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HAt QUINN President & CEO May 17, 2017 The Honorable Scott Pruitt Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue. N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Dear Administrator Pruitt, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for you addressing the National Mining Association Board of Directors at our meeting in Naples. You were very generous with your time with our members, all of whom were impressed with your command of the issues as well as your understanding the critical role of mining for our nation's economic growth, energy security and continued technological innovation. It was refreshing to hear the leader of the Environmental Protection Agency explain how our industry can serve as a valuable partner in reaching a balance through a sensible regulatory framework that produces better results and economic opportunity for all. The `Back to Basics ' agenda refocusing the agency on its core mission and finding real solutions in collaboration with the states comes not a moment too soon. Thank you again for your time and service to the nation. You can count on the National Mining Association as a partner in supporting your initiatives for promoting economic growth and protecting the environment. National Mining Association ' : 1 ' , h ;:* Ar- -: MAY ffltf The Honorable Scott Pruitt Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue. N W Washington, DC 20460