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^ o a i'V v v AOO 2 0 I1DZ UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION III 1650 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1 91 0 3-2(0 Robert A. Bilott, Esq. Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP 1800 Firstar Tower 425 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-3957 August 22, 2002 AML - li% Dear Mr. Bilott: I am responding to your letter o f July 22, 2002, regarding your request to speak informally with staff o f the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") regarding their participation in the May 6-8, 2002, meeting o f the C-8 Assessment o f Toxicity Team, convened by the West Virginia Department o f Environmental Protection ("WVDEP"), pursuant to the Consent Order between E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company and WVDEP. Given the limited agency resources and other priorities, unfortunately, we cannot consent to such informal discussions. Should you wish to pursue a formal request for deposition or documents, you should you submit a written request pursuant to the regulations in 40 C.F.R. Part 2, Subpart C, in accordance with the procedures set forth therein, (e.g., the request must state the nature of the testimony and the reason why the testimony would be in the interests o f EPA). Please direct your request for any headquarters staff (e.g., Jennifer Seed or John Cicmanec) to Marla E. Diamond (2377A), Associate General Counsel, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, NW 20460. Requests for informal interviews or deposition testimony o f ATSDR staff should be directed to Deborah Tress, Senior Attorney, Office o f the General Counsel, CDC/ATSDR, 1600 Clifton Road, NE D-53, Atlanta, GA 30333. Sincerely, Janet E. Sharke Office of Regional Counsel (3RC30) ec: J. Cicmanec (EPA, ORD) G. Cooper (EPA, OGC) S. Perdomo (EPA, Region V) S. Rotenberg (EPA, Region III) J. Seed (EPA, OPPT) D. Tress (CDC/ATSDR) L. Warner (EPA, Region III) J. Wheeler (ATSDR) C7-, 00162 Printed on 100% recycled/recyclable paper with 100% post-consumerfiber and process chlorinefree. Customer Service Hotline: 1-800-438-2474 CONTAIN NO CBI