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Date: Monday, November 30, 2015 4:17:01 PM

Mr. VanDeventer called me this afternoon and indicated they are looking for LCR related information, so the first bulleted item in their FOIA requests can be considered to be with respect to LCR documents just like the second and third bullet. He also indicated that his use of the phrase, “water testing standards and protocols used to test the community water supply...” was referring to the analytical procedures. | suggested he contact the state laboratory to get the information about the analytical procedures they use for analyzing lead. | said that some of these large systems may also use another certified laboratory, and he would have to contact those laboratories should he want that information. He mentioned that some district staff had informed him there may be a central repository for this information. 90" percentile calculations since 2011 are stored in SDWIS, but individual lead results are not. As the Grand Rapids district first noted, these requests do not specifically ask for actual results, but seem to be more aimed at the implementation of the LCR. | would assume any compliance determination correspondence since January of 2011 would be included. If actual results have been included with correspondence that fits the request, so be it. Please proceed to fill these FOIA requests. Richard Richard Benzie, P.E., Chief xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b190_3412_3416_1 Field Operations Section Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance, MDEQ 517-284-6512

FYI. If | don’t here from the requestor by Monday, we will fill this request on the assumption that they are interested in the lead and copper monitoring program. Richard Benzie, P.E., Chief Field Operations Section Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance, MDEQ 517-284-6512

| left another voicemail message earlier today and have just now sent this email hoping to get a response by the end of the week.

FYI. We can discuss this matter further at our upcoming FOS Managers meeting. Richard Benzie, P.E., Chief Field Operations Section Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance, MDEQ 517-284-6512

FYI —| left a voicemail message and am awaiting a return call.

After discussing this matter with Kris Philip and others here in Lansing, | am planning to call Farough & Associates tomorrow to see if they will clarify their request. For those of you that have received this request for a water system in your district, we want to respond consistently. We need to know if they are primarily interested in LCR information, or are they requesting additional compliance data. A broad interpretation of their first bullet could imply they are looking for all correspondence related to compliance with the public water supply program and Act 399. We would also like to know what they mean by “water testing standards and protocols.” Is it just water testing protocols, or is it protocols for the PWSS program in general? | will let you know as soon as | get a response.

The attached letter provided the number of WP sites and the frequency, out did nat specify any ranges or limits. Did f miss sornething? is it because £PA told us that there did not have ta be distribution system mandates for WOPs?

Date: Monday, September 14, 2015 11:30:00 AM The attached letter provided the number of WQP sites and the frequency, but did not specify any ranges or limits. Did | miss something? Is it because EPA told us that there did not have to be distribution system mandates for WOPs?

Attached is some additional information regarding what plumbing appurtenances, fixtures, appliances, etc. would pose potential risk for harboring legionella. Stephen Busch, P.E. ‘ Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance © MDEQ 517-643-2314 1 :

Premise plumning.msq > tached is some additional information regarding what plumbing appurtenances, fixtures, [5 ppliances, etc. would pose potential risk for harboring legionella. Stephen Busch, P.E. Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance DEQ 7-643-2314 wm

This synthesis of state PWSS program activities can be lengthy but often has interesting tidbits. In this edition, | noted a few: e Some interesting things in both the Resources and DWSRF summary paragraphs. * Under implementation, some states noting problems arising with Stage 2 DBP monitoring results, especially in consecutive systems. « in Data Management, lots of complaining as usual. | also noted that a couple of states were moving away from EPA developed electronic sanitary survey software to a GEC developed SWIFT application. e Under Security and Data Management, one state is voicing concerns about giving any locational data to EPA that they cannot keep secure. Most states are going in the other direction — making the data more readily accessible. e Lots of Source Water stuff, including one state requiring above ground (chemical) storage tanks in Source Water Protection Areas to be registered. e Under “Hot Topics:” © Both Alabama and Florida are dealing with premise plumbing and secondary treatment system issues — Alabama issued their first construction permit to a hospital to install treatment to deter Legionella. o Severe and/or worsening drought issues in several states (you know what | tell them - come on back for a long, cool drink of water when you-all get thirsty!). o New York is developing a template for the “Value of Water” Brochure that would allow for the input of state or water system specific information. | am hoping we can utilize that brochure and/or that function in the upcoming drinking water week. o Washington state has returned to producing hard copies of their newsletter based on stakeholder feedback. Apparently, not everyone wants to use a smartphone to read their newsletters. © Wisconsin initiated a requirement for a HEAT EXCHANGE DRILLER’S LICENSE today — April 1%. No Joke. 1 xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b077_2967_3228_001

With help from Amy, Jon, Steve and Jean — a draft is attached. Please let me know if you have comments. I’d like to send this out tomorrow. xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b177_0616_0616_1

FYI Liane J. Shekter Smith, P.E., Chief Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-284-6543

Importance: High You grobably will get this request frorn the multl media coordinator as weil, but | think of district accomplishments as programmatic successes that should be included in the overall ODWIMA accomplishments. Sometimes these projects involve mare than district staff, Hhe aur involvement with Hint, DWSD, thelr emergency managers, the State Treasurer and the Gavernor on the KWA pipeline. Another example is the approval of and financing for the Bay Metro plant that that gets Bay City and customers out of the vulnerable lower Saginaw Bay. It was accomplished with district and Revolving Loan Section staff. 1 xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b533_1519_1521_1 So ff you could each come up with 2 or 3 exarnples, | expect we would get half of them included for ODWMA. Mote the deadline ~ Decernber 4°.

Date: Monday, August 05, 2013 3:58:36 PM All — | recently spoke with Randall Byrne (Treasury) and agreed to try to help them with a couple of items. (Randy — sorry it’s taken me so long to get this note out). 1. Flint is considering selling the 72-inch pipeline. It was constructed in 1965 for $6.5M. How would you determine fair market price for such an item? | suggested getting quotes from a couple of contractors for what it would cost to install today and figure some kind of depreciation for a 50 year old pipeline. Other ideas? 2. Treasury is looking for contractors that could possibly operate a distribution system. Could you please provide a list of names/companies that are already doing this kind of work around the state? United Water and Earth Tech were the ones that came to mind. There must be others. Thanks much. Liane Liane J. Shekter Smith, P.E., Chief Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-373-9523 ** Effective August 12, 2013 my new number will be (517) 284-6543 xxxEND_PAGE:deq01_b026_1836_1836_1

Date: Monday, August 05, 2013 3:58:00 PM All — | recently spoke with Randall Byrne (Treasury) and agreed to try to help them with a couple of items. (Randy — sorry it’s taken me so long to get this note out). 1. Flint is considering selling the 72-inch pipeline. It was constructed in 1965 for $6.5M. How would you determine fair market price for such an item? | suggested getting quotes from a couple of contractors for what it would cost to install today and figure some kind of depreciation for a 50 year old pipeline. Other ideas? 2. Treasury is looking for contractors that could possibly operate a distribution system. Could you please provide a list of names/companies that are already doing this kind of work around the state? United Water and Earth Tech were the ones that came to mind. There must be others. Thanks much. Liane Liane J. Shekter Smith, P.E., Chief Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-373-9523 ** Effective August 12, 2013 my new number will be (517) 284-6543 xxxEND_PAGE:deq03_b017_0020_0020_1

Date: Monday, August 05, 2013 3:43:15 PM All — | recently spoke with Randall Byrne (Treasury) and agreed to try to help them with a couple of items. (Randy — sorry it’s taken me so long to get this note out). 1. Flint is considering selling the 72-inch pipeline. It was constructed in 1965 for $6.5M. How would you determine fair market price for such an item? | suggested getting quotes from a couple of contractors for what it would cost to install today and figure some kind of depreciation for a 50 year old pipeline. Other ideas? 2. Highland Park is looking at contracting out their water department for the near future. At this point, they would need a company that could manage their distribution system. Could you please provide a list of names/companies that are already doing this kind of work around the state? United Water and Earth Tech were the ones that came to mind. There must be others. Thanks much. Liane Liane J. Shekter Smith, P.E., Chief Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-373-9523 ** Effective August 12, 2013 my new number will be (517) 284-6543 xxxEND_PAGE:deq01_b025_1835_1835_1

Date: Monday, August 05, 2013 3:43:00 PM All — | recently spoke with Randall Byrne (Treasury) and agreed to try to help them with a couple of items. (Randy — sorry it’s taken me so long to get this note out). 1. Flint is considering selling the 72-inch pipeline. It was constructed in 1965 for $6.5M. How would you determine fair market price for such an item? | suggested getting quotes from a couple of contractors for what it would cost to install today and figure some kind of depreciation for a 50 year old pipeline. Other ideas? 2. Highland Park is looking at contracting out their water department for the near future. At this point, they would need a company that could manage their distribution system. Could you please provide a list of names/companies that are already doing this kind of work around the state? United Water and Earth Tech were the ones that came to mind. There must be others. Thanks much. Liane Liane J. Shekter Smith, P.E., Chief Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-373-9523 ** Effective August 12, 2013 my new number will be (517) 284-6543 xxxEND_PAGE:deq03_b016_0019_0019_1

The latest news release on the Flint/Genesee Detroit water negotiations. At this point | have not seen nor been asked to comment on this latest offer. The reporter noted in the comments that they are seeking a response from the Governor’s office. Given discussions that took place last week, | was anticipating a press conference would be held late today. Stephen Busch, P.E. Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance MDEQ 517-643-2314 xxxEND_PAGE:deq12_b060_0159_0159_1

Date: Friday, April 26, 2013 12:15:46 PM The latest news release on the Flint/Genesee Detroit water negotiations. At this point | have not seen nor been asked to comment on this latest offer. The reporter noted in the comments that they are seeking a response from the Governor’s office. Given discussions that took place last week, | was anticipating a press conference would be held late today. Stephen Busch, P.E. Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance MDEQ 517-643-2314 xxxEND_PAGE:deq01_b090_3635_3635_1

At 1:30 today Mike Prysby and | attended an unplanned conference call between Director Wyant and Treasurer Dillon. Prior to the conference call | provided the director what ! had put together at that point (see email below). There was follow up discussion with the Director following the call and in addition to the response below he would like us to be prepared to discuss the following points: 1. 2. 3. Can we say to Treasury that KWA is a cost effective option? Can we say to Treasury that DWSD is a cost effective option? Regulatory authority to allow/prevent water system breakups and local vs. state decisions about associated costs a. Besides Benton Township and Norton Shores/Fruitport what other systems have pulled out of a regional system and what were the DW regulatory considerations? How do/can we assess the dollar value on the benefits of a DWSD Regional water system vs. the cost differential? a. Inthe TYJT report, the status quo option for Flint with DWSD vs. KWA cost estimate differential is $172 million. , What unanswered questions do we have about the DWSD options in the TYJT report? a. 8/12 Blend b. 12/8 Blend | am still planning on a ODWMA meeting/conference call tomorrow morning at 9:00 to address the above and addend any additional comments before | provide a final response to the Director Wednesday afternoon in preparation for Thursday meetings. Call me if you have any questions. Stephen Busch, P.E. Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance MDEQ 517-643-2314

Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 3:44:38 PM At 1:30 today Mike Prysby and | attended an unplanned conference call between Director Wyant and Treasurer Dillon. Prior to the conference call | provided the director what | had put together at that point (see email below). There was follow up discussion with the Director following the call and in addition to the response below he would like us to be prepared to discuss the following points: 1. Can we say to Treasury that KWA is a cost effective option? 2. Can we say to Treasury that DWSD is a cost effective option? 3. Regulatory authority to allow/prevent water system breakups and local vs. state decisions about associated costs a. Besides Benton Township and Norton Shores/Fruitport what other systems have pulled out of a regional system and what were the DW regulatory considerations? 4. How do/can we assess the dollar value on the benefits of a DWSD Regional water system vs. the cost differential? a. Inthe TYJT report, the status quo option for Flint with DWSD vs. KWA cost estimate differential is $172 million. 5. What unanswered questions do we have about the DWSD options in the TYJT report? a. 8/12 Blend b. 12/8 Blend lam still planning on a ODWMA meeting/conference call tomorrow morning at 9:00 to address the above and addend any additional comments before | provide a final response to the Director Wednesday afternoon in preparation for Thursday meetings. Call me if you have any questions. Stephen Busch, P.E. Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance MDEQ 517-643-2314