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Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:51:34 AM There are approximately 7.4 million Michigan residents that are served by a community public water supply, leaving approximately 2.5 million residents relying upon a private, individual home well. Of the 7.4 million people served by a community public water system, 5.6 million residents, or around 75% of those residents connected to a public water system are receiving drinking water that comes from a surface water source such as the Great Lakes or an inland river. The remaining 1.8 million residents, or 25% of the total connected to a public water system, are receiving their drinking water from groundwater. Therefore, the total number of Michigan residents relying upon groundwater for drinking is 4.3 million, or approximately 43% of the state’s total population, with 2.5 million having individual wells plus 1.8 million receiving groundwater from their water from public water system. There are a few systems that have a mix of surface water and ground water, like Ann Arbor, Adrian, Alma, etc., but they are classified as surface water systems since they blend the two at the treatment plant and surface water contribution predominates. | hope that clears up any confusion. Richard Benzie, P.E., Chief Field Operations Section Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance, MDEQ 517-284-6512 xxxEND_PAGE:deq03_b622_4712_4712_1

| arn not well versed on this matter as we have no prior history of such an event impacting a community public water system. The attached document was received by our Noricormmunity Public Water Supply program manager (Dang DeBruyn} at a presentation given by Deborah Garcia, Public Health Administrative Law Specialist who works in the Office of Legal Affairs and FOIA, formerly in DCH, now DHHS. It seems Hike the authority used by Genesee County falls under the first Action of Imminent Danger Order. The fourth bullet implies that the Director (of DHHS?) may take full charge of the situation including the oversight of local health laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. it doesn’t appear to place any particular onus or responsibility on the DEG Director. Perhaps we need legal advice. Richard Benzie, P.E., Chief Figid Gperations Section Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance, MDEQ 817-284-6512

| am not well versed on this matter as we have no prior history of such an event impacting a community public water system. The attached document was received by our Noncommunity Public Water Supply program manager (Dana DeBruyn) at a presentation given by Deborah Garcia, Public Health Administrative Law Specialist who works in the Office of Legal Affairs and FOIA, formerly in DCH, now DHHS. It seems like the authority used by Genesee County falls under the first Action of Imminent Danger Order. The fourth bullet implies that the Director (of DHHS?) may take full charge of the situation including the oversight of local health laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. It doesn’t appear to place any particular onus or responsibility on the DEQ Director. Perhaps we need legal advice. Richard Benzie, P.E., Chief Field Operations Section Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance, MDEQ 517-284-6512

In light of the possible topics Director will need a clear understanding of what the Genesee county health emergency declaration means? Is there ANY role the DEQ may have? Thanks Maggie Begin forwarded message:

Date: Thursday, October 01, 2015 7:17:00 PM We asked Flint to accelerate the installation of OCCT when the Lansing District Office notified them this past August of the 11 ppb Lead Action Level in their second round of monitoring. At that time, we thought the end of the calendar year was sufficient, as the regulatory framework allowed up to two years to study their options, select a treatment method, obtain a construction permit, and install it. We suggested and the city agreed to accelerate this process in the interest of public relations and public health. The decision to accelerate it to the end of October was again made recently at our suggestion and in consultation with Region 5 EPA. The decision to accelerate it even more so (ASAP) was made today by Susan Headman of Region 5, and seconded by others in the room. So if you want to give EPA credit for the latest attempt to accelerate this effort even further, it would not be wrong. But this latest suggestion of moving even faster did raise a concern in my mind that it may appear to some that the Technical Advisory Committee was being somewhat circumvented. It may sound like there has been a predetermination that the best if not only solution is using orthophosphate — instead of waiting for the committee to make a recommendation. So we may want to phrase this action item in a manner that says the city will be initiating OCCT as quickly as possible after receiving recommendations from the Advisory Committee. We could also suggest they reverse the order of these two action items to show that the TAW is meeting and then the city will be accelerating their OCCT. Just my 2 cents. Richard

We asked Flint to accelerate the installation of OCCT when the Lansing District Office notified thern this past August of the 11 ppb Lead Action Level in their second round of monitoring. At that time, we thought the end of the calendar year was sufficient, as the regulatory framework allowed up to two years to study thelr aptions, select a treatrnent method, obtain a construction permit, and install H. We suggested and the city agreed to accelerate this process in the interest of public relations and public health. The decision to accelerate it to the end of October was again made recently at our suggestion and in consultation with Region & EPA, The decision to accelerate it aven more so (ASAP) was made today by Susan Headman of Region 5, and seconded by others in the room. So if you want to give CPA credit for the latest ettemmt to accelerate this effart even further, it would not be wrong. But this latest suggestion of rnoving even faster did raise a concern in my mind that it may appear to some that the Technical Advisory Committee was being somewhat cirournvented. ft may sound like there has been a predetermination that the best if not only solution is using orthophosphate — instead of wailing for the committee to meke a recommendation. So we may wart to phrase this action item in a manrer that says the city will be initiating OCCT as guickly as possible after receiving recornmendations from the Advisory Committee. We could also suggest they raverse the order of these twe action items to show that the TAW is meeting and then the city will be accelerating their OCCT. Just my 2 cents, Richarad

Date: Thursday, October 01, 2015 6:55:29 PM What about on the request to the Feds? #4 deals with following through the workgroup recommendations. Thanks Maggie

What about on the request to the Feds? #4 deals with following through the workgroup recommendations. Thanks Maggie On Oct 1, 2015, at 6:48 PM, Benzie, Richard (DEQ) <8£ Larsichivan. | would use this phrasing, “Begin optimizing corrosion control treatment in the Flint drinking water system,” realizing that this additional treatment won't begin until sometime in October (hopefully). You could also say, “Accelerate implementation of optimal corrosion control treatment in the Flint drinking water system.” xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b445_1228_1229_1

Date: Thursday, October 01, 2015 6:48:00 PM | would use this phrasing, “Begin optimizing corrosion control treatment in the Flint drinking water system,” realizing that this additional treatment won't begin until sometime in October (hopefully). You could also say, “Accelerate implementation of optimal corrosion control treatment in the Flint drinking water system.”

For Friday.

Date: Thursday, October 01, 2015 5:47:39 PM For Friday.

Importance: High Steve or Richard, please see the attached letter. Is that the correct wording for request #4? Thanks, Maggie

Dat ‘Thursday, October 01, 2015 3:42:21 PM FYI.

Dat “Thursday, October 01, 2015 3:42:22 PM FYI.

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ATTO0001.htm FYI from city of Flint. Stephen Busch, P.E. Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance MDEQ 517-643-2314 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message:

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 6:34:23 AM I spoke with Jim S. yesterday. I'll try to touch base with Maggie this morning, probably around | lish. We should be able to get a call in to strategize. Not sure what time Steve is planning to arrive. But we'll make it work. And if the briefing is Friday, one of us should be able to be there.

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 6:34:21 AM I spoke with Jim S. yesterday. I'll try to touch base with Maggie this morning, probably around | lish. We should be able to get a call in to strategize. Not sure what time Steve is planning to arrive. But we'll make it work. And if the briefing is Friday, one of us should be able to be there.

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:16:15 AM I’m in the office until 12:00 then headed up to the conference in Sault Ste. Marie. | can call in on the way up if you give me a time and number. News agencies are reporting that Mayor Walling has now sent a request to the Governor yesterday for $30 million to help address the lead issue. If this is for partial service line replacement it could exacerbate lead levels in homes rather than help reduce exposure. | have not seen this letter. Stephen Busch, P.E. MDEQ Lansing District Coordinator Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor 517-643-2314 [email protected]

I spoke with Jim S. yesterday. I'll try to touch base with Maggie this morning, probably around 1 lish. We should be able to get a call in to strategize. Not sure what time Steve is planning to arrive. But we'll make it work. And if the briefing is Friday, one of us should be able to be there.

Date: Monday, September 14, 2015 8:24:16 AM Maggie, Liane is on her way to Sault Ste. Marie this morning. Steve Busch and I leave tomorrow morning for the same conference. We are not scheduled to be back in the office this week. Liane will have to let you know when she is available for a conference call.

Maggie, Liane is on her way to Sault Ste. Marie this morning. Steve Busch and I leave tomorrow morning for the same conference. We are not scheduled to be back in the office this week. Liane will have to let you know when she is available for a conference call.

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2015 9:56:54 PM Hi all- Brad and | had a call with the Governor’s office on Friday afternoon to discuss how to handle the Flint water letters we received from Congressman Kildee and from Senator Ananich and Reps. Phelps and Neeley. As you are aware, the Michigan legislators letter was asking for a response by Monday. | am assuming we will not have a response vetted and ready to go by then. Instead, the Governor's office and us agreed the best course of action is an elected leaders briefing. Congressman Kildee’s office is checking his schedule, but | think this Friday in Flint might be the best time. Liane, when are you back? Will you have some availability while you are up north to have a conference call to plan this? Please let me know your availability for the end of this week, or perhaps next Monday if we have to push it out that far. Thanks, Maggie Maggie Pallone Deputy Director Policy and Legislative Affairs Department of Environmental Quality 517-599-6190 (cell) [email protected] xxxEND_PAGE:deq02_b057_2119_2119_1

Hi all- Brad and | had a call with the Governor’s office on Friday afternoon to discuss how to handle the Flint water letters we received from Congressman Kildee and from Senator Ananich and Reps. Phelps and Neeley. As you are aware, the Michigan legislators letter was asking for a response by Monday. | am assuming we will not have a response vetted and ready to go by then. Instead, the Governor’s office and us agreed the best course of action is an elected leaders briefing. xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b505_1402_1405_3 Congressman Kildee’s office is checking his schedule, but | think this Friday in Flint might be the best time. Liane, when are you back? Will you have some availability while you are up north to have a conference call to plan this? Please let me know your availability for the end of this week, or perhaps next Monday if we have to push it out that far. Thanks, Maggie Maggie Pallone Deputy Director Policy and Legislative Affairs Department of Environmental Quality 517-599-6190 (cell) FalloneM Gimichigan wea xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b505_1402_1405_4