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HOBM/Vj, UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON DC 20460 May 3,2017 THE ADMINISTRATOR Thank you for your recent correspondence. It is an honor and privilege to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Promoting and protecting a strong and healthy environment is one of government's lifeblood priorities, and the EPA is \ital to that mission. I look forward to working with the agency's dedicated employees, stakeholders and our state partners on a shared vision to protect our environment for future generations. The climate is changing, and human activity impacts our changing climate in some manner. The ability to measure with precision the degree and extent of that impact, and what to do about it, are subject to continuing debate and dialogue. I am committed to having an open and honest debate to better inform current and future regulatory decisions. We as an agency will always strive to strike a balance between protecting our water, air and natural resources and building our economy. We do not have to choose between them. Our nation has a stellar history of protecting our natural resources and our environment while also respecting economic growth and jobs, and we will continue to do that. Among my top priorities are improving America's water infrastructure and focusing on the EPA's core mission of protecting our nation's air. water and land. We need to shape the work of the F.PA by setting national standards and finding neighborhood solutions. We will also strive for regulatory certainty so regulated industries w ill know exactly what is expected of them. I am a firm believer in the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment and look forward to the opportunity to help provide future generations with a better and healthier environment. I hope you will follow our efforts by visiting www.epa.gov to learn more about the EPA's work and what you can do to help us achieve solid results. On behalf of ever)one at the EPA, I thank you for your interest in our work and your support for protecting the environment. internet Address (URL) http flwww epa gev Recycled'Recyclable Pnnted with Vegetable Oh Based Inks on 100% Postconsumer Process Chlorine Free Recyc ed Paoer