"Matz, Tim" <tmatz@htcnam.com> 
03/06/2007 02:32 PM	To
Keith Barnett/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA
cc
"McKervey, Gerry" <GMcKervey@Lehighcement.com>, "O'Hare, Andy" 
<aohare@cement.org>
bcc

Subject
RE: Letter on conformation of Portland Cement Mercury testing
	
		
		
		Dear Mr. Barnett,

This response is to confirm that Lehigh Cement Company agrees to perform
mercury testing at its Mason City, Iowa facility. Lehigh will conduct
such testing according to an EPA approved testing protocol which is
currently being developed. Lehigh will provide EPA with the data results
and testing report as soon as practical but contingent upon an EPA
approved testing protocol and the availability of a stack testing firm. 

Best Regards,

Timothy L. Matz
Corporate Environmental Manager
Heidelberg Technology Center
7660 Imperial Way
Allentown, Pa. 18195
Tel.  610-366-4752
Fax. 610-366-4606
Cell  610-554-8942
e-mail: tmatz@htcnam.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Barnett.Keith@epamail.epa.gov
[mailto:Barnett.Keith@epamail.epa.gov] 
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 11:23 AM
To: meg.garakani@holcim.com; Joel.Bolduc@holcim.com;
catryn.wilson@holcim.com; Matz, Tim; ngarnett@txi.com; Andrew O'Hare
Cc: Fruh.Steve@epamail.epa.gov; silverman.steven@epamail.epa.gov
Subject: Letter on conformation of Portland Cement Mercury testing

To all:

I have spoken with most if you concerning conformation of mercury
testing, and I understand there is another conference call today.  And I
realize you are still working on test methods.  However, as I explained
on the phone we need to be able to make a showing to the court that this
project is moving forward.  As a result, I need written confirmation
that you have agreed to test (unless you have already sent it), and at
least your best guess on a schedule (and any caveats you need to
include).  My Office of General Counsel has told me that I will still
need to send a confirming letter, so that we (EPA) is on record in this
matter.  So when you see the letter show up, this is a procedural issue.
The letter will simply confirm our understanding and will request a
response only  if anything we state is incorrect.

As I also mentioned, please don't hold this up waiting on a final
decision on the test method.  That item can wait.

Keith W. Barnett
USEPA/OAQPS/SPPD/MMG
Mail Code D243-02
Research Triangle Park, NC  27711
919-541-5605
barnett.keith@epa.gov

