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Message From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: Laura Skaer [lskaer@miningamerica.org] 4/9/2018 9:54:00 PM Cook, Steven [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=394f5dede6184bc083cf9390e49al92c-Cook, Steve]; Chancellor, Erin [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=ae6aeabeca754643bdb01c9f5b653ca6-Chancellor,]; Kelly, Albert [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=08576e43795149e5a3f9669726dd044c-Kelly, Albe]; Bennett, Tate [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=lfa92542f7ca4d01973bl8b2fllb9141-Bennett, El] Matt Ellsworth [ellsworth@miningamerica.org] RE: Abandoned Mines question AgendaDraft 04-03-18.docx All, I know you are aware of the upcoming Summit on AML and Good Sam to be held at the Colorado School of Mines on April 2 6 .1 believe Erin is registered to attend as are a few EPA career folks. We would like to have someone from EPA present at the Summit: during the raid-morning session (see attached Agenda). I mentioned this to Byron Brown when we met at the end of January, but so -far no one has been identified as a possible speaker. Let me know if it is possible for EPA to provide a speaker for the Summit. Thank you. Laura Skaer Executive Director American Exploration & Mining Association iskaer@rniningamenca.org From: Cook, Steven <cook.steven@epa.gov> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 5:27 AM To: Laura Skaer <lskaer@miningamenca.org>; Matt Ellsworth <ellsworth@miningamerica.org>; brent.fewell@earthandwatergroup.com; smoyer@tu.org Cc: Chancellor, Erin <chancellor.erin@epa.gov>; Kelly, Albert <kelly.albert@epa.gov>; Bennett, Tate <Bennett.Tate@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Abandoned Mines question One additional ask - could you provide more details (perhaps something like a fact sheet) about prior projects where work was done and the fish returned but while water quality improved, perhaps the precise targets of clean water standards were not reached? Also of interest would be whether the fish that returned would be suitable for consumption. Thanks From: Laura Skaer [mailto:iskaer@minsn.gamerica.orgl Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 9:00 PM To: Matt Ellsworth <elisworth@miningamerica.org>; Cook, Steven <cook.sfeven@epa.gov>; brentfeweii@earthandwatergroup.com; snioyer@tu.org Cc: Chancellor, Erin <chanceilor.erin@epa.gov>; Kelly, Albert <keliy.3lbert@epa.gov>; Bennett, Tate Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 5 ED 002061 00072177-00001 < 8ermeft.Tate@ep a.gQv > Subject: RE: Abandoned Mines question AIL Thanks for letting me participate via telephone. We are encouraged by the discussion and the opportunity we believe we have. Attached is the announcement and current agenda for the AML/Good Sam Summit at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) on April 26 sponsored by the Mining and metallurgical Society of America, Trout Unlimited and CSM, As you can see, we have a good group of speakers lined up. We would like to have someone from EPA. speak in the mid-morning session. I mentioned this to Byron Brown when I met with him at the end of January, but have not heard back from him. Any help you can provide in helping us identify the right person from EPA is much appreciated. Thanks Laura Skaer Executive Director American Exploration & Mining Association iskaer@mininganierica.org From: Matt Ellsworth Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 5:54 AM To: Cook, Steven <cook.steven@epa.gov>; brent.fewegi@earthandwateraroup.com; smoyer@tu.om; Laura Skaer <iskaer@miningarnenc3.org> Cc: Chancellor, Erin <ehaneeilor.erin@epa.gov>; Kelly, Albert <keliy.3ibert@epa.gov>; Bennett, Tate <6enneft.Tate@epa.gQ> Subject: Re: Abandoned Mines question Adding Laura ------- Original message-------From: "Cook, Steven" <cook.steven@epa.gov> Date: 3/15/18 8:18 AM (GMT-05:00) To: brent.feweii@earthandwatergroup.com, smoyer@tu.org, Matt Ellsworth <eiisworth@niining3nierica.org> Cc: "Chancellor, Erin" <eh3nceiior.erin@epa.gov>, "Kelly, Albert" <keiiy.aiba jja@epa.gov>, "Bennett, Tate" <8enneft.Tate@epa.gQ> Subject: Abandoned Mines question Once again appreciate your interest in this topic. I had a couple of additional questions - 1. Given the type of projects you are interested in, what is the estimated average cost (or range or cost) of a project? 2. What would be the anticipated timeframe for completion of a typical project (1 year, 1-2 years or something else)? 3. Given the available resources and assuming adequate funds were available, what level of effort (i.e. number of active projects) do you think could be sustained on an annual basis over several years? Please let me know if you need any clarifications on these questions. Steven Cook Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 5 ED 002061 00072177-00002 Deputy Assistant Administrator Office of Land and Emergency Management U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 5 ED 002061 00072177-00003