ST owe 4'33:- . UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460 6? 4' scent?? 4? 4'1 THE INSPECTOR GENERAL HAVE 1 2017 The Honorable Ted W. Lieu US. House of Representatives Washington, DC. 20515 Dear Representative Lieu: Thank you for your May 19, 2017, letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Of?ce of Inspector General (OIG) requesting an investigation into reports that an EPA employee may have colluded with Monsanto to conduct a biased review of As you are aware, there is considerable public interest regarding allegations of such collusion. As a result, I have asked the EPA OIG Of?ce of Investigations to conduct an inquiry into several agency review-related matters. Your letter has been forwarded to the EPA 01G Of?ce of Investigations for inclusion and consideration. Following the completion of the review, we will notify your staff and prepare the appropriate response to your concerns. We appreciate your interest in the work of the EPA OIG. If you have any questions regarding this or any other matter, please contact Alan Larsen, Counsel to the Inspector General, at (202) 566-2391. Sincerely, rthur A. Elkins Jr.