some low
hits of PCBs. The stamps sands to not appear to be a human health threat
based on our results thus far .
The figures that our GIS person developed for DOW are chemical
concentration plots of dioxin and secondary contaminants for each Reach
(Reach D, Reach J/K, and Reach O). I'm not sure if these figures have
been posted to EPA OSC.net. There are lots of photos that our field
personnel have taken that are posted to the OSC .net site though.
Dan
Dan Capone
Okemos, MI 48864
517-381-5932 (Office)
313-218-2659 (Cell)
517-381-5921 (Fax)
From: Dollhopf.Ralph@epamail.epa.gov
[mailto:Dollhopf.Ralph@epamail.epa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 8:57 AM
To: Capone, Daniel M.
Subject: Re: Lake Linden article
Thanks, Dan. Still look like the faling shoreline issue ?
Where are these materials that you mention ? are they posted yet?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-199
RALPH To boyleb, dykemal
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/01/2007 11:02 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: Our View: Getting started (Midland Daily News Editorial)
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone

Gregory To
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
08/01/2007 10:38 AM Subject Our View: Getting started (Midland Daily News Editorial)
07/24/2007
Our View: Getting started
The announcement was made in a relatively quiet way: The Dow Chemical Co. and the Environmental
Protection Agency had agreed to details for the cleanup of three dioxin hot spots in the Tittabawassee River .
Dow will remove some 54,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment and deposits.
"This settlement puts Dow on track to get priority work in these areas completed this year and sets the stage for
additional cleanup downriver," EPA Region 5 Administrator Mary A. Gade said in a press release. "This cleanup
will make Michigan a safer, healthier place to live."
That tone was a far cry from one issued by the EPA just a few weeks ago. The EPA surprised Dow officials
with a press release complaining that Dow's corrective action promised as part of its hazardous waste operating
license issued in 2003 "has taken too long" and told the company to speed the process up.
Area residents would agree the process has taken a long time, although they would have divided opinions over
whether the EPA was right to suddenly have such a sense of urgency. What's important -- for residents, for Dow
and for regulators -- is that the EPA and the company reached this agreement on details for the cleanup and the
work is under way.
Quiet announcement or not, it was a day for the history books in the mid-Michigan area.
Dow2-Rel-200
RALPH To boyleb, dykemal
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/01/2007 11:04 AM
bcc
Subject then there's this one
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone

Gregory To
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
08/01/2007 10:40 AM Subject Don't waste dioxin windfall
Don't waste dioxin windfall

Wednesday, July 25, 2007
DIOXIN HAS HAUNTED us almost long enough to qualify as our environmental original
sin.
Dioxin has accumulated during the past 10 decades in the soils of our riverbeds and spread to
the shores through the natural rhythms of our low-land flood cycles. This substance of
as-yet-unclear but ominous danger has fouled the places where we live, labor, swim, fish,
hunt and boat.
Dioxin has poisoned our politics, imperiled property values and tainted our reputation for
years.
So it is fitting that a windfall from a settlement between the source, Dow Chemical Co., and
environmental bureaucrats benefits us for a long time.
Penalty money could provide a source of sustainment for worthwhile projects practically
forever.
Dow must clean up this 100-year-old mess to the extent science and the risk of making things
worse by stirring it up allow.
The company, which appears sincere in its desire to put this behind it, also should establish
with the Saginaw Community Foundation a trust -- perhaps with a focus on water and
riverbank enhancement.
Consider it compensation for the indirect costs to communities.
The Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce deserves our appreciation for raising
consciousness of the prospects for a windfall and soliciting ideas for projects. We should
make it clear we will fight any state Department of Environmental Quality attempt to divert
such compensation for other uses.
Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm merits credit for assuring The Saginaw News Editorial Board
unequivocally that the state won't hijack money from such a deal.
The inventory of proposals recent meetings produced shows a thoughtful concern for
quality-of-life needs of the citizens who have gone through this difficult time.
And it's a natural inclination to want to go shopping for rail trails, docks, farmers markets,
playgrounds and park improvements.
The wiser course, though, is to allot any cash as seed for a long-term payoff. Future
generations, as well as ours, will shoulder the impact of this unfortunate process.
Generations, then and now, should reap a steady harvest of benefit.
Endowing great ideas for the years to come would assure that.
Some of the smartest men and women of our cities, towns and villages manage the
Community Foundation. These are leaders of unquestioned goodwill and judgment who ably
manipulated $50,000 into a nest egg of $40 million in two decades.
The interest from investments and fundraising has sustained a stream of good works, year
after year. What's more, the board of managers has leveraged the donations to bring even
more money into the county through using cash in hand for grant matching.
The foundation cannot spend its principal, and auditing requirements constrain its agents to
preserve that base to raise money for the best of projects indefinitely.
Politicians never would have the chance to mortgage a windfall for a fraction of its potential
to solve short-term troubles, as Lansing legislators and the governor shamefully have done
with the tobacco settlement billions.
Once in our environment, dioxin reputedly stays there pretty much until some force removes
it. No cleanup will eradicate it all.
Let's make any positive legacy of this dilemma last as long as dioxin is with us.
©2007 Saginaw News
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Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
08/10/2007 03:57 PM cc Jeff Cahn
bcc
Subject Dow, Call to MDEQ about 104(e)s
Rett,
You and I should call Sygo. Can you swing by when you have a chance. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-202
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To sygoj
08/10/2007 04:39 PM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Chemical--Copy of August 10, 2007 CERCLA
104(e) IR
Jim,
Here is today's 104(e) request to Dow. Talk to you soon.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747

John Steketee /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
To Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
08/10/2007 04:22 PM cc Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Subject Dow Chemical--Copy of August 10, 2007 CERCLA 104(e) IR
Dow2-Rel-203
08/10/2007 06:30 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow -- calls to Dow & MDEQ
What call to Dow

-----------------
Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 08/10/2007 06:47 PM
To: Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA; Bharat Mathur; faur.cynthia@epa.gov
Cc: guerriero.margaret@epa.gov
Subject: Dow -- calls to Dow & MDEQ
I called Dow (Peter Wright was away until Aug. 20; I spoke with Greg Cochran), as well as Jim Sygo at
MDEQ.
The call with Greg went fine. I just told him what to expect on Monday.
I then called Jim Sygo. Jim reiterated the concerns he expressed to Margaret. At a convenient time, we
should discuss the concerns.
- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-204
08/10/2007 11:39 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow -- calls to Dow & MDEQ
What call to MDeQ??

-----------------
Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 08/10/2007 06:47 PM
To: Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA; Bharat Mathur; faur.cynthia@epa.gov
Cc: guerriero.margaret@epa.gov
Subject: Dow -- calls to Dow & MDEQ
I called Dow (Peter Wright was away until Aug. 20; I spoke with Greg Cochran), as well as Jim Sygo at
MDEQ.
The call with Greg went fine. I just told him what to expect on Monday.
I then called Jim Sygo. Jim reiterated the concerns he expressed to Margaret. At a convenient time, we
should discuss the concerns.
- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-205
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
08/13/2007 08:56 AM cc Leverett Nelson
bcc
Subject Dow 104(e)
Jeff,
Have you send off No. 2 (long) yet? Any calls about No.1?
Thanks. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-206
Margaret To "Richard Karl"
USEPA /US
cc
08/14/2007 04:46 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Fw:
Hey Rick - could you copy me on emails you send regarding Dow? Thanks

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/14/2007 05:32 PM
To: Richard Karl; Robert Kaplan; guerriero.margaret@epa.gov
Cc: Bharat Mathur
Subject: Re: Fw:
We will not be available to meet next week with Dow . I have asked julie to schedule a Dow meeting for
this Thursday for an internal update. We can discuss it futher then. Please advise your staff accordingly .
Richard Karl /R5/USEPA /US

To "Mary Gade" <Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov>
08/14/2007 04:30 PM cc "Bharat Mathur" <mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov>
Subject Fw:
I believe we need to weigh in with you before we get back to Dow on this .

Sent: 08/14/2007 05:08 PM
Cc: Bruce Sypniewski; Gregory Rudloff; John Steketee; Leverett Nelson;
Robert Kaplan; Richard Karl
I received a call from Greg Cochran, Dow Chemical, this afternoon. He would like to come to Chicago
next week and meet with you, Bob Kaplan and possibly Rick Karl. He plans only to bring Peter Wright, his
in house counsel. The conversation was short, however, it is clear that Dow realizes that we have
something in the works that could move the project to the Region, possibly as a Superfund action. Greg
indicated that we would like to open a dialog to understand what it is we want and to move toward
negotiating a solution. Greg offered August 20, 21, and 22. I have talked to Shwan about your availability
and have a hold in your calendar for August 22 from 9 to 12 for the meeting. I have talked to John
Steketee and he is working with his management to notify Bob and let him know of the potential date . I
will not call Greg back until I have a chance to communicate with you as what you would prefer .
I have copied Rick on this message but have not otherwise contacted him .
Gerald W. Phillips
Phone: 312.886.0977
Fax: 312.353.4788
Dow2-Rel-207
Margaret To Mary Gade, Richard Karl, Robert Kaplan, "guerriero
USEPA /US margaret"
08/14/2007 04:46 PM cc Bharat Mathur
bcc
Subject Re: Fw:
Will do.

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/14/2007 05:32 PM
Cc: Bharat Mathur
Subject: Re: Fw:

08/14/2007 04:30 PM cc "Bharat Mathur" <mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov>
Subject Fw:

Sent: 08/14/2007 05:08 PM
Gerald W. Phillips
Phone: 312.886.0977
Fax: 312.353.4788
Dow2-Rel-208
08/15/2007 07:12 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Fw:
Yes. Should I inform Greg Cochran that we cannot meet with him next week? Should I wait until after the
Thursday meeting? They will be meeting with the State on Thursday to inform them that they plan to
negotiate directly with us.
Margaret
USEPA /US
08/14/2007 04:48 PM To "Gerry Phillips" <phillips.gerald@epa.gov>
cc "Bruce Sypniewski" <sypniewski.bruce@epa.gov>
Subject Fw: Fw:
Hi Gerry,
See Mary's message below. Are you in Thursday?

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/14/2007 05:32 PM
Cc: Bharat Mathur
Subject: Re: Fw:
08/14/2007 04:30 PM To "Mary Gade" <Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov>

cc "Bharat Mathur" <mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov>
Subject Fw:

Sent: 08/14/2007 05:08 PM
Gerald W. Phillips
Phone: 312.886.0977
Fax: 312.353.4788
Dow2-Rel-209
08/15/2007 11:58 AM cc Bruce Sypniewski
bcc
Subject Fw: Pre-Briefing Dow ADR
An email series the felt you would want to be aware of,

USEPA /US
08/15/2007 11:49 AM To Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US
cc Cheryl Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, John
Subject Re: Pre-Briefing Dow ADR
Rett,
I am available all day tomorrow with the exception of 3 to 4. I am not in the Office on Friday.
Gerry
Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US
Leverett
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
08/15/2007 11:08 AM cc Cheryl Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, John
Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gerald
Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Jeff-
You are welcome to attend. John will be out both those days. I can fill in. Friday is better for me (free all
day except 12:30 to 1:30); Thursday I am free 9 to 10; 12 to 2:30, and 4 to 5:30. Gerry should attend if he
has time. Gerry: what is convenient for you?
-Rett
Jeff Cahn/R5/USEPA/US

USEPA /US
08/15/2007 10:56 AM To Cheryl Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc John Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Leverett
I am available on Thursday, but will be on Gov't travel on Friday.
I would like to attend to learn about the Dow ADR process. I do not have anything to really contribute
background-wise, because I have not been involved in the ADR process.
Cheryl Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US
Cheryl
Klebenow /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
08/15/2007 10:50 AM To John Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Leverett
cc
Subject Pre-Briefing Dow ADR
Bob would like to have this meeting either Thursday (8/16) or Friday (8/17). He is open pretty much all
day both days. Bob also said to invite who you think should come from the Program . Please let me know
when this can be done.
Dow2-Rel-210
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/15/2007 12:04 PM
bcc
Subject James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US is out of the office.
I will be out of the office starting 08/12/2007 and will not return until 08/20/2007.
I will respond to your message when I return.

Dow2-Rel-211
08/15/2007 02:09 PM cc guerriero.margaret, Robert Kaplan
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Briefing
Mary-
Are you looking for these people to attend the briefing also as my folks are asking me ? Thanks.
Rick
----- Forwarded by Richard Karl/R5/USEPA/US on 08/15/2007 02:06 PM -----
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, el-zein.jason@epa.gov,
James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Wendy
Carney/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Brian
Schlieger/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc karl.richard@epa.gov, Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA,
guerriero.margaret@epa.gov
Subject Fw: Dow Briefing
Did not see your names on the invitation and wanted to make sure you got this .
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone

Naimah Karim /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To
08/15/2007 12:04 PM Subject Fw: Dow Briefing
I had you the list not sure why it didn't come through.
Naimah Karim
Phone: 312/353-5524
karim.naimah@epa.gov
----- Forwarded by Naimah Karim/R5/USEPA/US on 08/15/2007 12:04 PM -----

Meeting
Chair
Subject Dow Briefing Naimah Karim/R5/USEPA/US
Location RA's small conf room
Thu 08/16/2007 09:15 AM Where

No rooms or resources
1 hour Reserved
When have been reserved
Thu 08/16/2007 10:15 AM
Categorize
Invited The following invitees have been invited
dollhopf.ralph@epa.gov, faur.cynthia@epa.gov,
Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA,
Required (to) guerriero.margaret@epa.gov, Richard
Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert
Invitees Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
Cheryl Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margie

Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Shwanda
Optional (cc)
Mayo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Description
Dow2-Rel-212
RALPH To Naimah Karim
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/15/2007 03:39 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Briefing
I don't think anyone got it. Better resend.

Naimah Karim
From: Naimah Karim

Sent: 08/15/2007 01:04 PM
To: dollhopf.ralph@epa.gov
Subject: Fw: Dow Briefing
I had you the list not sure why it didn't come through.
Naimah Karim
Phone: 312/353-5524
karim.naimah@epa.gov
----- Forwarded by Naimah Karim/R5/USEPA/US on 08/15/2007 12:04 PM -----

Meeting
Chair
Subject Dow Briefing Naimah Karim/R5/USEPA/US
Location RA's small conf room
Thu 08/16/2007 09:15 AM Where

No rooms or resources
1 hour Reserved
When have been reserved
Thu 08/16/2007 10:15 AM
Categorize
dollhopf.ralph@epa.gov, faur.cynthia@epa.gov,
Required (to) guerriero.margaret@epa.gov, Richard
Invitees Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
Cheryl Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margie
Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Shwanda
Optional (cc)
Mayo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Description
Dow2-Rel-213
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To dollhopf.ralph
08/15/2007 03:53 PM cc
bcc
Subject Ralph, does Mary want to expand the invitation list for
tomorrow's Dow briefing? -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-214
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/15/2007 03:58 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Ralph, does Mary want to expand the invitation list for
Yes to all who were ther last week

Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 08/15/2007 04:53 PM
To: dollhopf.ralph@epa.gov
Subject: Ralph, does Mary want to expand the invitation list for

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-215
Brian Schlieger /R5/USEPA/
cc
08/15/2007 04:00 PM
bcc
Subject Thursday Briefing
Ralph,
Gerald Phillips said he will be available to answer potential historical questions regarding the site in the
place of Greg Rudloff if it necessary. We only need to let him know where and when. Let me know if you
would like him to attend.
Brian Schlieger
On-Scene Coordinator
U.S EPA
9311 Groh Road
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
Office: 734.692.7681
Fax: 734.692.7677
Cell: 734.740.9011
Dow2-Rel-216
RALPH To Brian Schlieger
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/15/2007 04:02 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Thursday Briefing
Yes small RA conference room at 915 cst

Brian Schlieger
From: Brian Schlieger

Sent: 08/15/2007 05:00 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Thursday Briefing
Ralph,
Gerald Phillips said he will be available to answer potential historical questions regarding the site in the
place of Greg Rudloff if it necessary. We only need to let him know where and when. Let me know if you
would like him to attend.
Brian Schlieger
U.S EPA
9311 Groh Road
Office: 734.692.7681
Fax: 734.692.7677
Cell: 734.740.9011
Dow2-Rel-217
USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero, Naimah Karim, "Julie Spellman"
08/15/2007 06:27 PM cc "Shwanda Mayo", "Bruce Sypniewski", "Gerry Phillips"
bcc
Subject Re: Invitation: Dow Briefing (Aug 16 09:15 AM CDT in RA's
small conf room)
Already handled Margaret. Thanks.

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Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 08/15/2007 07:18 PM
To: Naimah Karim; "Julie Spellman" <spellman.julie@epa.gov>
Cc: "Shwanda Mayo" <mayo.shwanda@epa.gov>; "Bruce Sypniewski"
<sypniewski.bruce@epa.gov>; "Gerry Phillips" <phillips.gerald@epa.gov>
Subject: Re: Invitation: Dow Briefing (Aug 16 09:15 AM CDT in RA's small
conf room)
I don't know if Shawn was able to reach either of you today about my schedule but I am out on SL until
11:30 tomorrow morning. I will ask Bruce and Gerry to attend.
Naimah Karim
From: Naimah Karim

Sent: 08/15/2007 12:25 PM
To: dollhopf.ralph@epa.gov; faur.cynthia@epa.gov;
Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA; guerriero.margaret@epa.gov; Richard Karl;
Robert Kaplan
Cc: Cheryl Klebenow; Margie Johnson; Shwanda Mayo; spellman.julie@epa.gov
Subject: Invitation: Dow Briefing (Aug 16 09:15 AM CDT in RA's small conf
room)
Dow2-Rel-218
RALPH To Margie Johnson
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Tracy Johnson
08/16/2007 12:12 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Time not entered for PP ending August 18, 2007
Margie
I need some accounts set up for me to bill more specifically in PPLUS :
Lake Linden removal Action
I-35Bridge Collapse
Dow Chemical Removal Action
Can you do that for me, please?
Tracy might have some of the info if you need it,
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Margie Johnson/R5/USEPA/US
Margie To
Johnson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
08/16/2007 09:19 AM Subject Time not entered for PP ending August 18, 2007
Hi Ralph, please remember to do you time for this pay period by COB on Friday , August, 17, 2007.
Dow2-Rel-219
USEPA /US
cc
08/16/2007 12:47 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Framework agreement with MDEQ
Hi Gerry,
Did Mary also want a hard copy? I can ask Shawn to print it out and bring it up to her.
Dow2-Rel-220
RALPH To Margie Johnson
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Tracy Johnson
08/16/2007 01:55 PM
bcc
thanksRalph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Margie
Johnson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
08/16/2007 01:52 PM cc Tracy Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Hi Ralph, with the help of Tracy Johnson, the accounts are set up in People Plus.
thanks
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Margie Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
08/16/2007 12:12 PM cc Tracy Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Margie
I need some accounts set up for me to bill more specifically in PPLUS :
Lake Linden removal Action
I-35Bridge Collapse
Dow Chemical Removal Action
Can you do that for me, please?

Tracy might have some of the info if you need it,
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Margie To
Johnson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
08/16/2007 09:19 AM Subject Time not entered for PP ending August 18, 2007
Hi Ralph, please remember to do you time for this pay period by COB on Friday , August, 17, 2007.
Dow2-Rel-221
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/16/2007 03:16 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Please let me know
In eoc meeting w/dds right now.

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/16/2007 04:14 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Please let me know
when you have a minute so we can discuss EOC status and Dow update. Thanks!
Dow2-Rel-222
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/17/2007 08:10 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Cover blown
I knew that would happen.I'm outside wpups and its so nice to have them free and running around. Think I
need to go make another press of coffee.
Don't forget to cc Bharat on project stuff.
On Dow. Visit to dc to see Susan could be combined with Interior thing on TL and QS .
IBSP. AnyMedia play yet?

Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 08/17/2007 09:02 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Cover blown
At my starbucks. Ah, fame (or, infamy)

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Dow2-Rel-223
USEPA /US To spellman.julie
08/17/2007 09:59 AM cc Dollhopf.Ralph, mathur.bharat
bcc
Subject Possible Mtg with DOI in DC
Julie--I am thinking that I could set up a meeting with Lynn Scarlett on our Torch Lake /Quincy Smelter site
at the same time I am in DC to meet with Susan Bodine on Dow. (So, first week of September). Just hold
this thought for now until we see what happens with Susan.
Dow2-Rel-224
Mayo/
Mayo /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/17/2007 11:17 AM
bcc
Subject dow document
Dow2-Rel-225
Mayo/
Mayo /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/17/2007 11:30 AM
bcc
Subject DOW Document

Dow2-Rel-226
08/17/2007 11:59 AM cc guerriero.margaret, Richard Karl, "Julie Spellman"
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: briefing w/Region 5 on Dow Midland
2:00-3:00 on 9/4 looks good.

To Richard Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
08/17/2007 11:35 AM cc "Julie Spellman" <spellman.julie@epa.gov>, guerriero.margaret@epa.gov

Subject Re: Fw: briefing w/Region 5 on Dow MidlandLink
Julie and I will look at calendar and get back to you asap . Margaret mentioned this a.m. that Susan may
also be planning a Sept trip to Region V. Just have to make this happen sooner not later.

08/17/2007 11:30 AM cc "Julie Spellman" <spellman.julie@epa.gov>
Subject Fw: briefing w/Region 5 on Dow Midland
Mary- do those dates work for you or does another week work better? The 7th is not great for me. Thanks.
Rick
From: Brigid Lowery

Sent: 08/17/2007 12:16 PM
To: Georgette Brown
Cc: James Woolford; Lois Gartner; Faith Williams; Richard Karl
Subject: briefing w/Region 5 on Dow Midland
Georgette - On Monday would you please contact Mary Gade's scheduler in Region 5 to set up a briefing
on Dow Midland? Rick Karl in region 5 called Jim Woolford stating Mary wanted to brief Susan on this site
the week of 9/3. Here are a few possibilities and I placed HOLDs on Susan 's calendar for these times.
Thanks.
9/4 - 2:00-3:00, 3:00-4:00, or 4:00-5:00

9/7 10:30-11:30 or 2:30-3:30 (least preferred time)
Dow2-Rel-227
RALPH To spellman.julie
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/17/2007 01:28 PM
bcc
Subject GTOS
I just scheduled a hurricane preparedness call on Monday at 3. Can we do theGTOS one Wed am before
or after Dow?


231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-228
USEPA /US To "Robert Kaplan", "Richard Karl", "Margaret Guerriero"
08/17/2007 03:05 PM cc "Bharat Mathur", "Cynthia Faur"
bcc
Subject Fw: Thanks for the call
Hmmm. Not exactly how I would have characterized it.

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From: "Graham, David (DW)" [dwgraham@dow.com]
Sent: 08/17/2007 03:55 PM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: Thanks for the call
Dear Mary:
Thank you for returning my call this morning. I am pleased that you have shown interest in a Dow
and EPA Region 5 mutual path forward.
As I mentioned in our discussion, Dow is interested in a collaborative, cooperative approach to

resolving these issues. I look forward to hearing from you very soon regarding your plans for a
visit to the Michigan site, and your suggestions for timing of a meeting in Chicago.
Sincerely,
David
____________________
David W. Graham
Global Vice President
Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability
2040 Dow Center
Midland, Michigan 48674
989-638-7877
dwgraham@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-229
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/17/2007 03:06 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Thanks for the call
The bcc list on this would be interesting

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:03 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Fw: Thanks for the call
-----------------

Sent: 08/17/2007 03:55 PM
To: Mary Gade
Dear Mary:

Sincerely,
David
____________________
David W. Graham
2040 Dow Center
989-638-7877
dwgraham@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-230
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/17/2007 03:18 PM
bcc
I was just thinking exactly the same thing as the email came in
Guess you just learned something about Mr. Graham. Well maybe it was just reinforcement of something you
already knew...

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:09 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: Thanks for the call
Definitely. Plus, not sure we were on the same call...

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Sent: 08/17/2007 04:06 PM
To: Mary Gade
The bcc list on this would be interesting

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:03 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
-----------------
Sent: 08/17/2007 03:55 PM
To: Mary Gade
Dear Mary:

Sincerely,
David
____________________
David W. Graham
2040 Dow Center
989-638-7877
dwgraham@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-231
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/17/2007 03:45 PM
bcc
And valuable educational insight for the man in the bleachers at Wrigley.
Real question is whether the bccs believe you were all on the same call . Itjll be interesting to see if they make
reference to it in aletter or some other record that documents the new "understanding".
Ijm afraid that the appropriate way to clarify it for David, would be another 104(e) or other correspondenceu soon

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:35 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
This just in from the Cubs game

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From: Robert Kaplan
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:28 PM
To: Mary Gade; "Richard Karl" <karl.richard@epa.gov>; "Margaret Guerriero" <guerriero.margaret@epa.gov>
Cc: Bharat Mathur; "Cynthia Faur" <faur.cynthia@epa.gov>
"Mutual path forward"? I must have missed that part . . . .
Bob
--------------------------

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:05 PM
To: Robert Kaplan; "Richard Karl" <karl.richard@epa.gov>; "Margaret Guerriero" <guerriero.margaret@epa.gov>
-----------------

Sent: 08/17/2007 03:55 PM
To: Mary Gade
Dear Mary:

Sincerely,
David
____________________
David W. Graham
2040 Dow Center
989-638-7877
dwgraham@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-232
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/17/2007 04:05 PM
bcc
What?

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:54 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Very funny
-----------------

From: Robert Kaplan
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:51 PM
To: Mary Gade
They could use your arm about now. 9th inning 2-1. Bob
--------------------------

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:36 PM
To: Robert Kaplan
Go Cubs! Put the bb away!

-----------------

From: Robert Kaplan
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:28 PM
Bob
--------------------------

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:05 PM

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Sent: 08/17/2007 03:55 PM
To: Mary Gade
Dear Mary:

Sincerely,
David
____________________
David W. Graham
2040 Dow Center
989-638-7877
dwgraham@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-233
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/17/2007 04:17 PM
bcc
All 3 are funny!

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 05:16 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
You are both very funny. Had to laugh. Bob's back!

-----------------

Sent: 08/17/2007 05:05 PM
To: Mary Gade
What?

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:54 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Very funny
-----------------

From: Robert Kaplan
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:51 PM
To: Mary Gade
They could use your arm about now. 9th inning 2-1. Bob
--------------------------

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:36 PM
To: Robert Kaplan
Go Cubs! Put the bb away!

-----------------

From: Robert Kaplan
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:28 PM
Bob
--------------------------

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/17/2007 04:05 PM

-----------------
Sent: 08/17/2007 03:55 PM
To: Mary Gade
Dear Mary:

Sincerely,
David
____________________
David W. Graham
2040 Dow Center
989-638-7877
dwgraham@dow.com
Dow2-Rel-234
08/21/2007 06:48 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: More Follow Up
Any specific ideas? I like your aproach.

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Sent: 08/21/2007 06:37 AM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: Re: More Follow Up
I think the response should be another little curve ball. That sends amessage that when they act stupid there might be
aprice.

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/20/2007 11:53 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: More Follow Up
I like, very much, the idea of getting Mike into the Climate/Great Lakes issue and seeing if we can get him
on the Lake Guardian. Let's not forget about it.
Do you really think I need a reply to David Graham 's email?
Did you get the PFOA revised briefing? Where to go with this?? And, if you are folding or already have I
entirely understand. really.
Dow2-Rel-235
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/21/2007 07:05 AM
bcc
Midland residential areas

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/21/2007 07:48 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf

-----------------

Sent: 08/21/2007 06:37 AM
To: Mary Gade
aprice.

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/20/2007 11:53 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Dow2-Rel-236
08/21/2007 07:25 AM cc
bcc
What a perfect idea!

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Sent: 08/21/2007 08:05 AM
To: Mary Gade
Midland residential areas

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/21/2007 07:48 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf

-----------------

Sent: 08/21/2007 06:37 AM
To: Mary Gade
aprice.

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 08/20/2007 11:53 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Dow2-Rel-237
08/21/2007 07:54 AM cc
bcc
She did not specify, because the e-copy was faster I used that option; in particular knowing I would be out
Friday and yesterday.
Margaret
USEPA /US To Gerald Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
08/16/2007 12:47 PM cc
Hi Gerry,
Did Mary also want a hard copy? I can ask Shawn to print it out and bring it up to her.
Dow2-Rel-238
08/21/2007 03:11 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine
Thank you- I want to talk with Bharat tomorrow and will get back to you.
-----------------
Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 08/21/2007 04:01 PM
To: Mary Gade; karl.richard@epa.gov
Cc: spellman.julie@epa.gov
Subject: Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine
I just got off the phone with Brigid Lowery, Susan's assistant, about the possibility of Susan coming here
and combining the Dow meeting with a Region 5 program visit which would eliminate the need for us to go
to DC on September 4th. The only other date in September that might work for her is Tuesday,
September 11th. Brigid is checking with her on it . In the meantime, I agreed to check on Mary's and
Rick's availability for the September 11 date if it turns out Susan is available.
As it stands Susan has asked Jim Woolford, OSRTI Office Director, to attend the meeting on September
4th. Do we want OSW to attend as well? Also, Brigid was wondering if Mary would like to have some
time for a one-on-one with Susan before the meeting.
Margaret M. Guerriero
Director
U.S. EPA
77 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604
(312)886-0399
Dow2-Rel-239
USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero, Mary Gade, "Richard Karl"
08/21/2007 03:59 PM cc "Julie Spellman"
bcc
The 11th works for me.

Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 08/21/2007 04:01 PM
To: Mary Gade; karl.richard@epa.gov
Subject: Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine
Director
U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399
Dow2-Rel-240
08/21/2007 04:06 PM cc karl.richard, Mary Gade, spellman.julie
bcc
All, while Mary's has a couple of briefings that day, September 11th could work. As an aside, I think while
I was off yesterday, it was thought that Mary could not be available in the 2:00 p.m. Eastern timeframe on
9/4. She can, in fact, be available for that hour and the next if Susan decides to keep in Washington .
Margaret
USEPA /US
08/21/2007 03:01 PM To Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, karl.richard@epa.gov
cc spellman.julie@epa.gov
Subject Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine
Director
U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399
Dow2-Rel-241
08/21/2007 05:26 PM cc karl.richard, spellman.julie, mathur.bharat, faur.cynthia
bcc
I like the idea of a meeting here in Chicago on September 11th. Let me know if that works.
Margaret To
USEPA /US
08/21/2007 03:01 PM Subject Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine
Director
U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399
Dow2-Rel-242
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/22/2007 09:44 AM
bcc
Subject can you put brian's ppt up on web site
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-243
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/22/2007 09:49 AM
bcc
Subject Re: can you put brian's ppt up on web site
Ralph,
I do not have it.
Brian is on vacation so we will have to wait until he is back next week .
I checked with START and they do not have it.
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Dow2-Rel-244
RALPH To karl.richard
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/22/2007 12:57 PM
bcc
Subject meeting in am on Dow briefing
I'm back in TC in the AM and will call you at 9 your time on your office line
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-245
08/22/2007 01:43 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: meeting in am on Dow briefing
Thanks
RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
08/22/2007 12:57 PM Subject meeting in am on Dow briefing
I'm back in TC in the AM and will call you at 9 your time on your office line
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-246
USEPA /US
cc faur.cynthia, karl.richard, mathur.bharat, spellman.julie
08/23/2007 09:01 AM
bcc
Subject Update: Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine
According to Brigid Lowery, Susan's assistant, Susan is available on 9/11 to come here. Brigid is waiting
to hear from Barry Breen and Scott Sherman. I've asked her to get back to me ASAP.
Dow2-Rel-247
USEPA /US
cc karl.richard
08/23/2007 12:04 PM
bcc
Subject Pre-Meeting on Dow Presentation for OSWER
Hi Bob,
Rick and I met this morning to start talking about the presentation for Susan Bodine . We think that we will
need ORC's help with some of the legal/policy aspects of the site. Knowing you are out after 9/1, we are
thinking Rett might be the best person to involve. I think it would be good for the three of us to have a
quick meeting to discuss this sometime very soon (we are shooting to have a draft presentation by next
Wednesday). Are you available this week or very early next week ?
Dow2-Rel-248
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
08/23/2007 01:12 PM cc karl.richard
bcc
Subject Re: Pre-Meeting on Dow Presentation for OSWER
Thanks Margaret. Yes, I am available. Rett would be a good choice on this for when I'm away. I'll let
him know. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
> Hi Bob,
>
> Rick and I met this morning to start talking about the presentation
> for Susan Bodine. We think that we will need ORC 's help with some
> of the legal/policy aspects of the site. Knowing you are out after
> 9/1, we are thinking Rett might be the best person to involve . I
> think it would be good for the three of us to have a quick meeting
> to discuss this sometime very soon (we are shooting to have a draft
> presentation by next Wednesday ). Are you available this week or
> very early next week?
Dow2-Rel-249
08/23/2007 05:28 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine on 9/11
Great news!
Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 08/23/2007 06:25 PM
To: karl.richard@epa.gov; Mary Gade; Bharat Mathur; Robert Kaplan
Cc: faur.cynthia@epa.gov; spellman.julie@epa.gov; Ralph Dollhopf; Gregory
Rudloff; phillips.gerald@epa.gov; nelson.leverett@epa.gov; Matthew Mankowski;
Yvette Pina
Subject: Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine on 9/11
We are confirmed for the meeting here in Chicago on September 11th. I have proposed that this be the
first thing on the schedule @ 10:00.
Margaret
08/23/2007 09:01 AM cc faur.cynthia@epa.gov, karl.richard@epa.gov,
mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov, spellman.julie@epa.gov
Dow2-Rel-250
Margaret To Richard Karl
USEPA /US
cc
08/23/2007 06:12 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine on 9/11
Based on flights we each have about 2 hours for our respective program reviews.
Richard Karl
From: Richard Karl

Sent: 08/23/2007 06:28 PM
Subject: Re: Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine on 9/11
Great news!
Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 08/23/2007 06:25 PM
To: karl.richard@epa.gov; Mary Gade; Bharat Mathur; Robert Kaplan
Cc: faur.cynthia@epa.gov; spellman.julie@epa.gov; Ralph Dollhopf; Gregory
Rudloff; phillips.gerald@epa.gov; nelson.leverett@epa.gov; Matthew Mankowski;
Yvette Pina
Subject: Dow Meeting with Susan Bodine on 9/11
We are confirmed for the meeting here in Chicago on September 11th. I have proposed that this be the
first thing on the schedule @ 10:00.
Margaret
08/23/2007 09:01 AM cc faur.cynthia@epa.gov, karl.richard@epa.gov,
mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov, spellman.julie@epa.gov
Dow2-Rel-251
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
08/24/2007 11:11 AM cc "Ralph Dollhopf"
bcc
Subject Re: Call with Bob and Ralph
Yes. Talk to you then. -- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US wrote on 08/24/2007 10:07:26 AM:
> Sorry, I meant eleven thirty

> ------Original Message------
> To: Ralph Dollhopf
> To: Robert Kaplan
> Sent: Aug 24, 2007 10:04 AM
> Subject: Call with Bob and Ralph
>
> Are you free about ten thirty central
> -----------------
Dow2-Rel-252
USEPA /US To "Ralph Dollhopf"
08/28/2007 06:41 AM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: E-Clips Tuesday Edition
-----------------
OPA Multimedia E-Clips
From: OPA Multimedia E-Clips

Sent: 08/28/2007 07:36 AM
Subject: E-Clips Tuesday Edition
Good Morning,
The attached clips are in the new format provided by a third-party service. Each news item includes the
headline and lead paragraph as well as a link to the story's full text. NOTE: To get to a story, you need
to click on the hyperlink AND hit the enter key. The clips included are compiled over the last 24 hours
and their links may be updated and/or removed without notification.
This is a transition phase for the agency's clips. We are reviewing and making adjustments to this service
for the next few months. PLEASE provide your feedback and input on these clips to James Stewart
(James L. Stewart in the domino directory). We'd like to know what features you like and dislike as well as
other items you would like to see included in the clips. And during this process, we will also continue
looking at other outside news clipping providers to ensure we get the most efficient and economical
service available.
E-Clips contain copyrighted materials and are made available to designated recipients. Neither the
E-Clips nor any individual article within may be further distributed.
Dow2-Rel-253
Gregory To RALPH DOLLHOPF
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/28/2007 11:49 AM
bcc
Subject Wednesday Dow Overview Briefing
For tomorrow's overview briefing on Dow, will there be a laptop connected to the projection system in the
conference room available? Assuming there will be, what is the best way to bring the presentation: CD,
USB drive, or e-mail it ahead of time?
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-254
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/28/2007 11:52 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Wednesday Dow Overview Briefing
USB- wil it be done today? If so, come on up and we'll check it all out
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Gregory To
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
08/28/2007 11:49 AM Subject Wednesday Dow Overview Briefing
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-255
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/28/2007 12:54 PM
bcc
I should have it done around 2:00. Should I come up then to try it out?
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
08/28/2007 11:52 AM cc
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
08/28/2007 11:49 AM To RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-256
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/28/2007 01:39 PM
bcc
Sure
Gregory Rudloff

Sent: 08/28/2007 01:54 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: Wednesday Dow Overview Briefing
I should have it done around 2:00. Should I come up then to try it out?
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
08/28/2007 11:52 AM cc
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-257
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/29/2007 07:57 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Briefing Pre-Meeting
The meeting on the Susan Bodine presentation will be in Rick Karl 's office. My understanding is that we
will be going through handouts of the presentation focussing on the layout , and try to shorten it. Also, the
GIS people say that they will have a base map available for the presentation after 9:30 am. So, we will
likely need to add the geographic context to the presentation after the 11:00 meeting today. If possible, I'll
try to work it into the overview presentation for today .

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
----- Forwarded by Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US on 08/29/2007 07:54 AM -----
Calendar Entry
Meeting
Chair
Subject Dow Briefing Pre-Meeting Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US
Location To be determined
Starts Wed 08/29/2007 11:00 AM No rooms or resources

Reserved
When 1 hour have been reserved
Ends Wed 08/29/2007 12:00 PM Where
Invitees Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,

Required (to) Categorize
karl.richard@epa.gov
Description
Your Notes
Dow2-Rel-258
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/29/2007 02:36 PM
bcc
Subject Today's Dow Overview
Is it possible for me to come up ahead of time to get set up for the PowerPoint presentation ?
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-259
Margaret To Mary Logan, Wendy Carney
USEPA /US
cc Gregory Rudloff, sypniewski.bruce, karl.richard, MATTHEW
08/29/2007 06:30 PM MANKOWSKI, nelson.leverett
bcc
Subject Executive Summary
Mary and Wendy,
Thanks for offering to put together the executive summary for the Bodine pre-briefing materials. Greg will
work with you on the detailed attachments for the package. While, Greg will be our lead on this Bruce is
available to help if needed. I will be out of the office but would like to be copied on emails of drafts , etc.
Margaret M. Guerriero, Director

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399
Dow2-Rel-260
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Bertram Frey, Eric Cohen, Leverett Nelson
08/30/2007 04:06 PM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Rep. Camp Requests Meeting with You re: Velsicol SF
Clean and Dow Cleanup

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747

USEPA /US
08/30/2007 03:36 PM To "Bharat Mathur" <mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov>, "Robert
Kaplan" <Kaplan.Robert@epamail.epa.gov>
cc
Subject Fw: Rep. Camp Requests Meeting with You re: Velsicol SF
-----------------
Mary Canavan
From: Mary Canavan

Sent: 08/30/2007 04:26 PM
To: Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
Cc: spellman.julie@epa.gov; faur.cynthia@epa.gov; Bharat Mathur
Subject: Rep. Camp Requests Meeting with You re : Velsicol SF Clean and Dow
Cleanup
Mary
I just received this request from Rep. Camp's (R, MI-4) office. The Congressman would like to meet with
you in DC, at your earliest convenience, to get a status report on the cleanup at the Velsicol (St. Louis, MI)
superfund site and an update on the Dow cleanup. FYI, Bharat and Rick Karl attended a meeting with the
Congressman in April 2006 on the Velsicol cleanup and possible impacts on the St . Louis drinking water.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed. Thank you.
----- Forwarded by Mary Canavan/R5/USEPA/US on 08/30/2007 03:08 PM -----

"Foust , Joanna "
<Joanna .Foust @mail.
mail .house .
gov>
gov > To Mary Canavan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
08/30/2007 02:37 PM cc
Subject Camp Meeting
Hi Mary-
This afternoon I received word from Congressman Camp that he would like
to meet the Region V Director in Washington , D.C. at her earliest
convenience (soon).
He would like to discuss the status of the St . Louis superfund site in

terms of river cleanup and safety of the drinking water wells . He would
also like to get an update on EPA 's involvement in dioxin remediation in
Midland soils and in the Tittabawasee River .
Please let me know when would be the earliest time the Region V Director
would be able to meet with Mr . Camp in his Washington office . Thanks
Mary.
Joanna Foust
Legislative Director
U.S. Representative Dave Camp
137 Cannon House Office Building
Ph: (202) 225-3561
Fax: (202) 225-9679
Dow2-Rel-261
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/30/2007 04:14 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Rep. Camp Requests Meeting with You re: Velsicol SF
Velsicol just a prop so it doesn't look so blatant on dow

Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 08/30/2007 04:37 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Fw: Rep. Camp Requests Meeting with You re : Velsicol SF Clean and
Dow Cleanup
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Mary Canavan
From: Mary Canavan

Sent: 08/30/2007 04:26 PM
Cc: spellman.julie@epa.gov; faur.cynthia@epa.gov; Bharat Mathur
Subject: Rep. Camp Requests Meeting with You re : Velsicol SF Clean and Dow
Cleanup
Mary
I just received this request from Rep. Camp's (R, MI-4) office. The Congressman would like to meet with
you in DC, at your earliest convenience, to get a status report on the cleanup at the Velsicol (St. Louis, MI)
superfund site and an update on the Dow cleanup. FYI, Bharat and Rick Karl attended a meeting with the
Congressman in April 2006 on the Velsicol cleanup and possible impacts on the St . Louis drinking water.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed. Thank you.

"Foust , Joanna " To
<Joanna .Foust @mail.
mail .house .
gov>
gov >
Subject Camp Meeting
08/30/2007 02:37 PM
Hi Mary-
convenience (soon).

Mary.
Joanna Foust
Ph: (202) 225-3561
Fax: (202) 225-9679
Dow2-Rel-262
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/30/2007 10:25 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Tom Skinner Meeting with Rep. Camp
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 08/30/2007 08:00 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Fw: Tom Skinner Meeting with Rep. Camp
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Mary Canavan
From: Mary Canavan

Sent: 08/30/2007 06:08 PM
Cc: Bharat Mathur; Cynthia Faur; Julie Spellman
Subject: Tom Skinner Meeting with Rep. Camp
Mary,
Bharat asked me to review my files to see who accompanied Tom Skinner to a meeting with Rep . Camp
on Dow issues in 2006. I am trying to find out from HQ OCIR staff, as the meeting was set up by
Stephanie Daigle (former head of OCIR) directly with Tom. I was not in the loop. The meeting was held in
March 2006 (3/14?) and was prompted by the Congressman's concerns about USEPA's comments on
Dow's corrective action sampling plan , which were to have been incorporated into the MDEQ's comments,
but were sent as a separate set of comments. He had questions about USEPA's oversight role and how
we work with MDEQ.
Tom was also briefed on the Velsicol SF cleanup in case it came up at the Dow meeting , but my
understanding is that it did not, other than the Congressman mentioned the need for a separate meeting
with the Mayor of St. Louis, MI, who was concerned about contamination in the city's drinking water wells
from the site. Following the Dow meeting, we were contacted by OCIR in late March 2006 re: scheduling
a meeting with the Congressman in the St. Louis, MI. That meeting was held on April 24, 2006 and the
USEPA attendees were Bharat (Acting RA), Rick Karl (SF) and Charlene Denys (WD).
My contact in OCIR is out until next week, but I will let you know as soon as I find out anything .
Dow2-Rel-263
Robert Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
08/31/2007 08:29 AM cc
bcc
Subject Call today
Hi Ralph,
Just tried to call and alert. I'm out of the office from 11 to 1 today. Who is setting up call? Bob.
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Dow2-Rel-264
RALPH To "Jason El-Zein"
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/31/2007 11:08 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow -- 2 days off
Let's talk about doing something like this with Jeff

Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 08/31/2007 11:36 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Fw: Dow -- 2 days off
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Robert Kaplan
From: Robert Kaplan

Sent: 08/31/2007 11:25 AM
To: Bertram Frey; Eric Cohen; Leverett Nelson
Subject: Dow -- 2 days off
Rett,
Please award Jeff Cahn 2 eight hour days off. I have taken him off his vacation, and he is (again) putting
in long hours to protect the environmental. He is drafting a 104(e) and a UAO. Today and over the
holiday weekend.
I am aware of the 9 hr per FTE policy on time off awards, and am specifically disregarding it in this
instance.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-1499
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-265
RALPH To Phil Hoffman, Phillippa Cannon
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
08/31/2007 12:09 PM
bcc
Subject program contacts if you have questions on dow press
release
jim augustyn in SF-OSC

greg rudloff in RCRA
John steketee-ORC
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-266
08/31/2007 03:22 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: wait- I need to fix it
Not a problem . Can it go Tuesday or do you want it today?

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RALPH DOLLHOPF

Sent: 08/31/2007 04:18 PM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: wait- I need to fix it
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-267
RALPH To Phil Hoffman, Karen Thompson
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Gade.Mary
08/31/2007 03:59 PM
bcc
Subject please send final PR to mary,bharat,rick,margaret,me,kaplan
asap
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-268
08/31/2007 10:35 PM cc
bcc
Subject Midland/Tittibawassee visit
Can you help me make this happen? It makes sense to get out there. Still wanting to bow out of NY (whole
emphasis ports) and put my energy into this. Will have to decide Tuesday. Could call Steve and beg for
amnesty?
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Dow2-Rel-269
RALPH To dollhopf.ralph
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/01/2007 08:36 AM
bcc
Subject
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone

RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/01/2007 09:35 AM Subject
http://www.ourmidland.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18773290&BRD=2289&PAG=461&dept_id=472542&rf
i=6
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-270
09/01/2007 09:01 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: today's midland paper
So far, so good. Chester came from Miller Canfield I think

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RALPH DOLLHOPF

Sent: 09/01/2007 09:29 AM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: today's midland paper
http://www.ourmidland.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18773290&BRD=2289&PAG=461&dept_id=472542&rf
i=6
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-271
09/01/2007 09:14 AM cc
bcc
Subject The interesting thing
Will be reactions as people read their papers and any further press build up about the story . Gerry's
quotes were ok.
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Dow2-Rel-272
09/01/2007 09:26 AM cc
bcc
Subject Can you
Get a handle on how far along the action memo,etc are later today and let me know. I repeat the obvious,
earlier on Tuesday is much better. We can do whatever it takes to move along sign off chains. I will email
Phil to see if they have started that press release
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Dow2-Rel-273
09/01/2007 09:50 AM cc
bcc
Subject Which OSC are you thinking?
And,do you rue your elevation or realize you can influence much more of this overall ? What happened
with Durno's further inquiries at bio watch? Is his pilot a go? And, does that pull him out of the running for
this project?
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Dow2-Rel-274
RALPH To "Cyndy Colantoni"
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/01/2007 10:25 AM
bcc
Subject Network problems
Another major dow weekend with deadlinem jeff cahn needs rmd support
He's at 886 6670

Dow2-Rel-275
09/01/2007 02:47 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Midland/Tittibawassee visit
Soon, please
-----------------
RALPH DOLLHOPF

Sent: 09/01/2007 03:38 PM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: Re: Midland/Tittibawassee visit
yes
when do you want to go?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-276
09/01/2007 10:23 PM cc
bcc
Subject skimmed your attachment
It is scary stuff. Is the on site incinerator still operating ? Cannot remember. Wonder about air hook?
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Dow2-Rel-277
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/02/2007 05:22 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Spokesperson
Not sure I have whole context here....but I think ijd go w rick for now since hejs quoted

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 09/02/2007 06:13 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Fw: Dow Spokesperson
Who from technical side? Rick? Margaret? Jim?

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From: Phil Hoffman
Sent: 09/02/2007 06:08 PM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: Dow Spokesperson
Karen Thompson who wrote the news release should be the spokesperson from OPA. I will be available to
help her if necessary.
Dow2-Rel-278
09/02/2007 11:25 PM cc
bcc
Subject Do you want
To reach out to rudloff or me? Glad you are getting a little downtime. I like the idea of having this all out
the door asap tuesday.
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Dow2-Rel-279
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/02/2007 11:29 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Do you want
I can
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/03/2007 12:25 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Do you want
To reach out to rudloff or me? Glad you are getting a little downtime. I like the idea of having this all out
the door asap tuesday.
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Dow2-Rel-280
USEPA /US To "Margaret Guerriero"
09/04/2007 07:22 AM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow incinerator background
Margaret- Can you find this information?
Thanks.
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/03/2007 09:41 PM
To: "Cynthia Faur" <faur.cynthia@epa.gov>
Subject: Dow incinerator background
Can you find out status like still operational ? How big? When permitted? What did it burn? Emission
levels? Controls?
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Dow2-Rel-281
09/04/2007 07:47 AM cc
bcc
Subject One more item
follow up with Margaret and Gerry Phillips on their recollections .

Dow2-Rel-282
09/04/2007 09:38 AM cc Gregory Rudloff
bcc
Subject Dow Chemical--Information Re: Hon. David Camp (R.
Midland, MI)
Ralph:
Per your request, attached please find several links to some useful information about Honorable
David Camp (R. Midland, MI) who represents Michigan's 4th district. Please let me know if you have any
further questions. Thanks.
-John
http://camp.house.gov/
http://www.davecamp4congress.org/
http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/cgi-bin/newmemberbio.cgi?lang=&member=MI04&site=ctc&address=&
city=&state=MI&zipcode=&plusfour=
http://www.politicalfriendster.com/rateConnection.php?id1=5413&id2=2595
http://www.trwnews.net/Documents/Dow/dow_pub_off.pdf
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Dave_Camp
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/c000071/
http://www.mittromney.com/News/In-The-News/Dave_Camp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARvOvM1I8uk&mode=user&search=
Dow2-Rel-283
Anne Rowan /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To RALPH DOLLHOPF, Jeff Cahn, Gregory Rudloff
09/04/2007 11:37 AM cc Karen Thompson
bcc
Subject reporter call from BNA Daily Environment Report re : Midland
A reporter called with some questions about our action on Friday . She contacted Midland City Mgr. Lynch
who said he's rec'd nothing from USEPA as of this morning. She also needs more detail on the double
blind info.
Jeff, can you e mail Karen T and me the letter or info request or whatever 8/30 document that was fed-x'd
to the city)?
Also, how many times did EPA informally/formally? ask the city to voluntarily provide the info ? Why can't
EPA "decode" the data given to date?
I know you're extremely busy but please give me a quick call since the reporter is on deadline . Thanks.
3-9391 (cell phone 773-443-4793)
Dow2-Rel-284
RALPH To Jeff Cahn, Catherine Garypie, James Augustyn, el-zein.jason
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/04/2007 11:49 AM
bcc
Subject are we in signoff yet? are there fresh drafts yet?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-285
09/04/2007 11:53 AM cc Catherine Garypie, el-zein.jason, James Augustyn
bcc
Subject Re: are we in signoff yet? are there fresh drafts yet?
no.
RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/04/2007 11:49 AM Subject are we in signoff yet? are there fresh drafts yet?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-286
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/04/2007 11:53 AM
bcc
Tracy is formatting the AM as I send this
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Dow2-Rel-287
RALPH To Kenneth Tindall, colantoni.cyndy, James Mayka, Steven
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US Padovani
09/04/2007 11:57 AM cc
bcc
Subject need scanning support asap for dow project for OPA and
ORC-please call me
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-288
Catherine To RALPH DOLLHOPF
Garypie /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc el-zein.jason, James Augustyn, Jeff Cahn
09/04/2007 12:06 PM
bcc
My paralegal is putting together concurrence packages . What is the concurrence chain for Superfund on
these? Thnx.
Catherine Garypie, Associate Regional Counsel

Office of Regional Counsel
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
77 West Jackson Blvd. (C-14J)
PH 312-886-5825
FAX 312-886-0747
email: garypie.catherine@epa.gov
CONFIDENTIAL: This message may contain information that is privileged or otherwise exempt from
disclosure under applicable law . Do not disclose without consulting the Office of Regional Counsel . If you
think you received this email in error , please notify the sender immediately.
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/04/2007 11:49 AM To Jeff Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Catherine
Garypie/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, James
Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, el-zein.jason@epa.gov
cc
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-289
RALPH To Catherine Garypie
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc el-zein.jason, James Augustyn, Jeff Cahn
09/04/2007 12:11 PM
bcc
jason,Jim,linda
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Catherine Garypie/R5/USEPA/US
Catherine
Garypie /R5/USEPA/
09/04/2007 12:06 PM cc el-zein.jason@epa.gov, James
Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
these? Thnx.

PH 312-886-5825
FAX 312-886-0747
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-290
09/04/2007 12:16 PM cc Gregory Rudloff, Jeff Cahn, Catherine Garypie, James
Augustyn, Mary Logan, Leverett Nelson, Gerald Phillips,
Cynthia Faur
bcc
Subject Dow Chemical--Information Concerning Current Financial
Status
Ralph:
Per your e-mail message, please find below various documents (or links thereto) concerning the
financial
status of the Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan. Thanks you to Cathy for finding the copies of
the articles concerning Dow's 2nd Quarter earnings. Please let me know if you have any questions or
need any additional information. Thanks.
-John
1. General financial facts about Dow :
http://news.dow.com/dow_news/press/pre_fast.htm
2. Copy of Dow's latest 10Q (quarterly) Report to SEC, June 30, 2007 [without exhibits]:
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/29915/000110465907057110/a07-19056_110q.htm
June 30, 2007 10Q Exhibits may be found at:
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/29915/000110465907057110/0001104659-07-057110-index.htm
3. Copy of Dow's 2nd Quarter (2007) Earnings presentation (July 26, 2007):
http://library.corporate-ir.net/library/80/800/80099/items/255590/dow_2Q07slides.pdf
4. Copy of articles concerning Dow's 2nd Quarter (2007) results announced on June 27, 2007.
5. Copy of Dow's latest 10K (annual) Report to SEC, December 31, 2006 [without exhibits]:
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/29915/000104746907001296/a2176176z10-k.htm
Dow's December 31, 2006 10K Exhibits may be found at:
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/29915/000104746907001296/0001047469-07-001296-index.htm
6. Dow stock performance data:

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=80099&p=irol-stockQuote
7. Dow Quarterly Earning Statements, Proxy Statements & Annual Reports
http://www.dow.com/financial/reports/index.htm
8. Copy of audio file of Dow presenatation at JP Morgan Basics & Industrials Conference concerning
Dow's financial strategy:
http://downloads.mapdigital.com/jpmorgan/production/wms/basicsandindustrials07/dow_chemical.mp3
Dow2-Rel-291
Jason El -Zein/
Zein /R5/USEPA/
09/04/2007 12:21 PM cc
bcc
i just got the AM from Tracy and we are preparing the sign off package. Thanks.
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Catherine Garypie/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
jason,Jim,linda
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Catherine Garypie/R5/USEPA/US
Catherine
Garypie /R5/USEPA/
these? Thnx.

PH 312-886-5825
FAX 312-886-0747
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-292
Steven To RALPH DOLLHOPF
Padovani /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc colantoni.cyndy, James Mayka, Kenneth Tindall
09/04/2007 12:21 PM
bcc
Subject Re: need scanning support asap for dow project for OPA and
ORC-please call me
I'll take care of your request Ralph. Please call me 3-6755.
Steve Padovani
Section Chief
Advanced Analysis & Decision Support Section
Innovative Systems & Technology Branch
Superfund Division
312-353-6755
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/04/2007 11:57 AM To Kenneth Tindall/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
colantoni.cyndy@epa.gov, James
Mayka/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Steven
Padovani/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
ORC-please call me
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-293
Kenneth To Steven Padovani
Tindall /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc colantoni.cyndy, James Mayka, RALPH DOLLHOPF
09/04/2007 12:28 PM
bcc
ORC-please call me
Thanks Steve:
None of my documents staff is in today. IMB can do double sided scanning, but the machines we have
can't feed documents larger than a few pages at a time.
Ken Tindall, Chief
Information Management Branch
Resources Management Division, Region 5
Phone: 312-886-9895
FAX: 312-353-4755
Steven Padovani/R5/USEPA/US
Steven
Padovani /R5/USEPA/
09/04/2007 12:21 PM cc colantoni.cyndy@epa.gov, James
Mayka/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Kenneth
Tindall/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
ORC-please call me
Steve Padovani
Section Chief
Superfund Division
312-353-6755
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
ORC-please call me
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-294
RALPH To Steven Padovani
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc colantoni.cyndy, James Mayka, Kenneth Tindall
09/04/2007 12:36 PM
bcc
ORC-please call me
Thanks, Steve,
Jeff cahn in ORC and ann rowan in public affairs are the ones who need it .
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Steven
Padovani /R5/USEPA/
ORC-please call me
Steve Padovani
Section Chief
Superfund Division
312-353-6755
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
ORC-please call me
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-295
Steven To Jeff Cahn, Anne Rowan
Padovani /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc RALPH DOLLHOPF
09/04/2007 12:45 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: need scanning support asap for dow project for OPA and
ORC-please call me
Jeff/Anne,
I understand that you may need some scanning support. I can help. Please call me at 3-6755.
Steve Padovani
Section Chief
Superfund Division
312-353-6755
----- Forwarded by Steven Padovani /R5/USEPA/US on 09/04/2007 12:43 PM -----
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Steven Padovani/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
ORC-please call me
Thanks, Steve,
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Steven
Padovani /R5/USEPA/
ORC-please call me
Steve Padovani
Section Chief
Superfund Division
312-353-6755
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
ORC-please call me
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-296
USEPA /US To Steven Padovani
09/04/2007 01:06 PM cc Jeff Cahn, RALPH DOLLHOPF
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: need scanning support asap for dow project for OPA
and ORC-please call me
thanks, steve, -it's done!

Steven To
Padovani /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/04/2007 12:45 PM Subject Fw: need scanning support asap for dow project for OPA and
ORC-please call me
Jeff/Anne,
I understand that you may need some scanning support. I can help. Please call me at 3-6755.
Steve Padovani
Section Chief
Superfund Division
312-353-6755
----- Forwarded by Steven Padovani /R5/USEPA/US on 09/04/2007 12:43 PM -----
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Steven Padovani/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
ORC-please call me
Thanks, Steve,
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Steven
Padovani /R5/USEPA/
ORC-please call me
Steve Padovani
Section Chief
Superfund Division
312-353-6755
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
ORC-please call me
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-297
Willie Harris /R5/USEPA/
09/04/2007 01:10 PM cc harris.willie, MEYER.DALE, sypniewski.bruce
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Dow incinerator background
Margaret
We are trying to gather the requested information. Will send to you ASAP.
Willie H. Harris, P.E.

Chief, RCRA Branch
WPTD - phone 3-2306
Margaret
USEPA /US
09/04/2007 12:52 PM To harris.willie@epa.gov
cc sypniewski.bruce@epa.gov, MEYER.DALE@EPA.GOV
Need this asap. Bruce thinks Greg can probably provide the information needed . Thanks.
U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

USEPA /US
09/04/2007 07:22 AM
To "Margaret Guerriero" <guerriero.margaret@epa.gov>
cc
Thanks.
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/03/2007 09:41 PM
levels? Controls?
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Dow2-Rel-298
Margaret To Cynthia Faur
USEPA /US
cc
09/04/2007 02:30 PM
bcc
Hi Cindy,
We are working on putting this information together. Do you know when Mary needs this?

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

USEPA /US
09/04/2007 07:22 AM
cc
Thanks.
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/03/2007 09:41 PM
levels? Controls?
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Dow2-Rel-299
Dale Meyer /R5/USEPA/
09/04/2007 03:18 PM cc harris.willie, MEYER.DALE, sypniewski.bruce, Wen Huang,
Greg Czajkowski
bcc
Margaret,
Wen was able to pull this information together. Greg Rudloff in Hak Cho's group should have more
information on how we've been assisting MDEQ with corrective action .
Wen Huang /R5/USEPA/

USEPA /US To
09/04/2007 01:53 PM
Subject Dow Chemical Incinerator, Midland, MI
Dow Midland facility has historical problems with dioxins /furans contamination as reported in EPA's
National Dioxin Study. The hazardous waste incinerator is currently regulated under the MACT Rule , Title
V, CAA permit program. Therefore, when MI DEQ reissued the RCRA permit in 2003, the RCRA permit
contains no permit conditions for the incinerator . However, the RCRA permit includes waste analysis plan
and other waste management conditions.
U.S. EPA is currently helping MI DEQ for the corrective action .
Wen
Margaret To
USEPA /US
09/04/2007 12:52 PM Subject Fw: Dow incinerator background
Need this asap. Bruce thinks Greg can probably provide the information needed . Thanks.
U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

USEPA /US
09/04/2007 07:22 AM
cc

Thanks.
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/03/2007 09:41 PM
levels? Controls?
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Dow2-Rel-300
Milt Clark /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Wendy Carney, Margaret Guerriero, Richard Karl
09/04/2007 03:53 PM cc
bcc
Subject Dow Information
Attached are two slides which give history of Region 5 involvement with Dow (incinerator and wastewater
sources of dioxins were solved) as well as current risk information from fish consumption . These may be
of use in future briefings/discussions. (Matt has copy already).
Milt
Dow2-Rel-301
USEPA /US
cc mathur.bharat, Cynthia Faur, spellman.julie, karl.richard
09/04/2007 05:22 PM
bcc MATTHEW MANKOWSKI
Hi Mary,
Like everything else on Dow, it's complicated. Dow has had multiple incinerators in it 's history and still
currently operates a permitted hazardous waste incinerator . The current unit is permitted under the MACT
Rules Title 5 of the CAA by the MDEQ. EPA has conducted extensive studies into the environmental
impacts from the historic operation of incinerators and obviously the Midland contamination is a result of
releases from historic unit(s). The person with the most information on the historic units is Milt Clark . I've
talked briefly with him today and he indicated he can put something together that would provide the
background information.
Is my assumption correct that you are interested in the historic information ? What is your time frame?

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

USEPA /US
09/04/2007 07:22 AM
cc
Thanks.
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/03/2007 09:41 PM
levels? Controls?
-----------------
Dow2-Rel-302
09/05/2007 08:22 AM cc faur.cynthia, mathur.bharat, spellman.julie
bcc
I am interested in both historic and current incinerator information . Please have something to me on this
by September 8th. Thanks.
Margaret
USEPA /US
Hi Mary,

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

USEPA /US
09/04/2007 07:22 AM
cc

Thanks.
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/03/2007 09:41 PM
levels? Controls?
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Dow2-Rel-303
USEPA /US To Bharat Mathur, Gade.Mary, Leverett Nelson, Margaret
09/05/2007 01:11 PM Guerriero
bcc
Subject Briefing re: Dow ADR Process
Meeting
Date 09/06/2007
Time 01:00:00 PM to 01:15:00 PM
Invitees
Required Bharat Mathur; Gade.Mary; Leverett Nelson; Margaret Guerriero
Optional Carolyn Robinson; Cheryl Klebenow; Shwanda Mayo
FYI
Dow2-Rel-304
09/05/2007 02:24 PM cc
bcc
Subject Has Jim
Augustyn finished his review of the record yet or is there an estimate of when he might be done . Rett
thinks the order will be ready for Doug's signature about 5.
Dow2-Rel-305
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/05/2007 02:42 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Has Jim
Am checking now

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 09/05/2007 03:24 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Has Jim
Augustyn finished his review of the record yet or is there an estimate of when he might be done . Rett
thinks the order will be ready for Doug's signature about 5.
Dow2-Rel-306
USEPA /US To guerriero.margaret, Leverett Nelson, faur.cynthia
09/05/2007 03:01 PM cc mathur.bharat
bcc
Subject Permit Copy
How voluminous is the Dow RCRA License? Can I have a copy?

Dow2-Rel-307
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/06/2007 07:26 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: Our View: Data should remain private - Midland Daily
News
Thinking...
Gregory Rudloff

Sent: 09/06/2007 08:17 AM
Subject: Our View: Data should remain private - Midland Daily News
09/05/2007
Our View: Data should remain private
The Environmental Protection Agency has no right to site-specific residential dioxin sampling data collected
within the city of Midland in 2006 and 2007.
While environmentalists and the EPA might believe that information is public, we believe they are wrong.
Residents who agreed to have their property tested for dioxin were assured confidentiality as a means of
protecting their home values. The agreement provided a way to determine the scope of the dioxin problem in
Midland without penalizing property owners. The data was "blinded" so that specific sites would not be known.
But now the EPA is requesting the city release all dioxin sampling data to give the agency a more complete
picture of The Dow Chemical Co.'s historic dioxin contamination.
The city is moving cautiously with respect to the request.
"We would be rather reluctant to give up that data unless there was some significant, compelling reason to push
us in that direction," said City Manager Jon Lynch. "The EPA believes there is a compelling reason and we'll have
to look into that."
We do not see a compelling reason for data release, but we do see a compelling reason for withholding the
information. Midland residents cooperated with government so that a better picture of the city's dioxin
contamination could be gained. In return, they were promised confidentiality. Now the EPA is asking the city to
violate the public's trust. That's wrong, plain and simple.
Dow2-Rel-308
Karen To Margaret Guerriero, Richard Karl, RALPH DOLLHOPF,
Thompson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US Gregory Rudloff, Jeff Cahn, John Steketee, Mary Logan,
09/06/2007 07:50 AM Catherine Garypie, James Augustyn, Jason El-Zein
cc Phil Hoffman, Jeff Kelley, Cynthia Faur, Anne Rowan
bcc
Subject Dow AOC News Release
Please get back to me with any comments by 10 a.m. today. Thanks

Dow2-Rel-309
RALPH To "Richard Karl"
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/06/2007 10:36 AM
bcc
Subject
Will be thre in a sec- in Dow meeting

Dow2-Rel-310
09/06/2007 12:56 PM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Camp Meeting

Mary Canavan /R5/USEPA /US
09/06/2007 12:50 PM cc faur.cynthia@epa.gov, spellman.julie@epa.gov
Subject Fw: Camp Meeting
FYI
"Foust , Joanna " <Joanna .Foust @mail.
mail.house .gov>
gov >
To Mary Canavan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/06/2007 11:54 AM cc
Subject RE: Camp Meeting
Mary-- any word on when the Regional Administrator will be able to meet
with Congressman Camp in Washington ? We are hoping to set something up
sooner rather than later. Thanks--
Joanna Foust
Ph: (202) 225-3561
Fax: (202) 225-9679
From: Canavan.Mary@epamail.epa.gov [mailto:Canavan.Mary@epamail.epa.gov]
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 6:17 PM

To: Foust, Joanna
Subject: Re: Camp Meeting
Hi Joanna,
Our Regional Administrator, Mary A. Gade, is out of the office until

next week. I will get back to you next week as soon as I am able to
meet with her re:the Congressman's request. Have a great weekend.
Mary
"Foust, Joanna"
<Joanna.Foust@ma
il.house.gov>
To
08/30/2007 02:37 Mary Canavan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
PM cc
Subject
Camp Meeting
Hi Mary-
convenience (soon).

Mary.
Joanna Foust
Ph: (202) 225-3561
Fax: (202) 225-9679
Dow2-Rel-311
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc "Richard Karl", "Jason El-Zein"
09/06/2007 02:09 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Any dates yet for Dow meeting?
Jason and I prefer 20 and 21 or could do following week.

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 09/06/2007 02:49 PM
To: karl.richard@epa.gov; guerriero.margaret@epa.gov; Leverett Nelson
Cc: Bharat Mathur; Ralph Dollhopf; faur.cynthia@epa.gov; spellman.julie@epa.gov
Subject: Any dates yet for Dow meeting?
Dow2-Rel-312
Margaret To Mary Logan
USEPA /US
cc
09/06/2007 03:05 PM
bcc Margaret Guerriero
Subject Re: draft final written briefing memo for 9/11 meeting
Hi Mary,
I use my middle initial in my signature (missed that first time around). Also, I hope Jeff or Rett weigh in on
the way I phased the enforcement limitations on Page 5. You might want to encourage them to do so.
Thanks.

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399
Mary Logan/R5/USEPA/US
Mary Logan /R5/USEPA/

USEPA /US
09/06/2007 02:49 PM
To Bharat Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cynthia
Gerald Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gregory
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, James
Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Logan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, RALPH
DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Wendy
Carney/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject draft final written briefing memo for 9/11 meeting
Hi all,
I have incorporated changes into the memo to HQ. Attached below are both a clean version and a vesion
showing changes. If there are any additional comments, changes, please send them to me by 9:00
tomorrow so I can revise and walk through sign-off. Please note - I will include a bcc page, just wanted to
get this out. Thanks in particular to Jeff Kahn, Laura Ripley and Greg Rudloff for language and concepts
incorporated in the memo
MPL
[attachment "HQ Briefing_Dow_9-6-07 draft final v.1.doc" deleted by Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US]
[attachment "HQ Briefing_Dow_9-6-07 draft final changes.doc" deleted by Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US]
Dow2-Rel-313
Bruce To guerriero.margaret
USEPA /US
cc
09/06/2007 03:53 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Permit Copy - DOW Chemical, Midland, MI.
Wen was able to find a web link which has a PDF file /copy of the DOW permit. It is rather long.
----- Forwarded by Bruce Sypniewski /R5/USEPA/US on 09/06/2007 03:52 PM -----

USEPA /US
09/06/2007 03:10 PM
To Bruce Sypniewski/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Willie Harris/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Wen
Huang/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Bruce,
It is 323 pages long. Rather than a hard copy, Wen's message below has a link to the PDF document on
MDEQ's web site.
----- Forwarded by Dale Meyer/R5/USEPA/US on 09/06/2007 03:07 PM -----

USEPA /US
09/06/2007 11:14 AM To Dale Meyer/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Re: Fw: Permit Copy - DOW Chemical, Midland, MI.
Hi All,
I retrieved a copy of Title V air permit from Ohio website . It has 323 pages. Since the old incinerators are
closed, the RCRA permit does not cover the incinerator operations. Please follow the following steps to
get to the permit.
http://www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/ROP/pub_ntce/A4033/A4033%20Final%2002-08-2006.pdf
Wen
Dale Meyer/R5/USEPA/US

USEPA /US
09/06/2007 09:48 AM
To Wen Huang/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Wen,
I believe you showed me a copy of it that you got from Michigan yesterday . How many pages was it?
----- Forwarded by Dale Meyer/R5/USEPA/US on 09/06/2007 09:47 AM -----
Bruce
USEPA /US
09/06/2007 09:31 AM To Meyer.Dale@epamail.epa.gov, Greg
Czajkowski/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Permit Copy - DOW Chemical, Midland, MI.
So how big is it? Do we have a copy that we can give to Mary Gade? Thanks.
----- Forwarded by Bruce Sypniewski /R5/USEPA/US on 09/06/2007 09:26 AM -----

Margaret
USEPA /US
09/06/2007 09:00 AM To sypniewski.bruce@epa.gov
cc
Subject Fw: Permit Copy

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

USEPA /US
09/05/2007 03:01 PM
To guerriero.margaret@epa.gov, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, faur.cynthia@epa.gov
cc mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov
Subject Permit Copy

How voluminous is the Dow RCRA License? Can I have a copy?
Dow2-Rel-314
09/06/2007 04:06 PM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Chemical Incinerators
Margaret,
here's the Dow Chemical Incinerator information. We apparently received no input from Dr. Clark.

Chief, RCRA Branch
WPTD - phone 3-2306
----- Forwarded by Willie Harris/R5/USEPA/US on 09/06/2007 04:02 PM -----
USEPA /US
09/06/2007 03:57 PM
To Willie Harris/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Wen Huang/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
With a few minor revisions.

USEPA /US
09/06/2007 10:54 AM
To Willie Harris/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Dale
Meyer/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Dow Chemical Incinerators
Willie and Dale,
My draft.
[attachment "Dow Chemical-A.doc" deleted by Dale Meyer/R5/USEPA/US]

Dow2-Rel-315
09/06/2007 05:45 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: the study you requested
Thanks Ralph.
Dow2-Rel-316
RALPH To Jeff Cahn
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/07/2007 08:06 AM
bcc
Subject are you in yet?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-317
09/07/2007 08:07 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: are you in yet?
yes.
Dow2-Rel-318
Wendy Carney /R5/USEPA/
cc
09/07/2007 08:16 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: 104e Info Request - Extension Request
Margaret - I thought you should be aware of the following. Rick was going to make Mary aware that we
got this request last night and it will probably be a discussion item at todays meeting along with the Bodine
presentation.
Wendy L. Carney, Chief

Remedial Response Branch #1
U.S. EPA - Region 5
Superfund Division
77 W. Jackson Blvd SR-6J
Chicago, IL 60604
e-mail: carney.wendy@epa.gov
fax: (312) 353-9306
voice: (312) 353-6553
----- Forwarded by Wendy Carney/R5/USEPA/US on 09/07/2007 08:13 AM -----
Wendy To
Carney /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/06/2007 04:49 PM Subject 104e Info Request - Extension Request
Rick - Here is the information you asked for:
1) The extension request was made by Tom Phillips , Miller, Canfield, et. Miller, Canfield is the outside
law firm representing the City of Midland. Miller, Canfield is one of the three entities that received the 104e
request. The City of Midland and the City's consultant (Fishbeck) also received the 104e request. Jeff
believes Miller,Canfield 's request is being made on behalf of all three entities but at least on their own
behalf.
2) The request for an extension has only been made verbally. The request is for a 7 day extension.
3) The reasons given for requesting an extension are that there is "a lot of information to compile" and that
"Dow was given 14 days to respond".
Please note that Rett will be at the 9 am meeting tomorrow and will be able to discuss further . Thanks!

U.S. EPA - Region 5
Superfund Division
Chicago, IL 60604
fax: (312) 353-9306
voice: (312) 353-6553
Dow2-Rel-319
09/07/2007 08:34 AM cc
bcc
Margaret, not to be a pest or anything, did you send something up to Mary on this?
USEPA /US
cc faur.cynthia@epa.gov, mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov,
I am interested in both historic and current incinerator information . Please have something to me on this
by September 8th. Thanks.
Margaret
Guerriero /R5/USEPA /US
09/04/2007 05:22 PM cc mathur.bharat@epa.gov, Cynthia Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, spellman.julie@epa.gov,
Hi Mary,
U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

Cynthia Faur /R5/USEPA /US
09/04/2007 07:22 AM To "Margaret Guerriero" <guerriero.margaret@epa.gov>

cc
Thanks.
-----------------
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/03/2007 09:41 PM
levels? Controls?
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Dow2-Rel-320
RALPH To Leverett Nelson, Jeff Cahn
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/07/2007 08:47 AM
bcc
Subject can you guys come up now ?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-321
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/07/2007 08:50 AM
bcc
Subject Re: can you guys come up now ?
I'll look for Jeff and see you soon.
-Rett
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/07/2007 08:47 AM To Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
cc
Subject can you guys come up now ?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-322
USEPA /US
cc
09/07/2007 09:01 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Susan Bodine Meeting
Hi Julie,
I've attached an agenda of all the meetings she will attend while she is here . The current plan is that we
will meet in the EOC on the 5th Floor for the whole day. That could change if they can figure out how to
run the Dow presentation on another computer. They will arrive @ 9:30 (their flight comes in @ 8:00).
The Dow meeting is scheduled for 9:30 - 11:00.

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399
Julie
Spellman /R5/US
EPA/
EPA /US To Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/07/2007 08:45 cc
AM
Subject Susan Bodine Meeting
Margaret, wanted to make sure that I had the right times for this meeting and where it will be held . Could
you let me know? Thanks. Julie
Dow2-Rel-323
Margaret To harris.willie
USEPA /US
cc sypniewski.bruce
09/07/2007 09:07 AM
bcc Margaret Guerriero
You and/or your folks were suppose to coordinate with Milt and his supervisor . This is very important that
this get completed to today. Please call Matt Mankowski ASAP to see if he has instructed Milt to prepare
something.

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

USEPA /US
09/06/2007 04:06 PM
cc
Margaret,
here's the Dow Chemical Incinerator information. We apparently received no input from Dr. Clark.

Chief, RCRA Branch
WPTD - phone 3-2306
----- Forwarded by Willie Harris/R5/USEPA/US on 09/06/2007 04:02 PM -----
USEPA /US
09/06/2007 03:57 PM
To Willie Harris/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Wen Huang/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
With a few minor revisions.

USEPA /US
09/06/2007 10:54 AM
To Willie Harris/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Dale
Meyer/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Dow Chemical Incinerators
Willie and Dale,
My draft.
[attachment "Dow Chemical-A.doc" deleted by Dale Meyer/R5/USEPA/US]

Dow2-Rel-324
Jason El -Zein/
Zein /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Steven Renninger
09/07/2007 12:01 PM cc RALPH DOLLHOPF
bcc
Subject Re: Behr voc dispute brifing
Steve, as i mentioned earlier, I haven't heard from Rick. I have made a reservation at the Holiday Inn
Express on 640 N Wabash (312-787-4030). Thanks.
Steven Renninger/CI/USEPA/US
Steven
Renninger /CI/
CI/USEPA/
09/07/2007 10:25 AM cc "Jason El-Zein" <el-zein.jason@epa.gov>
Subject Re: Behr voc dispute brifing
Ralph & Jason:
I will plan to be in Chicago on Tuesday evening and available for a Wed meeting at anytime (earlier the
better). I'd like to depart Chicago on Wed before rush hour (3 pm).
Must be a conference in Chicago next week. I can't find a hotel downtown. I'll be out near O'Hare on Tue
night.
Thanks.
Steve Renninger, On-Scene Coordinator

U.S. EPA Region V
26 West Martin Luther King Drive (G41)
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: 513-569-7539
Fax: 513-487-2102
Cell: 513-260-7849
email: renninger.steven@epa.gov
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To "Jason El-Zein" <el-zein.jason@epa.gov>
09/06/2007 09:52 PM cc Steven Renninger/CI/USEPA/US
Subject Behr voc dispute brifing
Please arrange for steve to come in to brief rick , me and you on wed next week. Need to work it around
any dow or nicor briefings we have
Dow2-Rel-325
09/07/2007 12:29 PM cc
bcc
Subject Bodine briefing
Do I need to have anything else with participants before the session ? Will
you be at the Monday run through.?
Can you or jason please make sure Wendy gets the technology figured out.
-----------------
Dow2-Rel-326
09/07/2007 02:07 PM cc
bcc
Subject Midland 104(e)
please call me re the 104(e) to the City.
cahn
66670
Dow2-Rel-327
USEPA /US To Margaret Guerriero, Willie Harris
09/07/2007 02:54 PM cc
bcc
Subject Historical Dow Incinerator
Margaret and Willie,
Attached is the writeup on Dow's old incinerator and U.S. EPA's investigations which Mary was
requesting. The last paragraph is vague regarding more recent incinerators at Dow --and Wen or others in
your program would probably wish to refine more prior to forwarding to Mary .
I hope this helps,
Milt
6-1918
Dow2-Rel-328
Margaret To Wendy Carney, Linda Nachowicz
USEPA /US
cc
09/07/2007 03:02 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Important: Margaret here's the Final Version of Award
Nomination
Just learned that you guys have a nomination for the Dow team

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

Gerald
Phillips /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
Subject Important: Margaret here's the Final Version of Award

Nomination
----- Forwarded by Gerald Phillips/R5/USEPA/US on 09/07/2007 02:55 PM -----

Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/07/2007 11:31 AM To Gerald Phillips
cc
Subject Fw: Final Version of Award Nomination

Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/07/2007 09:18 AM To Hak Cho, Jose Cisneros
cc
Subject
Fw: Final Version of Award Nomination
SF wrote up a nomination. However, it may be submitted as a silver medal. SF management is deciding

who to list in the nomination, but I believe it will be based on the list in Mary Gade 's e-mail.

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
James
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/06/2007 03:59 PM To Jeff Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gregory
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Fw: Final Version of Award Nomination
FYI,
Jason El-Zein had Brian Schlieger write up a Gold Medal Award Nomination he will submit through SF
tomorrow
See below for the text of the nomination.
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Brian
Schlieger /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/06/2007 03:58 PM To Jason El-Zein/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Final Version of Award Nomination
Jason:
Just insert the names into this copy.
If you have any question or need any additional assistance . Let me know.
-Brian
Brian Schlieger
U.S EPA
9311 Groh Road
Office: 734.692.7681
Fax: 734.692.7677
Cell: 734.740.9011
Dow2-Rel-329
cc
09/07/2007 03:15 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Gold medal
Margaret - Our removal folks did put together a nomination for the Dow removal work . Below is their
nomination.

U.S. EPA - Region 5
Superfund Division
Chicago, IL 60604
fax: (312) 353-9306
voice: (312) 353-6553
----- Forwarded by Wendy Carney/R5/USEPA/US on 09/07/2007 03:04 PM -----
Linda To
USEPA /US
09/07/2007 02:54 PM Subject Fw: Dow Gold medal
----- Forwarded by Linda Nachowicz /R5/USEPA/US on 09/07/2007 02:54 PM -----

Linda To
USEPA /US
09/07/2007 12:56 PM Subject Dow Gold medal
Dow2-Rel-330
Margaret To RALPH DOLLHOPF
USEPA /US
cc karl.richard
09/07/2007 03:43 PM
bcc
Subject Midland Data
Hi Ralph,
What's the timing on the write-up for Midland data?

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399
Dow2-Rel-331
09/07/2007 04:00 PM cc Milt Clark
bcc
Subject Dow Incinerator Summary
Margaret,
Here is the summary of Dow incinerator operations , which includes Milt Clark 's write up of the old
incinerator.

Chief, RCRA Branch
WPTD - phone 3-2306
Dow2-Rel-332
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/07/2007 06:34 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Midland Data
Tue
They need to coord with augustyn and logan
Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 09/07/2007 04:43 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Cc: karl.richard@epa.gov
Subject: Midland Data
Hi Ralph,

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399
Dow2-Rel-333
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/07/2007 06:34 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Midland Data
Tue
They need to coord with augustyn and logan
Margaret Guerriero

Sent: 09/07/2007 04:43 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Cc: karl.richard@epa.gov
Subject: Midland Data
Hi Ralph,

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399
Dow2-Rel-334
09/08/2007 11:32 AM cc
bcc
Subject Reminder
One of us needs to pursue the dioxin re-assessment underway somewhere in hq. Walt probably is a good
starting point. Just don't want to lose sight of it in case it radically impacts risk determinations and clean
up levels.
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Dow2-Rel-335
09/08/2007 03:58 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re:
Thanks! Hope you are getting downtime. I seem to be writing checks for astronomical sums of money .
Very depressing.
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RALPH DOLLHOPF

Sent: 09/08/2007 03:34 PM
To: James Augustyn
Cc: el-zein.jason@epa.gov; karl.richard@epa.gov
Who's the ERT guy on our risk assessment team? Can you please ask him to pursue the dioxin
reassessment underway in HQ so we can be sure it doesn't radically impacts risk determinations and
clean up levels. and report back to us next week on its status.
-----------------Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-336
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/10/2007 06:32 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Laptop test
At least the icoming is balanced( camp/ rahm)
Drivig- call when you are ready

Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/09/2007 11:49 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: Laptop test
Congrats on hunkering down to get it done-that stuff never my forte but 7000 is a lot of money!! Please call
in the am and we can talk as I dodge incoming fire...
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RALPH DOLLHOPF

Sent: 09/09/2007 09:50 PM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: Re: Laptop test
Got my travel vouchers done today - 6 painful hours and $7000 claimed.
Next monkey on my back is contracts training - goal is to get half of that done this week.
Off to do a little Dow reading. Will call you in am from road to strategize . Should be in office by noon.
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone

USEPA /US To
09/09/2007 07:19 PM
Subject Laptop test
Did I, by some miracle, get this to work??
Dow2-Rel-337
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc el-zein.jason, karl.richard
09/10/2007 06:55 AM
bcc
Subject Re:
Marc Greenberg from ERT has been working with us. I will ask him if he is available and let him know we
would like him to check on the status of the reassessment . Do you have any details as to who is leading
the reassessment at HQs?
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/08/2007 03:34 PM To James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc el-zein.jason@epa.gov, karl.richard@epa.gov
Subject
Who's the ERT guy on our risk assessment team? Can you please ask him to pursue the dioxin
reassessment underway in HQ so we can be sure it doesn't radically impacts risk determinations and
clean up levels. and report back to us next week on its status.
-----------------Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-338
09/10/2007 08:47 AM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Dioxin reassessment
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Walter Kovalick
From: Walter Kovalick

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:38 AM
Subject: Re: Dioxin reassessment
Mary,
The have pasted the Dioxin Ressessment url below which leads you to all the documents . The first fact
sheet on the list says that Linda Tuxen at 202-564-3332 is the staff contact for the technical work. The
chain above her is the ORD, Natl Center for Env. Assessment--I think Peter Preuss (202-564-3322) is still
the Director. Above him is Kevin Teichman the Acting AA for Science (new one is coming) at
202-564-6705 and then George Gray as AA.
Hope this helps.
Walt
http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=55265&CFID=1432469&CFTOKEN=94321118&jses
sionid=6630689c153b741a4968TR60306630c230

USEPA /US To
09/08/2007 02:31 PM
Subject Dioxin reassessment
Who in HQ is doing this? How can I find out about it?

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Dow2-Rel-339
RALPH To "Wendy Carney", "Mary Logan", "James Augustyn"
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/10/2007 08:58 AM
bcc "Mary Gade"
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:47 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Fw: Dioxin reassessment
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Walter Kovalick

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:38 AM
Mary,
Hope this helps.
Walt
sionid=6630689c153b741a4968TR60306630c230

USEPA /US To
09/08/2007 02:31 PM

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Dow2-Rel-340
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/10/2007 09:01 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Dioxin reassessment
Are you driving

Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:47 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
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Walter Kovalick

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:38 AM
Mary,
Hope this helps.
Walt
sionid=6630689c153b741a4968TR60306630c230

USEPA /US To
09/08/2007 02:31 PM

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Dow2-Rel-341
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/10/2007 09:02 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Dioxin reassessment
Thanks, I'll forward to Marc Greenberg
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Dow2-Rel-342
USEPA /US To phillipst, galvin, levine
09/10/2007 10:18 AM cc Gregory Rudloff, Mary Logan
bcc RALPH DOLLHOPF
Subject Meeting regarding City of Midland soil sampling
Mr. Phillips:
Below find a pdf of the letter that I faxed to on Friday, September 7, 2007, regarding the City of Midland
soil sampling information request.
As you know, we are meeting in Chicago on Thursday, September 13, 2007, to further discuss this matter.
Please provide me with the time that you would like to begin this meeting with EPA . After you provide me
with a time, I will arrange for a conference room and will let you know where , at U.S> EPA's offices, you
should go.
Thank you
Cahn
312-886-6670
Dow2-Rel-343
cc "James Augustyn", "Mary Logan"
09/10/2007 10:33 AM
bcc
I had pulled this url up this morning as well to review the status information ....item # 3 on the webpage
provides status information on t e reassessment. A couple of key points:
1) The dioxin reassessment has been going on for years. If you read the information in item #3 you can
get a sense of just how long (approx. 16 years). It has been extremely controversial.
2) A NAS review is currently underway.
3) After the NAS review is complete, EPA will need to respond to and address any comments/suggestion
developed by NAS. Depending on the nature of the comments/suggestions, my experience with
contaminant reassessments over the years leads me to beleive that it could be a few more years before
EPA is ready to reopen discussions across federal agencies regarding the reassessment . Before the
reassessment goes final, it is likely that the reassessment will be vetted among all impacted federal
agencies (this would liikely include DOD , FDA, Depr. of Agriculture, etc.).
4) The OSWER dioxin policy memo addresses how Superfund and RCRA are supposed to deal with
dioxin contamination pending the outcome of the dioxin reassessment (whenever that may be).
I hope this helps to provide quick highlights on how the process works .

U.S. EPA - Region 5
Superfund Division
Chicago, IL 60604
fax: (312) 353-9306
voice: (312) 353-6553
RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/10/2007 08:58 AM Subject Fw: Dioxin reassessment
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:47 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
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Walter Kovalick

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:38 AM
Mary,
Hope this helps.
Walt
sionid=6630689c153b741a4968TR60306630c230

USEPA /US To
09/08/2007 02:31 PM

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Dow2-Rel-344
USEPA /US To Bharat Mathur, Cynthia Faur, Gade.Mary, Leverett Nelson,
09/10/2007 10:45 AM Margaret Guerriero, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Richard Karl,
Robert Kaplan
cc Carolyn Robinson, Cheryl Klebenow, Margie Johnson,
Naimah Karim, Shwanda Mayo
bcc
Subject Rescheduled: Weekly briefing re: Nicor (SAME TIME/SAME
PLACE) (Sep 12 01:00 PM CDT in small RA conference
room)
Meeting
Date 09/12/2007 01:00:00 PM
Time 01:00:00 PM to 02:00:00 PM
Invitees
Required Bharat Mathur; Cynthia Faur; Elissa Speizman; Gade.Mary; Leverett
Nelson; Margaret Guerriero; RALPH DOLLHOPF; Richard Karl; Robert
Kaplan
Optional Carolyn Robinson; Cheryl Klebenow; Margie Johnson; Naimah Karim;
Shwanda Mayo
FYI
Dow2-Rel-345
USEPA /US To Bharat Mathur, Cynthia Faur, Gade.Mary, Leverett Nelson,
09/10/2007 10:46 AM Margaret Guerriero, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Richard Karl,
Robert Kaplan
cc Carolyn Robinson, Cheryl Klebenow, Margie Johnson,
Naimah Karim, Shwanda Mayo
bcc
Subject Rescheduled: Weekly briefing re: Nicor (SAME TIME/SAME
PLACE) (Sep 12 01:00 PM CDT in small RA conference
room)
Meeting
Date 09/12/2007 01:00:00 PM
Time 01:00:00 PM to 02:00:00 PM
Invitees
Required Bharat Mathur; Cynthia Faur; Elissa Speizman; Gade.Mary; Leverett
Nelson; Margaret Guerriero; RALPH DOLLHOPF; Richard Karl; Robert
Kaplan
Optional Carolyn Robinson; Cheryl Klebenow; Margie Johnson; Naimah Karim;
Shwanda Mayo
FYI
Dow2-Rel-346
RALPH To Wendy Carney
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc James Augustyn, Mary Logan, "Mary Gade", "Bharat
09/10/2007 11:13 AM Mathur", "Richard Karl"
bcc
Thanks Wendy. This is helpful. I have also recently heard that atsdr plans to retract th report which
provdes infomation upon which it ( and EPA) relied in establishing the 1000 ppt numberm know anything
about that?
Howjd the rehearsal go?

Wendy Carney
From: Wendy Carney

Sent: 09/10/2007 11:33 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Cc: James Augustyn; Mary Logan
Subject: Re: Fw: Dioxin reassessment

U.S. EPA - Region 5
Superfund Division
Chicago, IL 60604
fax: (312) 353-9306
voice: (312) 353-6553
RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:47 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
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Walter Kovalick

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:38 AM
Mary,
Hope this helps.
Walt
sionid=6630689c153b741a4968TR60306630c230

USEPA /US To
09/08/2007 02:31 PM

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Dow2-Rel-347
09/10/2007 11:22 AM cc
bcc
Subject ATSDR Health Assessments
Do you think you could get Mark to give us whatever guidance /reg (?) governs the process of asking for a
health assessment or consultation or whatever is appropriate . Not sure I understand that process either.
Does it have to be a formal request? Based on what information? By whom?? Etc.
Dow2-Rel-348
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/10/2007 03:30 PM
bcc
FYI
Jim Augustyn

Marc
Greenberg /ERT/
ERT /R2/USEPA/
USEPA /U To James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
S
cc
09/10/2007 03:53 PM
Thanks Jim. The Reassessment has been coming out for years. The operative line in the past was "it will
be released in about a year." More recently, the line has been "it will be released in 6 months." Following
the NAS review/response of the draft (which is the link that Walt sent out), we will probably get a better
picture of when it may be released. In any event, I am in touch with the person in HQ who is in charge of
all of the human health dioxin issues, and therefore, the status of the reassessment. There is not much on
eco in the reassessment.
Keep me posted!
Marc S. Greenberg, Ph.D.

Environmental Toxicologist
U.S. EPA - Environmental Response Team
2890 Woodbridge Ave., Bldg. 18
Edison, NJ 08837
+ 732 452 6413 (T)
+ 732 321 6724 (F)
greenberg.marc@epa.gov
-----James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US wrote: -----
To: Marc Greenberg/ERT/R2/USEPA/US@EPA

From: James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US
Date: 09/10/2007 10:02AM
FYI
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
----- Forwarded by James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US on 09/10/2007 10:02 AM -----
RALPH
DOLLH
OPF/R5/
USEPA/
US
To"Wendy Carney" <Carney.Wendy@epamail.epa.gov>,
09/10/20 "Mary Logan" <Logan.Mary@epamail.epa.gov>, "James
07 09:58 Augustyn" <Augustyn.James@epamail.epa.gov>
AM
cc
SubjectFw: Dioxin reassessment
Mary Gade
From:
From : Mary Gade
Sent:: 09/10/2007 09:47 AM
Sent
To:
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject : Fw: Dioxin reassessment
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Walter Kovalick
From:
From : Walter Kovalick
Sent:: 09/10/2007 09:38 AM
Sent
To:
Cc:
Cc : spellman.julie@epa.gov
Subject : Re: Dioxin reassessment
Mary,
Hope this helps.

Walt
http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=55265&CFID=1432469&CFTOKEN=94321118&jse
ssionid=6630689c153b741a4968TR60306630c230
Mary
Gade/R5/USEPA
/US
09/08/2007 02:31
PM To"Walt Kovalick" <kovalick.walter@epa.gov>
cc
SubjectDioxin reassessment

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Dow2-Rel-349
RALPH To Wendy Carney
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/10/2007 04:18 PM
bcc
Tx
Useful
Wendy Carney
From: Wendy Carney

Sent: 09/10/2007 05:09 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Cc: Mary Gade; James Augustyn; "Richard Karl" <karl.richard@epa.gov>; Mary
Logan; Bharat Mathur
The rehearsal went fine...we are going to walk through it again first thing tomorrow morning .
As for the 1 ppb value...in the early days of Superfund, EPA relied heavily on ATSDR's report as a basis
for using 1 ppb at some of the very early dioxin sites in the program (Times Beach, Love Canal). The
ATSDR report, very early in the program, was being used in lieu of an extensive risk assessment analysis .
The OSWER dioxin policy memo also establishes 1 ppb as a residential cleanup value. The policy memo
was written in light of the dioxin reassessment underway , in an effort to provide the program guidance
pending the outcome of the reassessment. However, a key piece of the policy memo is the affirmation of
the 1 ppb cleanup level as falling within the acceptable risk range ( 10-6 to 10-4) defined by the NCP. The
basis for affirming the 1 ppb cleanup was an independent calculation by HQ of the residual risk associated
with using a 1 ppb cleanup value. So at this point in time, EPA's use of 1 ppb is not directly linked to the
original ATSDR report.

U.S. EPA - Region 5
Superfund Division
Chicago, IL 60604
fax: (312) 353-9306
voice: (312) 353-6553
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Wendy Carney/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/10/2007 11:13 AM cc James Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Logan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, "Mary Gade"
<Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov>, "Bharat Mathur"
<mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov>, "Richard Karl"
<karl.richard@epa.gov>
Thanks Wendy. This is helpful. I have also recently heard that atsdr plans to retract th report which
provdes infomation upon which it ( and EPA) relied in establishing the 1000 ppt numberm know anything
about that?
Howjd the rehearsal go?

Wendy Carney
From: Wendy Carney

Sent: 09/10/2007 11:33 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Cc: James Augustyn; Mary Logan

U.S. EPA - Region 5
Superfund Division
Chicago, IL 60604
fax: (312) 353-9306
voice: (312) 353-6553
RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade
Sent: 09/10/2007 09:47 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
-----------------
Walter Kovalick

Sent: 09/10/2007 09:38 AM
Mary,
Hope this helps.
Walt
sionid=6630689c153b741a4968TR60306630c230

USEPA /US To
09/08/2007 02:31 PM

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Dow2-Rel-350
RALPH To RALPH DOLLHOPF, Mark Johnson
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/10/2007 04:25 PM
bcc "Gade Mary"
Subject Re:
E
RALPH DOLLHOPF

Sent: 09/10/2007 05:06 PM
To: Mark Johnson
Subject: Re:
The indeterminate health hazard conclusion to the "petioned " assessment, right?Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Mark Johnson/R5/USEPA/US
Mark Johnson /R5/USEPA/

USEPA /US
09/10/2007 03:05 PM To RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Re:
Ralph
That investigation was initiated by a "petition" from 2 community-based groups, who requested that we
conduct a health assessment for individuals living in Midland and along the T . River floodplain. We
conducted that assessment through our cooperative agreement grant with MDCH.
The basis for the indeterminate health hazard conclusion was that exposure -based data was not available
to determine the levels of exposure posed or did not pose a public health hazard . Therefore, the
document recommended that additional data be collected before a definitive conclusion could be
provided.
Mark
_________________________________________________________________________________
Mark Johnson, PhD, DABT

Senior Environmental Health Scientist
ATSDR-Region 5
77 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
e-mail: mkj5@cdc.gov
phone: 312-353-3436 (office)
312-307-7415 (cell)
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/10/2007 02:54 PM To Mark Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject
do you understand how ATSDR came to the conclusion in 2004 that there was insufficient information to
do a health assessment in Midland
How did that consultation occur? At who's initiative and why.
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-351
09/10/2007 05:54 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Dow documents
Ralph
Yes. The indeterminate conclusion was for the 2004 documents for both Midland and T. River floodplain.
MDCH and ATSDR also released a document assessing consumption of game from the floodplain which
concluded a public health hazard for deer and turkey meat. We can provide that document if you are
interested.
Mark
_________________________________________________________________________________

ATSDR-Region 5
Chicago, IL 60604
phone: 312-353-3436 (office)
312-307-7415 (cell)
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Mark Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/10/2007 04:06 PM cc
Subject Re:
The indeterminate health hazard conclusion to the "petioned " assessment, right?Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Mark Johnson/R5/USEPA/US

USEPA /US
09/10/2007 03:05 PM To RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Re:
Ralph
That investigation was initiated by a "petition" from 2 community-based groups, who requested that we
conduct a health assessment for individuals living in Midland and along the T . River floodplain. We
conducted that assessment through our cooperative agreement grant with MDCH.
The basis for the indeterminate health hazard conclusion was that exposure -based data was not available
to determine the levels of exposure posed or did not pose a public health hazard . Therefore, the
document recommended that additional data be collected before a definitive conclusion could be
provided.
Mark
_________________________________________________________________________________

ATSDR-Region 5
Chicago, IL 60604
phone: 312-353-3436 (office)
312-307-7415 (cell)
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/10/2007 02:54 PM To Mark Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject
do you understand how ATSDR came to the conclusion in 2004 that there was insufficient information to
do a health assessment in Midland
How did that consultation occur? At who's initiative and why.
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-352
USEPA /US To hoffman.phil
09/11/2007 08:59 AM cc mathur.bharat, faur.cynthia, Dollhopf.Ralph
bcc
Subject Nicor Press Release
I have just left you a voice mail suggesting that the release not go out until I can speak further with Anne
about it and the Superintendent's conversation with Mardi and Anne last night. If need be, it can be held
until this afternoon when I am done with Dow briefing for Susan Bodine.
Dow2-Rel-353
Leverett To Mary Gade
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Dollhopf.Ralph, faur.cynthia, spellman.julie
09/11/2007 11:34 AM
bcc
Subject Re: GTOS
Would this be with the team, or just me?
-Rett

To Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/11/2007 07:58 AM cc spellman.julie@epa.gov, Dollhopf.Ralph@epamail.epa.gov, faur.cynthia@epa.gov
Subject GTOS
I want to revisit what we are doing with PRPs at this site . Please get some time on my calendar sometime
soon. Thanks! Mary
Dow2-Rel-354
Leverett To Robert Guenther
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Margaret Guerriero, Judith Feigler, Bertram Frey, Dale Meyer
09/11/2007 02:27 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: RCRA Authorization Memo
Robert:
How far along are we on the memo?
-Rett

USEPA /US
09/11/2007 02:15 PM
To Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject RCRA Authorization Memo
When can I expect the memo on RCRA Authorizations and issues associated with nonperformance ?
Dow2-Rel-355
09/11/2007 03:40 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Nicor

Margaret Guerriero /R5/USEPA /US
09/11/2007 02:57 PM cc
Subject Re: NicorLink
Thanks. I am feeling better.
I was a little perplexed at Susan's unwillingness to give at all on the points about the schedule or the risk
assessment. I've asked Greg to think about how to present more details to show how Dow's proposed risk
assessment approach departs from what the Agency would do. On the schedule, I'm not sure what else
we could have said - I think we made a pretty solid argument. Maybe a timeline of due dates and actuals
and MDEQ's responses would be helpful to show the pattern.

U.S. EPA
(312)886-0399

09/11/2007 01:56 PM cc
Subject Re: NicorLink
Hope you are feeling better. I thought you did an extremely good job today. Tough venue, though.
Dow2-Rel-356
USEPA /US To Leverett Nelson, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Catherine Garypie,
09/12/2007 05:51 AM Mary Logan, Gregory Rudloff
cc
bcc
Subject Meeting with Midland
I have arranged for the Lake Ontario room on 12. We have the room from 10:00 am until 11:30, when
"Toastmasters" has room rights.
I have asked the Midland people to please come to the 14th floor. I will then bring them down to 12.
Dow2-Rel-357
09/12/2007 08:45 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Final Dow Press Release
Thanks, Ralph. So far, no calls.

Dow2-Rel-358
09/12/2007 09:14 PM cc
bcc
Subject called Margaret
A little while ago and asked her to have greg accelerate some of the delay data etcthat they were going to
pull together for susan in case I need it in the nextfew days for Steve . Also, would like to discuss with you
some otherenviro group thoughts when we have time.
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Dow2-Rel-359
09/13/2007 06:31 AM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: E-Clips Thursday Edition
Slept in inhonor of your bday ... Wll be in about 7 thirty

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OPA Multimedia E-Clips
From: OPA Multimedia E-Clips

Sent: 09/13/2007 07:16 AM
Subject: E-Clips Thursday Edition
Good Morning,
The attached clips are in the new format provided by a third-party service. Each news item includes the
headline and lead paragraph as well as a link to the story's full text. NOTE: To get to a story, you need
to click on the hyperlink AND hit the enter key. The clips included are compiled over the last 24 hours
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Dow2-Rel-360
09/13/2007 08:05 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: can you please email me the midland draft pr ?
I would but it appears that jeff kelly only sent to cindy . I will call her and get it to us shortly
-----------------
RALPH DOLLHOPF

Sent: 09/13/2007 08:50 PM
Subject: can you please email me the midland draft pr ?
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-361
09/13/2007 08:06 PM cc
bcc
Subject It should be coming
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Dow2-Rel-362
Leverett To Phillippa Cannon
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Anne Rowan, Catherine Garypie, Gregory Rudloff, Jeff Cahn,
09/14/2007 01:32 PM Karen Thompson, Phil Hoffman, RALPH DOLLHOPF,
Richard Karl
bcc
Subject Re: Final version of Midland news release
Looks fine to me.
-Rett
Dow2-Rel-363
09/14/2007 01:47 PM cc Anne Rowan, Catherine Garypie, Gregory Rudloff, Karen
Thompson, Phil Hoffman, Phillippa Cannon, RALPH
DOLLHOPF, Richard Karl
bcc
looks good to me too.
Rick Karl just called and told me the letter has been signed .
Leverett
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Phillippa Cannon/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/14/2007 01:32 PM cc Anne Rowan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Catherine
Garypie/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gregory
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Cahn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Karen
Thompson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Phil
Hoffman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, RALPH
Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Looks fine to me.
-Rett
Dow2-Rel-364
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/14/2007 02:39 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow takes over as River Roar sponsor
Gregory Rudloff

Sent: 09/14/2007 03:15 PM
Subject: Dow takes over as River Roar sponsor
Dow takes over as River Roar sponsor

Friday, September 14, 2007
By JON McQUINN
TIMES SPORTS WRITER
The Bay City River Roar has enjoyed 20 years of success with local businesses serving as title sponsors .
When the 21st edition of the annual powerboat race takes place next June , the title sponsor will be a bit more
prominent.
The River Roar committee announced Thursday that Midland -based Dow Chemical Co. has signed on as title
sponsor of next year's event, and will pay $35,000 to officially name the event the 2008 Dow River Roar.
''I came into my current role about a year ago and immediately tried to assess our sponsorship roles both in the
state and in this region ,'' said Jennifer Heronema, external communications manager for Dow Chemical .
''I wanted to improve the visibility of Dow in the area ,'' Heronema said, ''and I already knew about the River Roar
here in Bay City.''
Heronema approached River Roar director Chad Cunningham last spring to learn more about the event and its
sponsorship possibilities . The result was a sponsorship package for SST -120 class driver Kevin Ladd, a deal
that represented Dow's first foray into the River Roar.
''We dipped our toe in the water this year ,'' Heronema said. ''Coming over here and sponsoring a boat gave us
the opportunity to check things out , see how the event was run, see how everything worked.''
This year's event was sponsored by Dobson Industrial , which signed on last winter when previous title sponsor
Labadie Auto Co. declined to continue its role . Dobson's involvement was seen as a stopgap measure for the
2007 event until a new title sponsor could be found .
''After this year's River Roar, Chad asked me if Dow would be interested in expanding its involvement ,''
Heronema said. ''I wasn't sure if Dow was interested, but I was excited about the possibilities . Dow liked the
idea, and we signed on.''
The River Roar sponsorship is the latest of several in which Dow has entered with Tri -Cities sports and
entertainment concerns over the past five years .
Dow has worked closely with the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League since the team began operations
five years ago, and purchased the naming rights to the team 's home - The Dow Event Center - in 2004.
More recently, the company played a pivotal role in bringing the Great Lakes Loons minor league baseball team
to Midland. The Midwest League team made its debut last spring , playing its home games at a $31 million
facility named Dow Diamond.
''Increasing Dow's visibility is part of it, but the No. 1 reason we do this is to play a bigger role within the
community - to be more a part of the community ,'' Heronema said. ''We've done these things in an attempt to
give back to the Tri-Cities, and if that leads to a better reputation for the company , that's great for Dow.''
River Roar president Elaine Rico said organizers were glad Dobson stepped up this year to help .
''But bringing Dow on is huge,'' she said.
Veteran team owner Bill Seebold - owner of the Bud Light Racing Team - sees bright days ahead for the River
Roar with its new sponsor.
''Bay City has certainly had a lot of support from local businesses , and this race couldn't have been run without
them,'' Seebold said. ''But any time you get an international company to sponsor your event , it's going to help.''
''It's a lot like our relationship with Anheuser -Busch,'' Seebold said. ''There are a lot of sponsors on a lot of
boats, but our boats kind of stand out because of our sponsor .''
Heronema said the agreement to sponsor the River Roar will be reviewed annually .
''We evaluate our sponsorships every year ,'' Heronema said. ''After next year's River Roar, we'll take a look at
how things went and see where we stand.
''But I don't see this being a short -term relationship at all .''
©2007 Bay City Times

Dow2-Rel-365
RALPH To "Jason El-Zein"
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/14/2007 02:53 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Final Midland news release
Phillippa Cannon
From: Phillippa Cannon

Sent: 09/14/2007 03:10 PM
To: Cynthia Faur; Mary Gade; Ralph Dollhopf; Phil Hoffman
Subject: Final Midland news release
ORC had no changes and Superfund has signed the letter to the City of Midland. Please give this one
last look over and then it is ready to go. Thank you.
Dow2-Rel-366
USEPA /US To Catherine Garypie, Gerald Phillips, Gregory Rudloff, James
09/17/2007 02:35 PM Augustyn, Jason El-Zein, John Steketee, Leverett Nelson,
Mary Logan, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Wendy Carney
cc
bcc
Subject Dow Strategy
Meeting
Date 09/18/2007
Time 01:00:00 PM to 03:00:00 PM
Chair Jeff Cahn
Invitees
Required Catherine Garypie; Gerald Phillips; Gregory Rudloff; James Augustyn;
Jason El-Zein; John Steketee; Leverett Nelson; Mary Logan; RALPH
DOLLHOPF; Wendy Carney
Optional
FYI
Location
Dow2-Rel-367
09/17/2007 03:31 PM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Technical Memo: Oral Bioavailability of dioxins in
Midland & floodplain soils
Margaret,
This is sufficiently important that Mary Gade and Steve Johnson should know of this . Drs. Birbaum, Gallo,
and Lucier are the most knowledgeable scientists regarding dioxin in all of government ---and Dow ignored
their input and they did not know they were excluded.
Milt
----- Forwarded by Milt Clark/R5/USEPA/US on 09/17/2007 03:26 PM -----

Linda
Birnbaum /RTP/
RTP /USEPA/
USEPA /US To Mario Mangino/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/17/2007 02:18 PM cc Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Logan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Milt
Clark/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Re: Dow Technical Memo: Oral Bioavailability of dioxins in
as far as I can understand, Dow never did listen to the panel's recommendations. What they did was
vompromise a totally differnet panel - of which no one has any animal dioxin toxicology expertise - and
used them! The first panel - which involved me, Geroge Lucier, Mike Gallo and a few others... - never
knew we were out of the loop and never saw the technical memo from Dow.
LB
Linda S. Birnbaum, Ph.D., D.A.B.T.

ATTN: MD B143-01
109 T.W. Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 USA
PH: (919)541-2655
Fax: (919)541-4284
Mario Mangino/R5/USEPA/US
Mario
Mangino /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Milt Clark/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/17/2007 02:36 PM cc Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Linda
Birnbaum/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Logan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Dow Technical Memo: Oral Bioavailability of dioxins in
MILT:
Thanks for the offer to look over this proposal that Dow submitted to Michigan DEQ . It looks like Dow
intends to apply its conclusion from this Memo to the derivation of site -specific Remediation/No action
concentrations for Direct Contact to Midland and Floodplain soils . (This is not an issue which should
affect Superfund decisions to conduct emergency removals of River sediments that already exceed the
1000 ppt threshold.)
The first attachment is the Technical Memo; The zip file contains Dow's "Pilot Studies" that are referred to
in the Technical Memo.
Dow's development of a site-specific bioavailabilty factor has a track record going back a few years . Dr.
Linda Birnbaum was a member of the Peer Panel that reviewed the Pilot Study plans. So EPA had some
review/comments on how the animal bioavailability studies were conducted ; and our understanding is that
Dow committed to responding to those comments.
(The message from MDEQ stated that they wanted to provide review comments to Dow before Oct . 1st; I
only received the MDEQ request last week. I cannot commit to providing comprehensive EPA comments
by a certain date on a potentially complex issue like this . Besides understanding how the data were
derived, there is the additional issue of deciding what is the appropriate use of it for a risk assessment .)
After you have a starting look at the Tech Memo, hopefully we can get together to frame out the significant
issues - I already have a few in mind.
- THANKS. - Mario Mangino
[attachment "Bioavailability_Dow Tech Memo_aug07.pdf" deleted by Linda Birnbaum/RTP/USEPA/US]

[attachment "Dow Bioavailability_Pilot Studies.zip" deleted by Linda Birnbaum/RTP/USEPA/US]
Dow2-Rel-368
USEPA /US To Catherine Garypie, Gerald Phillips, Gregory Rudloff, James
09/18/2007 03:39 PM Augustyn, Jason El-Zein, John Steketee, Leverett Nelson,
Mary Logan, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Wendy Carney
cc
bcc
Subject Invitation: Dow Strategy, Redux (Sep 20 09:00 AM CDT in
Meeting
Date 09/20/2007
Time 09:00:00 AM to 10:30:00 AM
Chair Jeff Cahn
Invitees
Required Catherine Garypie; Gerald Phillips; Gregory Rudloff; James Augustyn;
Jason El-Zein; John Steketee; Leverett Nelson; Mary Logan; RALPH
DOLLHOPF; Wendy Carney
Optional
FYI
Location
Dow2-Rel-369
09/19/2007 09:21 AM cc RALPH DOLLHOPF, Gade.Mary
bcc
Subject Re: Weekly briefing re: Nicor (SAME TIME/SAME PLACE)
Rett, I've put a placeholder on her calendar for the afternoon. Thanks!
Leverett
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
09/19/2007 09:13 AM cc RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Re: Weekly briefing re: Nicor (SAME TIME/SAME PLACE)
Julie:
I accepted the 9/26 Dow (and Nicor) meetings, just so that every week would appear in my calendar , but
you (and Mary) should know that next Wednesday at 10:00 Ralph and I and the Dow team meet with Dow
here in Chicago, so we will not be available for a Wednesday morning Dow meeting . Perhaps Ralph and I
can meet with Mary in the afternoon to tell her how things went in the morning ?
-Rett
Calendar Entry
Calendar Entry
Meeting
Chair
Subject Weekly briefing re : Nicor (SAME TIME/SAME PLACE) Julie Spellman/R5/USEPA/US
Starts Wed 09/26/2007 11:00 AM No rooms or resources have

Reserved
When 1 hour been reserved
Ends Wed 09/26/2007 12:00 PM
Where Online
Anton Martig/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Bharat Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov, James
Mitchell/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Leverett Categorize
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Linda
Nachowicz/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mardi
Required (to)
Klevs/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Phil
Invitees Hoffman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, RALPH
DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Richard Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Robert Kaplan/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
Carolyn Robinson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Cheryl Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Optional (cc) Margie Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Sandra Wallace /R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Shwanda Mayo/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Description
Your Notes
Dow2-Rel-370
09/19/2007 12:27 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: DOW
Ralph
I would be available this afternoon after 3 PM. Let me know if that works for you.
Mark
_________________________________________________________________________________

ATSDR-Region 5
Chicago, IL 60604
phone: 312-353-3436 (office)
312-307-7415 (cell)
Dow2-Rel-371
RALPH To Mark Johnson
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/19/2007 01:58 PM
bcc
Subject Re: DOW
4 in my officei?
Mark Johnson
From: Mark Johnson

Sent: 09/19/2007 01:27 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: DOW
Ralph
Mark
_________________________________________________________________________________

ATSDR-Region 5
Chicago, IL 60604
phone: 312-353-3436 (office)
312-307-7415 (cell)
Dow2-Rel-372
09/19/2007 02:15 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: DOW
That's fine. Where is your office now?

_________________________________________________________________________________

ATSDR-Region 5
Chicago, IL 60604
phone: 312-353-3436 (office)
312-307-7415 (cell)
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
09/19/2007 01:58 PM cc
Subject Re: DOW
4 in my officei?
Mark Johnson
From: Mark Johnson

Sent: 09/19/2007 01:27 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: DOW
Ralph
Mark
_________________________________________________________________________________

ATSDR-Region 5
Chicago, IL 60604
phone: 312-353-3436 (office)
312-307-7415 (cell)
Dow2-Rel-373
RALPH To Mark Johnson
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/19/2007 02:17 PM
bcc
Subject Re: DOW
1941
Mark Johnson
From: Mark Johnson

Sent: 09/19/2007 03:15 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: DOW
That's fine. Where is your office now?

_________________________________________________________________________________

ATSDR-Region 5
Chicago, IL 60604
phone: 312-353-3436 (office)
312-307-7415 (cell)
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
09/19/2007 01:58 PM cc
Subject Re: DOW
4 in my officei?
Mark Johnson
From: Mark Johnson

Sent: 09/19/2007 01:27 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: DOW
Ralph
Mark
_________________________________________________________________________________

ATSDR-Region 5
Chicago, IL 60604
phone: 312-353-3436 (office)
312-307-7415 (cell)
Dow2-Rel-374
RALPH To Richard Karl, Bharat Mathur, "Ralph Dollhopf", Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc "Cynthia Faur", "Wendy Carney"
09/20/2007 06:08 AM
bcc
Subject Re: From Wendy: Q & A regarding Risk and Cleanup
Standards
Thanks, Rick. And Wendy. This is helpful for me.

From: Richard Karl
Sent: 09/19/2007 11:24 PM
To: Bharat Mathur; "Ralph Dollhopf" <dollhopf.ralph@epa.gov>; Mary Gade
Subject: Fw: From Wendy: Q & A regarding Risk and Cleanup Standards
Here is some additional information that Wendy put togehther that may help us with our 8:30 discussion tomorrow.

From: "Wendy Carney" [irishmom60@ameritech.net]
Sent: 09/19/2007 11:17 PM
To: Richard Karl
Cc: Wendy Carney
Subject: From Wendy: Q & A regarding Risk and Cleanup Standards
Rick - This took a little longer to finish up tonight than I thought it would. I hope you find it useful. If there
are other questions you would like me to address, please let me know. Thanks!
Wendy
P.S. I will also send you the as a part of the e-mail message if that is more useable for you.
Dow2-Rel-375
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/20/2007 06:13 AM
bcc
Subject Re: the latest from Dow
we should talk. Ill be in early.

From: Mary Gade
Sent: 09/20/2007 06:52 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Fw: the latest from Dow
-----------------

From: Dave Dempsey [davedem@hotmail.com]
Sent: 09/20/2007 12:48 AM
To: Mary Gade
Subject: FW: the latest from Dow
Mary,
Your response would be appreciated.
Dave
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:36:25 -0400

From: inetcarp@gmail.com
To: davedem@hotmail.com; Michdave@aol.com
Subject: Re: the latest from Dow
Mr. Dempsey,
Your point of view of EPA coming to the rescue on the Tittabawassee and Saginaw Rivers
concerning Dioxin is completely in the fog.
Before you take this stance in public any further, I ask you the following questions:
1) Given EPA Superfunds takeover of the Tittabawassee cleanups, what cleanup criteria is being
used. None, its "performanced based".
What verification sampling was actually done by EPA Superfund at any of the sites to date ?
None.
2) Ask EPA how their cleanup criteria for residential soils for the TR and SR floodplain soils
compares to the State of Michigans P201 criteria?
The Feds dont have a criteria.
I think you will find that EPA's recent "bravado through press releases" is hollow, and the
cleanups and criteria that will be applied in the future will stem from
deals cut by close door meetings between Dow and EPA Region 5 in Chicago, like the one coming
up at the end of this month.
Where is the public's voice in these meetings? Your view that "EPA is willing to do what's right
under law and for the future" is blind.
Remember that the current Regional Adminstrator was appointed under the current Federal
Administration, known for its splendid environmental record.
The DEQ was putting too much heat on Dow, thats why Dow ran to EPA and they stepped up and
now want to take over.
And this is the credit you want to give to EPA?
The DEQ has done an admirable job with a small dedicated staff on this issue , battling a
world-class and very powerful company that is a huge taxpaying and community employer . The
DEQ had initiated ALLl of the current CERCLA actions and were going to impose very strict
cleanup criteria. Dow got scared and ran to EPA for relief, and got it.
The tide has turned and to Dow, EPA is seen as more "willing to reason" with Dow's future
position. That is the only reason they are stepping in and stepping up.
...Dow is running the show and running to EPA "because if you cant stand the heat, get out of
the kitchen"....And with comments like yours, the public is playing right into it....
---------- Forwarded message ----------

From: Dave Dempsey < davedem@hotmail.com>
To: <michdave@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:02:12 -0400
Subject: the latest from Dow
Dear Michelle,
Thank you for forwarding the recent letters to the editor in your local papers essentially
using Dow's disinformation to argue against testing and cleanup of dioxins in the
Tittabawassee/Saginaw River watershed. It's clear to any moderately attentive reader
that these letters are fostered by the polluter seeking to avoid paying for cleaning up the
mess it caused, and in fact use its talking points.
I also appreciate reading the documents others have sent to me showing that Michigan
DEQ, despite public statements to the contrary, has been fronting for Dow's effort to
dump its dioxin-tainted sediments in the proposed Saginaw River DMDF. Many field and
technical staff in DEQ care passionately about restoring this watershed and protecting
people's health, but obviously management is now handcuffed.
This is why the U.S. EPA was created in the first place -- to protect the environment and
health of the people of the U.S. when a state or local government was too intimidated to
act for fear of alienating a recalcitrant polluter. It's how the dumping of 67,000 tons a
day of taconite tailings in Lake Superior was stopped and in part how the Great Lakes
recovery began.
It's reassuring to know that Region V EPA is willing to do what 's right under law and for
the future. I hope you and I can make sure that Region V gets the credit for it . A lot has
changed since 1970, but the need for a concerned federal agency to look out for the
national interest (and the community's health) over polluter pressure is undiminished.
Dave
Dow2-Rel-376
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/20/2007 09:13 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Linda Birnbaum call on the UMDES
Yes
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/20/2007 10:12 AM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Re: Fw: Linda Birnbaum call on the UMDES
No pursuing of any of this until we talk more about it internally . Will you let Greg know not to get back to
her yet. Thanks.
RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/20/2007 08:26 AM Subject Fw: Linda Birnbaum call on the UMDES
inside epa..
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone

Gregory To
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/20/2007 08:06 AM Subject Linda Birnbaum call on the UMDES
I received a call from Linda Birrnbaum (Division Director, EPA Office of Research and Development,
National Health and Environmental Effects Laboratory) who said that the researchers who conducted the
University of Michigan Dioxin Exposure Study (UMDES) would like the opportunity to come to Region 5 to
present an overview of their study and some of the more recent papers that are in press (or close to being
in press) to the Region. Linda Birnbaum suggested that this may be helpful for the Region to more fully
understand the study.
In addition, as chair of the Science Advisory Board for the UMDES, Linda Birnbaum invited staff from the
Region to join her at the next SAB meeting in Ann Arbor. The dates for this meeting are Nov 16 and 17.
Linda stated that she would be arriving on Wed, Nov 15 and offered to meet with us prior to the meeting.
Let me know if you would like me to pursue either of these offers .
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
Dow2-Rel-377
Cheryl To Robert Kaplan
Klebenow /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/20/2007 02:20 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Forwarded meeting Notice from Julie Spellman : Weekly
briefing on Dow (SAME TIME/SAME PLACE)
----- Forwarded by Cheryl Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US on 09/20/2007 02:20 PM -----

Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/19/2007 09:05 AM To Cheryl Klebenow/R5/USEPA/US
cc
Subject Forwarded meeting Notice from Julie Spellman : Weekly

briefing on Dow (SAME TIME/SAME PLACE)
A Meeting Request for Robert Kaplan requires your attention.
The subject of the notice is

Weekly briefing on Dow (SAME TIME/SAME PLACE)
The meeting is chaired by Julie Spellman
Please process this request ->

Dow2-Rel-378
Leverett To Margaret Guerriero
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/20/2007 05:12 PM
bcc
Subject RCRA Authorization
Margaret:
An update. I talked to Bert. The 19th floor already has the memo describing withdrawal of authorization ,
and presumably has already read it. That being the case, I will not re-draft it unless I get further direction
to do so.
-Rett
Dow2-Rel-379
RALPH To Maria Gonzalez, Richard Karl, Jason El-Zein, Steven
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US Renninger
09/21/2007 07:09 AM cc
bcc
Subject Re: Chrysler can meet with us on Setember 26, 2007 at 9:30
AM
Maria,
Contrary to what I indicated in my email last nite , I will likely not be out of.my Dow meetings until mid
afternoon on Wed(3). I can do it then if everyone else can, but I realize thatjs pretty late.
Given where this site is headed, I think it is important for Jason and I to have direct knowledge of the
critical junctures esp as they involve Chrysler .
I very much want to be there to see and hear them interact with us.
I suggest that you press them to come in on the 27th. I can also do the 25th. and am pretty open at this
point the following week
Maria Gonzalez
From: Maria Gonzalez

Sent: 09/20/2007 03:22 PM
To: Richard Karl; Ralph Dollhopf; Jason El-Zein; Steven Renninger; Stacey
Coburn; Greg Powell; Sandra Lee
Cc: Maria Gonzalez
Subject: Chrysler can meet with us on Setember 26, 2007 at 9:30 AM
I have scheduled the meeting with Chrysler for September 26, 2007, at 9:30 AM. Their attorney indicated
that the following people will be attending from Chrysler : Greg Rose; Gary Stanczuk; Josh Gubkin (their
new in-house counsel); Jon Faletto of Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP; and Justin and Joan from Earthtech.
Dow2-Rel-380
09/21/2007 07:38 AM cc Jason El-Zein, Maria Gonzalez, Steven Renninger
bcc
AM
Maria-
I am not available on the 25th. Lets either keep it on the 26th at 930 or 1pm or schedule some time the
following week (the 1st, 2nd and 4th are open) but I realize that is pretty far off and nothing more will
happen at the site during the dispute.. Ralph/Jason -we will have to fill you in if it is on the 26th.
Rick
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Maria Gonzalez/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
09/21/2007 07:09 AM Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jason
cc
AM
Maria,
Maria Gonzalez

Sent: 09/20/2007 03:22 PM
Cc: Maria Gonzalez
Dow2-Rel-381
Maria To Richard Karl
Gonzalez /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Jason El-Zein, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Steven Renninger, Greg
09/21/2007 10:29 AM Powell, Sandra Lee
bcc
AM
I kept the meeting on the 26th at 9:30, but have asked Chrysler to check their availability on the 1st, 2nd
and 4th. Their decision maker has to participate in a hearing in court in Indiana on the 27th. With this
message, I also want to check the availability of our folks .
Richard Karl/R5/USEPA/US

USEPA /US
cc Jason El-Zein/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Maria
Gonzalez/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Steven
AM
Maria-
I am not available on the 25th. Lets either keep it on the 26th at 930 or 1pm or schedule some time the
following week (the 1st, 2nd and 4th are open) but I realize that is pretty far off and nothing more will
happen at the site during the dispute.. Ralph/Jason -we will have to fill you in if it is on the 26th.
Rick
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Maria Gonzalez/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Richard
09/21/2007 07:09 AM Karl/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jason
cc
AM
Maria,
Maria Gonzalez

Sent: 09/20/2007 03:22 PM
Cc: Maria Gonzalez
Dow2-Rel-382
09/21/2007 08:27 PM cc
bcc
Subject Midland email
Cannot read it. - need laptop. What do you think?

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Dow2-Rel-383
RALPH To Mary Gade
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/22/2007 08:27 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Midland email
Can't read either and will prob wait til sun nite . Going camping
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 09/21/2007 09:27 PM
To: Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Midland email
Cannot read it. - need laptop. What do you think?

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Dow2-Rel-384
09/24/2007 02:10 PM cc
bcc
Subject Steve Johnson/Dow Meeting
Ralph,
Good to see us getting engage with media and outreach. We found this was so important when dealing
with Dow in the 1980s and more recently with the Fox River.
We spent 8 years on the Dow Chemical and the National Dioxin Strategy (1980-1988). You may not
remember this, but I wrote the original risk report in 1981 on Dow. Val Adamkus, myself and attorneys
testified before Congress along with Dow Chemical 's people in 1983. There was a total of about 10
hours of testimony before two committees (national press coverage too). I handled all the risk information.
After our testimony, Dow finally caved in (they had prohibited us from taking samples on their property or
from their incinerator) and allowed us to a complete a multimedia risk assessment in 1988. Fish
consumption gave outlandish risks of 1 in a 100 and very high non-cancer risks (50 times acceptable
levels). An activated carbon system was installed with a requirement to hit 10 parts per quadrillion of
dioxin in their effluent. Changes were made to the incinerator.
When we looked at fish data again almost 20 years later the cancer risks are one in a 1000 to fish
consumers and vulnerable groups like pregnant women, those of child bearing age still unacceptable
cancer risks. (This work, which I conducted in 2004 is cited in the original order to Dow for the removals )
To make sure Dow does not spin all the river-dioxin issue risk issue it might be of value to think about
having me be at the Johnson/Dow meeting. I can speak authoritatively on the risk issues , if they come up,
and give Mary strong, additional support for our case regarding the river . Having been in sessions before
with AAs (and in Congressional testimony) obviously everything has to well scripted ahead of time ,
including when anyone speaks and under what circumstances . (Easiest would be from taking a cue from
Mary).
Something to can think about and discuss with Mary as appropriate . Good luck at your Dow meeting here.
Milt
Dow2-Rel-385
USEPA /US To dollhopf.ralph, Leverett Nelson, Mary Logan, Jeff Cahn,
09/24/2007 05:23 PM Catherine Garypie
cc
bcc
Subject Final Version of midland press release
This has been send to the media and will posted on Region 5 webpage (go to newsroom) Tuesday
morning.
Dow2-Rel-386
USEPA /US To "Gary Gulezian"
09/24/2007 11:58 PM cc "Ralph Dollhopf"
bcc
Subject Need to talk
Tomorrow with you regarding Saginaw Bay. Please call me. Thanks.
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Dow2-Rel-387
USEPA /US To Gary Gulezian
09/25/2007 09:32 AM cc spellman.julie, Dollhopf.Ralph
bcc
Subject Re: Need to talk
Ralph and I can do it around 4:30. Will that work for you?
Gary Gulezian /R5/USEPA /US

09/25/2007 07:26 AM cc
Subject Re: Need to talkLink
I have meetings from 9:00 - 11:00 and 2:00 - 3:30 today. Otherwise I am free. When would be a good
time to call? Thanks, Gary

To "Gary Gulezian" <gulezian.gary@epa.gov>
09/24/2007 11:58 PM cc "Ralph Dollhopf" <Dollhopf.Ralph@epamail.epa.gov>
Subject Need to talk
Tomorrow with you regarding Saginaw Bay. Please call me. Thanks.
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Dow2-Rel-388
09/25/2007 01:59 PM cc
bcc
Subject Follow Up
Re: Your comment regarding Congressman Camp. Should I have Mary Canavan send a note or
highlighted ATSDR Report with the "higher cancer incidence than the rest of the State" conclusion to his
office or Chief of Staff as a call follow up?
Dow2-Rel-389
09/25/2007 04:34 PM cc
bcc
Subject Re: can you guys come back up to small RA conf room
I'll be up in a minute.
RALPH To
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/25/2007 04:13 PM Subject can you guys come back up to small RA conf room
at 430 to discuss dioxin sampling in sag baywith RA
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-390
USEPA /US To Gregory Rudloff, Gerald Phillips, RALPH DOLLHOPF,
09/26/2007 05:18 PM Leverett Nelson
cc Bertram Frey, Eric Cohen, Leverett Nelson, Stephen
Mendoza, Mark Palermo, Robert Kaplan
bcc
Subject Fw: FOIA regarding Midland dioxin soil testing
----- Forwarded by John Steketee /R5/USEPA/US on 09/26/2007 05:17 PM -----

"Kathy & Gary Henry " To
<gehenry @chartermi .net>
net >
09/26/2007 04:18 PM Subject FOIA regarding Midland dioxin soil testing
Mr. Steketee,
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting copies of the dioxin samples and all relevant data
taken in the City of Midland since 2002.
Thank you.
Kathy Henry
5885 Midland Road
Freeland, Mi. 48623
989-695-5348
Dow2-Rel-391
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/26/2007 05:57 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Comparison invalid - Midland Daily News
I like it
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Gregory To
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/26/2007 03:07 PM Subject Comparison invalid - Midland Daily News
Wednesday letters to the editor

09/26/2007
Comparison invalid
To the editor:
Regarding the Daily News' editorial "EPA should finish the work." Your apples and
oranges comparisons do little to educate your readers to anything but your lack of
understanding of Dow's corrective action requirements. I agree it is long past due for
the dioxin reassessment to go public, yet I fail to understand what that has to do with
EPA walking away from a process that is not transparent . Suggesting EPA is walking
away like a spoiled child while ignoring the substantive issue of transparency and EPA 's
obligation to enforce the requirements of the federal license is irresponsible on the part
of the MDN.
RCRA corrective action requires the corrective action process be transparent . If the
MDN would read the latest Notice of Deficiency you find Dow 's most recent attempts to
secret away information on the Saginaw River. If you would file an occasional FOIA you
would find some 440 documents on corrective action not subject to public scrutiny
under the ADR process which was set up while the state was behind closed doors with
Dow for eight months. MDN would also find documents where EPA is making it clear
they ... "are concerned that Dow is attempting to use the ADR process to keep a
document that would be required by the operating license confidential " ( March 9,
2006).
I would like to think the MDN still considers community right to know and transparency
a cornerstone of critical importance especially over something as magnificent as this
state's water resources. When any public process isn 't transparent, I would like to think
the MDN would use their soapbox to correct such a democratic failing .
Michelle Hurd Riddick

Lone Tree Council
Dow2-Rel-392
RALPH To Jacob Hassan
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/26/2007 06:24 PM
bcc
Subject Re: Updated OSC slide
can you come up and organize the Dow Chemical file on my table into manila folders along with a few
hanging files- just do your best...
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-393
Jacob Hassan /R5/USEPA/
09/27/2007 11:34 AM cc
bcc
The Dow file is organized and on your desk.
Jacob Hassan
U.S. EPA Region 5 (DW-8J)
Chicago, IL 60604
Ph: (312) 886-6864
Fax: (312) 353-4788
email: hassan.jacob@epa.gov
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Jacob Hassan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/26/2007 06:24 PM cc
can you come up and organize the Dow Chemical file on my table into manila folders along with a few
hanging files- just do your best...
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-394
RALPH To "Wendy Carney"
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/27/2007 03:21 PM
bcc
Subject
How is tomorrow am for you.? I need to go catch a plane

Dow2-Rel-395
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/28/2007 08:50 AM
bcc
Subject RCRA PCAP Decision Tree
Ralph, FYI
Attached is the decision tree Dow and MDEQ go through to determine if a Reach requires an interim
action or can the Reach wait for final remedy. Basically they study the area to see if it is subject to further
redeposition or is it stable and not a high risk of redeposition .
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Dow2-Rel-396
Gregory To Rowan.Anne, Cheryl Allen, Karen Thompson
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Gerald Phillips, John Steketee, Logan.Mary, James
09/28/2007 09:32 AM Augustyn, Jeff Cahn, Leverett Nelson, Dollhopf.Ralph
bcc
Subject Fw: EPA/MDEQ/DIOXIN
How would you like me to handle this e-mail?

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
<awakenow @charter .net>
net >
09/28/2007 08:58 AM
To Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc Michelle <MICHDAVE@aol.com>, DEQ
<HOWEC@michigan.gov>, MDEQ
<taylorab@michigan.gov>, MDEQ
<taylorab@michigan.gov>, Terry <Terbar@charter.net>,
Terry <Terbar@charter.net>, Terry <Terbar@charter.net>
Subject EPA/MDEQ/DIOXIN
Hello Greg,
Could you send me the names,phone numbers and email addresses of the EPA
employees in Region V and EPA Headquarters who have been working on on the
Dow/Tittabawassee River contamination ?
I would also like to know how these efforts are being coordinated with the
MDEQ. I have some concerns that there has been a breakdown in communications
between the state and the EPA . The DEQ has worked on this project for years .
The EPA has had sparodic involvement . This is an area of massive contamination
and requires cooperation and coordination between the agencies .
I have watched these delays since the mid -eighties. Dow and the City of
Midland's political influence has often delayed clean -up activities. As you
know ,in the mid-eighties Dow was able to influence top EPA officials to edit
an EPA report.
These Behind The Door negotiations resulted in a national scandal . I'm
beginning to wonder if we're repeating history?
Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'd like the details of how the EPA is
coordinating clean-up efforts with the state?
Thanks,
Diane Hebert
Midland,Michigan
Dow2-Rel-397
RALPH To Leverett Nelson, Wendy Carney, Catherine Garypie, Jeff
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US Cahn, John Steketee, Gregory Rudloff, Gerald Phillips, Mary
09/28/2007 09:58 AM Logan
cc
bcc
Subject dow negotiation prep time
Can you all please plan to meet on Monday at 3 pm and Tuesday at 3 pm inRoom 1941 to prepare for
Dow?.
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-398
Gregory To Dollhopf.Ralph
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/28/2007 10:24 AM
bcc
Subject Re: dow negotiation prep time
Would it be possible to call in for the Monday meeting ?

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
09/28/2007 09:58 AM To Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Wendy
Carney/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Catherine
Garypie/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gregory
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gerald
Phillips/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
cc
Dow?.
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-399
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/28/2007 10:26 AM
bcc
Ok
Gregory Rudloff

Sent: 09/28/2007 11:24 AM
To: Dollhopf.Ralph@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
Subject: Re: dow negotiation prep time

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
Dow?.
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-400
Gregory To Dollhopf.Ralph
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/28/2007 10:27 AM
bcc
Thanks. What call-in number should I use?

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
09/28/2007 10:26 AM cc
Ok
Gregory Rudloff

Sent: 09/28/2007 11:24 AM
To: Dollhopf.Ralph@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
Subject: Re: dow negotiation prep time

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
Dow?.
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-401
Nelson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/28/2007 11:11 AM
bcc
Fine.
Also: Wendy filled me in on your discussions with Greg Cochran .
Perhaps the Monday pre-meeting will be enough.
Also: I do have an unavoidable conflict from 1:30 to 3:30 on Wednesday, but the negotiations will probably
be over by then. If not, think about whether you and the rest of the team should continue without me. I
think so. If not, Bob could be a suitable replacement from 1:30 on.
Thanks.
-Rett
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
Dow?.
Ralph Dollhopf,OSC
USEPA Region 5

231 301 0559 Cell Phone
Dow2-Rel-402
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
09/28/2007 02:47 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: New Document: "IRA_PCAP Trigger Submittal
Letter_09.28.2007.pdf"
New removal targets

Gregory Rudloff

Sent: 09/28/2007 03:42 PM
To: Margaret Guerriero; Sypniewski.Bruce@epamail.epa.gov@EPA; Gerald
Phillips; David Petrovski; John Steketee; Jeff Cahn; Leverett Nelson; James
Augustyn; Logan.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA; Dollhopf.Ralph@epamail.epa.gov@EPA;
Wendy Carney
Subject: Fw: New Document: "IRA_PCAP Trigger Submittal
F.Y.I.
Attached is a document notifying MDEQ of 3 new locations where the 10,000 ppt TEQ IRA trigger has
been exceeded. Dow will be performing step-out sampling by October 7, 2007.

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
----- Forwarded by Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US on 09/28/2007 02:39 PM -----

"Peter Simon "
<EnterpriseSupport @eproject .
com>
com > To Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
09/28/2007 01:17 PM cc
Please respond to
<pmsimon222@aol.com>
Subject New Document: "IRA_PCAP Trigger Submittal

New Document Notification
Here are the details of a Document recently added by Peter Simon.
Email Comments: IRA/PCAP Triggers: In-Channel, September 28, 2007
9/27/2007, RL-258+50-IC257, 1.4-1.8, 69000 ppt ETEQ

9/27/2007, RL-258+50-IC257, 1.4-1.8 LD, 33000 ppt ETEQ
9/27/2007, RM-273+00-IC88, 0.0-0.5 LD, 23000 ppt ETEQ
Document Name: IRA_PCAP Trigger Submittal Letter_09.28.2007.pdf
Workspace Name: Tittabawassee River Off-Site Corrective Action
Description: IRA/PCAP Triggers: In-Channel, September 28, 2007
Click on the link below to navigate directly to the Document.
Link to Document
Recipients: "Terry Walkington" <walkingt@michigan.gov>; "Trisha Peters"

<peterst@michigan.gov>; "Marc Greenberg" <Greenberg.Marc@epa.gov>; "Todd
Konechne" <TSKonechne@dow.com>; "Sean Kane" <SKane@dynamac.com>;
"Marty Crook" <mdcrook@dow.com>; "Peter Wright" <pcwright@dow.com>; "Steve
Lucas" <sclucas@dow.com>; "Katie Mooney" <katie.mooney@westonsolutions.com>;
"Andrew Kiel" <Andrew.Kiel@WestonSolutions.com>; "Sue Kaelber-Matlock"
<matlocks@michigan.gov>; "Deb MacKenzie-Taylor" <mackenzd@michigan.gov>;
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"Cheryl Howe" <howec@michigan.gov>; "Steve Buda" <budas@michigan.gov>; "Al
Taylor" <taylorab@michigan.gov>; "Joseph Heimbuch"
<heimbuch@demaximis.com>; "David Gustafson" <dgustafson@dow.com>; "Mark
Johnson" <Johnson.Mark@epa.gov>; "Frederick (Rick) Mueller"
<Muellerf@jbltd.com>; "Mario Mangino" <mangino.mario@epa.gov>; "Jeremy Efrons"
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Simon" <pmsimon222@aol.com>; "James Augustyn" <Augustyn.James@epa.gov>;
"Ben Baker" <bfbaker@dow.com>; "George Bruchmann"
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Karen To Gregory Rudloff
Thompson /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Cheryl Allen, Dollhopf.Ralph, Gerald Phillips, James
09/28/2007 02:51 PM Augustyn, Jeff Cahn, John Steketee, Leverett Nelson,
Logan.Mary, Rowan.Anne
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: EPA/MDEQ/DIOXIN
Greg, I forwarded your email to Cheryl Allen (CIC) and suggested getting Milt Clark in on this response
since he worked on Dow at that time.
Dow2-Rel-404
"Mooney , Kathleen M ." To James Augustyn, "Kiel, Andrew"
<Katie .Mooney @WestonSoluti
ons. cc
ons .com>
com >
10/04/2007 04:11 PM bcc
Subject FW: Final Report/Invoice/EDD - Reach O
Jim/Andy,
Attached are the results for the last batch of Reach O samples .
Katie Mooney
Okemos, MI 48864
o.517.381.5934
f. 517.381.5921
c.517.256.7662
Dow2-Rel-405
"Mooney , Kathleen M ." To James Augustyn, "Kiel, Andrew"
<Katie .Mooney @WestonSoluti
ons. cc
ons .com>
com >
10/17/2007 01:03 PM bcc
Subject FW: Questions from MDEQ regarding the sediment TEQ
analytical reports
Jim/Andy,
The flags for the Dow analytical samples collected in 2007 are included with this e-mail. They also
explained to me the reason for three ETEQ results.
1. Assume the non detect samples equal zero concentration
2. assume the non detect samples equal 1/2 the level of detection
3. assume the non detect samples equal the detection level
Katie Mooney
Okemos, MI 48864
o.517.381.5934
f. 517.381.5921
c.517.256.7662
From: Martin, Greg (D) [mailto:DMartin3@dow.com]

Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 2:46 PM
To: Robert Coffman; Mooney, Kathleen M.
Cc: Martin, Greg (D)
Subject: RE: Questions from MDEQ regarding the sediment TEQ analytical reports
Katie,
Here are the flags used for this year. If you are looking at any data from last year let me know know as I
will have to supply you with different codes. I left you a voice mail that it would be easier for me to explain
the three different E-TEQ values over the phone. Please give me a call at your convenience.
Regards,
Greg Martin
EH&S Analytical Support
Phone: 989-638-7534
Fax: 989-638-6606
Lab 61A
Midland, MI 48667
Dioxin/Furan Raw Data Annotation

Codes
S/N Signal to Noise Ratio
13C isotope recovery outside method

A
criteria
Manually integrated because initial baseline was determined incorrectly by the

BA
software
LR Peak area outside the range of calibration curve but within the linear range of the instrument
Excluded - < 2.5 times signal to noise

E
ratio
Estimated Maximum
EMPC
Peak
I Excluded – interference
HEX Manually integrated to include both 1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDF and 1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF as a single pea
Excluded peak from measurement. Isotope ratio does not match EPA Method 1613
IS
ratios
Reported value is below lower calibration

J
limit
Manually integrated because signal was above 2.5

M
S/N
R Excluded – retention time mismatch between internal standard and one or both native peaks
Peak split during ITEF measurement – peak separation evident in unsmoothed

S
data
Manual integration of peak at retention time of 13C-standard (shift of elution

T
time)
Peaks annotated with X code were measured as part of “Total”
X
calculation
Isotope ion ratio is below or above the method range (15 %). Reported value is the lowest co
Y
two ions
W Isotope ion ratio for the internal standard is out of the method range (15 %)
Z Reagent blank contains significant level of ETEQ
NR Not Reported
Potential bias due to PCP/TCP related PCDD/F, sample recommended for confirmation analysi
P,T
method
Non-toxic congener distribution indicates potential bias due to PCP related PCDD/F, sample re
N
1613b method
From: Robert Coffman [mailto:rcoffman@environcorp.com]

Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 2:24 PM
To: Martin, Greg (D)
Subject: Questions from MDEQ regarding the sediment TEQ analytical reports
Greg, the MDEQ is asking some questions about the TEQ analytical reports for sediment at
Reach O. Could you please provide answers/information regarding the questions below. Thanks
in advance and call/email me if you have any questions
713.397.6705 cell phone
From: Mooney, Kathleen M. [mailto:Katie.Mooney@WestonSolutions.com]

Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 9:57 AM
To: Robert Coffman
Cc: Kiel, Andrew; augustyn.james@epamail.epa.gov; Wojdakowski (Kuester), Natalie
Subject: RE: Transmittal of final Reach O TEQ data for RMU-5 sample
Robert,
Can you please provide the details of the laboratory flags presented with this data.
What are the units the data is presented in?
Also why are there three ETEQ numbers presented for the one sample?
Katie Mooney

Okemos, MI 48864
o.517.381.5934
f. 517.381.5921
c.517.256.7662
From: Kiel, Andrew

Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 10:08 AM
To: Mooney, Kathleen M.
Subject: FW: Transmittal of final Reach O TEQ data for RMU-5 sample
FYI
From: Robert Coffman [mailto:rcoffman@environcorp.com]

Sent: Thu 10/11/2007 9:46 AM
To: Kiel, Andrew; augustyn.james@epamail.epa.gov
Cc: Konechne, Todd (TS)
Subject: Transmittal of final Reach O TEQ data for RMU-5 sample
Andy, per your request, I have attached the final TEQ results for RMU-5.
Robert E. Coffman, P.G. | Senior Manager

ENVIRON International Corporation
10333 Richmond Ave, Suite 910, Houston, Texas 77042
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Dow2-Rel-406
Mark Durno /R5/USEPA/
11/12/2007 01:23 PM cc el-zein.jason, Gregory Rudloff, James Augustyn, Jeffrey
Kimble, Robert Kaplan, Brian Schlieger
bcc
Subject Saginaw River Site Visit
All,
Here's a recap from our meeting on site today:
Attending: Jim Augustyn, U.S. EPA

Mark Durno, U.S. EPA
Al Taylor, MDEQ
Dan Capone, Weston
Katie Mooney, Weston
PRPs: Todd Konechne, Dow

1 rep each from Environ, URS, and Fisher Construction
The group met on site at 11 am. U.S. EPA briefly reviewed current administrative issues with this
situation. Dow offered a quick description of the data. According to Dow, their analytical reviewers found
some flaws in the QA of the 1.6 ppm data point and will have another aloquot of that sample analyzed.
Dow expects that the results will still be exceptionally high . Dow then offered a summary of their planned
activities, as follows (to be completed this week, if possible):
- Secure access from the City of Saginaw (staging side of the river) and GM (opposite site of
river).
- Take river soundings on transects to evaluate river depth and river bottom profile (to be finished
today).
- Collect river flow data (to be finished today).
- Collect up to 8 ponar samples for sediment characteristics and disposal analytical .
- Based on river characteristics, develop a list of removal technology options .
U.S. EPA and MDEQ offered the following additional recommendations:
- Collect both "step out" and PCOI samples to better characterize the hot spot. Step out sampling
will be more extensive than typical because of the magnitude of this hot spot .
- Provide MDEQ and U.S. EPA a copy of the Saginaw River investigation work plan .
U.S. EPA and MDEQ will also conduct the following this week :
- Contact MDCH to evaluate community notification and signage regarding this hot spot (MDEQ)
- Provide a visual recommnedation for expanded characterization sampling (U.S. EPA / Weston)
- Provide a list of action items and information requests for Dow to follow up on (MDEQ).
Dow is proposing a technical conference call daily this week as these activities are underway .
Call Jim or I if you have questions/concerns.
Thanks,
md
____________________________
Mark Durno
U.S. EPA Region V
Cleveland, Ohio
440-250-1743
Dow2-Rel-407
11/13/2007 09:45 AM cc "Jason El-Zein", James Augustyn
bcc
Subject Re: Fw: Follow-up to November 12, 2007 Saginaw
River/Wickes Park Hot Spot Site Visit
This is what I put in my e-mail update was telling you all about last night . We, as a team, agreed that Al
would put this together and submit it - it was a summary of what we described to Dow during our meeting.
We can simply have Jim shoot a message over to Todd offering concurrence with Al 's e-mail. Thoughts ?
md
____________________________
Mark Durno
U.S. EPA Region V
Cleveland, Ohio
440-250-1743
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
11/13/2007 10:39 AM To "Mark Durno" <Durno.Mark@epamail.epa.gov>, "Jason
El-Zein" <el-zein.jason@epa.gov>
cc
Subject Fw: Follow-up to November 12, 2007 Saginaw River/Wickes

Park Hot Spot Site Visit
It's much more appropriate tht this come from the OSC. Was this coordinated with Jim? We can't have Dow asking
who their master is.
I guess we need to discuss this with him. Would like to do immediately- how about at 11 on rs-w conference line?

From: "Allan Taylor" [TAYLORAB@michigan.gov]
Sent: 11/13/2007 10:23 AM
To: "Todd Konechne" <TSKONECHNE@dow.com>
Cc: James Augustyn; Ralph Dollhopf; Mark Durno; Gregory Rudloff; "George Bruchmann"
<BRUCHMAG@michigan.gov>; "Linda D. Dykema" <DykemaL@michigan.gov>; "Cheryl Howe"
<HOWEC@michigan.gov>; "Delores Montgomery" <MONTGOMD@michigan.gov>; "Arthur Ostaszewski"
<OSTASZEA@michigan.gov>; "Jim Sygo" <SYGOJ@michigan.gov>; <dan.capone@westonsolutions.com>;
<katie.moonie@westonsolutions.com>
Subject: Follow-up to November 12, 2007 Saginaw River/Wickes Park Hot Spot Site Visit
Todd -
In follow up to yesterday's site visit, please make arrangements to have Dow provide the
following information to U.S. EPA and MDEQ staff by noon on Thursday, November 15, 2007:
1. Copies of analytical results from the site, including dioxin and furan data and any follow up
confirmation analyses and any other potential constituents of interest (PCOI) data that has been
collected. Please provide the summary sheets and the analytical data packages. For the
analytical data that is not yet available, provide the analyte list, the station location, and estimate
of when the data will be available.
As discussed yesterday, in addition to the TCLP analyses that Dow is conducting for waste
characterization, MDEQ and U.S. EPA are requiring extended analysis of a subset of these
samples for the extended PCOI list that has been developed as part of the remedial investigation
process for the Tittabawassee River. This information is necessary to better understand the
nature of this deposit and for the development of the health and safety plan and to determine
ARARs for any water treatment/discharge.
2. Copies of any other relevant site characterization data from the collection of the initial
samples including boring logs, sample descriptions, bathymetry, velocity measurements,
cross-sections, sample collection methodology, field notes from sample collection, etc.
3. An update on obtaining property access from the City of Saginaw and GM for conducting the
removal action(s).
4. A list of removal and disposal options being considered based upon existing data and data
that is being actively collected.
5. A schedule for the collection and analysis of additional step out samples. Weston (Katie
Moonie and Dan Capone) will be forwarding a map later today showing proposed locations for
additional sampling. This may change based on review of bathymetry by DEQ and EPA and
further discussion with Dow.
6. Copies of the work plan that Dow was using to conduct the sampling event.
7. Copies of the map showing existing sampling locations and concentrations that have any
"restricting" language removed (e.g. Privileged and confidential - prepared at the request of
counsel). Data from this process is not confidential and will not be treated as such.
As discussed during our meeting yesterday, we have contacted the Michigan Department of
Community Health and they have recommended additional public notice via advisory signage at
the hot spot and the Rust Ave boat launch. Another alternative may be to request the gate house
at the boat launch to distribute a one page map/advisory requesting fishermen to avoid the hot
spot area. We may request Dow to deploy buoys around the deposit to help boaters avoid the
area (may require Coast Guard approval).
Finally, you suggested, and U.S. EPA and MDEQ agreed that we should arrange a standing daily
conference call during the early phase of the removal. Please propose as time and provide a call
in number to begin this process this afternoon.
Thank you for your assistance with this issue.
Al Taylor
Geology Specialist
Hazardous Waste Technical Support Unit
517-335-4799
taylorab@michigan.gov
Dow2-Rel-408
USEPA /US To "Konechne, Todd (TS)"
11/29/2007 09:18 AM cc Brian Schlieger, James Augustyn, katie.mooney
bcc
Subject USCG Barge in Saginaw River
Todd,
Attached are U.S. EPA's initial work plan comments. Please note that a few of these items (highlighted in
Red) must be worked out before work can commence. Please call me to discuss this afternoon .
Thanks,
Mark
____________________________
Mark Durno
U.S. EPA Region V
Cleveland, Ohio
440-250-1743
Dow2-Rel-409
USEPA /US To RALPH DOLLHOPF, Jason El-Zein
11/29/2007 03:38 PM cc Brian Schlieger, James Augustyn
bcc
Subject Dow - Wickes Park Removal
Just a quick update:
Dow plans to begin dredging late tomorrow. We have a very rough work plan from Dow that needs a lot of
work. I have provided them several comments and we are catching the plan up to the site . We will
continue to procede without a final work plan; HOWEVER, we have two significant issues remaining that
could be "show stoppers":
1. Turbidity monitoring and control: The Dow proposal is grossly inadequate and, due to the dredging
method, they are planning no controls. With no controls, we are requiring an aggressive monitoring plan
with strict action levels - which we currently don't have from Dow. Dow is aware and are working on the
issue.
2. System effluent: I'm working with MDEQ to evaluate the PCOI data and determine if additional
treatment requirements will be necessary. After initial review, we do not believe that additional treatment
will be required; however, we may request some analytical monitoring upon start -up that may drive future
decisions on the issue. Because there will be no containment prior to discharge , we will also require a
more aggressive TSS and TEQ program, especially at start-up.
These issues must be addressed before start-up. If start-up begins tomorrow, work will commence
throughout the weekend.
The other three issues I related to you yesterday are either resolved or in the process of being resolved ,
but, are no longer "show stoppers". The workplan revisions are due, per the AOC, next Tuesday.
Brian will be on site tomorrow to evaluate the established set -up. I will be on an airplane until 7 pm, so,
please contact Brian if any questions come up tomorrow.
Call if you have questions.
Thanks,
md
____________________________
Mark Durno
U.S. EPA Region V
Cleveland, Ohio
440-250-1743
Dow2-Rel-410
m.durno @att.
att .net To TSKonechne
12/01/2007 02:03 PM cc James Augustyn, Brian Schlieger, Jason El-Zein
bcc
Subject Saginaw/Wickes Work Plan Approval
Todd,
Attached is the conditional approval letter for the Wickes Park / Saginaw River RWP. You will
receive this formally in the mail sometime this week. Please call if you have questions.
Mark Durno, EPA
ps: Please do not use this e-mail address for future correspondance. I could not send from my
work e-mail this weekend. Thanks.

Dow2-Rel-411
12/03/2007 03:02 PM cc James Augustyn, Brian Schlieger
bcc
Subject Re: FW: Saginaw/Wickes Work Plan Approval
Todd,
Here are the parameters for effluent sampling:
Total michigan metals

Semi volatile organics
PCBs
TEQ
TSS
As discussed, it makes sense to collect a sample from upstream to evaluate influence of the ambient
water quality to the effluent.
md
____________________________
Mark Durno
U.S. EPA Region V
Cleveland, Ohio
440-250-1743
Dow2-Rel-412
USEPA /US To James Augustyn, Brian Schlieger
12/03/2007 04:12 PM cc
bcc
Subject Fw: CERCLA Off-Site Rule
FYI...
____________________________
Mark Durno
U.S. EPA Region V
Cleveland, Ohio
440-250-1743
----- Forwarded by Mark Durno/R5/USEPA/US on 12/03/2007 05:11 PM -----
USEPA /US
12/03/2007 05:11 PM To "Konechne, Todd (TS)" <TSKonechne@dow.com>
cc
Subject CERCLA Off-Site Rule
Todd,
Per the AOC, the removed sediment must comply with the CERCLA Off-Site rule, meaning, an EPA
approving official must review the facility 's permit and compliance status and make a deterimination if
waste from a CERCLA site can go there (a.k.a. "CERCLA Approved"). This needs to be done immediately
to ensure complianace with the Saginaw River/Wickes Park AOC.
Please have a Salzburg representative call Will Damico at 312-353-8207.
Will is waiting for the call . He will provide a list of questions to be answered . Once answered, he will
reach out to the permit official (MDEQ) to ensure compliance. If no compliance issues exist, the completed
review will designate the site as CERCLA approved . Assuming rapid action by both the landfill and
MDEQ, the process should take less than 1 week.
Also, the Midland Municipal Landfill has NOT had the CERCLA review . I believe the closest approved
facility is several counties away (Genessee County).
Finally, Will is not available tomorrow afternoon , so, please contact him ASAP in the morning.
Please call if you have questions.
md
____________________________
Mark Durno
U.S. EPA Region V
Cleveland, Ohio
440-250-1743
Dow2-Rel-413
12/03/2007 07:22 PM cc James Augustyn, "Mooney, Kathleen M.", "Robert Coffman"
bcc
Subject Re: Sag. River Sampling Summary.xls
Todd -
Don't forget the metals.
Thanks,
____________________________
Mark Durno
U.S. EPA Region V
Cleveland, Ohio
440-250-1743
"Konechne, Todd (TS)" <TSKonechne@dow.com>
"Konechne , Todd (TS)"

TS )" To
<TSKonechne @dow.
dow .com>
com >
12/03/2007 05:23 PM Subject Sag. River Sampling Summary.xls
Mark,
This is our sampling summary for operating the dewatering and filtration
equipment.
Todd
<<Sag. River Sampling Summary.xls>>
Dow2-Rel-414
"Burden , James " To James Augustyn, bfbaker, tskonechne
<JBurden @TechLawInc .com>
com >
cc George Schupp, Mark Durno, Brian Schlieger, "Sedlacek,
Thomas", "Harvey, Allison"
12/04/2007 04:42 PM bcc
Subject RE: USEPA QA/QC of Wickes Park Data Package
Mr. Augustyn,
I am going to be out of the office for the next two days on a field site . I
have forwarded all information to the chemist who is reviewing the data at
ESAT in Chicago. His name is Mr. Tom Sedlacek and he is our senior organic
chemist. Please contact him in my absence . I will still have email access
while onsite, and can be reached on my cell at 219-309-7798 if you have any
questions. Please feel free to contact me if you need to . I will gladly
provide any support I can to help EPA get this matter resolved quickly . Tom's
email is TSedlacek@techlawinc.com and he is included on the CC list for this
email. As of 5PM Tuesday Dec 04, we have not heard anything from Dow chemical
about direct lab contact.
Thank you,
Jim Burden
Team Manager
Techlaw ESAT Region 5
________________________________
From: Augustyn.James@epamail.epa.gov [mailto:Augustyn.James@epamail.epa.gov]

Sent: Tue 12/4/2007 10:08 AM
To: bfbaker@dow.com; tskonechne@dow.com
Cc: Schupp.George@epamail.epa.gov; Burden, James; Durno.Mark@epamail.epa.gov;
Schlieger.Brian@epamail.epa.gov
Subject: USEPA QA/QC of Wickes Park Data Package
Mr. Baker,
USEPA Superfund has requested our CRL Laboratory perform an expedited

QA/QC analysis of Dow's original data package for the Wickes Park site .
Our CRL Lab has the lab data that was posted on the eProjects website
but the chemist doing the analysis needs additional information directly
from the laboratory that performed the analysis .
USEPA requests that our Chemist performing the analysis have permission
from Dow to coordinate directly with the laboratory to get the required
information.
The USEPA Deputy CRL Director is Mr . George Schupp, 312-353-1226,

Schupp.george@epa.gov. The EPA Contractor performing the QA /QC analysis
is Mr. Jim Burden, 312-353-2964, jburden@techlawinc.com
I have forwarded Mr. Michael Wilken's data validation memo for SEDA
01A-U0029-000-005 to Mr. Burden.
USEPA requests that Dow please provide Mr . Burden or one of his chemists
with the approval to speak directly with the laboratory and the
appropriate laboratory contact information .
Please respond to "all" with any reply
Thank you
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Dow2-Rel-415
USEPA /US To James Augustyn
12/06/2007 01:56 PM cc Brian Schlieger
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow Request to Add Area to Salzburg Landfill 's
Amendment #4
FYI
____________________________
Mark Durno
U.S. EPA Region V
Cleveland, Ohio
440-250-1743
----- Forwarded by Mark Durno/R5/USEPA/US on 12/06/2007 02:54 PM -----
"Allan Taylor " To
<TAYLORAB @michigan .gov
>
Subject Re: Fwd: Dow Request to Add Area to Salzburg Landfill 's
12/06/2007 02:53 PM Amendment #4
Mark -
regarding the Solid Waste Management plan.....
Al Taylor
Geology Specialist
Hazardous Waste Technical Support Unit
517-335-4799
taylorab@michigan.gov
>>> Christina Miller 12/6/2007 2:40 PM >>>

Both Rhonda and I reviewed the Saginaw County Solid Waste Management Plan again, and the
only restriction identified is the 622 tons per day volume restriction of waste being exported to
Midland County.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Christina
Christina Miller
Environmental Quality Analyst
DEQ - Waste and Hazardous Materials Division
P.O. Box 30241
Lansing, Michigan 48909
phone: (517) 373-4741
fax: (517) 335-2245
email: millerc1@michigan .gov
>>> Allan Taylor 12/3/2007 10:06:45 AM >>>

Terry -
In case you were not copied on this note from Rhonda.
Al
>>> Terry Walkington 11/29/2007 10:55:21 AM >>>

It seems we all need to be on the same page. I had conversations with Dow staff (Gustafson,
Fedorchak, Lucas) late last night, after DEQ staff left, and with the Midland County (i.e., Noel
Bush representing the City and County SW planning) earlier last night and today, and there's
been some contact with Saginaw Co.
Dow staff are under the impression that they can transport the dredged SR sediment, which they
intend to classify as "solid waste", and transport it to their Salzburg LF for disposal. They
indicated they were under the impression from discussions with central staff that this was
acceptable. I indicated the issue was sensitive due to interests of the counties and the private
landfill owners.
The Saginaw Co. and Midland Co. SW Plans do not currently allow exporting solid waste
generated in Saginaw Co. to Midland Co. for disposal. The waste is generated in Saginaw Co.,
not Midland Co. There could be special approvals made in case-by-case situations.
What I understand is:

1. The Midland Co. officials might be willing to amend their plan (for waste to go to Salzburg
LF only, possibly for a limited time and/or volume) and Dow should ask Midland Co..
2. The Saginaw Co. officials would need to consider this question as well and Dow should ask
them. I understand informally that Saginaw Co. is considering this question.
3. Dow ought to explore possibilities of disposal in Saginaw Co. plan approved licensed
landfills.
My advice is that the DEQ staff ought to advise the Dow staff to do all steps above.
Let me know if you want me to do anything.
- Terry
**********************************************************
What classification is being assigned to this dredging material/waste, i.e. solid waste or
hazardous waste?
How is review of this disposal request to be coordinated in compliance with the requirements of
the approved Saginaw Co. and Midland Co. Solid Waste Management Plans?
- Terry
>>> Cheryl Howe 11/21/07 3:18 PM >>>

Forwarding.
Dow2-Rel-416
"Laver , Linda " To "Mooney, Kathleen M.", "Korobka, Linda"
<Linda .Laver @testamericainc .
com> cc "Kane, Sean", "Capone, Daniel M.", James Augustyn
com >
12/07/2007 04:36 PM bcc
Subject RE: Plan and charges for D/F re-analysis for V7 extract and
sediment sample
Hello,
Attached are the preliminary results for the re-analysis of the original extract we performed on V-07. I
called this preliminary only because we are waiting for an end standard for the 2,3,7,8-TCDF confirmation.
The data itself has been reviewed. This data agrees very well with the original values with the exception
of 2,3,7,8-TCDF which is lower at 36000pg/g than the original injection at 48000. Still a very large number.
Hope this information is helpful. I will be leaving for the day in an hour. If there is anything else you need
at this please let me know.
Enjoy your weekend!
LINDA C. LAVER
Project Manager
Work hours M-F, 9:30-3:30
TestAmerica
THE LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
880 Riverside Parkway

West Sacramento, CA 95605
Office: 916 374 4362 | Fax: 916 372 1059
Linda.Laver@testamericainc.com
www.testamericainc.com www.stl-inc.com
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this message is intended only for the use of the addressee , and may be
confidential and/or privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient , or the employee or agent responsible to
deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone at (916)
374-4362.
From: Mooney, Kathleen M. [mailto:Katie.Mooney@WestonSolutions.com]

Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:11 AM
To: Laver, Linda; Korobka, Linda; Augustyn.James@epamail.epa.gov; Kane, Sean; Capone, Daniel M.
Cc: Mooney, Kathleen M.
Subject: RE: Plan and charges for D/F re-analysis for V7 extract and sediment sample
Linda,
Can you please forward the validated data to all of those included in this e-mail as soon as the data
becomes available. Please do not send preliminary data, only final data.
Katie Mooney

Okemos, MI 48864
o.517.381.5934
f. 517.381.5921
c.517.256.7662
From: Laver, Linda [mailto:Linda.Laver@testamericainc.com]

Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 5:52 PM
To: Korobka, Linda
Subject: RE: Plan and charges for D/F re-analysis for V7 extract and sediment sample
Hi Linda and Katie,
I asked all involved about the ETA for the samples and have been told they will try for 2:00 our time, 5:00
your time but make NO promises. It will most likely be later in the day. I’ll keep an eye out for things.
Would preliminary data help? Let me know.
LINDA C. LAVER
Project Manager
Work hours M-F, 9:30-3:30
TestAmerica
THE LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
880 Riverside Parkway

West Sacramento, CA 95605
Office: 916 374 4362 | Fax: 916 372 1059
Linda.Laver@testamericainc.com
www.testamericainc.com www.stl-inc.com
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this message is intended only for the use of the addressee , and may be
confidential and/or privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient , or the employee or agent responsible to
deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone at (916)
374-4362.
From: Korobka, Linda [mailto:Linda.Korobka@WestonSolutions.com]

Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 11:11 AM
To: Laver, Linda
Subject: Plan and charges for D/F re-analysis for V7 extract and sediment sample
Linda,
I just spoke to Katie and she says that the client is OK with your plan of attack.
We will be waiting patiently for your re-analysis results to come in tomorrow. By the way, would those be
sent to me and Katie by 5 PM your time ( 8 PM ET)?
If that is the case, then I will see if Katie wants the results also e-mailed directly to the EPA OSC.
Thanks.
Linda Korobka
Weston Solutions of Michigan, Inc.

Suite 100
2501 Jolly Road
Okemos, Michigan 48864
Telephone: 517-381-5936
E-mail: Linda.Korobka@WestonSolutions.com
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this message is intended only for the use of
the addressee, and may be confidential and/or privileged. If the reader of this message is not the
intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender
immediately.
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this message is intended only for the use of
the addressee, and may be confidential and/or privileged. If the reader of this message is not the
intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender
immediately.
Dow2-Rel-417
USEPA /US To James Augustyn, Mark Durno
cc
12/11/2007 08:06 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: Dow data questions
Brian Schlieger
U.S EPA
9311 Groh Road
Office: 734.692.7681
Fax: 734.692.7677
Cell: 734.740.9011
----- Forwarded by Brian Schlieger/R5/USEPA/US on 12/11/2007 09:01 AM -----

Raj
Singhvi /ERT/
ERT /R2/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Brian Schlieger/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
12/10/2007 04:23 PM cc Dave Wright/ERT/R2/USEPA/US@EPA, Harry
Compton/ERT/R2/USEPA/US@EPA, RALPH
DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Marc
Greenberg/ERT/R2/USEPA/US
Subject Re: Fw: Dow data questions
Brian,
At your request the data validation was performed on sample # SEDA-01A-U0029-000-005 for dioxin
analysis. The sample was analyzed by VISTA laboratory using EPA method 1613 for DOW Chemical,
and the data package was down loaded from Weston solution FTP website. The internal standard 13C--
2,3,7,8-TCDD and 13C -2,3,7,8-TCDF were below QC limits for sample . The results for 2,3,7,8--TCDD and
2,3,7,8--TCDF are qualified estimated ( J ) for this sample.
Please find enclosed data validation report. The validation was perfomed by Lockheed Martin Inc. If there
are any questions, Please call me at 732-321-6761.
Thanks.
Raj
PS:
PS: ERT/
ERT /REAC is in process of validating package #2.
Brian Schlieger/R5/USEPA/US
Brian
USEPA /US To Raj Singhvi/ERT/R2/USEPA/US@EPA
11/28/2007 08:30 AM cc
We do not have the subsequent data from Dow yet. I will pass it on when we get it.
Thanks,
Brian
Brian Schlieger
U.S EPA
9311 Groh Road
Office: 734.692.7681
Fax: 734.692.7677
Cell: 734.740.9011
Raj Singhvi/ERT/R2/USEPA/US
Raj
Singhvi /ERT/
ERT /R2/USEPA/
11/27/2007 05:37 PM cc RALPH DOLLHOPF/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Brian,
We have the data for original 1.6 M , and do not have data for subsequent analyses. Please advise.
-Raj
Marc Greenberg/ERT/R2/USEPA/US
----- Forwarded by Marc Greenberg/ERT/R2/USEPA/US on 11/27/2007 04:51 PM -----

RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
Sent by: Marc Greenberg
cc Mark Durno/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, el-zein.jason@epa.gov,
11/27/2007 02:49 PM karl.richard@epa.gov, guerriero.margaret@epa.gov, Walter
Kovalick/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Robert
Kaplan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Rafael
Gonzalez/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Briana
Bill/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gregory
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Anne
Rowan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, hoffman.phil@epa.gov,
Wendy Carney/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Logan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Marc
Greenberg/ERT/R2/USEPA/US@EPA,
colantoni.cyndy@epa.gov, George
Schupp/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Dennis
Wesolowski/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Milt
Clark/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
mathur.bharat@epamail.epa.gov, Catherine
Garypie/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, John
Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Milt
Clark/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
Subject Re: Dow data questions
Thanks, Brian. Please get with Mark and immediately arrange for the data packages ( original 1.6 M as
well as the subsequent analyses) to be independently evaluated ASAP by the following:
EPA/ERT in Edison contact there is lab director , Raj Singhvi
R5 CRL in Chicago contacts there are Dennis Weslowski and George Schupp
Weston STARTt in Okemos contact is Linda Korobka
Please arrange for each to provide written evaluation report to you and Durno . I'd like this to be in the
works yet today, please.
Everyone else- see news clip in my email to follow for context
Brian Schlieger/R5/USEPA/US
Brian
USEPA /US
cc
Subject Dow data questions
Ralph,
I just got off the phone with Mark. He stated that first of all Dow admits that the 1.6 million ppt was indeed
a high hit. They have had to qualify the result as it was outside of the method detection limit . They also
stated that although it was an estimate it is at least 800,000 ppt.
Dow then took the remainder of the sample and analyzed three aliquots from the sample the results came
back as 18,400 ppt, 9,150 ppt, and 7,170 ppt. Dow then took the remainder of the sample and composited
it. The analysis result was 11,600 ppt.
I do have the raw data for the initial run. If they need to be forwarded to anyone, please let me know.
I am also forwarding on the results of the step out sampling from Dow . Dow has agreed to conduct
additional step out sampling in the southeast corner . Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Thanks,
Brian
Brian Schlieger
U.S EPA
9311 Groh Road
Office: 734.692.7681
Fax: 734.692.7677
Cell: 734.740.9011
Dow2-Rel-418
James Burden /R5/USEPA/
12/14/2007 03:30 PM cc Allison Harvey
bcc
Subject Dow Chemical Data
Jim,
Here is a digital copy of the narrative that is being mailed to you today . Please feel free to call me if you
have any questions or comments.
Thanks,
Jim Burden
Techlaw ESAT
Dow2-Rel-419
USEPA /US To Mark Durno, James Augustyn
cc
12/20/2007 08:17 AM
bcc
Subject Fw: Saginaw Report (data package 2 validation)
----- Forwarded by Brian Schlieger/R5/USEPA/US on 12/20/2007 09:17 AM -----

Raj
Singhvi /ERT/
ERT /R2/USEPA/
USEPA /US
12/19/2007 05:20 PM To Brian Schlieger/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc compton.harry@epa.gov
Subject Fw: Saginaw Report (data package 2 validation)

Dow2-Rel-420
01/03/2008 03:39 PM cc
bcc
Subject Wickes General Notice

Dow2-Rel-421
USEPA /US To Bharat Mathur, Gade.Mary, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Robert
01/08/2008 07:38 AM Kaplan
cc Cheryl Klebenow, Naimah Karim
bcc
Subject Update: Briefing re: Dow
Meeting
Date 01/08/2008
Time 03:30:00 PM to 04:30:00 PM
Invitees
Required Bharat Mathur; Gade.Mary; RALPH DOLLHOPF; Robert Kaplan
Optional Cheryl Klebenow; Naimah Karim
FYI
Location Gade office
Dow2-Rel-422
USEPA /US To Barry Breen, Bharat Mathur, Gade.Mary, Granta Nakayama,
01/16/2008 08:22 AM RALPH DOLLHOPF, Robert Kaplan, Susan Bodine
cc Cece Kremer, Charles Ingebretson
bcc
Subject Update: Briefing re: Dow Chemical
Meeting
Date 01/24/2008
Time 01:00:00 PM to 02:00:00 PM
Invitees
Required Barry Breen; Bharat Mathur; Gade.Mary; Granta Nakayama; RALPH
DOLLHOPF; Robert Kaplan; Susan Bodine
Optional Cece Kremer; Charles Ingebretson
FYI
Location TBD
Dow2-Rel-423
James To Mark Palermo
Augustyn /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Allen Debus, Anne Rowan, Arthur Lubin, Bertram Frey,
01/22/2008 03:34 PM Bharat Mathur, Bill Bolen, Brian Schlieger, Briana Bill, Bruce
Sypniewski, Catherine Garypie, CatherineL Fox, Cheryl
Allen, Cynthia Faur, Daniel Mazur, David Petrovski, Denise
Gawlinski, Eric Cohen, Gary Gulezian, Gerald Phillips,
Gregory Rudloff, Hak Cho, James Schardt, Jane Ratcliffe,
Jason El-Zein, Jeff Cahn, John Steketee, Jose Cisneros,
Julie Spellman, Karen Thompson, Kenneth Westlake, Larry
Johnson, LAURA RIPLEY, Leverett Nelson, Linda
Nachowicz, Margaret Guerriero, Mario Mangino, Mark Durno,
Mary Gade, Mary Logan, Mary Villarreal, Mick Hans, Phil
Hoffman, RafaelP Gonzalez, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Richard
Karl, Robert Kaplan, Scott Cieniawski, Stephen Mendoza,
Terri Rancher, Wendy Carney
bcc
Subject Re: Another Dow FOIA - Chicago Tribune
Would this include any emails that only pertain to the on -going cleanups or does this just pertain to RI/FS
subject matter?
Jim Augustyn
U.S. EPA
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1742 Voice
440-250-1750 FAX
Mark Palermo/R5/USEPA/US
Mark Palermo /R5/USEPA/

USEPA /US
01/22/2008 04:30 PM
To Allen Debus/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gary
Gulezian/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Anne
Rowan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Arthur
Lubin/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bertram
Frey/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bharat
Mathur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bill
Bolen/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Bruce
Sypniewski/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Catherine
Garypie/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, CatherineL
Fox/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cynthia
Faur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Daniel
Mazur/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, David
Petrovski/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Denise
Gawlinski/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Eric
Cohen/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Gerald
Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Hak
Cho/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, James
Augustyn/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, James
Schardt/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jane
Ratcliffe/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jason
El-Zein/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jeff
Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jose
Cisneros/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Julie
Spellman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Karen
Thompson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Kenneth
Westlake/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Larry
Johnson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Leverett
Nelson/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Linda
Nachowicz/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mario
Mangino/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Gade/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Logan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mary
Villarreal/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, RALPH
Kaplan/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Scott
Cieniawski/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Stephen
Mendoza/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Terri
Rancher/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Cheryl
Allen/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mick
Hans/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Mark
Durno/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Wendy
Carney/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, RafaelP
Gonzalez/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Briana
Bill/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, LAURA
RIPLEY/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Phil
Hoffman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Brian
Schlieger/R5/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
Subject Another Dow FOIA - Chicago Tribune
To all working on the Dow Midland Corrective Action and Superfund Matters :
We have received a FOIA from Michael Hawthorne of the Chicago Tribune . He initially submitted a very
broad request, but today he limited the request to the following:
All documents of communication (letters, correspondence, emails, etc.) between Dow Chemical and U.S.
EPA generated or received after the termination of negotiations on the RI/FS AOC on January 4, 2008. I
am putting together the response to this FOIA, so if you have such responsive documents, please send
copies to me. Any documents generated or received after today January 22, 2008 do not need to be sent
to me at this time as they are not subject to this FOIA request. Mr. Hawthorne requested that this FOIA
request be construed broadly to apply not only to communications regarding the RI /FS but to any
communications concerning the Dow Midland contamination area generally after termination of the RI /FS
negotiations. This FOIA is on a 20 day response track, so please send me copies of responsive
documents no later than January 25,25, 2008.
2008 If you consider any of your responsive documents privileged
or covered under a confidentiality agreement and believe they should not be released , please let me
know. Please let me know any questions you have at 6-6082.
Thanks again
Mark Palermo
Associate Regional Counsel
Dow2-Rel-424
Susan Bodine /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Bharat Mathur, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Robert Kaplan
Sent by: Georgette Brown
cc
01/31/2008 12:13 PM bcc
Subject Update: Meeting with David Kepler, Dow Chemical
Meeting
Date 02/26/2008
Time 08:45:00 AM to 09:45:00 AM
Chair Susan Bodine
Invitees
Required Barry Breen; Bharat Mathur; Granta Nakayama; James Woolford; Lynn
Buhl; Mary Gade; RALPH DOLLHOPF; Robert Kaplan
Optional Brigid Lowery; Carolyn McDonald; Ellyn Fine; Faith Williams; Julie
Spellman; Linda Huffman; Pat Hirsch; Robbie Young
FYI
Location 3140 West
gkb/1-31-08 This is moving from afternoon to morning due to hearings .
POC: Dawn Szymanski , Dow
989-636-6131
Dow2-Rel-425
Granta To Mary Gade
Nakayama /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Susan Bodine, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Bharat Mathur
02/25/2008 08:02 AM
bcc
Subject Re: Dow presentation
Mary:
Does anytime between 2:30 and 3:30 ET work?
Or noon to 1:30 ET?
Thanks,
Grant
-----------------
Mary Gade
From: Mary Gade

Sent: 02/25/2008 07:28 AM EST
To: Granta Nakayama
Cc: Susan Bodine; Ralph Dollhopf; Bharat Mathur
Subject: Re: Dow presentation
Grant and Susan- I agree that it would be very smart to make sure we are all on the same page, speaking
as one Agency, in the two Dow mrgs tomorow. I strongly recommend that we meet before than to review
the presentation and answer questions. I am available later this morning, this evening in DC or tomorrow
early before the first Dow mtg. Let me know what works for you.
-----------------
Granta Nakayama
From: Granta Nakayama

Sent: 02/22/2008 10:54 AM EST
To: Mary Gade
Cc: Susan Bodine; Ralph Dollhopf
Subject: Dow presentation
Mary:
As I was reviewing the materials in preparation for the Dow meeting I thought it would be helpful to review
the Region 5 presentation from our last meeting.
I recall asking Ralph for a copy when the earlier meeting concluded , and he indicated he would check with
you about sending a copy to OECA.
Could you please e-mail a copy of the Powerpoint presentation? It had a lot of useful data.
Thanks so much,
Grant
_______________________________
Granta ("Grant") Nakayama

Assistant Administrator for the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
nakayama.granta@epa.gov
202-564-2440
Help eliminate environmental violations - report tips and complaints at:
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/complaints/index.html
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Susan Bodine /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US To Barry Breen, Bharat Mathur, Debbie Dietrich, Granta
Sent by: Georgette Brown Nakayama, James Woolford, Lynn Buhl, Mary Gade, Matt
Hale, RALPH DOLLHOPF, Robert Kaplan
02/25/2008 01:43 PM cc Beth Zelenski, Brigid Lowery, Carolyn McDonald, Doris
Shropshire, Faith Williams, Julie Spellman, Linda Huffman,
Pat Hirsch, Patrick Easter, Robbie Young, Ruby Capers,
Sharon Brent
bcc
Subject Update: Meeting with David Kepler, Dow Chemicals
Meeting
Date 02/26/2008
Time 08:45:00 AM to 09:45:00 AM
Chair Susan Bodine
Invitees
Required Barry Breen; Bharat Mathur; Debbie Dietrich; Granta Nakayama; James
Woolford; Lynn Buhl; Mary Gade; Matt Hale; RALPH DOLLHOPF; Robert
Kaplan
Optional Beth Zelenski; Brigid Lowery; Carolyn McDonald; Doris Shropshire; Faith
Williams; Julie Spellman; Linda Huffman; Pat Hirsch; Patrick Easter; Robbie
Young; Ruby Capers; Sharon Brent
FYI
Location 3140 West
gkb/2-25-07 THIS MEETING IS STILL ON -- WAS DELETED BY MISTAKE!
POC: Dawn Szymanski - 989-636-6131
Dow2-Rel-427
Gregory To Gade.Mary, Dollhopf.Ralph, Mathur.Bharat
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc Hak Cho, John Steketee, Jose Cisneros, Margaret Guerriero,
03/07/2008 10:29 AM Mario Mangino, Sypniewski.Bruce
bcc
Subject Re: Dow Support Needs
Attached is a revised list of resource needs for FY 08 to support the Dow corrective action project. The list
has been revised to add support needs for the MDEQ. Some support needs have been transferred to the
MDEQ request where there was overlap with my original projections . Let me know if you need any
additional information.
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
RALPH
DOLLHOPF /R5/USEPA/
03/06/2008 10:26 AM cc Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov, Hak
Cho/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, John
Steketee/R5/USEPA/US@EPA, Jose Cisneros@EPA,
Margaret Guerriero@EPA, Mario
Mangino/R5/USEPA/US@EPA,
Mathur.Bharat@epamail.epa.gov,
Sypniewski.Bruce@epamail.epa.gov
Subject Re: Dow Support Needs
Greg will be revising and reorganizing this per my request .
Gregory
Rudloff /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
03/06/2008 11:15 AM To Gade.Mary@epamail.epa.gov@EPA,
Dollhopf.Ralph@epamail.epa.gov@EPA,
Mathur.Bharat@epamail.epa.gov@EPA
cc Hak Cho, Jose Cisneros@EPA,
Sypniewski.Bruce@epamail.epa.gov@EPA, Margaret
Guerriero@EPA, John Steketee, Mario Mangino
Subject Dow Support Needs
As requested during our meeting on February 27th, attached is a list of resource needs for FY08 to
support the Dow corrective action project. Let me know if you need any additional information.
Thanks,

Region 5, U.S. EPA
(312) 886-0455
[attachment "Proposed Dow Resource Needs.doc" deleted by Gregory Rudloff/R5/USEPA/US]

Dow2-Rel-428
Darlene To Nicole Wood
Weatherspoon /R5/USEPA/
USEPA /US
cc
04/11/2008 04:29 PM
bcc
Subject Fw: Comments on Dow's Remedial Invest. Work Plan
----- Forwarded by Darlene Weatherspoon /R5/USEPA/US on 04/11/2008 04:29 PM -----

Robert
Kaplan /DC/
DC/USEPA/
USEPA /US
06/06/2007 11:34 AM To Mary Gade/R5/USEPA/US, Bharat Mathur, Cynthia Faur,
Margaret Guerriero, Leverett Nelson/R5/USEPA/US
cc
Subject Comments on Dow's Remedial Invest. Work Plan
The re-drafted RIWp comments are excellent. They are moderate in tone (no adjectives or other
intensifiers), and accurately express EPA's concerns about inadequacy and delay. They are particularly
respectful of the State, and go out the way to commend Michigan's hard work and efforts to protect the
environment. Their impact comes from being straightforward and blunt in our assessment of Dow 's
submissions.
I've signed, and will pass them along.
-- Bob

U.S. EPA Region 5
Phone: (312) 886-6675
Fax: (312) 886-0747
Dow2-Rel-429
Margaret To
USEPA /US
cc
bcc
Subject Dow Briefing
Meeting
Date 11/15/2006
Time 02:30:00 PM to 03:30:00 PM
Invitees
Required
Optional
FYI
Location
Dow2-Rel-430
Margaret To
USEPA /US
cc
bcc
Subject Dow Chemical Meeting (RA) 12/11/06 at 9-11am
Meeting
Date 12/11/2006
Time 09:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 AM
Invitees
Required
Optional
FYI
Location 19th floor
Dow2-Rel-431
Margaret To
USEPA /US
cc
bcc
Subject Dow briefing
Meeting
Date 12/06/2006
Time 02:30:00 PM to 03:30:00 PM
Invitees
Required
Optional
FYI
Location
Dow2-Rel-432
Margaret To
USEPA /US
cc
bcc
Subject Dow meeting
Meeting
Date 04/13/2007
Time 04:00:00 AM to 08:00:00 PM
Invitees
Required
Optional
FYI
Location
Dow2-Rel-433
Margaret To
USEPA /US
cc
bcc
Subject Dow Meeting - Lansing
Meeting
Date 03/23/2007
Time 08:00:00 AM to 05:00:00 PM
Invitees
Required
Optional
FYI
Location
Dow2-Rel-434
Margaret To
USEPA /US
cc
bcc
Subject Dow
Meeting
Date 07/25/2007 08:00:00 AM
Time 08:00:00 AM to 09:00:00 AM
Invitees
Required
Optional
FYI
Location

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Gerald Phillips /R5/USEPA/

Do you feel this is worthy of a hot issues paper?

Subject Fw: Sharing News on Dow T-Pond Project Completion

Gregory A. Rudloff, P.G.

Subject Sharing News on Dow T-Pond Project Completion

While there is still a bit of work yet to do on this project , I just

If I have neglected to copy anyone who might be interested in this

Waste and Hazardous Materials Division

Overnight Mail/Street Address:

From: Gerald Phillips

I would be interested in attending the meeting.

From: Richard Karl

Mary Gade /R5/USEPA/

I would be interested in attending the meeting.

From: Richard Karl

Mary Gade /R5/USEPA/

----- Forwarded by Margaret Guerriero/R5/USEPA/US on 11/08/2006 02:55 PM -----

Subject Dow (David Graham) meeting request to Mary Gade

* David Graham's most important goal is building a stronger relationship .

Thanks for your assistance.

Thanks all for your assistance.

Calendar Entry Notify me

Subject Dow Chemical Briefing Where Location

I'm sorry; I thought Dow was in your branch. Is it?

Mardi Klevs /R5/USEPA/

Subject Fw: Dow Chemical Briefing

Subject Fw: Dow Chemical Briefing

Calendar Entry Notify me

Subject Dow Chemical Briefing Where Location

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It will be myself and Gerry Phillips .

Subject Dow Briefing - 12/6

From: Margaret Guerriero

It will be myself and Gerry Phillips .

Subject Dow Briefing - 12/6

It will be myself and Gerry Phillips .

Subject Dow Briefing - 12/6

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Subject Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting

Subject Fw: Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting

Subject Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting

Hi Mary and Bharat,

Thanks so much for your help.

"Gustafson, David (DW)" <DWGustafson@dow.com>

"Gustafson , David (DW)"

Subject Dow bios for 12/11/06 meeting

Mary Gade /R5/USEPA/

Subject Dow Follow-up

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From: Margaret Guerriero

Subject Briefing on Dow Tittabawassee River Hot Spot

Please feel free to contact me if you should have any questions .

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Subject Heads up on Dow Press Release

Why is Sygo not sharing this with us.

From: Margaret Guerriero

----- Forwarded by Gerald Phillips/R5/USEPA/US on 01/10/2007 07:28 AM -----

Item Type: Appointment

ATS will be providing an overview of the proposed pilot corrective

Please contact me, or Al Taylor at 517-335-4799 or