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HUNTGN ANDREWS KURTH LLP 50 CALIFORNIA STREET. SUITE 1700 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 04105 TEL 415 *975 3700 2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20037-1701 TEL 202 * 955*1500 SHANNON S. BROOME DIRECT DIAL: 415 * 975 - 3718/202 * 955 1912 EMAIL: sbroome@HurtonAK.com June 18, 2018 The Honorable John A. Barrasso, M.D. Chairman U S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works 410 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Tom Carper Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works 410 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Barrasso and Ranking Member Carper: As the Executive Director of the Air Permitting Forum, I write to express my strong support for the nomination of William ("Chad") McIntosh for the position of Assistant Administrator for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Air Permitting Forum is a trade association comprised of Fortune 100 companies that focuses on Clean Air Act implementation and advocacy. Mr. McIntosh is highly qualified for this position, given his longstanding government service and service in the private sector in support of environmental compliance and continuous improvement. Having worked with Chad as a member of the Air Permitting Forum where he represented Ford Motor Company for many years, I can say with confidence that he has the degree of commitment, integrity, diplomacy, and knowledge of environmental law to be a great success in this position. His collaborative demeanor and problem solving skills will be a tremendous asset to the EPA. Chad has longstanding experience in numerous federal and state environmental programs, which is particularly helpful for this position at EPA since the assistant administrator will work across the agency's programs and regions to develop and implement policy and programs in service of U.S. public health and the environment. In Michigan, Chad served as then-Governor Engler's Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Advisor and also as the Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), addressing all of DEQ's regulatory programs. At Ford, Chad had significant compliance responsibilities for nearly 20 years, providing him needed perspective as to how regulations are implemented in practice. Chad has a strong work ethic and understands the importance of meeting regulatory commitments and deadlines. As Tribal governments work to administer their regulatory Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 1 ED 002061 00149031-00001 Chairman Barrasse and Ranking Member Carper June 18, 2018 Page 2 programs and look to EPA for support and guidance, Chad is an ideal leader to ensure that these needs are met. Chad also shares two key characteristics with me--being a chemical engineer and a lawyer. As an engineer and a lawyer, I wholeheartedly support bringing into the agency as many people as possible who have both a scientific and legal background. His ability to understand the issues presented by the scientific community within EPA and by outside stakeholders and marry that perspective with the legal advice he will receive from the agency's lawyers will be a significant benefit to ensuring his success in this role. In sum, Chad McIntosh is an excellent choice for Assistant Administrator for the EPA's Office of International and Tribal Affairs, and I strongly support his confirmation by the Senate. Please do not hesitate to call me with any questions at 415-818-2275 or to email me at sbroome@HuntonAK.com. Sincerely, Shannon S. Broome Executive Director, Air Permitting Forum Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP San Francisco Office Managing Partner & California Environmental Practice Leader Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 1 ED 002061 00149031-00002