JOE MANCHIN 
WEST VIRGINIA APPROPRIATIONS

start 3th ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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WASHINGTON, DC 20510?4804 VETERANS AFFAIRS

August 28, 20l 8

Mr. Trent Ogilvie, President
ROCKWOOL

8024 Esquesing Line
Milton, Ontario

Canada

Dear Mr. Ogilvie 

I write today to discuss questions that my constituents and I have regarding potential negative effects which
Rockwool?s new proposed facility could cause to the air and water quality in Jefferson County, West Virginia,
and the surrounding areas. All est Virginians want and deserve clean air and water. i believe they also
deserve peace of mind when it comes to the safety of their air and water quality, especially when a business
constructs a new facility that could potentially affect both.

The communities that surround your proposed facility in Jefferson County are concerned about the facility?s
potential impacts to their health, as well as to the environment and local wildlife. In particular, the proposed
Rockwool facility?s close proximity to local schools has prompted the concerns of parents and the local school
board.

These are genuine concerns that are worthy of thoughtful reply and engagement you and your team at
Rockwool. Therefore, I respectfully request your written reply outlining Rockwool?s plan to ensure all
environmental impacts are mitigated as much as possible during both construction and operation of the facility.
Additional information regarding Rockwool?s emissions at its existing North American facilities would be
helpful data for informing this conversation in West Virginia. And it is imperative you continue to remain
engaged with the community via additional town halls. I also strongly urge you to facilitate meetings with
families and local leaders from the communities where your existing facilities operate, such as Toronto.
Ontario. 

I have long said that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts. I also believe that our
environment and economy can be balanced, and our economic leaders should do everything they can to ensure
both. Consequently, I also ask that you commit to remaining engaged with the community to continue your
efforts to address local concerns, and encourage you to be as transparent as possible as you pursue
environmental permits for the facility. The safe and environmentally responsible construction and operation of
the proposed Rockwool facility in Jefferson County is inextricably linked to its success.

Please respond to my office via letter at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance for your prompt
response to my concerns. I look forward to a positive working relationship for the future of West Virginia.

With warm wishes,

 

Joe Man-chin 
United States ator