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Brock Howard

Engineer Specialist at DEQ, Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance / DEQ

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Jan 2011–Jan 2014

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PLEASE READ: Registration Information for Chicago Lead Study presented by Miquel; ISAWWA Webinar -

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Detection and Evaluation of Elevated Lead Release from Service Lines: A Field Study Date: Monday, January 13, 2014 8:42:39 AM Miguel is giving a webinar on his Chicago lead study; I know you all were interested in his work at the State Director's meeting. Sign up below; it's FREE! 2/3, 1 hour Jennifer

FW: EPA releases FAQs on Reduction of Lead in DW Act (for comment)

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Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:33:35 AM FYI. If we are to comment, | would expect it to be the LCR experts and plumbing board members that would have insights into the issues that need further clarification. Brock, would you please coordinate any comments Michigan may wish to offer. Anyone else that has a comment should send them to Brock to compile. | don’t think we have to comment, but if we have something to say or something we wish EPA will address, we should do so even if others are saying it. EPA is more likely to respond when many comments are received on an issue. | know one of the biggest issues concerning the waterworks/plumbing industry is whether meter maintenance after January 3, 2014 will require that the entire meter be replaced with one that meets the new definition of lead free or if only those components that are being replaced must meet the new definition. If this document doesn’t address that issue or doesn’t satisfy us, we may want to comment.

Lead and Copper Rule 101: Requirements before an ALE Webinar on Wednesday May 22, 2013 1-3pm ET

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Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:02:15 AM See message below on Lead and Copper 101 presentation. This will be via adobe connect, rather than the usual 'gotomeeting' route. Miguel A. Del Toral, Regulations Manager U.S. EPA R5 Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch 77 West Jackson Blvd, (WG-15J) Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 886-5253 Good Day! EPA’s Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water is hosting a webinar on the Lead and Copper Rule 101: Requirements before an ALE Summary: This webinar is part one of a three part Lead and Copper Rule 101 series. The webinar series will cover the Lead and Copper Rule requirements before an action level exceedance, the second webinar of this series will cover the Lead and Copper Rule requirements after an action level exceedance and the third webinar will cover the Lead and Copper Rule reporting requirements and compliance determination under the LCR. Specifically this first webinar will provide an overview of key provisions of the rule including lead and copper tap monitoring requirements, how to calculate the 90th percentile level, requirements to inform the public, water quality parameter monitoring requirements, and requirements related to long term treatment changes and new source additions. Invited By: Francine St-Denis Title: PSR: Lead and Copper Rule 101: Requirements before an ALE When: Wednesday 22 May, 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada) To join the meeting: You will need to use your computer’s microphone and speakers to participate in this webinar. There is no conference call number available for this webinar but you will be able to listen to the webinar via your computer’s speakers or a headset connected to your computer. If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before: Test your connection: Get a quick overview: If you have any questions about this webinar please contact Francine St Denis at 240-632-0961 or via email st- [email protected]. Francine St Denis, Ph.D. xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b283_3605_3606_1 1201 NW Constitution Avenue Washington, DC 20460 MC 4606M 202-564-3829 xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b283_3605_3606_2

RE: Meeting with MDEQ March 20,21,22 or 26

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Mike t do not believe | need to attend but | can on the 26" only. On that day f am scheduled to be in the Warren Office. Please let me know if my presence is necessary and | will make arrangements for the 26" Brock F, Howard, PE. Engineer Specialist Community Water Supply Prograra Resource Management Division, MDEQ P.O. Box 30241 Lansing, MI 48909-7741 $17-335-4101

RE: Meeting with MDEQ March 20,21,22 or 26

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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 2:26:22 PM Mike | do not believe | need to attend but I can on the 26!" only. On that day | am scheduled to be in the Warren Office. Please let me know if my presence is necessary and | will make arrangements for the 26th, Brock F. Howard, P.E. Engineer Specialist Community Water Supply Program Resource Management Division, MDEQ P.O. Box 30241 Lansing, MI 48909-7741 517-335-4101

RE: Meeting with MDEQ March 20,21,22 or 26

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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 12:39:50 PM | don’t think | need to be present at this meeting, but | would like to be kept updated on the progress. Thanks! Kris Donaldson, P.E. Acting Assistant District Supervisor Resource Management Division Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 27700 Donald Court Waren, MI48092 ph. 586-753-3759 fax. 586-753-3831

RE: Meeting with MDEQ March 20,21,22 or 26

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| spoke with John O’Malia today concerning the meeting that he wants to set-up between the MDEQ, Flini, and Genesee County. He did not mention, in his forwarded e-mail, that the meeting would be held here at Constitution Hall. John expects approx 10 to attend (noi including MDEQ staff). Michaei Prysby - 517 335-6122

RE: Meeting with MDEQ March 20,21,22 or 26

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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 12:13:24 PM | spoke with John O’Malia today concerning the meeting that he wants to set-up between the MDEQ, Flint, and Genesee County. He did not mention, in his forwarded e-mail, that the meeting would be held here at Constitution Hall. John expects approx 10 to attend (not including MDEQ staff). Michael Prysby - 517 335-6122

FW: Meeting with MDEQ March 20,21,22 or 26

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Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:32:11 PM Please see the note below. Mike P., I’m assuming you'd be the lead on this project. Who else needs to be included in this meeting? Looks like a significant change from our previous meeting. John O. is suggesting that Brock and Brant be included. Your thoughts? Kelly — do you wish to participate at this time or wait until there’s actually a proposal on the table? Liane J. Shekter Smith, P.E., Chief Resource Management Division Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-373-9523 alesis Original Message-----

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Brock, As indicated, | am forwarding to you... Tim’s note from Genesee County confirming the date, time, and location for the Stage 2 workshop. | will confirm with Genesee Co. and Flint that we are all set for the workshop on March 1 at the Flint WTP at 10am. | am on AL starting this Friday and will return on Tues Feb 28". | will get with you prior to the workshop (either Tue 2/28 or Wed 2/29) to discuss travel logistics and assistance that you'll may need for the workshop. Thanks for offering to conduct a Stage 2 workshop for the Flint and Genesee County systems. MFP

DDBP Workshop

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Brock, Genesee County has contacted their customer supplies and the City of Flint...the consensus is to conduct the DDBP workshop at the Flint WTP on March 1% at 10am. Tim Davidek from Genesee County will send me an e-mail confirming this and | will forward it you. Prior to conducting the workshop, ! can meet with you to discuss travel logistics, etc. MFP xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b077_2967_3228_254 Rennaker, Joanne (DEQ)

Stage 2 DBPR training

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Brock, During your discussion of the Stage 2 DBPR requirements, you mentioned about DBPR meeting(s) being scheduled with Grand Rapids, Detroit, etc. Can we have a meeting in Genesee County to discuss DBPR monitoring specifics for the Genesee County/Flint supplies? | would invite Genesee County, their customer supplies, and Flint folks to the meeting... after the holidays. Let me know of any available dates and | can arrange further with our Genesee County/Flint contacts. Thanks Michael Prysby xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b077_2967_3228_259 Rennaker, Joanne (DEQ)

RE: Lead/Copper ?

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Kris, please weigh in before Adam calls them back. Pat suggested they resample, but he forgot it was already October (Can't fault Pat - | can’t remember what YEAR this is!) | believe the samples are improper and should not be used to calculate the 90". The supply cannot resample because we are outside the June-Sept monitoring period. Calculate the 90" on the available proper sample results. The supply is short the minimum number of samples, so an M/R violation applies as does admin fine and PN. | could be persuaded on the admin fine.

RE: Lead/Copper ?

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Date: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:15:19 PM Kris, please weigh in before Adam calls them back. Pat suggested they resample, but he forgot it was already October (Can't fault Pat - | can’t remember what YEAR this is!) | believe the samples are improper and should not be used to calculate the 90". The supply cannot resample because we are outside the June-Sept monitoring period. Calculate the 90" on the available proper sample results. The supply is short the minimum number of samples, so an M/R violation applies as does admin fine and PN. | could be persuaded on the admin fine.

Lead/Copper ?

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Date: Monday, October 03, 2011 2:20:13 PM | was notified by Jeff Antil that Detroit received samples from Flint, and they were 2 samples short. Actually they had all samples, but according to the last use and collection times for 2 samples, equaled 5 hrs and 5.5 hrs stagnation time. Input please. thanks, Adam xxxEND_PAGE:deq01_b207_3873_3873_1

Lead/Copper ?

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| was notified by Jeff Antil that Detroit received samples from Flint, and they were 2 samples short. Actually they had all samples, but according to the last use and collection times for 2 samples, equaled 5 hrs and 5.5 hrs stagnation time. Input please. thanks, Adam 1 xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b075_2261_2598_138 Rennaker, Joanne (DEQ)

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