Dan:
l added Jarrod and Meegan since we were engaged with Harvey and with Governor Thursday morning last week. | may
be advocating a higher degree of "aggression" than others deem proper and | will defer to Jarrod after having had my
say.
My key points on the attached (with suggested language and which have been highlighted) are:
1). Apologize. it happened on our watch and it shouldn't have happened, no matter what the law says.
2). Invite those who were the biggest burrs under the saddle to come work with us. In fact, we should be articulating
how they have already been invited to our labs to collaborate on the findings and conclusions.
3). Start framing the infrastructure problem. We have huge problems throughout the state with aged piping and
plumbing. Ignoring it will be at the peril of future generations. We should put a number out there on what it is going to
take to fix it or conclude it is safe for generations to come.
Thanks for taking the lead.
Regards,
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Rich
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TAKING ACTION ON FLINT WATER
(would start off with an apology..."Among the things our citizens have a right to expect from
their government Is clean, safe water. In Flint's case, government failed them on many levels.
As the Chief Executive of the state, | apologize for these failures and am absolutely committed
to making things right. | would ask that all of our leaders at the local, state and federal level,
work with me to solve the immediate problems and put in place long term measures to manitor
and address the consequences from exposure. | also want to thank Dr. Mona Attisha Hannah
and Dr. Mare Edwards for their diligence in making sure | understood the severity of the
problem before us.]
. Every municipatity in Michigan deserves safe drinking waters
Commented [HH4}: The Issue in Flint is the tallure of
Government to ensure safe drinking water. The aging
infrastructure exacerbated that fallure, and serves as the
canary in the coal mine re the need for the legitinture to
address water and sewage infrastructure statewhdte.
* As Governor, | am committed to addressing the issue.
* Lead exposure is a serious issue.
* lappreciate those who have brought attention to this issue.
© We are committed to safe drinking water and to working in partnership with the city of Flint,
Genesee County, and the U.S. EPA.
* We must learn from what happened in Flint.
In October, | announced a ten point action plan to address lead exposure in Flint.
* Today, | am outlining additional actions to make sure the public health is protected in Flint
and elsewhere in the State of Michigan.
© 1am asking for changes in order to see that the Michigan Drinking Water Program becomes a
national leader in public health protection.
On October 2, 2015 the Flint Water Action Plan was announced. With the help of the Michigan
Legislature and the Mott Foundation, we have taken significant action to address the issue.
Actions include:
© Switching back to the Great Lakes Water Authority/DWSD water supply (October 16, 2015) ‘Commented (HM2}: [tis impartent to nate that this
switch Is temporary until KWA Is online,
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© Provided water filters to residents of Flint. (DHHS to provide update) [Distribution has been a
problem--are we addressing it?]
© Testing all Flint schools, preschools and day cares. Summary of results to date.(George to
provide)
Expanded health exposure testing of individual residences. Summary of results to date. {Nick
to provide)
© Offer water testing at no cost to Flint residents to assure safe water. Summary of results to
date. (George to provide)
© Expedite optimizing corroston control in the Flint drinking water system. Summary of date
completed. (George to summarize)
© Utilize the “Safe Drinking Water Technical Advisory Committee.” To ensure the best
technology, practices and science are being utilized; national experts have been assembled to
provide technical advice. [Will you include Dr. Mona? Larry Reynolds? Mark Edwards?)
Accelerate water system improvement to address replacement of tead service lines. We are
working with the city of Flint and our Congressional delegation on a lead service line
replacement plan.
* Working to expedite the completion of the Karegnondi Water Authority._And to provide the
ex e rade the water treatment facility in Flint to ensure that the drinking water from
(A is at least th juality as the water from GLWA/DWSD
¢ Expand a lead education program.
(DHHS to provide update)
* Dr. Eden Wells was named as the Flint Drinking Water Public Health Advisor to ensure safe
drinking water.
[Flint’s Head of Mott Children’s Hospital, Dr. Larry Reynolds was named to the Flint After Action
Task Force].
In addition to the announced Flint Action plan, | am calling for additional actions to be taken.
¢ Recently appointed Harvey Hollins to serve as my administration’s point person to coordinate
ongoing activities and partner with the city of Flint. [Harvey will be supported by senior
members of my executive team to remove impediments and ensure efficient coordination at all
levels.)
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* Asking the DEQ to develop a statewide drinking water school testing program.
* Asking for changes in the Michigan Drinking Water Program In order for it to be recognized as
a national leader in public health including:
o New administrative leadership.
0 Creation of corrosion control expertise.
o Expanded statewide testing.
0 Improved testing protocols.
® The creation of a health fund for children affected by lead exposure.
* Calling on the Legislature to work with my administration and stakeholders to develop a
Strategic Water Fund to address Michigan’s long term safe water and water quality
Infrastructure needs. [This can't get lost. Need more to educate people that our infrastructure
is old, that the average city of 50,000 or more likely requires $$$ in remediation. At some point
the anti corrosive treatment Is not likely to be sufficient.
© | will look to implement additional recommendations of the Flint Water Advisory Task Force,
and | appreciate their leadership on this issue. [1 would say more here—the TF was bi-partisan,
Independent, and staffed by incredible talent. it has done an incredible Job].
¢ Ensure transparency for the public regarding actions taken in Flint to resolve this crisis
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