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To: Hupp, Millan[hupp.millan@epa.gov] Cc: gunaskera.Mandy@epa.gov[gunaskera.Mandy@epa.gov]; joanna.foust@daimler.com[joanna.foust@daimler.com] From: jake.jones@daimier.com Sent: Tue 8/1/2017 1:53:56 PM Subject: Administrator Pruitt invitation MBUSI Sept 21 Invite Pruitt.pdf Millan, We regret that the Administrator was not able to visit our Mercedes facility during his recent trip to Alabama with Senator Strange. On September 21, we are celebrating our 20th year of production in Alabama and would like to invite the Administrator to participate. In addition to celebrating the past, we plan to announce a significant expansion of the facility including production of environmentally friendly products and the supporting components. We have also extend an invitation to Vice President Pence and would love to have the Administrator there as well. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Joanna Foust with questions or requests for additional information. Thank you in advance for considering the request. Jake Jake Jones Executive Director, External Affairs Daimler North America Corporation 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 825 (202) 649-4501 (direct) (202) 297-8243 (mobile) If you are not the addressee, please inform us immediately that you have received this e-mail by mistake, and delete it. We thank you for your support. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00001263-00001 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00001263-00002 Mercedes-Benz The Honorable Scott Pruitt .. Administrator .. .. ................... ... U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20460 . Dear Administrator Pruitt, . T . . .. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this year celebrates "20 Years of Production and we are also nearing completion of our $ 1.3 billion expansion to support launch of our next generation of vehicles. We are on the threshold of a transformation that goes far beyond drive systems. There are major changes and exciting times ahead for MBUSI as we translate opportunities into genuinely fascinating vehicles. Our future has never looked brighter. . . . .. . Our plant stands strong with 3,600 Team Members, with more than 7,000 people entering our gates daily to support operations, and a production capacity of 300,000+ vehicles annually. We extend an offer to you to join us in an event to celebrate both our past and future: . .. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years of Production . : & . . The Future of MBUSI . . September 21,2017 . . . .... Tuscaloosa, Alabama Our decision to establish the first plant for the production of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles outside Germany in Tuscaloosa was not only a far-reaching strategic decision, but also a move that helped set the course for the future development of the automotive: industry in the Southern United States. Our . Celebration will take place on Thursday, September 21st here at our plant: . 11 a.m. Press Conference . .. 2:30 p.m. A companywide meeting with our Team Members. .. .. . .. 5 p.m. Community Celebration on the grounds of the North River Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa If you are interested in joining us, please contact Joanna Foust in the Daimler Washington office at tel.: 202-649-4506. Our Daimler Washington office will send you further information on the program in...... advance of the event. We hope you can join us in Tuscaloosa. . . ............. President & CEO Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc,, P.O, Box 100, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403-0100,1-205-507-3300 Mcedes-Benz- are registered trademarks of Daimler AG, Stuttgart, Germany ................................. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00001264-00001