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To: Jackson, RyanOackson.ryan@epa.gov] Cc: Lizanne Davis[Lizanne.Davis@fmc.com] From: Shawn Whitman Sent: Wed 7/12/2017 8:32:16 PM Subject: Administrator Pruitt - site invitation Scott Pruitt lnvite.pdf RJ- Attached is the invitation from FMC Corporation and Valley Agronomics, LLC to visit the FMC's site of the Eastern Michaud Superfund Site in Idaho. FMC is remediating the Site and Valley Agronomics has located Idaho's largest fertilizer distribution facility on the property, with plans for additional development. Through our experience, FMC and Valley may have some suggestions for enhancing redevelopment opportunities at CERCLA Sites before, during and after remediation occurs. The Site is an outstanding example of how CERCLA can work to ensure environmental protection at Superfund Sites, while allowing these properties to once again contribute to the local community. Thanks for your consideration of the invitation, and please feel free to call me with any questions. Best S Shawn Whitman Vice President, Government Affairs FMC Corporation w 202.956.5205 | c 202.557.4236 www.fmc.com 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00003984-00001 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00003984-00002 May 17, 2017 E. Scott Pruitt Administrator US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Mail Code 1101A Washington, DC 20004 Dear Administrator Pruitt, FMC Corporation and ValleyAgronomlcs, LLC would like to invite you to visit the FMC Corporation Operable Unit at the Eastern Michaud Flats (EMF) Superfund Site in Power County, Idaho. This visit will provide you with a firsthand opportunity to see how remediation and redevelopment at a Superfund Site can work hand-in-hand for the betterment of the environment and the local community. As background, from 1949 until 2001, FMC Corporation operated the world's largest elemental phosphorus plant in Power County, Idaho, just outside Pocatello, employing upwards of 650 individuals at full production. The EMF Superfund Site, which includes both the FMC plant site and the operating J.R. Simplot Co. plant site, was listed on the Superfund National Priorities List in 1990. Since the Site's listing, FMC has worked with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the State of Idaho, and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to develop a cleanup plan that Is consistent with the goals of the CERCLA Program. FMC is committed to remediating the property In a safe and responsible manner and redeveloping it for the benefit of the community. As FMC's remediation was beginning, ValleyAgronomics, LLC approached FMC in 2015 seeking to locate Idaho's largest fertilizer distribution facility at the Site. The property has extensive rail serviced by the Union Pacific Railroad and direct access to Interstates 86 and 15, both essential to receiving and distributing product. After extensive negotiations, a unique air rights lease was developed to allow Valley to proceed with Its construction while FMC remediated the Site. Valley's distribution facility became operational in January 2017 and currently employs approximately 70 individuals. Additional plans for propane distribution and office/warehousing at the Valley facility are in development, and will add additional employment opportunities later this year and into 2018. Together, FMC and Valley have significant experience at this Site, which you may find helpful In facilitating remediation and revitalization of other Superfund Sites. This Site illustrates what is possible when creative thinking and cooperation are part of a remediation and redevelopment plan. We will accommodate your schedule; however, late-August or September of 2017 would be an ideal time for a visit. We look forward to hearing from you, and please contact Liz Davis at 202.412.1055 (jJzanne.davisPfmc.com) for details. Vice President, FMC cc; Byron Brown Patrick Davis Dave Holtom CEO, ValleyAgronomlcs, LLC 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00003985-00001