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Re: EPA Concerns with Implementation of Corrective Actions of the Hazardous Waste Operating
License issued by the State of Michigan to the Dow Chemical Company for its Midland,
Michigan Facility
In accordance with its oversight role under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42
U.S.C. 6901 et seq., the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 (EPA or the
Agency) has been monitoring the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s (MDEQ)
implementation of corrective action requirements contained within the Hazardous Waste Operating
License issues to the Dow Chemical Company (Dow) by the State of Michigan on June 12, 2003.
I want to thank you again for all of the hard work you and your staff have devoted to this matter and
MDEQ’s continuing efforts to protect human health and the environment throughout the State of
Michigan. EPA is especially appreciative of the significant efforts of MDEQ staff and management to
ensure that significant soil and sediment sampling within the upper 6 miles of the Tittabawassee River
and the City of Midland takes place this season. EPA considers MDEQ to be a valuable partner in
protecting the environment and the Agency will continue to work closely with the State of Michigan in
its oversight capacity in order to ensure that Dow timely complies with its RCRA license and all
applicable federal laws.
Please contact me at (312) if you have any questions concerning this letter or the attached
comments.
Sincerely,