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Message From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Bowman, Liz [/0=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=C3D4D94D3E4B4B1F80904056703EBC80-BOWMAN, ELI] 8/4/2017 8:40:56 PM Press i/o="xchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=b293283291dc44eOb5dlc36be9281d8a-Press] RE: Questions regarding EPA Denial for Cannabis pesticides SLN Hi David - This was just brought to my attention. Here is our on the record statement: Normally, we would be more than happy to respond to you and provide you with the information you need. In this case, we decline to comment because of your threatening and inappropriate email to our hard-working career staff who were only trying to help. Thank you - Liz Bowman From: David Heldreth] Ex. 6 Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 2:28 PM To: Daguillard, Robert <Daguillard.Robert@epa.gov>; Press <Press@epa.gov>; Jones, Enesta <Jones.Enesta@epa.gov>; Grantham, Nancy <Grantham.Nancy@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Questions regarding EPA Denial for Cannabis pesticides SLN I'm going to be submitting the story along with all of the names of the press people from the EPA who have delayed and not sent me the info I've asked for today unless I get the questions answered by 5 pm PST. I'll explain that after over 3 weeks the EPA press room can't seem to put together a response and are acting incompetently or maliciously to the freedom of press, unless you can show that you acted by orders of your supervisors. Currently this will be running in Dope Magazine, High Times, The Cannabiz Journal, Terpenes and Testing Magazine and a few websites. I'm in touch with a Forbes and Times reporter to put together versions for their publications soon as well. Thanks, David Heldreth .... Ex! 6.... ] Previously sent info: Hi, I'm following up on my previous questions about the EPA and cannabis pesticide SLN info. I was hoping to see if the EPA had received the request to withdraw the cannabis pesticide SLN registrations from Washington, California, Vermont or Nevada and if General Hydroponics has submitted the request to voluntary cancel the registrations as well. Related info below. Request to Withdraw a 24(c) Registration. In order to process a withdrawal, the PM Team must receive a request to withdraw the 24(c) registration from the state that issued the 24(c). Request to Voluntarily Cancel a 24(c) Registration. In order to process a voluntary cancellation, the PM Team must receive a request from the registrant that maintains the 24(c) registration. Also, the registrant should send a copy of the voluntary cancellation request to the state that issued that 24(c). A Federal Register Notice will be issued which allows 90 days from date of publication for comment on the request. A cancellation order listing the 24(c) registration number will be prepared and signed. The cancellation order is then sent to the registrant via certified mail and cancellation information is posted to OPP data systems. A registrant can choose to withdraw a request for voluntary cancellation during the comment period by submitting a request in writing to the Agency. If a third party is interested in the continuance of the registration, they should contact the appropriate registrant. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00027964-00001 If the states and General Hydroponics withdraw their applications, will they be able to reapply after comment is given regarding the EPA denial and cancellation in the federal register? Could comment from the public after the publication cause the EPA to change their decision? Has the EPA had any of the aforementioned states file appeals or try to overturn the EPA decision? How would they do so? Furthermore, the state of Washington says they plan to keep these registrations on their list of approved pesticides to be used on cannabis. While the products won't be labeled for the use of cannabis specifically by the registrant, they will be on the state approved list. Is this in violation of the rule that says: If a disapproval is issued, sale and distribution by the registrant or other persons would be in violation of 12(a)(1)(A) beginning on the date of disapproval. Or is the withdraw notice from the state prior to official disapproval effectively circumventing this rule by never getting a formal disapproval and instead the EPA has so far only sent letters of intent to disapprove? I originally submitted these questions on July 10. Just hoping to see what the timeline is as I'm hoping to submit for deadline tomorrow. On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 7:25 AM, David Heldreth Ex. 6 wrote: Checking in again as today is Friday. Hoping I can get the response to the questions. Thanks for your help, David Heldreth I Ex. 6 ! i_____________________________________ J Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2017, at 6:25 AM, Daguillard, Robert <Daguillard.Robert@epa.gov> wrote: Hey David. Let me check. From: David Heldreth Ex. 6 Sent: Wednesday, AugusT07r2DT7'6:16'PM To: Press <Press(5)epa.gov>; Daguillard, Robert <Daguillard.Robert(S)epa.gov>; Grantham, Nancy <Grantham.Nancy(5)epa.gov>; Jones, Enesta cJones. Enesta@epa.gov> Subject: Questions regarding EPA Denial for Cannabis pesticides SLN Hi, I'm following up on my previous questions about the EPA and cannabis pesticide SLN info. I was hoping to see if the EPA had received the request to withdraw the cannabis pesticide SLN registrations from Washington, California, Vermont or Nevada and if General Hydroponics has submitted the request to voluntary cancel the registrations as well. Related info below. Request to Withdraw a 24(c) Registration. In order to process a withdrawal, the PM Team must receive a request to withdraw the 24(c) registration from the state that issued the 24(c). Request to Voluntarily Cancel a 24(c) Registration. In order to process a voluntary cancellation, the PM Team must receive a request from the registrant that maintains the 24(c) registration. Also, the registrant should send a copy of the voluntary cancellation request to the state that issued that 24(c). A Federal Register Notice will be issued which allows 90 days from date of publication for comment on the request. A cancellation order listing the 24(c) registration number will be prepared and signed. The cancellation order is then sent to the registrant via certified mail and cancellation information is posted to OPP data systems. A registrant can choose to withdraw a request for voluntary Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00027964-00002 cancellation during the comment period by submitting a request in writing to the Agency. If a third party is interested in the continuance of the registration, they should contact the appropriate registrant. If the states and General Hydroponics withdraw their applications, will they be able to reapply after comment is given regarding the EPA denial and cancellation in the federal register? Could comment from the public after the publication cause the EPA to change their decision? Has the EPA had any of the aforementioned states file appeals or try to overturn the EPA decision? How would they do so? Furthermore, the state of Washington says they plan to keep these registrations on their list of approved pesticides to be used on cannabis. While the products won't be labeled for the use of cannabis specifically by the registrant, they will be on the state approved list. Is this in violation of the rule that says: If a disapproval is issued, sale and distribution by the registrant or other persons would be in violation of 12(a)(1)(A) beginning on the date of disapproval. Or is the withdraw notice from the state prior to official disapproval effectively circumventing this rule by never getting a formal disapproval and instead the EPA has so far only sent letters of intent to disapprove? I originally submitted these questions on July 10. Just hoping to see what the timeline is as I'm hoping to submit for deadline tomorrow. David Heldreth I Ex. 6 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00027964-00003