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Message From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Nishida, Jane [/0=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=65E465E683C54E1B825F1BAD32DCB099-NISHIDA, JANE] 3/8/2018 10:47:02 PM Charles DeBow [cdebow@nationalbcc.org] Hill-Macon, Cam [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=0eael027dd534ce9afbe502f984d9701-CHill03]; Bailey, Marianne [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=83a7850b43b24c799352d21886c0aeda-MBaile03]; Greenwalt, Sarah [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=6cl3775b8f424e90802669b87bl35024-Greenwalt,] RE: Mining in Colombia Meeting Follow Up Charles, It was good to talk with you this afternoon about potential areas of cooperation in the mining sector in Colombia. One concrete area of cooperation that we identified today is sharing best practices on cleaner technology to reduce mercury emissions, specifically the mercury capture system for artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) that EPA developed with Argonne Labs (see link below). http://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/11557/ASGMFIyer_EPA_English_final.pdf?sequence=l&isAI lowed=y Other areas of cooperation may be identified later through EPA's work under the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, or the National Black of Chamber of Commerce's work with the Government of Colombia. I have copied Cam and Marianne in this email and they may provide additional information. I have also copied Sarah Greenwalt in the Administrator's Office, who was referenced in the Administrator's letter that you just received. We look forward to receiving more information about your work in Colombia, and exploring potential areas of cooperation with the NBCC. Best regards, Jane From: Charles DeBow [mailto:cdebow@nationalbcc.org] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 12:42 PM To: Nishida, Jane <Nishida.Jane@epa.gov> Cc: Stewart, Lakita <Stewart.Lakita@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Mining in Colombia Meeting Follow Up Ok this is wonderful. We are working with the Colombians to send a delegation to our regional meetings in Tampa April 12th- 14th. We will be taking a group to Cali Colombia in May (tentatively). I am wondering about a presentation or seminar on best practices and resources you may suggest. What is your approach to helping the independent miners and how is it best to go about interacting? Chuck Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00105362-00001 Charles H, DeBow, III Vice President Programs National Black Chamber of Commerce 4400 Jenifer Street, NW Suite 331 Washington, DC 20015 (202) 465-4788 cdebow@nationalbcc.org http://www.nationalbcc.org National Black Chamber of Commerce Linkedln https://www.facebook.com/NationalBCC/ Twitter@ National BCC From: Nishida, Jane [mailto:NishidaJane@epa.gov1 Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 6:41 PM To: Charles DeBow <cdebow@nationaibcc.orR> Cc: Stewart, Lakita <Stewart.Lakit3@ep3.gov> Subject: RE: Mining in Colombia Meeting Follow Up My assistant, Lakita Stewart, will try to arrange a time for a conference call at the end of the month or in early March. I look forward to our call. From: Charles DeBow [mailto:cdebow@nafionalbcc.org1 Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 10:21 AM To: Nishida, Jane <NishidaJane@epa.gov> Cc: Bennett, Tate <Bennett.T3te@epa.gov>; Tanner, Lee <Tanner.Lee@epa.gov>; Hill-Macon, Cam <HiSi~ IV1acon.Cani@ep3.gov>; Greenwalt, Sarah <greenwalt.sarah@epa.gov>; Harry Alford <halford@nationalbcc.org>; Kay DeBow <kdebow@nationalbcc.org> Subject: Re: Mining in Colombia Meeting Follow Up Yes. That will be fine. Thank you. Chuck Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy NoteS. -------- Original m essage--------From: "Nishida, Jane" <NishidaJaBe@epa.gov> Date: 2/12/18 9:18 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Charles DeBow <cdebow@nationalbcc.org> Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00105362-00002 Cc: "Bennett, Tate" <Bennett.Tate@epa.gov>, "Tanner, Lee" <Tanner.Lee@epa.gov>, "Hill-Macon, Cam" <H111-Macon.Cam@epa. gov>, "Greenwalt, Sarah" <s:reenwalt.sarah@epa.gov>, Harry Alford <haiford@nationa!face,org>, Kay DeBow <kdebow@nationalbcc.org> Subject: RE: Mining in Colombia Meeting Follow Up Chuck, Unfortunately I am fully booked on Wednesday and will be on travel later in the week. Can we schedule a call for when I return the week of February 26? Thanks, Jane From: Charles DeBow [mailto:cdebow@nationalbcc.orgl Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2018 6:46 PM To: Nishida, Jane <Nishid3J3ne@epa.gov> Cc: Bennett, Tate <Bennetf.Tafe@epa.gov>; Tanner, Lee <Tannef.Lee@epa.gov>; Hill-Macon, Cam <HiiIN1acon.Cani@epa.gov>; Greenwalt, Sarah <gneenwait.sarah@epa.gov>; Harry Alford <haifofd@nationaibcc.org>; Kay DeBow <kdebow@n3tion3lbce.org> Subject: Mining in Colombia Meeting Follow Up Jane can we do a call on Wednesday? Chuck Charles H. DeBow, III Vice President Programs National Black Chamber of Commerce (202) 466-4788 cdebow@nationaibcc.org wwvj.N3tionalbce.org www.facebook.com/NationagBCC Niirbofiifl Black Chamber of Commerce From: Nishida, Jane [mailto:NishidaJane@epa.govl Sent: Monday, February 5, 2018 4:40 PM To: Charles DeBow <cdehow@nationaibcc.org> Cc: Bennett, Tate <Bennett.T3te@epa.gov>; Tanner, Lee <Tannef.Lee@epa.gov>; Hill-Macon, Cam <H[!JN1acon.Cam@ep3.gov>; Greenwalt, Sarah <greenwaSt,sarah@epa.gov> Subject: Colombia Meeting Follow Up Dear Charles, It was good to meet you and your colleagues on February 1 to discuss the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) activities in Colombia. As we discussed in the meeting, EPA has worked with Colombia on mining, environmental enforcement and public participation activities, but not on agricultural issues. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00105362-00003 We would be happy to explore with you and NBCC possible areas of collaboration in the mining sector in Colombia, particularly as it relates to mercury pollution and clean technology. If you have any additional information on NBCC's activities or contacts in the mining sector in Colombia, this would be helpful. I am also copying Cam Hill Macon, who is the Senior Advisor in my office responsible for EPA's programs in Latin America, Middle East and Africa. We look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Jane Jane Nishida Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Office of International and Tribal Affairs US. Environmental Protection Agency Tel: 202-564-1531 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00105362-00004