UNITED STA TES ENVIRONMENT AL PROTECTION AGENCY WASIBNGTON, DC 20460 OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Mr. Aust in Evers American Oversight 1030 I 5th Street NW , Ste B255 Washington , DC 20005 JUL2 2 2019 RE: Freedom oflnformation Act Request EPA-HQ-2018-003987 , Final Release Dear Mr. Eve rs: I. SUMMAR Y OF REQUEST This letter is in response to yo ur Freedom of Jnf01mation Act (FOI A) request , identified above , dated January 3 151,2018 , requesting a copy of the document entitled "C hloroprene Request for Correc tion", as we ll as a ll communi catio ns relat ed to the "C hloropre ne Request for Co rrection" document from September I 51, 2017 to when the search was comp leted, a nd also records describing the process ing of this request , includin g records sufficient to identify search terms used and locat ions and custodians searched and any tracking shee ts used to track the processing of this request. 2 . DISPOSITION Partial Grant. 3. DESCRI PTIO N OF RECORDS One hundr ed thirty-six records have been found to be responsive to this request. All records have been released w ith redactions , pursuant to Exemption 5, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(5) (P redecisional/Deli berative) and Exempt ion 6, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(6) (Persona l Privacy). The document "C hlorop rene Request for Correct ion" is available on the EPA website at https://www .epa .gov/qual ity/rfc-17002 . 4. COST INFORMATION There are no costs to you assoc iated w ith th is request. 5. APPEAL RIGHTS AND CONT ACT INFORMATION This letter concludes our response to your request. You may appeal this response by ema il at hq.foia@epa.gov, or by mail to the National Freedom oflnformation Office, U.S. EPA , 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W . (2822T) , Washingto n, DC 20460. On ly items mailed through the United States Posta l Service may be delivered to 1200 Pennsy lvan ia A venue . Tf you are submitt ing your appea l by hand delivery , courier service , or overnight delivery , you must address your correspondence to 130 I Constitution Avenue , N .W., Room 64161, Wash ington, DC 20001. Your appeal must be in writing , and it must be received no later than 90 calendar days from the date of this letter. The Agency wi ll not consider appeals received after the 90-calendar-day limit. Appea ls received after 5:00 pm EST will be cons idered received the next business day . The appea l letter shou ld include the FO IA tracking number listed above. For quickest possible handling , the subject line of your emai l, the appea l letter , and its envelope , if app licab le, should be marked "Freedom oflnformat ion Act Appea l." Additio nally , you may seek dispute reso lution serv ices from EPA's FO IA Pub lic Liaison at hq.foia @epa.gov or (202) 566 - 1667, or from the Office of Government Information Services (OG IS). You may contact OGIS in any of the following ways : by mail , Office of Government Info rmation Services , National Archives and Records Administration , Room 25 10 , 8610 Ade lphi Road, College Park , MD 20740-600 I; email , ogis @ nara .gov ; telepho ne, (301) 837- 1996 or (877) 684-6448 ; or fax , (301) 837 -0348 . If you have any questions regarding this response, please contact Ms. Rebecca C lausen, ORD FOIA Officer , at clausen.rebecca @epa.gov. Deborah Heckman Director (Acting) Office of Program Accountab ility and Resource Management To: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Fleming, Megan Sun 12/31/2017 8:09:39 PM Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Okay thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U. S. EPA Office of Research and Develo 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 On Dec 31, 2017 , at 2:53 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: No , Megan . I think we will wait to get all the IOAA comments and then make one revision. If at that point we feel it necessary , we may ask for Bruce ' s help with language. But we may not need to go there as Bruce ' s edits are quite detailed and specific . Hope this helps! Thanks and a very Happy New Year to you as well. Tina On Dec 31, 2017 , at 2:49 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote : Thanks , and happy new year! -Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA-18-0077-B-000001 ED_001677_00000035 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Brnce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi . Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000002 ED_001677_00000035 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11 :04 AM To: 01me-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , EPA-18-0077-B-000003 ED_001677_00000035 Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January- although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . EPA-18-0077-B-000004 ED_001677_00000035 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@)OMB.gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000005 ED_001677_00000035 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000006 ED_001677_00000035 To: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Cc: Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov]; Christian , Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn .Elizabeth@epa .gov] From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Sun 12/31/2017 7:49:41 PM Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thanks , and happy new year! -Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000007 ED_001677_00000036 Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000008 ED_001677_00000036 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Ch1istian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000009 ED_001677_00000036 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: Fwd : EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB . Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: EPA-18-0077-B-000010 ED_001677_00000036 From: "Kirby , Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000011 ED_001677_00000036 To: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris Fri 1/19/2018 12:21 :31 AM Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope only 3 more years .... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha EPA-18-0077-B-000012 ED_001677_00000037 ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don't know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:07 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote: See below -I am furious .. .but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000013 ED_001677_00000037 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce EPA-18-0077-B-000014 ED_001677_00000037 Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D' Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000015 ED_001677_00000037 .l EPA-1 8-0077-B-000016 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000017 EPA-1 8-0077-B-00001 8 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) EPA-18-0077-B-000019 ED_001677_00000037 ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D' Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000020 ED_001677_00000037 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000021 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U .S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the cmTent draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000022 ED_001677_00000037 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000023 ED_001677_00000037 Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and ourOGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information EPA-18-0077-B-000024 ED_001677_00000037 US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000025 ED_001677_00000037 To: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Cote, Ila Sat 10/7/2017 9:56:03 AM Re: PK Gladu like it. You know only crazy women with purpose are up reading emails at this time. I'll buy u a drink next time I see u. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 7, 2017, at 3:53 AM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: I like this approach-it's transparent and has several collateral benefits. T> From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 6:31 PM To: Cote, Ila Cc: White , Paul ; Bateson , Thomas ; Wright, Michael ; Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: PK Below is an example write-up based on what Alan and Paul did for chloroprene request for correction. Having this analysis in writing will be helpfu l no matter what. EPA-18-0077-B-000026 ED_001677_00000038 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000031 To: Cc: Cote, lla[Cote.lla@epa.gov] White, Paul[White.Paul@epa.gov] ; Bateson, Thomas[Bateson.Thomas@epa.gov]; M ichael[Wright.Michael@epa .gov]; Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori .Tina@e pa .gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Fri 10/6/2017 10:30:32 PM Subject: RE: PK Wright, Below is an example write-up based on what Alan and Paul did for chloroprene request for correction. Having this analysis in writing will be helpful no matter what. EPA-18-0077-B-000033 ED_001677_00000039 RESULTS From: Cote, Ila Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 6: 13 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Thayer, Kris Cc: White, Paul ; Bateson, Thomas ; Wright, Michael Subject: PK I EPA-18-0077-B-000038 ED_001677_00000039 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] Fleming, Megan Fri 1/5/2018 4:13:12 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- yes, I know we are behind schedule for this one . It is with Jennifer now. I'm staying tuned from an update from Megan Christian and will respond back to you as soon as possible. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, January 05, 2018 11:11 AM To: Fleming, Megan Subject: RE : Denka /Chloroprene Reque st for Correction - For Review While you are at it, do you know where the IRIS Report to Congress is? We have comments from Bmce. I saw Richard was reading Bmce 's version on Wednesday and Jennifer wanted to look at it. This is just a re-review of the edits, so hopefully it should not take too long. We were supposed to get it back to OCFO and 0MB on Wednesday . Thanks, T. EPA-18-0077-B-000039 ED_001677_00000040 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Con-ection - For Review Yes , will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Con-ection - For Review Hi Megan , So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce 's and Richard's issues . Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000040 ED_001677_00000040 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina-Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review . (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce , Richard , and Jennifer) , and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that ' s helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews , so this is in my wheel house. We're work ing on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000041 ED_001677_00000040 ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again -we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale EPA-18-0077-B-000042 ED_001677_00000040 Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report . Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard Section A Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-000043 ED_001677_00000040 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth EPA-18-0077-B-000046 ED_001677_00000040 ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000047 ED_001677_00000040 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Ch1istian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the EPA-18-0077-B-000048 ED_001677_00000040 IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000049 ED_001677_00000040 Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message : From: "Kirby , Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg , John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000050 ED_001677_00000040 To: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Fleming, Megan Fri 1/5/2018 3:09:32 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan , So great to know. Right now, you don 't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues . Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000051 ED_001677_00000041 Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina-Thanks for asking . IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review . (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000052 ED_001677_00000041 Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again -we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000053 ED_001677_00000041 Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-000054 ED_001677_00000041 1 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for C01Tection - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000057 ED_001677_00000041 Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000058 ED_001677_00000041 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000059 ED_001677_00000041 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone EPA-18-0077-B-000060 ED_001677_00000041 Begin forwarded message : From: "Kirby , Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg , John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The informat ion owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000061 ED_001677_00000041 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Mon 1/8/2018 6:57:17 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review OK, I worry that we will get unnecessarily dinged on this deadline . We need that like we need a hole in our heads right now. T. From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday , January 8, 2018 1:56 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review That's also with Jennifer. Megan C. poked her on this again today so we're hoping she gets to it ASAP. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) . Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:54 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000062 ED_001677_00000042 Thank you , Megan . And the Report to Congress (sorry to bug you)? T. From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - an update on this : the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks, Megan From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes , will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , EPA-18-0077-B-000063 ED_001677_00000042 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000064 ED_001677_00000042 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zava leta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ros s, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. EPA-18-0077-B-000065 ED_001677_00000042 Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000066 ED_001677_00000042 ?1.11m? H?'lnun I1 A From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., EPA-18-0077-B-000070 ED_001677_00000042 Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000071 ED_001677_00000042 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Brnce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8tl1• EPA-18-0077-B-000072 ED_001677_00000042 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, EPA-18-0077-B-000073 ED_001677_00000042 Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmenta l Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000074 ED_001677_00000042 To: From: Sent: Subject: Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Thur 12/21/2017 4:12:21 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review I just caught some grammatical errors - oh well .... downfall of multi-tasking. T. From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11: 11 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yeah ya do!! From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11: 10 AM To: Jones, Samantha Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review I weasel good .... From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:09 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Nicely done! From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM EPA-18-0077-B-000075 ED_001677_00000043 To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Brnce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Eve1yone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , EPA-18-0077-B-000076 ED_001677_00000043 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000077 ED_001677_00000043 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000078 ED_001677_00000043 To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer[Orme-Zavaleta.Jennifer@epa.gov]; Chris[Robbins.Chris@epa.gov] Bee: Tina Bahadori[tbahadori1@gmail.eom] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 11:34:07 PM Subject: Need some advice Robbins, Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000079 ED_001677_00000044 To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000080 ED_001677_00000044 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000081 Frumr T1 mmt'n . Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000084 ED_001677_00000044 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Conection - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000085 ED_001677_00000044 Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-000086 ED_001677_00000044 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information EPA-18-0077-B-000087 ED_001677_00000044 US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000088 ED_001677_00000044 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Mon 1/8/2018 6:54:10 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you, Megan. And the Report to Congress (sorry to bug you)? T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks, Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Conection - For Review Hi Megan , So great to know . Right now , you don 't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Conection - For Review Hi Tina-Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review . (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce , Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that ' s helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews , so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefully next time this will be clearer. EPA-18-0077-B-000090 ED_001677_00000045 Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk : Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zava leta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. EPA-18-0077-B-000091 ED_001677_00000045 Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report . Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don 't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000092 ED_001677_00000045 II I ?With?! .1 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Brnce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Brnce wrote: EPA-18-0077-B-000096 ED_001677_00000045 Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : Bruce D . Rodan EPA-18-0077-B-000097 ED_001677_00000045 Associate Director for Science U .S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC , OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process . EPA-18-0077-B-000098 ED_001677_00000045 I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. EPA-18-0077-B-000099 ED_001677_00000045 Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000100 ED_001677_00000045 To: From: Sent: Subject: Jones , Samantha[Jones .Samantha@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Thur 12/21/2017 4 :10:06 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review I weasel good .. .. From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:09 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Nicely done! From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Pen-y, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000101 ED_001677_00000046 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI , and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denk:a is late January - although again, OEI contro ls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: EPA-18-0077-B-000102 ED_001677_00000046 From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg , John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000103 ED_001677_00000046 To: From: Sent: Subject: Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Thur 12/21/2017 4:20:52 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review And I only have weasel eyes®. I'm the worse editor. T. From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11: 15 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Ha! I'm finding multi-tasking is not my friend .. .I'm still kicking myself for missing some of the edits that Barbara caught in the formaldehyde message earlier this week. My eagle eye doesn't work when split amongst multiple docs! From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11: 12 AM To: Jones, Samantha Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review I just caught some grammatical errors - oh well .... downfall of multi-tasking. T. From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11: 11 AM To: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000104 ED_001677_00000047 Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yeah ya do!! From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11: 10 AM To: Jones, Samantha Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review I weasel good .... From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:09 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Nicely done! From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, EPA-18-0077-B-000105 ED_001677_00000047 My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI , and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM EPA-18-0077-B-000106 ED_001677_00000047 To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James _H_Kim@OMB.~QY" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency EPA-18-0077-B-000107 ED_001677_00000047 _"hf1- i {inf-ilk. To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer[Orme-Zavaleta.Jennifer@epa.gov]; Robbins, Chris[Robbins.Chris@epa.gov]; Rodan, Bruce[rodan.bruce@epa .gov] ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro)(yamada.richard@epa.gov] Cc: Ross, Mary(Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; D'Amico, Louis[DAmico.Louis@epa.gov] ; Vandenberg, John(Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa .gov] ; Christian , Megan[Christian .Megan@epa .gov]; Robbins , Chris[Robbins .Chris@epa.gov] ; Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa .gov] ; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn .Kevin@epa.gov]; Blackburn , Elizabeth[Blackburn.Elizabeth@epa.gov]; Perry, Dale[Perry.Dale@epa.gov] Bee: Bahadori, Tina [Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 12/21/2017 4:03:44 PM Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review RFC 17002 Response 122117 KjK Clean .docx RFC 17002 Response attachment 122117 KjK Clean.docx Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , EPA-18-0077-B-000109 ED_001677_00000048 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000110 ED_001677_00000048 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000111 ED_001677_00000048 Nathan Gentry[gentry.nathan.epa@gmail.com] Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov]; Gentry, Nathan[Gentry.Nathan@epa.gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn. Elizabeth@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn. Kevin@epa.gov]; Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/25/2018 10:50:57 AM Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC RFC 17002 Response Attachment 2.pdf RFC 17002 Response Attachment 1.pdf ORD-18 -000-3570-Response for Correction -Environmental Protectioin 2.docx To: Cc: Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments I and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) Next steps: I) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #17002 c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg And please let me know if you need anything from me. Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gentry.nathan.epa@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM To: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000112 ED_001677_00000051 Cc: Fleming , Megan ; Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC The attachments go in as well , but I'm less worried about formatting . I'll make sure the correct ones get uploaded . On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Thank you for being patient with me. I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. On Jan 24, 2018 , at 7:14 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote : I think it's just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way. Nathan can confirm on process tomorrow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (des Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000113 ED_001677_00000051 Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don't go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018 , at 6:50 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that would be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here ' s the CCU-edited version. Please make any edits to this one , and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead). I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard . Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 EPA-18-0077-B-000114 ED_001677_00000051 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good. Thanks, Kevin . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Kuhn , Kevin Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan, I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approval and then give a short tum-around time . EPA-18-0077-B-000115 ED_001677_00000051 I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA (202) 564-4835 Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan , Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo . According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday , so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach . My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd EPA-18-0077-B-000116 ED_001677_00000051 appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka needs to be signed or autopenned EPA-18-0077-B-000117 ED_001677_00000051 NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment 1 to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000118 ED_001677_00000051 To: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Cc: Gentry, Nathan[Gentry.Nathan@epa.gov]; Blackburn , Elizabeth[Blackburn .Elizabeth@epa .gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn .Kevin@epa .gov]; Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa .gov) From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/25/2018 12:20:31 AM Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Thank you for being patient with me. I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. On Jan 24 , 2018 , at 7:14 PM , Fleming , Megan wrote: I think it's just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way . Nathan can confirm on process tomorrow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian , Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don ' t go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018 , at 6:50 PM , Fleming, Megan wrote : EPA-18-0077-B-000119 ED_001677_00000055 Tina- if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that would be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here's the CCU-edited version . Please make any edits to this one, and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead) . I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone : 202-564-9084 Fax:202-565-2430 EPA-18-0077-B-000120 ED_001677_00000055 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Na than Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good. Thanks, Kevin. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Kuhn, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan, I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approval and then give a short turn-around time. I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. EPA-18-0077-B-000121 ED_001677_00000055 Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA (202) 564-4835 Mobile: Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin : I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown . A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database . We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday , so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach . My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions . My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. EPA-18-0077-B-000122 ED_001677_00000055 My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000123 ED_001677_00000055 Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing . Thanks , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000124 ED_001677_00000055 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000125 Chloroprene Request for Correction: https://www.epa.gov/quality/epa-response-rfc17002-issued-1242018 EPA-18-0077-B-000126 ED_001677_00000056 From: Wolfman, Jessica [mailto:JWolfman@nas.edu ] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 11:04 AM To: Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Request for change to links on the NAS website Hi Vicki, EPA-18-0077-B-000127 ED_001677_00000056 I upda ted the websi te. Let me know if it looks okay to you . EPA-18-0077-B-000128 ED_001677_00000056 Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thanks Vicki Vicki Soto I 202 -564-3077 I soto .vicki@epa .gov ORD/NCEA/1 RISO Mailing Address: USEPA Headquarters I William Jefferson Clinton Building 11200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. I MC: 8601 PI Washington, DC 20460 EPA-18-0077-B-000129 ED_001677_00000056 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Fri 1/5/2018 4 :14:29 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review THANK YOU!!! Just wanted to make sure it did not get lost in translation . Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 11:13 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- yes, I know we are behind schedule for this one . It is with Jennifer now . I'm staying tuned from an update from Megan Christian and will respond back to you as soon as possible. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, January 05, 2018 11:11 AM To: Fleming, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000130 ED_001677_00000057 Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review While you are at it, do you know where the IRIS Report to Congress is? We have comments from Bruce. I saw Richard was reading Bruce's version on Wednesday and Jennifer wanted to look at it. This is just a re-review of the edits, so hopefully it should not take too long. We were supposed to get it back to OCFO and 0MB on Wednesday . Thanks, T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Reque st for Correction - For Review Yes, will do . Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth EPA-18-0077-B-000131 ED_001677_00000057 Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. EPA-18-0077-B-000132 ED_001677_00000057 Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again -we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000133 ED_001677_00000057 From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report . Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000134 ED_001677_00000057 Scum? l?ail'f 4 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Brnce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000138 ED_001677_00000057 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U .S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000139 ED_001677_00000057 ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-000140 ED_001677_00000057 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect EPA-18-0077-B-000141 ED_001677_00000057 Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000142 ED_001677_00000057 To: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Cc: Gentry, Nathan[Gentry.Nathan@epa.gov]; Blackburn , Elizabeth[Blackburn .Elizabeth@epa .gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn .Kevin@epa .gov]; Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa .gov) From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/25/201812 :11:13 AM Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don ' t go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018, at 6:50 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: Tina- if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that would be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here's the CCU-edited version. Please make any edits to this one, and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead) . I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard. Nathan Gentry EPA-18-0077-B-000143 ED_001677_00000058 Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Brnce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good . Thanks , Kevin . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Kuhn , Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan , EPA-18-0077-B-000144 ED_001677_00000058 I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approval and then give a short tum-around time . I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ ' s signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo . According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent , but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. EPA-18-0077-B-000145 ED_001677_00000058 My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: EPA-18-0077-B-000146 ED_001677_00000058 Letter from Jennifer to the law finn handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment 1 to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), : Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000147 ED_001677_00000058 To: From: Sent: Subject: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Fri 1/5/2018 4 :10:53 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review While you are at it, do you know where the IRIS Report to Congre ss is? We have comments from Bruce. I saw Richard was reading Bruce ' s version on Wednesday and Jennifer wanted to look at it. This is just a re-review of the edits , so hopefully it should not take too long . We were supposed to get it back to OCFO and 0MB on Wednesday. Thanks , T. From: Flemin g, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; EPA-18-0077-B-000148 ED_001677_00000059 Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. EPA-18-0077-B-000149 ED_001677_00000059 Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Conection - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback . We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000150 ED_001677_00000059 From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Conection - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report . Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000151 ED_001677_00000059 imcmui? 1 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5 :39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zava leta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Con-ection - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side . Tina On Dec 29 , 2017 , at 2:20 PM , Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi . Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000155 ED_001677_00000059 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John EPA-18-0077-B-000156 ED_001677_00000059 ; Thayer , Kris ; Ch1istian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for CotTection - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for CotTection by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the cutTent draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC , OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000157 ED_001677_00000059 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect EPA-18-0077-B-000158 ED_001677_00000059 Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000159 ED_001677_00000059 To: Bee: From: Sent: Subject: Soto, Vieki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov] Tina Bahadori[tbahadori1@gmail.com] Bahadori, Tina Tue 1/30/2018 2:27:11 PM RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Thanks Vicki, looks great! From: Soto, Vicki Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 9:20 AM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Avery, James ; Bahadori, Tina ; Shams, Dahnish ; Kraft, Andrew Subject: RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... EPA-18-0077-B-000160 ED_001677_00000060 Chloroprene Request for Correction: hUps://www.epa.gov/quality/epa-response-rfc- 17002-issued-1242018 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 3:55 AM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Thoma, Connie ; Thayer, Kris ; Nazario, Aldo ; Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Subject: Re: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... This looks great - thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2018, at 8:38 PM, Kirby, Kevin wrote: Hey Folks, Just to let you know that the response to RfC 17002 was posted today on the IQG website. Thank you all for your focus in taking this through the IQG process, developing such a good response, and to Aldo for getting us to the last step in posting. Here's the link. KjK hUps://www.epa.gov/quality/epa-response-rfc-1 7002-issued-1242018 IEPA Response to RFC 17002; issued 1/24/2018 I US EPA I EPA-18-0077-B-000161 ED_001677_00000060 8 From: Thoma, Connie Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 9:37:01 AM To: Thayer, Kris; Nazario, Aldo Cc: Vandenberg, John; Kirby, Kevin; Bahadori, Tina; Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Looking forward to it! From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:26 AM To: Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Kirby, Kevin ; Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Connie and Aldo, Just to clarify our posting goals, we are hoping to post for public a couple of days after Denka receives the response, so assuming it gets transmitted this week to Denka, then public posting on Monday (maybe Tuesday). Just let us know if you anticipate any barriers with that approach. Thanks! Kris EPA-18-0077-B-000162 ED_001677_00000060 Kristina Thayer, Ph.D. Director, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Division National Center for Environmental Assessment, NCEA ORD,USEPA Mail Code: B243-0l Building: Bldg B (Room B211I) Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-0152 RTP (202) 564-1771 Ronald Reagan Building (room 51203) Skype: kristina.thayer thayer.kri s@epa .gov From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:54 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Subject: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Hi John, I will be on leave beginning tomorrow and may not be back before the end of the month. Anticipating how quickly you and Kris would like to get the final response posted once it gets signed by your AA, may I suggest ccing my colleagues here in Quality Staff, Connie EPA-18-0077-B-000163 ED_001677_00000060 and Aldo . I've alerted both of them to be on the lookout for the response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000164 ED_001677_00000060 Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov]; Branch, Danielle[branch.danielle@epa.gov]; McPherson, Mark[McPherson.Mark@epa.gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn.Elizabeth@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Fri 1/5/2018 1:04:09 AM Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review To: Cc: Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator EPA-18-0077-B-000165 ED_001677_00000061 U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) . Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. EPA-18-0077-B-000166 ED_001677_00000061 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report . Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000167 ED_001677_00000061 TiLihun Ei ?7 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000168 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000169 -. l?mH EPA-1 8-0077-B-000170 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000171 ED_001677_00000061 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) EPA-18-0077-B-000172 ED_001677_00000061 Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, EPA-18-0077-B-000173 ED_001677_00000061 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB . ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, EPA-18-0077-B-000174 ED_001677_00000061 Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000175 ED_001677_00000061 To: Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Fri 1/26/2018 6:38:22 PM Subject: urgently need eyes IRIS 0MB PAD briefing.joz.pptx Lavoie, IF you have a minute, take a look for any show stoppers. This is the start of the phoenix conversation . From: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer Sent: Friday, January 26, 2018 1:36 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: take a look and get cmts back by 3 if you can Thanks! Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , PhD Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science USEP A Office of Research and Development DC: 202-564-6620 RTP: 919-541-2283 Exemption 6 onne-zavaleta.jcnnifer@epa .go_y EPA-18-0077-B-000176 ED_001677_00000062 To: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Mega n@epa.gov]; Gentry , Nathan[Gentry.Nathan@epa.gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn .Elizabeth@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn .Kevin@epa.gov ] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 6:57:51 PM Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC It is not, but let me double check with OEI. T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Kuhn , Kevin Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence . It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000177 ED_001677_00000064 Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax : 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here. She just needs to say go and we can autopen. Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000178 ED_001677_00000064 To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, EPA-18-0077-B-000179 ED_001677_00000064 You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. EPA-18-0077-B-000180 ED_001677_00000064 Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000181 ED_001677_00000064 To: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Cc: Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn .Kevin@epa.gov]; Christian , Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn .Elizabeth@epa .gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Sun 12/31/2017 7:53:34 PM Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review No, Megan. I think we will wait to get all the IOAA comments and then make one revision. If at that point we feel it necessary, we may ask for Bruce's help with language. But we may not need to go there as Bruce 's edits are quite detailed and specific. Hope this helps! Thanks and a very Happy New Year to you as well. Tina On Dec 31, 2017, at 2:49 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote: Hi Tina - to clarify, do you plan to send a revised version back for IOAA review before your request for input by January 8? Please let me know ifI can assist in setting up a call with Bruce to strategize on language if you think it's necessary. Thanks , and happy new year! -Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), : Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce EPA-18-0077-B-000182 ED_001677_00000067 Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote : Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000183 ED_001677_00000067 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 201 7 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000184 ED_001677_00000067 Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty dead lines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Con-ection by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the cun-ent draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA . The dead line for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-000185 ED_001677_00000067 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@)OMB.gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs EPA-18-0077-B-000186 ED_001677_00000067 Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000187 ED_001677_00000067 To: From: Sent: Subject: Robbins, Chris[Robbins.Chris@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Fri 1/19/2018 1:50:05 PM you offered to help? Chris, This is the insanity I am talking about. And after the first review, the repeated reviews just result in more minor fussing edits, all resulting in lost time and productivity. For Chloroprene, we had already paid for tech editing and 508 compliance. Now, if the IOAA make any changes, we will have to do over and pay again. It just makes no sense. Thanks, Tina From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:34 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer Cc: Robbins, Chris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Need some advice Jennifer, Thanks for looking into this. But please can we revisit this process? The first version of the document was reviewed in the IOAA by Brnce, Richard and you. This version is in response to the relatively minor edits provided by the IOAA - and was transmitted to the IOAA on January 12th. Now, a week later, we are hearing that this needs to be reviewed again by Brnce, Richard and you. And by the way, OGC, OEI, OAR, and 0MB have all already approved this version. This same thing happened with the Report to Congress, with budget narratives, and with HHRA performance measures. I can't imagine that this is either beneficial or sustainable. We really need your help to LEAN this process®. Thanks, EPA-18-0077-B-000188 ED_001677_00000068 Tina From: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:09 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Robbins , Chtis ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: Re : Need some advice Tina , both Bruce and Richard are reviewing along with myself. If all are good with latest version , will be next week before this goes out Would suggest you not write Richard separately on this. Work thru me. Sent from my iPad On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:34 PM , Bahadori , Tina wrote: EPA-18-0077-B-000189 ED_001677_00000068 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000190 ED_001677_00000068 ??ctimtl EPA-1 8-0077-B-0001 91 '7 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. EPA-18-0077-B-000194 ED_001677_00000068 Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000195 ED_001677_00000068 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 201 7 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Eve1yone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Con-ection by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the cun-ent draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000196 ED_001677_00000068 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " - EPA-18-0077-B-000197 ED_001677_00000068 Cc: "Vandenberg , John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC . Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000198 ED_001677_00000068 To: From: Sent: Subject: Cote, lla[Cote.lla@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Sat 10/7/2017 9:56:45 AM RE: PK © From: Cote, Ila Sent: Saturday , October 7, 2017 5:56 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: Re: PK Gladu like it. You know only crazy women with purpose are up reading emails at this time. I'll buy u a drink next time I see u . Sent from my iPhone On Oct 7, 2017 , at 3:53 AM , Bahadori , Tina wrote: I like this approach-it's transparent and has several collateral benefits. T> From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 6:31 PM To: Cote , Ila Cc: White , Paul ; Bateson, Thomas ; Wright, Michael ; Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: PK EPA-18-0077-B-000199 ED_001677_00000069 Below is an example write-up based on what Alan and Paul did for chloroprene request for correction. Having this analysis in writing will be helpful no matter what. EPA-18-0077-B-000200 ED_001677_00000069 To: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Cote, lla[Cote.lla@epa.gov] Cc: White, Paul[White.Paul@epa .gov] ; Bateson, Thomas[Bateson.Thomas@epa.gov]; Wright , Michael[Wright.Michael@epa .gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Sat 10/7/2017 9:53:36 AM Subject: RE: PK From: Thayer , Kris Sent: Friday , October 6, 2017 6:31 PM To: Cote , Ila Cc: White , Paul ; Bateson , Thomas ; Wright , Michael ; Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: PK Below is an example write-up based on what Alan and Paul did for chloroprene request for correction. Having this analysis in writing will be helpful no matter what. EPA-18-0077-B-000206 ED_001677_00000070 From: (3.11m. Ha ?rm: rid-Tl}: kmi?cl' if}? 7 L32 1 '4 1 To: From: Sent: Subject: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Fri 1/19/2018 1:40:13 AM Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just hope I can keep it together. I need more Emma! On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:21 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope only 3 more years .... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? EPA-18-0077-B-000212 ED_001677_00000071 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don't know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:07 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote: See below-I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday . He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000213 ED_001677_00000071 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer Zavaleta .Jennifer@epa .gov>; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000215 ED_001677_00000071 "n M-cunn Ti From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer Zavaleta .Jennifer@epa .gov>; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D' Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000220 ED_001677_00000071 On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000221 ED_001677_00000071 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 201 7 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale EPA-18-0077-B-000222 ED_001677_00000071 Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI , and of course across NCEA. The dead line for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . EPA-18-0077-B-000223 ED_001677_00000071 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC EPA-18-0077-B-000224 ED_001677_00000071 #17002 , dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000225 ED_001677_00000071 To: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 6:52:11 PM Subject: FW: take a quick look IRIS re-build 018181 contrast.docx Does this work? I just added the 'before' column. wrote: Hi Jennifer and Chris, EPA-18-0077-B-000226 ED_001677_00000072 From: Robbins, Chris Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 1: 13 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: Materials for IRIS/OMB Pls send me slide deck u mentioned yesterday. Tux Sent from my iPhone EPA-18-0077-B-000227 ED_001677_00000074 From: Wolfman, Jessica [mailto:JWolfman@nas.edu ] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 11:35 AM To: Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Request for change to links on the NAS website Done! EPA-18-0077-B-000228 ED_001677_00000079 Kristina Thayer, Ph.D. Director, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Division National Center for Environmental Assessment, NCEA ORD, USEPA Mail Code: B243-0l Building: Bldg B (Room B211I) Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-0152 RTP (202) 564-1771 Ronald Reagan Building (room 51203) Skype: kristina.thayer thayer.kri s@epa .gov EPA-18-0077-B-000229 ED_001677_00000080 Leopold, Matt[Leopold.Matt@epa.gov]; Jackson, RyanUackson.ryan@epa.gov]; Dravis, Samantha[dravis.samantha@epa.gov]; Brown, Byron[brown.byron@epa.gov]; Bowman, Liz[Bowman.Liz@epa.gov]; Konkus, John[konkus.john@epa.gov]; Lyons, Troy[lyons.troy@epa.gov]; Graham, Amy[graham.amy@epa.gov]; Baptist, Erik[Baptist.Erik@epa.gov]; Minoli, Kevin[Minoli.Kevin@epa.gov]; Packard, Elise[Packard.Elise@epa.gov]; Fine, Steven[fine.steven@epa.gov]; Hull, George[Hull.George@epa.gov]; Grantham, Nancy[Grantham.Nancy@epa.gov]; Schwab, Justin[Schwab.Justin@epa.gov]; White, Elizabeth[white.elizabeth@epa.gov]; Dolph, Becky[Dolph.Becky@epa.gov]; Burke, Marcella[burke.marcella@epa.gov]; Fotouhi, David[Fotouhi.David@epa.gov] From: Walker, Denise Sent: Thur 2/8/2018 4:44:35 PM Subject: Selected Incoming FOIA Requests week of 1.29.18 Selected FOIA Requests. general. 01.29.2018.docx ATTOOOO 1.htm To: Good morning, During the week of 1-29-18, the Agency received 280 requests. The 45 attached may be of interest. Best, Denise Walker 564-6520 EPA-18-0077-B-000230 ED_001677_00002243 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Sasso, Alan[Sasso.Alan@epa.gov]; Davis, Allen[Davis.Allen@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris Tue 1/2/2018 4 :00:51 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Done. I think we had 2 other minor comments on page 22 if you can take a quick look From: Sasso, Alan Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 3:20 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Davis , Allen Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review -Alan From: Thayer , Kris Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 11:51 PM To: Davis, Allen ; Sasso, Alan ; Vandenberg, John Cc: Berner , Ted ; Bahadori , Tina Subject: FW: Denk:a/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000231 ED_001677_00002327 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 10:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language . Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina ct al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000232 ED_001677_00002327 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; EPA-18-0077-B-000233 ED_001677_00002327 D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenber g and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC , OEI , and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any quest ions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000234 ED_001677_00002327 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, EPA-18-0077-B-000235 ED_001677_00002327 Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000236 ED_001677_00002327 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Davis , Allen[Davis.Allen@epa.gov] Sasso, Alan Tue 1/2/2018 3:19:44 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review -Alan From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 11:51 PM To: Davis, Allen ; Sasso , Alan ; Vandenberg, John Cc: Bemer , Ted ; Bahadori, Tina Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 10:39 PM To: Rodan , Brnce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary EPA-18-0077-B-000237 ED_001677_00002328 ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000238 ED_001677_00002328 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , EPA-18-0077-B-000239 ED_001677_00002328 My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8tl1• Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000240 ED_001677_00002328 Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency EPA-18-0077-B-000241 ED_001677_00002328 u??i?m~H?hdnk To: Davis, Allen[Davis .Allen@epa.gov] ; Sasso , Alan[Sasso.Alan@epa.gov ]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Cc: Berner , Ted[Berner .Ted@epa .gov] ; Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa .gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Sat 12/30/2017 4:51 :12 AM Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 10:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000243 ED_001677_00002329 On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: Bruce D. Rodan EPA-18-0077-B-000244 ED_001677_00002329 Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary < Ross.Mary@cpa .gov>; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. EPA-18-0077-B-000245 ED_001677_00002329 I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been EPA-18-0077-B-000246 ED_001677_00002329 reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000247 ED_001677_00002329 To: From: Sent: Subject: Davis, Allen[Davis.Allen@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Thur 12/14/201710:21:09 PM Re: just put up a revised version of the letter Thanks! I'm sure this will be fine (out of office but I'll look later) . Have a great holiday! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2017, at 3:51 PM, Davis, Allen wrote: Titled: Request for Correction EPA Response 121417 compiled_JAD.docx Link: https ://useparny.sharepoint.corn /persona l/kirby kevin epa gov/Doc urnents/IOG%20 Pctitions /RFC%20 17002%20 %20I RIS, %20Chloroprene /Rcquest%20for%20Correction%20EPA %20Response%20 I 2 l 4 l 7%20compilcd J I opted to be "more inclusive" with the added text, so you'll probably want to trim it down some to make the letter flow better. I'll be around for about another hour today and can be reached via cell throughout the holidays if you need to get in touch. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Swell Solstice! J. Alle n Davis, MSPH Biologist National Center for Environmenta l Assessm ent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati , OH 45268, MC A 110 Office Phone: 513-569-7024 EPA-18-0077-B-000248 ED_001677_00002330 AWL Phone : 6 15-730-6693 Exemption 6 email : davis.allen@epa.gov EPA-18-0077-B-000249 ED_001677_00002330 To: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Cc: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer .kris@epa .gov]; Davis, Allen[Davis .Allen@epa .gov] From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Fri 1/12/2018 8:16:08 PM Subject: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene RFC 17002 Response 011218 clean .docx Chloroprene Request for Correction Response to ORD IOMcmts 011218 .docx RFC 17002 Response Attachment 1 101218 clean.docx RFC 17002 Response Attachment 1 101218 track changes.docx RFC 17002 Response Attachment 2 - 011218 clean.docx RFC 17002 Attachment 2 011218 track changes.docx Hi Megan , Thanks, John EPA-18-0077-B-000250 ED_001677_00002331 John Vandenberg, PhD Director, Research Triangle Park Division National Center for Enviromnental Assessment/ORD U.S. Enviromnental Protection Agency/B243-0l Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-4527 EPA-18-0077-B-000251 ED_001677_00002331 To: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Davis, Allen[Davis.Allen@epa.gov] From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Tue 1/9/2018 5:36:12 PM Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Ch loroprene Request for Correction IOAAcmts.docx RFC 17002 Response attachment 122117 KjK Clean.docx RFC 17002 Response 122117 KiK Clean.docx Allen, Glad we were able to talk a few minutes this morning. Please see attached for all the comments and questions compiled for IOAA. Glad to see this! I'm following up on Jennifer's second comment re format, so lets hold off on changing the format at this point. Thanks for your help in developing a revised letter (with a few changes to the attachment). The edits from Kevin Kirby, on the earlier file, are attached (he added the RFC, contacts, etc but no other content changes). Lets talk tomorrow. John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. EPA-18-0077-B-000252 ED_001677_00002338 Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks, Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan , So great to know. Right now , you don 't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000254 ED_001677_00002338 Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response .) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce , Richard , and Jennifer) , and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that ' s helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefu lly next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , EPA-18-0077-B-000255 ED_001677_00002338 Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon , likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Om1e-Zavaleta , Jennifer <01me-Zavaleta.Jennifer@epa.gov >; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Pen-y, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , EPA-18-0077-B-000256 ED_001677_00002338 A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A phs , Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-000257 ED_001677_00002338 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Brnce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. EPA-18-0077-B-000260 ED_001677_00002338 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000261 ED_001677_00002338 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U .S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 2 1, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000262 ED_001677_00002338 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB . Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby , Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST EPA-18-0077-B-000263 ED_001677_00002338 To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000264 ED_001677_00002338 To: From: Sent: Subject: Davis, Allen[Davis .Allen@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Tue 1/9/2018 2:36:02 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review My cell is best (I can use my headphones) is Exemption 6 From: Davis , Allen Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 9:34 AM To: Vandenberg , John Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Sure, what's your home #? J. Allen Davis, MSPH Biologist National Center for Environmental Assessment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268, MC AI 10 Office Phone: 513-569- 7024 AWL Phone: 615-730-6693 Exemption 6 email: davis.allen@epa.gov From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 8:30 AM To: Davis, Allen Subject: FW : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000265 ED_001677_00002342 Hi Allen Happy New Year! We're continuing to move forward on the Denka response and have received some comments from Richard Yamada. Can you give me a call so we can talk through these? Also, I'm working from home and can't seem to get into the Sharepoint site to pull down the most recent version that included edits from Kris and Alan Sasso - do you have access to that? If so, please email me the most current version of the letter (including Kevin Kirby's edits) and attachment (Kris and Alan edits). Thanks, John From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review .. Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000266 ED_001677_00002342 . I ?y'all-Jul Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000270 ED_001677_00002342 On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: Bruce D. Rodan EPA-18-0077-B-000271 ED_001677_00002342 Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. EPA-18-0077-B-000272 ED_001677_00002342 I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been EPA-18-0077-B-000273 ED_001677_00002342 reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000274 ED_001677_00002342 To: From: Sent: Subject: Davis, Allen[Davis.Allen@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Tue 1/9/2018 2:29:38 PM FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Allen Happy New Year! We're continuing to move forward on the Denka response and have received some comments from Richard Yamada. Can you give me a call so we can talk through these? Also, I'm working from home and can't seem to get into the Sharepoint site to pull down the most recent version that included edits from Kris and Alan Sasso - do you have access to that? If so, please email me the most current version of the letter (including Kevin Kirby's edits) and attachment (Kris and Alan edits). Thanks, John From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000275 ED_001677_00002343 IIHII '1 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. EPA-18-0077-B-000279 ED_001677_00002343 Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000280 ED_001677_00002343 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21 , 2017 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The EPA-18-0077-B-000281 ED_001677_00002343 deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB . ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, EPA-18-0077-B-000282 ED_001677_00002343 Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response . Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000283 ED_001677_00002343 From: Thayer , Kris Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 11:01 AM To: Sasso, Alan ; Davis, Allen Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Done. I think we had 2 other minor comments on page 22 if you can take a quick look From: Sasso , Alan Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 3 :20 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Davis, Allen Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review -Alan EPA-18-0077-B-000284 ED_001677_00002354 From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 11:51 PM To: Davis , Allen ; Sasso, Alan ; Vandenberg , John Cc: Bemer , Ted ; Bahadori , Tina Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 10:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. EPA-18-0077-B-000285 ED_001677_00002354 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000286 ED_001677_00002354 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000287 ED_001677_00002354 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " . . EPA-18-0077-B-000288 ED_001677_00002354 Cc: "Vandenberg , John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency ' .. ... . ' Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000289 ED_001677_00002354 To: From: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov ] Davis, Allen Sent: Sat 12/16/2017 5:49:52 PM Subject: RE: just put up a revised version of the letter Final Chloroprene Post-Mee ting Comments 01261 0.doc Forgot to attach original final post-meeting peer review report. Let me know if you have any questions. J. Allen Davis, MSPH Biologist National Center for Env ironmental Assessment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268, MC A 1 IO Office Phone: 513-569-7024 Exemption 6 email: davis.allen@e pa .gov From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 4:21 PM To: Davis , Allen Subject: Re: just put up a revised version of the letter Thanks! I'm sure this will be fine ( out of office but I'll look later) . Have a great holiday! Sent from my iPhone EPA-18-0077-B-000290 ED_001677_00002360 Titled: Request for Correction EPA Response 121417 compiled_JAD.docx Link: https://usepamy.sharcpoint.com/personal/kirby kevin epa gov/Documcnts/IOG%20Petitions/RFC%2017002%20%20IRIS, %20Chloroprene/Request%20for%20CotTection%20EPA%20Response%201214 l 7%20compiled J I opted to be "more inclusive " with the added text , so you'll probably want to trim it down some to make the letter flow better. I'll be around for about another hour today and can be reached via cell throughout the holidays if you need to get in touch. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Swell Solstice! J. Allen Davis, MSPH Biologist Nationa l Cen ter for Environmental Assessment U.S. Environmental Pro tection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincin nati, OH 45268, MC A 11O Office Phone: 513-569- 7024 Exemption 6 email : davis .allen@epa.gov EPA-18-0077-B-000291 ED_001677_00002360 To: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Davis, Allen Thur 12/14/2017 8:51 :59 PM just put up a revised version of the letter Titled: Request for Correction EPA Response 12141 7 compiled _J AD .docx Link: https://usepamy.sharepoint.com/personal/kirby kevin epa gov/Documents/IOG%20Petitions/RFC%2017002%20%20IRIS ,%20Chloroprene/Request%20for%20C01Tection%20EPA %20Response%20 l 2 l 4 l 7%20comp iled JA l I opted to be "more inclusive" with the added text, so you'll probably want to trim it down some to make the letter flow better. I'll be around for about another hour today and can be reached via cell throughout the holidays if you need to get in touch. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Swell Solstice! J. Allen Davis , MSPH Biologist National Center for Env ironmental Assessment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268, MC A 1 l O Office Phone: 513-569 -7024 Exemption 6 email: davis .allen@epa .gov EPA-18-0077-B-000292 ED_001677_00002362 To: Cc: From: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov ]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa .gov] Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Davis, Allen Sent: Thur 1/11/2018 7:19:15 PM Subject: RE: Denka: Working letter and revised SR document Chloroprene Request for Correction IOAAcmts jad 011118.docx RFC 17002 Response jad 011118.docx All, I saved the version of the SR document that John sent to the SharePoint site. That is the latest version of that document. Attached here are my edits to the Response letter in consideration of the comments we received from the IOAA, as well as a short response document that John and I were working from . Kris, if you wanted to take a look at my edits to the Response letter with respect to the PBPK write-up, that would be great. That way, you can make sure they are consistent with the tweaks you mention below (which I assume are going in the SR document). Let me know if that's OK, or if there is anything else I can help with. J. Allen Davis, MSPH Biologist National Center for Environmental Assessment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268, MC Al 10 Exemption 6 email: davis.allen@epa .gov EPA-18-0077-B-000293 ED_001677_00002363 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:42 PM To: Davis, Allen ; Thayer , Kris Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka: Working letter and revised SR document Kris -- I think that would be best - provide your edits to Allen and let him keep version control. From: Davis, Allen Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 1:41 PM To: Thayer , Kris ; Vandenberg, John Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka: Working letter and revised SR document No, its not on the Sharepoinnt Kris . Can you call me to discuss vers ion control? J. Allen Davis, MSPH Biologist National Center for Environmental Assessment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati , OH 45268, MC A 1 l O Office Phone: 513-569- 7024 Exemption 6 email: davis.allen@epa.gov EPA-18-0077-B-000294 ED_001677_00002363 From: Thayer , Kris Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:37 PM To: Vandenberg , John Cc: Bahadori , Tina ; Davis , Allen Subject: RE: Denka: Working letter and revised SR document We have a few tweaks also to clarify the PBPK code language (Alan/Paul). John , do you want me to take a shot at adding those tracked change? If so, to the version you just sent or on shared site? From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:13 PM To: Davis, Allen ; Thayer, Kris Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Denka: Working letter and revised SR document Allen, EPA-18-0077-B-000295 ED_001677_00002363 THANKS John John Vandenberg , PhD Director , Research Triangle Park Division National Center for Environmental Assessment/ORD U .S. Enviromnental Protection Agency/B243 -0l Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-4527 EPA-18-0077-B-000296 ED_001677_00002363 To: From: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa .gov] Davis, Allen Sent: Wed 1/10/2018 5:51:31 PM Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Chloroprene Request for Correction IOAAcmts jad.docx My initial responses to Richard's questions /suggest ions are attached . Let me know if you have any questions or want to talk further about them. J. Allen Davis, MSPH Biologist National Center for Env ironmental Assessment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268, MC A 1 IO Office Phone: 513-569-7024 Exemption 6 email: davis.allen@epa.gov From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 11:36 AM To: Thayer , Kris ; Davis , Allen Subject: FW: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Allen , Glad we were able to talk a few minutes this morning. Please see attached for all the comments and questions compiled for IOAA. Glad to see this! I'm following up on Jennifer's second comment re format, so lets hold off on changing the format at this point. EPA-18-0077-B-000297 ED_001677_00002366 Thanks for your help in developing a revised letter (with a few changes to the attachment). The edits from Kevin Kirby, on the earlier file, are attached (he added the RFC, contacts, etc but no other content changes). Lets talk tomorrow. John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. EPA-18-0077-B-000298 ED_001677_00002366 Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks , Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes , will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 EPA-18-0077-B-000299 ED_001677_00002366 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan , So great to know. Right now , you don 't need to consolidate because we have already staited working on Bruce's and Richard ' s issues . Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina-Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review . (You probab ly saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer) , and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that ' s helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews , so this is in my wheel house . We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you , EPA-18-0077-B-000300 ED_001677_00002366 Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. EPA-18-0077-B-000301 ED_001677_00002366 Thanks again -we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks . Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report . Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000302 ED_001677_00002366 51;.Jnm From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Con-ection - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., EPA-18-0077-B-000306 ED_001677_00002366 Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000307 ED_001677_00002366 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Arnico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyon e, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input EPA-18-0077-B-000308 ED_001677_00002366 by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. EPA-18-0077-B-000309 ED_001677_00002366 Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000310 ED_001677_00002366 To: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov ]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa .gov] Davis, Allen Tue 1/9/2018 5:39:18 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Sure. I'll take a look at the questions tomorrow morning and hopefully provide some useful responses what we can consider. J. Allen Davis , MSPH Biologist National Center for Env ironmental Assessment U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268, MC A 1 l O Office Phone: 513-569- 7024 Exemption 6 email: davis.allen@e pa.gov From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 11:36 AM To: Thayer, Kris ; Davis, Allen Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Allen , Glad we were able to talk a few minutes this morning. Please see attached for all the comments and questions compiled for IOAA. Glad to see this! I'm following up on Jennifer's second comment re format, so lets hold off on changing the format at this point. Thanks for your help in developing a revised letter (with a few changes to the attachment). The EPA-18-0077-B-000311 ED_001677_00002368 edits from Kevin Kirby, on the earlier file, are attached (he added the RFC, contacts, etc but no other content changes). Lets talk tomorrow. John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000312 ED_001677_00002368 Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) . Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks, Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE : Dcnka/Chloroprcnc Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 EPA-18-0077-B-000313 ED_001677_00002368 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Brnce's and Richard ' s issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina -Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probab ly saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Brnce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to sh·eamline reviews , so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000314 ED_001677_00002368 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. EPA-18-0077-B-000315 ED_001677_00002368 Thanks again -we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks . Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavalcta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000316 ED_001677_00002368 mxnuun Hutu-5m EPA-1 8-0077-B-000317 EPA-1 8-0077-B-00031 8 EPA-1 8-0077-B-00031 9 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., EPA-18-0077-B-000320 ED_001677_00002368 Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000321 ED_001677_00002368 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . EPA-18-0077-B-000322 ED_001677_00002368 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. EPA-18-0077-B-000323 ED_001677_00002368 Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000324 ED_001677_00002368 To: From: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov ] Davis, Allen Sent: Tue 1/9/2018 2:37:16 PM Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Chloroprene SR - 122817 post-tech edit.docx Request for Correction EPA Response 122117 KjK Clean.docx Requested files. J. Allen Davis, MSPH Biologist National Center for Env ironmental Assessment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268, MC Al 10 Office Phone: 513-569- 7024 Exemption 6 email: davis .allen@epa .gov From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Tuesda y, January 09, 2018 8:30 AM To: Davis, Allen Subject: FW: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Revie w Hi Allen Happy New Year! We're continuing to move forward on the Denka response and have received some comments from Richard Yamada . Can you give me a call so we can talk through these? Also, I'm working EPA-18-0077-B-000325 ED_001677_00002369 from home and can't seem to get into the Sharepoint site to pull down the most recent version that included edits from Kris and Alan Sasso - do you have access to that? If so, please email me the most current version of the letter (including Kevin Kirby's edits) and attachment (Kris and Alan edits). Thanks, John From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000326 ED_001677_00002369 ?3 -1 1'1sz From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) < amada.richard~ epa. 0 ov>; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000330 ED_001677_00002369 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM EPA-18-0077-B-000331 ED_001677_00002369 To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , EPA-18-0077-B-000332 ED_001677_00002369 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000333 ED_001677_00002369 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000334 ED_001677_00002369 To: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Davis, Allen Tue 1/9/2018 2:33:39 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Sure, what's your home#? J. Allen Davis, MSPH Biologist National Center for Env ironmental Assessment U.S . Environmental Protection Agency 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268, MC AI 10 Office Phone : 513-569- 7024 Exemption 6 email: dav is.allen @epa.gov From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Tuesday , Janua1y 09, 2018 8:30 AM To: Davis, Allen Subject: FW: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Allen Happy New Year! We're continuing to move forward on the Denka response and have received some comments from Richard Yamada . Can you give me a call so we can talk through these? Also, I'm working from home and can't seem to get into the Sharepoint site to pull down the most recent version that included edits from Kris and Alan Sasso - do you have access to that? If so , please email me EPA-18-0077-B-000335 ED_001677_00002372 the most current version of the letter (including Kevin Kirby's edits) and attachment (Kris and Alan edits). Thanks, John From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000336 ED_001677_00002372 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000340 ED_001677_00002372 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000341 ED_001677_00002372 (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, EPA-18-0077-B-000342 ED_001677_00002372 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000343 ED_001677_00002372 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000344 ED_001677_00002372 EPA Response to RFC 17002: issued 1/24/2018 I US EPA www.eoa.aov EPA Response to RFC 17002; issued 1/24/2018 From: Thoma, Connie Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 9:37:01 AM To: Thayer, Kris; Nazario, Aldo Cc: Vandenberg, John; Kirby, Kevin; Bahadori, Tina; Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Looking forward to it! From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:26 AM To: Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Kirby, Kevin ; Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Connie and Aldo, Just to clarify our posting goals, we are hoping to post for public a couple of days after Denka receives the response, so assuming it gets transmitted this week to Denka, then public posting on Monday (maybe Tuesday). Just let us know if you anticipate any barriers with that approach. Thanks! EPA-18-0077-B-000345 ED_001677_00003128 Kris Kristina Thayer, Ph.D. Director, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Division National Center for Environmental Assessment, NCEA ORD,USEPA Mail Code: B243-0l Building: Bldg B (Room B211I) Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-0152 RTP (202) 564-1771 Ronald Reagan Building (room 51203) Skype: kristina.thayer thayer.kri s@epa .gov From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:54 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Subject: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Hi John, I will be on leave beginning tomorrow and may not be back before the end of the month. EPA-18-0077-B-000346 ED_001677_00003128 Anticipating how quickly you and Kris would like to get the final response posted once it gets signed by your AA, may I suggest ccing my colleagues here in Quality Staff, Connie and Aldo. I've alerted both of them to be on the lookout for the response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000347 ED_001677_00003128 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 3:55 AM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Thoma, Connie ; Thayer, Kris ; Nazario, Aldo ; Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Subject: Re: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... This looks great - thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2018, at 8:38 PM, Kirby, Kevin wrote: Hey Folks, Just to let you know that the response to RfC 17002 was posted today on the IQG website. Thank you all for your focus in taking this through the IQG process, developing such a good response, and to Aldo for getting us to the last step in posting. Here's the link. KjK hUps://www.epa.gov/quality/epa-response-rfc-1 7002-issued-1242018 EPA Response to RFC 17002: issued 1/24/2018 I US EPA www.eoa.aov EPA Response to RFC 17002; issued 1/24/20 18 From: Thoma, Connie Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 9:37:01 AM EPA-18-0077-B-000348 ED_001677_00003129 To: Thayer, Kris; Nazario, Aldo Cc: Vandenberg, John; Kirby, Kevin; Bahadori, Tina; Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Looking forward to it! From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:26 AM To: Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Kirby, Kevin ; Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Connie and Aldo, Just to clarify our posting goals, we are hoping to post for public a couple of days after Denka receives the response, so assuming it gets transmitted this week to Denka, then public posting on Monday (maybe Tuesday). Just let us know if you anticipate any barriers with that approach. Thanks! Kris Kristina Thayer, Ph.D. Director, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Division National Center for Environmental Assessment, NCEA ORD,USEPA EPA-18-0077-B-000349 ED_001677_00003129 Mail Code: B243-0l Building: Bldg B (Room B2111) Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-0152 RTP (202) 564-1771 Ronald Reagan Building (room 51203) Skype: kristina.thayer thayer.kri s@epa .gov From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:54 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Subject: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Hi John, I will be on leave beginning tomorrow and may not be back before the end of the month. Anticipating how quickly you and Kris would like to get the final response posted once it gets signed by your AA, may I suggest ccing my colleagues here in Quality Staff, Connie and Aldo. I've alerted both of them to be on the lookout for the response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, EPA-18-0077-B-000350 ED_001677_00003129 Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000351 ED_001677_00003129 Hey Folks, Just to let you know that the response to RfC 17002 was posted today on the IQG website. Thank you all for your focus in taking this through the IQG process, developing such a good response, and to Aldo for getting us to the last step in posting. Here's the link. KjK hUps://www.epa.gov/quality/epa-response-rfc-1 7002-issued-1242018 EPA Resoonse to RFC 17002: issued 1/24/2018 I US EPA www.eoa.aov EPA Response to RFC 17002; issued 1/24/20 18 From: Thoma, Connie Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 9:37:01 AM To: Thayer, Kris; Nazario, Aldo Cc: Vandenberg, John; Kirby, Kevin; Bahadori, Tina; Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Looking forward to it! From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:26 AM To: Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Kirby, Kevin ; Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Subject: RE: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... EPA-18-0077-B-000352 ED_001677_00003137 Connie and Aldo, Just to clarify our posting goals, we are hoping to post for public a couple of days after Denka receives the response, so assuming it gets transmitted this week to Denka, then public posting on Monday (maybe Tuesday). Just let us know if you anticipate any barriers with that approach. Thanks! Kris Kristina Thayer, Ph.D. Director, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Division National Center for Environmental Assessment, NCEA ORD,USEPA Mail Code: B243-0l Building: Bldg B (Room B211I) Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-0152 RTP (202) 564-1771 Ronald Reagan Building (room 51203) Skype: kristina.thayer thayer.kri s@epa .gov EPA-18-0077-B-000353 ED_001677_00003137 From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:54 PM To: Vandenberg , John Cc: Thayer , Kris ; Thoma, Connie ; Nazario , Aldo Subject: Posting final response for RFC # 17002 ... Hi John, I will be on leave beginning tomorrow and may not be back before the end of the month . Anticipating how quickly you and Kris would like to get the final response posted once it gets signed by your AA, may I suggest ccing my colleagues here in Quality Staff, Connie and Aldo. I've alerted both of them to be on the lookout for the response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000354 ED_001677_00003137 To: From: Sent: Subject: Kraft, Andrew[Kraft.Andrew@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris Fri 1/5/2018 11 :30:16 AM FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review See below From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000355 ED_001677_00003141 mm l1 Pa 4. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review .. Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000359 ED_001677_00003141 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris EPA-18-0077-B-000360 ED_001677_00003141 ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , EPA-18-0077-B-000361 ED_001677_00003141 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB . ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000362 ED_001677_00003141 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000363 ED_001677_00003141 -Paul From: Kraft , Andrew Sent: Tuesday , January 30, 2018 12:30 PM To: Schlosser , Paul ; Sasso, Alan Subject: slide on pbpk Hi guys , Kris wanted us to include a snapshot of the PBPK table of evaluation criteria in the slide deck. Obviously , it is too dense for ppt , but please see if there is anything misconstrued or inaccurate below . EPA-18-0077-B-000366 ED_001677_00003157 To: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Kraft, Andrew Tue 1/30/2018 2:39:52 PM FW: Request for change to links on the NAS website EPA-18-0077-B-000367 ED_001677_00003158 To: From: Sent: Subject: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Soto, Vicki Fri 1/19/201812:31:29 AM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC So both of these attachments need to be 508 - is there anything else? From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 5:02 PM To: Soto, Vicki Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC I haven't heard back from Tina and John on whether to do this, but probably we should. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:06 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Oh thank you!!! Did you just enter the letter? Do the attachments need to go in too? If so, the final attachment (most current with updated HERO links) are attached-Attachments 1 and 2. Thanks, Tina From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:04 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, .. EPA-18-0077-B-000368 ED_001677_00004916 Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We've already entered it in CMS. Anna doesn't need to do anything. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:03 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Megan and Nathan, OEI is now saying 'oh it would be good to put it in CCU,' but they have reorganized and no one with the right assignment rights is around to do this in OEI. So, just to be safe, we will initiate in CMS (Anna will shepherd the process) and then send IOAA's way. Does that sound OK? Without Lou, we are lost, but thank goodness Anna is here. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000369 ED_001677_00004916 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Kuhn , Kevin Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence . It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC 'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada, Chtis Robbins and Bruce Rodan EPA-18-0077-B-000370 ED_001677_00004916 Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackburn , Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan <.Ekm..i.ngM_ygan@epa.gov >; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here . She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan , Kevin: EPA-18-0077-B-000371 ED_001677_00004916 I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow EPA-18-0077-B-000372 ED_001677_00004916 (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law fom handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000373 ED_001677_00004916 From: Thayer, Location: Importance: Subject: PFAAs Exemption 6 Normal Fri 1/12/20 18 6:00:00 PM Fri 1/12/20 18 6:30:00 PM Chloroprene SR - 122817 post-tech edit kat.docx Start Date/Time: End Date/Time: Exemption 6 http://epawebconferencing.acms .com/thayer/ EPA-18-0077-B-000374 ED_001677_00004919 To: Sent: Subject: Soto, Vicki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov]; Shams, Dahnish[Shams.Dahnish@epa.gov] Thur 1/25/2018 11 :08:52 AM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Can we also update on our plans to make it publ From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:01 AM To: Soto, Vicki Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Vicki, Here is where we are with chloroprene: 1) Per below, when the package is sent, we will get a copy. 2) So will OEI, but we'll make sure it's on Kevin Kirby's radar for posting. 3) I did a minor text edit to your attachment 1. If you search for the word 'federal' you will see that I did a minor edit of either add a comma or the word 'by' before White House. Don't ask - so much nit picky edits in the IOAA. Otherwise, I think we are done with this baby for now!! Thanks so much for all your help. T. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:51 AM To: 'Nathan Gentry' < en y.nathan.epa~ mail.com > Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000375 ED_001677_00004936 Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments I and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) Next steps: I) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: swwiegand@Liskow.co m, a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #17002 b. Copy OEI at: Ouali y@epa.gov c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg And please let me know if you need anything from me. Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gen y.nathan.epa@ gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC The attachments go in as well, but I'm less worried about formatting. I'll make sure the correct EPA-18-0077-B-000376 ED_001677_00004936 ones get uploaded . On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Thank you for being patient with me . I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. On Jan 24, 2018 , at 7:14 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote: I think it's just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way. Nathan can confinn on process tomorrow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don't go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018, at 6:50 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that would be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. EPA-18-0077-B-000377 ED_001677_00004936 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here's the CCU-edited version . Please make any edits to this one, and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead). I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard . Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth EPA-18-0077-B-000378 ED_001677_00004936 ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good . Thanks , Kevin. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Kuhn, Kevin Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA respo nse to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan , I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approva l and then give a short tum-around time . I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. EPA-18-0077-B-000379 ED_001677_00004936 Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA (202) 564-4835 Mobile l Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz , Nathan , Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo . According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown . A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach . My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. EPA-18-0077-B-000380 ED_001677_00004936 Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document EPA-18-0077-B-000381 ED_001677_00004936 Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000382 ED_001677_00004936 To: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 11 :25:49 AM Subject: RE: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene RFC 17002 Response 011218 clean .docx RFC 17002 Response Attachment 1 101218 clean.docx Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene RFC 17002 Response Attachment 2 - 01 1718 clean.docx Okay, here you go. The "RFC 17002 Response 011218 clean.docx" is the document that Jennifer signs and the other 2 are the attachments. The SR attachments has the URLs that should work when access to EPA HAWC is made available to the public. If for some reason the URLs for attachment 2 don't work on Friday then it's a change to the embedded hyperlink, not a text change. John, I used the clean versions of the letter for signing and attachment I that you sent on January 12th to Megan (see attached email). From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 6:34 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene Give me the final version of the attachment when you are ready. T. From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 6:26 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000383 ED_001677_00004946 Monday COB, to we can confirm access to EPA HA WC Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2018, at 5:55 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: I can put this on Jennifer's and Megan's radars. Ask them to have Jennifer sign and it be transmitted on Monday? What do you think? T. From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 5: 17 PM To: Vandenberg, John ; Bahadori, Tina Subject: FW: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene John here is the updated attachment 2 (the SR). I've replaced the 1-12-2018 version on the shared site in the "final responses" folder with this version. Shane can't check whether the EPA HA WC links work until Friday (but this version has what should be the correct URLs ). This is not the signed letter, so do we want to move forward with getting Jennifer to sign that now? Or wait until we can confirm the URL links to the attachment work? From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 1:40 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Bahadori, Tina ; Thayer, Kris ; Davis, Allen Subject: RE: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000384 ED_001677_00004946 Hi John and team: Thanks very much for your eff01ts to address IOAA comments and supply us with the revised package. I will share this again with the IOAA and work to get Jennifer ' s signature. What is the timeline on this? And please let me know if you learn more on next steps from Kevin Kirby in OEI. Thanks , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 3:16 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Bahadori, Tina ; Thayer, Kris ; Davis, Allen Subject: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene Hi Megan , EPA-18-0077-B-000385 ED_001677_00004946 Thanks , John John Vandenberg, PhD Director , Research Triangle Park Division National Center for Environmental Assessment /ORD U.S. Enviromnental Protection Agency/B243-0l Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-4527 EPA-18-0077-B-000386 ED_001677_00004946 From: Thayer , Kris Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 4:31 PM To: Cote, Ila Cc: White, Paul ; Bateson, Thomas ; Wright , Michael ; Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: PK Below is an example write-up based on what Alan and Paul did for chloroprene request for correction. Having this analysis in writing will be helpful no matter what. EPA-18-0077-B-000387 ED_001677_00004957 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000391 I'rnmri To: Soto, Vicki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 10:02:24 PM Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC RFC 17002 Response Attachment 1 101218 clean.docx RFC 17002 Response Attachment 2 - 01 1718 clean.docx I haven't heard back from Tina and John on whether to do this, but probably we should. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:06 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Oh thank you!!! Did you just enter the letter? Do the attachments need to go in too? If so, the final attachment (most current with updated HERO links) are attached-Attachments 1 and 2. Thanks, Tina From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:04 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We've already entered it in CMS. Anna doesn't need to do anything. EPA-18-0077-B-000393 ED_001677_00004971 Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:03 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Megan and Nathan, OEI is now saying 'oh it would be good to put it in CCU,' but they have reorganized and no one with the right assignment rights is around to do this in OEI. So, just to be safe, we will initiate in CMS (Anna will shepherd the process) and then send IOAA's way. Does that sound OK? Without Lou, we are lost, but thank goodness Anna is here. Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000394 ED_001677_00004971 Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence. It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 EPA-18-0077-B-000395 ED_001677_00004971 From: Blackbum , Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan <~_cgan@epa.gov >; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here. She just needs to say go and we can autopen. Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan , Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo . According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. EPA-18-0077-B-000396 ED_001677_00004971 My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. EPA-18-0077-B-000397 ED_001677_00004971 Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment 1 to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000398 ED_001677_00004971 bucher@n iehs.n ih .gov[bucher@n iehs.n ih .gov] Thayer, Kris Sent: Sat 1/27/201811:17:29 AM NAS0201 18DRAFT.pdf To: From: Kristina Thayer, Ph.D. Director, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Division National Center for Environmental Assessment, NCEA ORD, USEPA Mail Code: B243-0l Building: Bldg B (Room B211I) Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-0152 RTP (202) 564-1771 Ronald Reagan Building (room 51203) Skype: kristina.thayer thayer.kri s@epa .gov EPA-18-0077-B-000399 ED_001677_00004974 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: D'Amico , Louis[DAmico.Louis@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Holloman, Vincia[Holloman. Vincia@epa.gov] Kirby, Kevin Tue 10/31/2017 3:26 :07 PM RE: Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date: 11/7/17 Hi Louis, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby , Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000400 ED_001677_00005402 From: D'Amico, Louis Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:50 AM To: Vandenberg, John ; Kirby, Kevin Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE : Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 -Due date : 11/7/ 17 Hi Kevin , I've attached the relevant correspondence to this message. If you could let me know as soon as possible, I'd appreciate it. If it's easier, feel free to call me on my office or mobile numbers below. Thanks! -Lou Louis D'Amico, Ph .D. Assistant Center Director for Communications and Regulatory Support (Acting ) U.S. EPA, ORD/NCEA dmnico.louis @.epa.gov EPA-18-0077-B-000401 ED_001677_00005402 0: (703) 347_034, Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 12:22 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: D'Amico, Louis Subject: RE : Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date : 11/7/17 Kevin , I'm all for transparency. Its up to OEI as to what should be posted. Ifup to me, I'd post everything . We received another congressional letter that I'll forward to you. John From: Kirby , Kevin Sent: Wednesday , October 25, 2017 10:16 AM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: D'Amico , Louis Subject: RE: Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date: 11/7/ 17 Hi John, Louis, Thanks for making me aware of this letter from Dr. Brooks . Just so you know , the referenced Objection to RFC has been posted on our website under Third Party Correspondence. Here's the link : bttps://www.epa.gov/quality/re-rfc-17002-objection-denka-performance-elastomer- llcsdenka-request-correction-epa-rfc In an effort to be more transparent and accessible, I can provide a link to this from the RFC #17002 splash page. Would you suggest also posting Dr. Brooks' letter under Third Party Correspondence? Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000402 ED_001677_00005402 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 8:48 AM To: Kirby , Kevin Cc: D'Amico, Louis Subject: FW: Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date: 11/7/17 Importance: High Kevin - I want to make you aware of this letter as it cites the RfC and notes the incoming letter from Karl Brooks has not been made public . NCEA will respond but we'll need input from you. John From: D'Amico, Louis Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 1:42 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Vandenberg, John ; EPA-18-0077-B-000403 ED_001677_00005402 Thayer , Kris Subject: FW: Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date: 11/7/ l 7 Importance: High Louis D'Amico , Ph .D . Assistant Center Director for Communications and Regulatory Support (Acting) U .S. EPA, ORD/NCEA damico.louis(ro.epa.gov 0: (703) 347-0344 1 Exemption 6 From: Meadows, Leslie Sent: Tuesday , October 24, 2017 1:26 PM To: D'Amico, Louis Subject: Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date: 11/7/ 17 Importance: High Citizen Information Generate Control Slip EPA-18-0077-B-000404 ED_001677_00005402 CitizenfDriginatdi): Brooks, Karl - Constituent: Committee: Sub- Committee: Control Information Com ?Mme Control soon-0540 ?3332? Number: Status: Date: Due Date: it of 0 Extensions: Letter Date: Received Date: Addressee: AD-Administrator Addresses Drg: EPA Contact Type: EML {E-Mail) Priority Code: Normal File Code: 401_1D06_a Administrative Management Controlled and major correspondence for employees other than senior of?cials Signature: CC: DCIR - Office of Congressional and intergovernmental Relations Search CC Signature Date: - .5 Primary Integrated Risk Information System Process Secondary Subject: Subiect: Instructions: DIX-Respond directly to this citizen's questions: Instruction statements. 01? Notes: General Notes: Lead Information Lead Author: Lead Assignments: Assigner Assignee Of?ce Assigned Due Date Completeihstructions Jacqueline 0RD 0RD Dirt-Respond directly to this citizen's questions. Lesvy statements. or concerns Kathi Ham,? ORD- 0RD- NCEA NCEA Supporting Information Supporting MIA Author: Supporting Assignments: History Jacq).ielifi f t.eavi 01::x >:sJc?? :'i. KaHii HartY: '· ORO;. ' K~ !l1t~~~ft?\ bRP,f:.i' • ·•· ¼ccepfodth~ '.group'assignmin t' '. ;o, 1~~99f.li~~ 't A55}9~t'9R. fH!C:~~~t \ Comments Leslie Y. Meadows Admin istrative Officer NCEA, 10 EPA-18-0077-B-000406 ED_001677_00005402 To: Cc: From: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Kirby, Kevin[KIRBY.KEVIN@EPA.GOV] Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] D'Amico , Louis Sent: Tue 10/31/2017 2:49:37 PM Subject: RE: Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date: 11/7/17 AL-18-000-0873.pdf Control AX-18-000-0640.pdf 10.12.2017 CLS, Biggs - Pruitt.pdf Hi Kevin , I've attached the relevant correspondence to this message . If you could let me know as soon as possible, I'd appreciate it. If it's easier, feel free to call me on my office or mobile numbers below. Thanks! -Lou Louis D'Amico, Ph.D . Assistant Center Director for Communications and Regulatory Support (Acting) U .S. EPA, ORD/NCEA 0: (703) 347-0344 Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 12:22 PM To: Kirby, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000407 ED_001677_00005403 Cc: D'Amico, Louis Subject: RE: Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date: 11/7/l 7 Kevin, I'm all for transparency. Its up to OEI as to what should be posted. Ifup to me, I'd post everything. We received another congressional letter that I'll forward to you. John From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:16 AM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: D'Amico, Louis Subject: RE: Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date: 11/7/l 7 Hi John, Louis , Thanks for making me aware of this letter from Dr. Brooks . Just so you know, the referenced Objection to RFC has been posted on our website under Third Party Correspondence . Herc's the link : h s://www.e a. 0 ov/ uali /re-tfc-17002-ob ·ection-denka- etformance- elastomer-llcsdenka-reguest-correction- epa-rfc In an effort to be more transparent and accessible , I can provi de a link to this from the RFC #17002 splash page . Would you suggest also posting Dr. Brooks' letter under Third Party Corresponde nce? Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division EPA-18-0077-B-000408 ED_001677_00005403 Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Wednesda y, October 25, 2017 8:48 AM To: Kirby , Kevin Cc: D'Amico , Louis Subject: FW : Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date : 11/7/17 Importance: High Kevin - I want to make you aware of this letter as it cites the RfC and notes the incoming letter from Karl Brooks has not been made public . NCEA will respond but we ' ll need input from you . John From: D'Amico , Louis Sent: Tuesday , October 24, 2017 1:42 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris Subject: FW : Controlled Correspondence AX-18-000-0640 - Due date: 11/7/17 Importance: High EPA-18-0077-B-000409 ED_001677_00005403 Assistant enter Dircclor for C'onununicmiona :md licguimol'y- Support {Acting} US. EPA. ORD-NCEA 017?.? 1474134" Exemption 6 From: 1?v1cadrows~ Leslie Sent: October 24. 2017 1:26 PM To: D'Amico Louis miiaq Subject: Controlled Correspondence AX- 8-000-0040 - Due date: HT: I 7 Importance: High Citizen Information Generate Control Slip Constituent: Committee: Sub- Committee: Control Information View Corresgondenoe EPA-1 8-0077-B-00041 Lead Information Supporting Information Supporting Assignments: History EPA-18-0077-B-000411 ED_001677_00005403 Comments Leslie Y. Meadows Admin istrative Officer NCEA , 10 EPA-18-0077-B-000412 ED_001677_00005403 Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Wed 1/10/20181:20:50 AM Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Chloroprene Request for Correction IOAAcmts.docx To: Cc: John - I think(?) you and Allen were working on the bulk of these? From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000413 ED_001677_00005407 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks, Megan From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes , will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. EPA-18-0077-B-000414 ED_001677_00005407 Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) . Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now , you don 't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce ' s and Richard ' s issues . Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probab ly saw her response .) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard , and Jennifer) , and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that ' s helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house . We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, EPA-18-0077-B-000415 ED_001677_00005407 Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk : Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. EPA-18-0077-B-000416 ED_001677_00005407 Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000417 ED_001677_00005407 Barium .2:an f1 EPA-1 8-0077-B-00041 8 EPA-1 8-0077-B-00041 9 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language . Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM , Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., EPA-18-0077-B-000421 ED_001677_00005407 Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science EPA-18-0077-B-000422 ED_001677_00005407 U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Ch1istian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Co1Tection - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Co1Tectionby Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC, OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process . EPA-18-0077-B-000423 ED_001677_00005407 I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB . ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this EPA-18-0077-B-000424 ED_001677_00005407 draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmenta l Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000425 ED_001677_00005407 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Fri 1/5/2018 6:56:00 AM Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, I think we are good. I responded to Richard following the note from John. Jennifer might send additional comments, but we can move forward on addressing these and Bruce's comments while we wait for 0MB. Does that make sense? On Jan 5, 2018, at 1:40 AM, Thayer, Kris wrote: Tina-I assume you want responses prepared, regardless of who sends them? John - sounds like you were poised to respond, do you want to take a first shot and reach out as needed to SMEs? From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:20 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Thayer, Kris Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, I started to respond to Richard but now note he sent his comments to you and Bruce, so unless you want me to respond I'll defer to you. His questions and comments look pretty straight-forward to address. It'll take some time, next week, but I don't see any show-stoppers. I assume we should not expect other reviews from IOAA, but it also would be good to confirm this to be the case. John EPA-18-0077-B-000426 ED_001677_00005409 From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , Januaiy 04, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for CoITection - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000427 ED_001677_00005409 Huctmn l'rm 1" From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000431 ED_001677_00005409 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U .S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 201 7 11 :04 AM EPA-18-0077-B-000432 ED_001677_00005409 To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . EPA-18-0077-B-000433 ED_001677_00005409 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@)OMB.gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000434 ED_001677_00005409 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000435 ED_001677_00005409 To: From: Sent: Subject: Tina-I Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris Fri 1/5/2018 6:40:32 AM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review assume you want responses prepared, regardless of who sends them? John - sounds like you were poised to respond, do you want to take a first shot and reach out as needed to SMEs? From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:20 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Thayer, Kris Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, I started to respond to Richard but now note he sent his comments to you and Bruce, so unless you want me to respond I'll defer to you. His questions and comments look pretty straight-forward to address. It'll take some time, next week, but I don't see any show-stoppers. I assume we should not expect other reviews from IOAA, but it also would be good to confirm this to be the case. John From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha .. EPA-18-0077-B-000436 ED_001677_00005410 ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B EPA-18-0077-B-000437 ED_001677_00005410 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris EPA-18-0077-B-000440 ED_001677_00005410 ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correc tion - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000441 ED_001677_00005410 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Ch1istian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, EPA-18-0077-B-000442 ED_001677_00005410 My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM EPA-18-0077-B-000443 ED_001677_00005410 To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "Jame s_H_Kim@OMB ._QY" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency EPA-18-0077-B-000444 ED_001677_00005410 (Juj?w?w+h?lm?h To: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov]; Gentry , Nathan[Gentry.Nathan@epa.gov] Cc: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Osaka , Anna[Osaka .Anna@epa .gov] ; Ross , Mary[Ross .Mary@epa .gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn .Elizabeth@epa.gov] ; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 9:13:28 PM Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC As of 6:26 AM this morning. I had not transmitted them to you previously. Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:12 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Gentry , Nathan Cc: Thayer , Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka , Anna ; Ross , Mary ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina - how current are the versions you just sent? What I passed to Nathan was the version John Vandenberg passed me last Friday, January 12. Nathan - I'm thinking you may need include the versions Tina just sent as the most updated versions. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000446 ED_001677_00005411 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:06 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Oh thank you!!! Did you just enter the letter? Do the attachments need to go in too? If so, the final attachment (most current with updated HERO links) are attached-Attachments 1 and 2. Thanks, Tina From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:04 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We've already entered it in CMS. Anna doesn't need to do anything. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 EPA-18-0077-B-000447 ED_001677_00005411 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:03 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Megan and Nathan, OEI is now saying 'oh it would be good to put it in CCU,' but they have reorganized and no one with the right assignment rights is around to do this in OEI. So, just to be safe, we will initiate in CMS (Anna will shepherd the process) and then send IOAA's way. Does that sound OK? Without Lou, we are lost, but thank goodness Anna is here. Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence. It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000448 ED_001677_00005411 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here . She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . EPA-18-0077-B-000449 ED_001677_00005411 Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564 -2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database . We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. EPA-18-0077-B-000450 ED_001677_00005411 Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the EPA-18-0077-B-000451 ED_001677_00005411 mailing. Thank s, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrato r U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000452 ED_001677_00005411 Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 10:54:57 AM Subject: RE: AAAARGHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: Let's wait and see what Jennifer finds out today. Jim won't be as disturbed since we still have time before this package is 'due.' T. From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 5:49 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Jones, Samantha ; Ross, Mary ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: RE: AAAARGHHHHHHH! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Any value in updating Jim Kim on the status? He seemed to be pleased with the response package .... From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 8:41 PM To: Lavoie, Emma Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Jones, Samantha ; Ross, Mary Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! Love love that idea. An NCEA sit in. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Lavoie, Emma wrote: Be obnoxiously present and persistent. EPA-18-0077-B-000453 ED_001677_00005412 Shall we all sit outside Richard's office on Monday?! -Emma Tel: 202 564 7091 From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:39 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Jones, Samantha ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! I agree. Interesting after the briefing on scientific integrity Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: With the response to his questions and revisions I can't believe he wants another shot at this. I can only speculate and it doesn't lead me to a good place. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Jones, Samantha wrote: Ridiculousness has become the new normal. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. EPA-18-0077-B-000454 ED_001677_00005412 T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I honestly don't know what to think. EPA-18-0077-B-000455 ED_001677_00005412 T. On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:07 PM, Thayer , Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:39 PM , Bahadori , Tina wrote : See below- I am furious ... but let ' s see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday . He is offtomonow . From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: O1me-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000456 ED_001677_00005412 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce EPA-18-0077-B-000457 ED_001677_00005412 Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000458 ED_001677_00005412 w! EPA-1 8-0077-B-000461 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Maty ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Peny , Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000463 ED_001677_00005412 Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000464 ED_001677_00005412 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and EPA-18-0077-B-000466 ED_001677_00005412 Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denk.a Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC, OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , EPA-18-0077-B-000467 ED_001677_00005412 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. 0 ov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared EPA-18-0077-B-000468 ED_001677_00005412 this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC . Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response . Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000469 ED_001677_00005412 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Vandenberg , John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Fleming, Megan Tue 1/9/2018 9:49:27 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, that's correct. The request is for a brief transmittal letter with two attachments: 1) the point by point responses , and 2) the systematic review document. You'll also see many questions in the comment compilation, particularly from Richard who indicated he would appreciate an internal response . Do you think NCEA can arrange a response to these comments? Thanks , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 1:00 PM To: Vandenberg , John Cc: Fleming , Megan ; Thayer , Kris Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Sorry I pushed send too fast. Jennifer said she did not like the signature box to be lost at the end of a long letter. She would prefer a transmittal letter and then attachments which present the EPA-18-0077-B-000470 ED_001677_00005413 scientific deliberations and content. Hope this makes more sense than my earlier response. Tina On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:40 PM, Vandenberg , John wrote: Megan, Thanks , John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, EPA-18-0077-B-000471 ED_001677_00005413 John ; Thayer , Kris ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD ' s response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilat ion of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation .) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with EPA-18-0077-B-000472 ED_001677_00005413 Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks , Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Dcnka/Chloroprenc Request for Correction - For Review Y cs, will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan , EPA-18-0077-B-000473 ED_001677_00005413 So great to know . Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce ' s and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer ' s as soon as you can . Thanks again , Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review . (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce , Richard , and Jennifer) , and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews , so this is in my wheel house. We ' re working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000474 ED_001677_00005413 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000475 ED_001677_00005413 From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc -happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000476 ED_001677_00005413 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely w1i.ttenresponses. A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000480 ED_001677_00005413 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) EPA-18-0077-B-000481 ED_001677_00005413 Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, EPA-18-0077-B-000482 ED_001677_00005413 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000483 ED_001677_00005413 Kevin J_ Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000484 ED_001677_00005413 To: Bahadori , Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Gentry, Nathan[Gentry .Nathan@epa .gov] Cc: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Osaka , Anna[Osaka .Anna@epa .gov]; Ross , Mary[Ross .Mary@epa .gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn .Elizabeth@epa.gov ]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 9:12:07 PM Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina - how current are the versions you just sent? What I passed to Nathan was the version John Vandenberg passed me last Friday, January 12. Nathan -I'm vers10ns . thinking you may need include the versions Tina just sent as the most updated Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , : Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 4:06 PM To: Gentry, Na than ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka , Anna ; Ross , Mary ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Oh thank you!!! Did you just enter the letter? Do the attachments need to go in too? If so, the final attachment (most current with upda ted HERO links) are attached- Attachments 1 and 2. Thanks , EPA-18-0077-B-000485 ED_001677_00005414 Tina From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:04 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We've already entered it in CMS. Anna doesn't need to do anything. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:03 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Megan and Nathan, OEI is now saying 'oh it would be good to put it in CCU,' but they have reorganized and no one EPA-18-0077-B-000486 ED_001677_00005414 with the right assignment rights is around to do this in OEI. So, just to be safe , we will initiate in CMS (Anna will shepherd the process) and then send IOAA ' s way. Does that sound OK? Without Lou, we are lost, but thank goodness Anna is here. Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Kuhn , Kevin Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled con-espondence . It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk ; Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000487 ED_001677_00005414 Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackburn, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here. She just needs to say go and we can autopen. Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000488 ED_001677_00005414 Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, EPA-18-0077-B-000489 ED_001677_00005414 You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000490 ED_001677_00005414 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000491 ED_001677_00005414 Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 10:49:10 AM Subject: RE: AAAARGHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: Any value in updating Jim Kim on the status? He seemed to be pleased with the response package .... From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 8:41 PM To: Lavoie, Emma Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Jones, Samantha ; Ross, Mary Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! Love love that idea. An NCEA sit in. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Lavoie, Emma wrote: Be obnoxiously present and persistent. Shall we all sit outside Richard's office on Monday?! -Emma Tel: 202 564 7091 From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:39 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Jones, Samantha ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Lavoie, Emma EPA-18-0077-B-000492 ED_001677_00005415 Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! I agree. Interesting after the briefing on scientific integrity Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: With the response to his questions and revisions I can't believe he wants another shot at this. I can only speculate and it doesn't lead me to a good place. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Jones, Samantha wrote: Ridiculousness has become the new normal. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone EPA-18-0077-B-000493 ED_001677_00005415 But wouldn 't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:11 PM , Thayer , Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM , Ross , Mary wrote : Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg , John Subject: Re : AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don ' t know what to think. T. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:39 PM , Bahadori , Tina wrote : EPA-18-0077-B-000494 ED_001677_00005415 See below -I am furious .. .but let's see how it unfolds . I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday . He is off tomorrow . From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000495 ED_001677_00005415 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: O1me-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Peny , Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000496 ED_001677_00005415 Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B EPA-18-0077-B-000497 ED_001677_00005415 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000501 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000502 ED_001677_00005415 On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000503 ED_001677_00005415 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) EPA-18-0077-B-000504 ED_001677_00005415 Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Arnico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Pen-y, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : EPA-18-0077-B-000505 ED_001677_00005415 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd : EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000506 ED_001677_00005415 Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect EPA-18-0077-B-000507 ED_001677_00005415 Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000508 ED_001677_00005415 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Tue 1/9/2018 6:00:28 PM Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Sorry I pushed send too fast. Jennifer said she did not like the signature box to be lost at the end of a long letter. She would prefer a transmittal letter and then attachments which present the scientific deliberations and content. Hope this makes more sense than my earlier response. Tina On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:40 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: Megan, Thanks , John EPA-18-0077-B-000509 ED_001677_00005419 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed . Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce , Richard , and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation .) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:53 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000510 ED_001677_00005419 To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks , Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , Janua1y 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000511 ED_001677_00005419 ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000512 ED_001677_00005419 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Co1Tection - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. EPA-18-0077-B-000513 ED_001677_00005419 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Ch1istian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Cotrection - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000514 ED_001677_00005419 In EPA-1 8-0077-B-00051 5 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000516 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000517 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000518 ED_001677_00005419 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000519 ED_001677_00005419 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . EPA-18-0077-B-000520 ED_001677_00005419 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@)OMB.gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. EPA-18-0077-B-000521 ED_001677_00005419 Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000522 ED_001677_00005419 Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Osaka, Anna[Osaka.Anna@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn.Elizabeth@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 9:07:01 PM Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC To: Cc: I've got everything. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:06 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Oh thank you!!! Did you just enter the letter? Do the attachments need to go in too? If so, the final attachment (most current with updated HERO links) are attached-Attachments 1 and 2. Thanks, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000523 ED_001677_00005420 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:04 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We've already entered it in CMS. Anna doesn't need to do anything. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:03 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Megan and Nathan, OEI is now saying 'oh it would be good to put it in CCU,' but they have reorganized and no one with the right assignment rights is around to do this in OEI. So, just to be safe, we will initiate in CMS (Anna will shepherd the process) and then send IOAA's way. Does that sound OK? Without Lou, we are lost, but thank goodness Anna is here. EPA-18-0077-B-000524 ED_001677_00005420 Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Kuhn , Kevin Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence . It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? EPA-18-0077-B-000525 ED_001677_00005420 Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum , Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan <.Ekm..ingM__ygan@epa .gov>; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here . She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High EPA-18-0077-B-000526 ED_001677_00005420 Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. EPA-18-0077-B-000527 ED_001677_00005420 I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter , along with two attachments , by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing) . An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law fom handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000528 ED_001677_00005420 To: Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Cc: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] From: Lavoie, Emma Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 1:47:15 AM Subject: RE: AAAARGHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I laughed out loud . -Emma Tel: 202 564 7091 From: Ross, Mary Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 8:45 PM To: Jones, Samantha ; Bahadori, Tina Cc: Lavoie, Emma ; Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: AAAARGHHHHHHH! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! Bringing peace and love and Almond Joys From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 8:43 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Lavoie, Emma ; Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Ross, Mary Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! Hahahaha! I'm like it! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:41 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Love love that idea. An NCEA sit in. EPA-18-0077-B-000529 ED_001677_00005421 T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Lavoie, Emma wrote: Be obnoxiously present and persistent. Shall we all sit outside Richard's office on Monday?! -Emma Tel: 202 564 7091 From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:39 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Jones, Samantha ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! I agree. Interesting after the briefing on scientific integrity Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: With the response to his questions and revisions I can't believe he wants another shot at this. I can only speculate and it doesn't lead me to a good place. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Jones, Samantha wrote: Ridiculousness has become the new normal. EPA-18-0077-B-000530 ED_001677_00005421 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer, Kris EPA-18-0077-B-000531 ED_001677_00005421 Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I honestly don't know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:07 PM , Thayer , Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: See below -I am furious . .. but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow . From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000532 ED_001677_00005421 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original EPA-18-0077-B-000534 ED_001677_00005421 DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-000535 ED_001677_00005421 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for CotTection - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. EPA-18-0077-B-000540 ED_001677_00005421 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000541 ED_001677_00005421 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000543 ED_001677_00005421 Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. EPA-18-0077-B-000544 ED_001677_00005421 I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th_ Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " EPA-18-0077-B-000545 ED_001677_00005421 Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency EPA-18-0077-B-000546 ED_001677_00005421 In; To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov ] Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa .gov] Bahadori, Tina Tue 1/9/2018 5:52:20 PM Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes. That is what she is suggesting. T. On Jan 9, 2018 , at 12:40 PM , Vandenberg, John wrote: Megan, Thanks, John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000548 ED_001677_00005422 To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Peny, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Con-ection - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed . Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce , Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation .) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000549 ED_001677_00005422 Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks , Megan From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000550 ED_001677_00005422 Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000551 ED_001677_00005422 Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk),• Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for CoITection - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000552 ED_001677_00005422 From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for CoITection - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000553 ED_001677_00005422 ?dictum IS L'l From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000557 ED_001677_00005422 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000558 ED_001677_00005422 Sent: Thursday , December 21 , 2017 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Eve1yone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . EPA-18-0077-B-000559 ED_001677_00005422 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, EPA-18-0077-B-000560 ED_001677_00005422 Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000561 ED_001677_00005422 Gentry, Nathan[Gentry.Nathan@epa.gov]; Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Osaka, Anna[Osaka.Anna@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn.Elizabeth@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 9:06:08 PM Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC RFC 17002 Response Attachment 1 101218 clean.docx RFC 17002 Response Attachment 2 - 01 1718 clean.docx To: Cc: Oh thank you!!! Did you just enter the letter? Do the attachments need to go in too? If so, the final attachment (most current with updated HERO links) are attached-Attachments 1 and 2. Thanks, Tina From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:04 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Fleming, Megan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We've already entered it in CMS. Anna doesn't need to do anything. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 EPA-18-0077-B-000562 ED_001677_00005423 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:03 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Megan and Nathan, OEI is now saying 'oh it would be good to put it in CCU,' but they have reorganized and no one with the right assignment rights is around to do this in OEI. So, just to be safe, we will initiate in CMS (Anna will shepherd the process) and then send IOAA's way. Does that sound OK? Without Lou, we are lost, but thank goodness Anna is here. Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence. It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000563 ED_001677_00005423 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here . She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . EPA-18-0077-B-000564 ED_001677_00005423 Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564 -2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. EPA-18-0077-B-000565 ED_001677_00005423 Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the EPA-18-0077-B-000566 ED_001677_00005423 mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000567 ED_001677_00005423 Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] From: Ross, Mary Sent: Fri 1/19/20181:45:25 AM Subject: RE: AAAARGHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: Bringing peace and love and Almond Joys From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 8:43 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Lavoie, Emma ; Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Ross, Mary Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! Hahahaha! I'm like it! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:41 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Love love that idea. An NCEA sit in. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Lavoie, Emma wrote: Be obnoxiously present and persistent. Shall we all sit outside Richard's office on Monday?! -Emma Tel: 202 564 7091 From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:39 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000568 ED_001677_00005426 To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Jones, Samantha ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! I agree. Interesting after the briefing on scientific integrity Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: With the response to his questions and revisions I can't believe he wants another shot at this. I can only speculate and it doesn't lead me to a good place. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Jones, Samantha wrote: Ridiculousness has become the new normal. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? EPA-18-0077-B-000569 ED_001677_00005426 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:11 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote : But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer , Kris wrote : I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross , Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I honestly don't know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:07 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: EPA-18-0077-B-000570 ED_001677_00005426 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:39 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote: See below - I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000571 ED_001677_00005426 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Brnce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, EPA-18-0077-B-000572 ED_001677_00005426 Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000573 ED_001677_00005426 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, EPA-18-0077-B-000578 ED_001677_00005426 Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000579 ED_001677_00005426 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jenn ifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; EPA-18-0077-B-000581 ED_001677_00005426 Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000582 ED_001677_00005426 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denk:a is late January - although again, OEI contro ls the time line for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th_ Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-000583 ED_001677_00005426 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. EPA-18-0077-B-000584 ED_001677_00005426 Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000585 ED_001677_00005426 To: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Cc: Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross .Mary@epa .gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones .Samantha@epa .gov]; D'Amico , Louis[DAmico.Lou is@epa.gov ]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] ; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa .gov] ; Blackburn, Elizabeth[B lackburn.Elizabeth@epa.gov] ; Perry, Dale[Perry.Dale@epa .gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Tue 1/9/2018 5:51 :35 PM Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thanks Megan. Tina On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:29 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD ' s response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving fotward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce , Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desl Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000586 ED_001677_00005427 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks, Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 8:04 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000587 ED_001677_00005427 To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming EPA-18-0077-B-000588 ED_001677_00005427 Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk : Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Ch1istian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materia ls and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. EPA-18-0077-B-000589 ED_001677_00005427 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Brnce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000590 ED_001677_00005427 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000591 l-?ml From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to stratcgizc on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina ct al., EPA-18-0077-B-000594 ED_001677_00005427 Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question : Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science EPA-18-0077-B-000595 ED_001677_00005427 U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21 , 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. EPA-18-0077-B-000596 ED_001677_00005427 I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@)0MB .gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. EPA-18-0077-B-000597 ED_001677_00005427 Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response . Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000598 ED_001677_00005427 Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Osaka, Anna[Osaka.Anna@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn.Elizabeth@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 9:03:39 PM Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC To: Cc: We've already entered it in CMS. Anna doesn't need to do anything. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:03 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John ; Osaka, Anna ; Ross, Mary ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Megan and Nathan, OEI is now saying 'oh it would be good to put it in CCU,' but they have reorganized and no one with the right assignment rights is around to do this in OEI. So, just to be safe, we will initiate in CMS (Anna will shepherd the process) and then send IOAA's way. Does that sound OK? Without Lou, we are lost, but thank goodness Anna is here. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000599 ED_001677_00005428 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence . It came in through OEI through their qua lity inbox . I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes , CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry EPA-18-0077-B-000600 ED_001677_00005428 Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum , Elizabeth Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here. She just needs to say go and we can autopen. Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know. Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High EPA-18-0077-B-000601 ED_001677_00005428 Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. EPA-18-0077-B-000602 ED_001677_00005428 I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter . The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing) . An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won ' t be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment l to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing . Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000603 ED_001677_00005428 Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross. Mary@epa.gov] From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Fri 1/19/20181:42:49 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: Hahahaha! I'm like it! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:41 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Love love that idea. An NCEA sit in. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Lavoie, Emma wrote: Be obnoxiously prese nt and persistent. Shall we all sit outside Richard's office on Monday?! -Emma Tel: 202 564 7091 From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:39 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Jones, Samantha ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!!!!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! ! I agree. Interesting after the briefing on scientific integrity Sent from my iPhone EPA-18-0077-B-000604 ED_001677_00005429 On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: With the response to his questions and revisions I can't believe he wants another shot at this. I can only speculate and it doesn't lead me to a good place. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Jones, Samantha wrote: Ridiculousness has become the new normal. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? EPA-18-0077-B-000605 ED_001677_00005429 I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:09 PM, Ross , Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , Januaty 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don't know what to think. T. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:39 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: See below - I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday . He is off tomorrow. EPA-18-0077-B-000606 ED_001677_00005429 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000607 ED_001677_00005429 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth EPA-18-0077-B-000608 ED_001677_00005429 ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc happy new year everyone , Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000609 ED_001677_00005429 'n't'11HH H. EPA-1 8-0077-B-00061 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000611 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000612 EPA-1 8-0077-B-00061 3 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Brnce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D' Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, EPA-18-0077-B-000614 ED_001677_00005429 Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote : Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000615 ED_001677_00005429 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000616 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, EPA-18-0077-B-000617 ED_001677_00005429 Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : EPA-18-0077-B-000618 ED_001677_00005429 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the time line for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th_ Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000619 ED_001677_00005429 Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, EPA-18-0077-B-000620 ED_001677_00005429 Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Informat ion Programs Office of Environmenta l Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000621 ED_001677_00005429 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Soto, Vicki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Thur 1/25/2018 12:50:42 PM Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene Rte Ok! On Jan 25, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Soto, Vicki wrote: Ok, we will file these. Just let me know if you need me to do anything else with these. Vicki From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:01 AM To: Soto, Vicki Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Vicki, Here is where we are with chloroprene: 1) Per below, when the package is sent, we will get a copy. 2) So will OEI, but we'll make sure it's on Kevin Kirby's radar for posting. 3) I did a minor text edit to your attachment 1. If you search for the word 'federal' you will see that I did a minor edit of either add a comma or the word 'by' before White House. Don't ask - so much nit picky edits in the IOAA. Otherwise, I think we are done with this baby for now!! Thanks so much for all your help. T. EPA-18-0077-B-000622 ED_001677_00005430 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:51 AM To: 'Nathan Gentry' Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments 1 and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) Next steps: 1) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: swwiegand@ Liskow .com , a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #1 7002 b. Copy OEI at: 0ua1ity@epa .gov c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg And please let me know if you need anything from me. Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gcntry.nathan .epa@gmail.com ] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000623 ED_001677_00005430 To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Fleming , Megan ; Gentry , Nathan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian , Megan Subject: Re : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC The attachments go in as well, but I'm less worried about formatting. I'll make sure the correct ones get uploaded. On Jan 24, 2018 , at 7:20 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote : Thank you for being patient with me . I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: I think it' s just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way. Na than can confirm on process tomorrow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Wednesday , January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000624 ED_001677_00005430 Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don't go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018, at 6:50 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote : Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that would be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (des~ Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here's the CCU-edited version. Please make any edits to this one, and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead). I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA-18-0077-B-000625 ED_001677_00005430 EPA Office of Research and Development Phone : 202-564-9084 Fax : 202-565-2430 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good . Thanks , Kevin . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Kuhn , Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan , EPA-18-0077-B-000626 ED_001677_00005430 I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approval and then give a short tum-around time. I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan , Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo . According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown . A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach . EPA-18-0077-B-000627 ED_001677_00005430 My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. EPA-18-0077-B-000628 ED_001677_00005430 Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment 1 to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing . Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 for Correction -Environmental EPA-18-0077-B-000629 ED_001677_00005430 To: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov]; Gentry , Nathan[Gentry.Nathan@epa.gov] Cc: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Osaka , Anna[Osaka .Anna@epa .gov] ; Ross , Mary[Ross .Mary@epa .gov]; Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn .Elizabeth@epa.gov] ; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 9:02:54 PM Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Megan and Nathan, OEI is now saying ' oh it would be good to put it in CCU,' but they have reorganized and no one with the right assignment rights is around to do this in OEI. So, just to be safe , we will initiate in CMS (Anna will shepherd the process ) and then send IOAA ' s way . Does that sound OK? Without Lou, we are lost, but thank goodness Anna is here. Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Kuhn , Kevin Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence. It came in through OEI through their quality inbox . I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000630 ED_001677_00005431 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here. She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackbum Chief of Staff EPA-18-0077-B-000631 ED_001677_00005431 EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database . We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recomm ended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks , Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000632 ED_001677_00005431 Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, EPA-18-0077-B-000633 ED_001677_00005431 Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk ; Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000634 ED_001677_00005431 Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 1:41 :27 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: Love love that idea. An NCEA sit in. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Lavoie, Emma wrote: Be obnoxiously present and persistent. Shall we all sit outside Richard's office on Monday?! -Emma Tel: 202 564 7091 From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:39 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Jones, Samantha ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! I agree. Interesting after the briefing on scientific integrity Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: With the response to his questions and revisions I can't believe he wants another shot at this. I can only speculate and it doesn't lead me to a good place. EPA-18-0077-B-000635 ED_001677_00005432 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Jones, Samantha wrote: Ridiculousness has become the new normal. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? EPA-18-0077-B-000636 ED_001677_00005432 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg , John Subject: Re : AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don't know what to think . T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:07 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: See below -I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday . He is off tomorrow . From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000637 ED_001677_00005432 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: O1me-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Peny, Dale Subject: RE : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , EPA-18-0077-B-000639 ED_001677_00005432 1? . - 5. ?5:me i3 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000641 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: 01me-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, EPA-18-0077-B-000644 ED_001677_00005432 Maty ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Peny , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000645 ED_001677_00005432 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 201 7 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, EPA-18-0077-B-000647 ED_001677_00005432 Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January although again, OEI controls the timeline EPA-18-0077-B-000648 ED_001677_00005432 for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov" EPA-18-0077-B-000649 ED_001677_00005432 Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000650 ED_001677_00005432 Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments I and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) Next steps: I) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: swwiegand@Liskow.com , a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #17002 b. Copy OEI at: Ouali y@epa.gov c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg And please let me know if you need anything from me. Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gen y.nathan.epa@ gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000651 ED_001677_00005433 The attachments go in as well , but I'm less wonied about formatting. I'll make sure the conect ones get uploaded . On Jan 24, 2018 , at 7:20 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Thank you for being patient with me. I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. On Jan 24, 2018, at 7: 14 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote: I think it's just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a ce1tain way. Nathan can confirm on process tomorrow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Wednesday , January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian , Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don't go into CMS? EPA-18-0077-B-000652 ED_001677_00005433 Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that would be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here ' s the CCU-edited version. Please make any edits to this one, and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead) . I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax : 202-565-2430 EPA-18-0077-B-000653 ED_001677_00005433 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good. Thanks , Kevin. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Kuhn, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan , I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approval and then give a short tum-around time. I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly . EPA-18-0077-B-000654 ED_001677_00005433 Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA I - ;, 11 • Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan , Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach . My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. EPA-18-0077-B-000655 ED_001677_00005433 My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000656 ED_001677_00005433 Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000657 ED_001677_00005433 Kirby, Kevin[KIRBY.KEVIN@EPA.GOV] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Osaka, Anna[Osaka.Anna@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 8:45:33 PM Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC To: Cc: Hi Kevin, We don't see it in CMS yet- can you let us know when it's gone our way? Thanks, Tina From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:46 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Good question ... Since OEI is not the "infonna tion owner" and ORD received concun-ent notice of this IQG request, this would not have been entered into our (OEI) Controlled Correspondenc e queue . Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:21 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. In our shop too, but since you made no mention of that, we assumed your processes were different©. So, since 'Quality' inbox received this request, did OEI put it in CCU? Was it assigned to ORD?? From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:19 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000658 ED_001677_00005434 To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Tina, This may be different in your shop, but in OEI, formal responses to IQG requests signed by our CIO are typically handled as controlled correspondence . Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:59 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Kevin, They specials are asking if this is controlled correspondence, and I said no. Did I mis-speak? T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence. It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming EPA-18-0077-B-000659 ED_001677_00005434 Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum , Elizabeth Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000660 ED_001677_00005434 We have the autopen here. She just needs to say go and we can autopen. Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know. Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin : I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina , the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday , so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. EPA-18-0077-B-000661 ED_001677_00005434 My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document EPA-18-0077-B-000662 ED_001677_00005434 Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk; Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000663 ED_001677_00005434 Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov] From: Lavoie, Emma Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 1:17:16 AM Subject: RE: AAAARGHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: Be obnoxiously present and persistent. Shall we all sit outside Richard's office on Monday?! -Emma Tel: 202 564 7091 From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:39 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Jones, Samantha ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! I agree. Interesting after the briefing on scientific integrity Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: With the response to his questions and revisions I can't believe he wants another shot at this. I can only speculate and it doesn't lead me to a good place. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Jones, Samantha wrote: Ridiculousness has become the new normal. EPA-18-0077-B-000664 ED_001677_00005435 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Vandenberg, John EPA-18-0077-B-000665 ED_001677_00005435 Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don't know what to think . T. On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:07 PM , Thayer , Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: See below - I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds . I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000666 ED_001677_00005435 hug] Radium! Lmlu.? Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc -happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000668 ED_001677_00005435 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000671 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. EPA-18-0077-B-000673 ED_001677_00005435 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000674 ED_001677_00005435 Brnce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Brnce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; EPA-18-0077-B-000675 ED_001677_00005435 Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Peny , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is EPA-18-0077-B-000676 ED_001677_00005435 already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January- although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina , &ill1J!ilirrL.1.111fil&.QJ2iLEQ.Y. Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" EPA-18-0077-B-000677 ED_001677_00005435 Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk EPA-18-0077-B-000678 ED_001677_00005435 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Soto, Vicki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris Thur 1/25/2018 11 :22:22 AM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Monday would be fine. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6: 17 AM To: Thayer, Kris ; Soto, Vicki Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, but I think it's better to wait until we see IOAA has sent .... Kevin wanted to give Denka some lead time before posting anyway. So, let's say it goes out today, likely they will post on Monday??? From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:11 AM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC So, I'll reach out to Kevin's points of contact cited below ... From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:54 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Subject: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Hi John, EPA-18-0077-B-000680 ED_001677_00005436 I will be on leave beginning tomorrow and may not be back before the end of the month . Anticipating how quickly you and Kris would like to get the final response posted once it gets signed by your AA, may I suggest ccing my colleagues here in Quality Staff, Connie and Aldo . I've alerted both of them to be on the lookout for the response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:09 AM To: Thayer , Kris ; Soto, Vicki Cc: Vandenberg , John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000681 ED_001677_00005436 We will for sure nudge OEI to post it. Historically, we have not posted it on OUR site ... just OEI, I think. T. From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:08 AM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC And are we solid on the plan to make it available on the web, or do have to nudge and make sure that happens as well? I don't want to assume anything that is supposed to happen will in fact automatically happen without nudging From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:01 AM To: Soto, Vicki Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Vicki, Here is where we are with chloroprene: 1) Per below, when the package is sent, we will get a copy. 2) So will OEI, but we'll make sure it's on Kevin Kirby's radar for posting. 3) I did a minor text edit to your attachment 1. If you search for the word 'federal' you will see that I did a minor edit of either add a comma or the word 'by' before White House. Don't ask - so much nit picky edits in the IOAA. EPA-18-0077-B-000682 ED_001677_00005436 Otherwise, I think we are done with this baby for now!! Thanks so much for all your help. T. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:51 AM To: 'Nathan Gentry' < en y.nathan.epa(f mail.com> Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments I and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) Next steps: I) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: swwiegand@Liskow.com , a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #17002 b. Copy OEI at: Ouali y@epa.gov c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg And please let me know if you need anything from me. EPA-18-0077-B-000683 ED_001677_00005436 Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gentry.nathan.epa@gmail.com ] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry , Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian , Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC The attachments go in as well , but I'm less worried about formatting. I'll make sure the correct ones get uploaded. On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote: Thank you for being patient with me. I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. On Jan 24, 2018 , at 7:14 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote : I think it's just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way . Nathan can confinn on process tomorrow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk: Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000684 ED_001677_00005436 Sent: Wednesday , January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Christian , Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don't go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018 , at 6:50 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote : Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that wou ld be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here's the CCU-edited version. Please make any edits to this one, and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead). I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard . Nathan Gentry EPA-18-0077-B-000685 ED_001677_00005436 Scheduler for Jennifer Onne-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax : 202-565-2430 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good. Thanks, Kevin . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Kuhn , Kevin Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000686 ED_001677_00005436 Hi Megan, I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approval and then give a short tum-around time . I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly . Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA I •• • : Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan , Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown . A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday , so a EPA-18-0077-B-000687 ED_001677_00005436 hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential EPA-18-0077-B-000688 ED_001677_00005436 government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment 1 to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 for Correction -Environmental EPA-18-0077-B-000689 ED_001677_00005436 Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 8:05:02 PM Subject: RE: A mess!!! To: I talked to him-told him he had to enter it in CMS and assign it to NCEA. Without this, how do we 'demonstrate' this process was mediated by OEI. I'll find out what we do inside NCEA, now that Lou is not here. From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:56 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Thayer, Kris ; Ross, Mary Subject: RE: A mess!!! I absolutely agree. This is a mess and surprise since its clear OEI has the lead for RFC process. What now? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:53 PM To: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Ross, Mary Subject: A mess!!! .. This is a HUGE mess -from OEI sending things to 0MB without ORD clearance and now to this, it has become evident that OEI (or Kevin) doesn't really know how to do this ... and we look terrible in front of IOAA - complete amateurs - especially in front of inexperienced specials, and IOAA leadership. T. EPA-18-0077-B-000690 ED_001677_00005437 From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:46 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Good question ... Since OEI is not the "infonnation owner" and ORD received concun-ent notice of this IQG request, this would not have been entered into our (OEI) Controlled Correspondence queue . Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:21 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. In our shop too, but since you made no mention of that, we assumed your processes were different©. So, since 'Quality' inbox received this request, did OEI put it in CCU? Was it assigned to ORD?? From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:19 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Tina, This may be different in your shop, but in OEI, formal responses to IQG requests signed by our CIO are typically handled as controlled correspondence . Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000691 ED_001677_00005437 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:59 PM To: Kirby , Kevin Cc: Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris Subject: FW : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Kevin , They specials are asking if this is controlled correspondence , and I said no. Did I mis-speak? T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence . It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC 'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Fleming , Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000692 ED_001677_00005437 ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax : 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum , Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here. She just needs to say go and we can autopen. Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000693 ED_001677_00005437 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000694 ED_001677_00005437 Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming EPA-18-0077-B-000695 ED_001677_00005437 Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000696 ED_001677_00005437 Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:38:32 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: I agree. Interesting after the briefing on scientific integrity Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: With the response to his questions and revisions I can't believe he wants another shot at this. I can only speculate and it doesn't lead me to a good place. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Jones, Samantha wrote: Ridiculousness has become the new normal. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? EPA-18-0077-B-000697 ED_001677_00005438 On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:11 PM , Thayer , Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:09 PM , Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don't know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:07 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:39 PM , Bahadori , Tina wrote: EPA-18-0077-B-000698 ED_001677_00005438 See below - I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , Januaty 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer <01meZavaleta.Jennifer@epa .gov>; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000699 ED_001677_00005438 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, EPA-18-0077-B-000700 ED_001677_00005438 A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year eve1yone, Richard Section A Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-000701 ED_001677_00005438 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary EPA-18-0077-B-000705 ED_001677_00005438 ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi . Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000706 ED_001677_00005438 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Eve1yone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA EPA-18-0077-B-000708 ED_001677_00005438 team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC, OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-000709 ED_001677_00005438 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have EPA-18-0077-B-000710 ED_001677_00005438 on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000711 ED_001677_00005438 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Soto, Vicki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Thur 1/25/2018 11 :16:52 AM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, but I think it's better to wait until we see IOAA has sent .... Kevin wanted to give Denka some lead time before posting anyway. So, let's say it goes out today, likely they will post on Monday??? From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:11 AM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC So, I'll reach out to Kevin's points of contact cited below ... From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:54 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Subject: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Hi John, I will be on leave beginning tomorrow and may not be back before the end of the month. Anticipating how quickly you and Kris would like to get the final response posted once it gets signed by your AA, may I suggest ccing my colleagues here in Quality Staff, Connie and Aldo. I've alerted both of them to be on the lookout for the response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000712 ED_001677_00005439 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:09 AM To: Thayer , Kris ; Soto , Vicki Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We will for sure nudge OEI to post it. Historically , we have not posted it on OUR site . . .just OEI , I think. T. From: Thayer , Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:08 AM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000713 ED_001677_00005439 And are we solid on the plan to make it available on the web, or do have to nudge and make sure that happens as well? I don't want to assume anything that is supposed to happen will in fact automatically happen without nudging From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:01 AM To: Soto, Vicki Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Vicki, Here is where we are with chloroprene: 1) Per below, when the package is sent, we will get a copy. 2) So will OEI, but we'll make sure it's on Kevin Kirby's radar for posting. 3) I did a minor text edit to your attachment 1. If you search for the word 'federal' you will see that I did a minor edit of either add a comma or the word 'by' before White House. Don't ask - so much nit picky edits in the IOAA. Otherwise, I think we are done with this baby for now!! Thanks so much for all your help. T. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:51 AM To: 'Nathan Gentry' EPA-18-0077-B-000714 ED_001677_00005439 Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments I and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) Next steps: I) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: swwiegand@Liskow.com , a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #17002 b. Copy OEI at: Ouali y@epa.gov c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg And please let me know if you need anything from me. Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gen y.nathan.epa@ gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000715 ED_001677_00005439 Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC The attachments go in as well , but I'm less won-ied about formatting. I'll make sure the con-ect ones get uploaded. On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Thank you for being patient with me. I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. On Jan 24, 2018 , at 7:14 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: I think it 's just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way. Nathan can confinn on process tomon-ow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Wednesday , January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don't go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018, at 6:50 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: EPA-18-0077-B-000716 ED_001677_00005439 Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that wou ld be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here's the CCU-edited version . Please make any edits to this one, and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead). I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard . Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Onne-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 EPA-18-0077-B-000717 ED_001677_00005439 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good. Thanks, Kevin. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Kuhn , Kevin Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan , I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approval and then give a short tum-around time. I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. EPA-18-0077-B-000718 ED_001677_00005439 Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA (202) 564-4835 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz , Nathan , Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo . According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database . We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. EPA-18-0077-B-000719 ED_001677_00005439 My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers EPA-18-0077-B-000720 ED_001677_00005439 Letter attachment 1 to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk : Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000721 ED_001677_00005439 To: Bahadori, Tina [Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Cc: Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] ; Ross, Mary[Ross .Mary@epa .gov] ; Jones, Samantha[Jones .Samantha@epa .gov]; D'Amico , Louis[DAmico.Lou is@epa.gov ]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] ; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa .gov] ; Blackburn, Elizabeth[B lackburn.Elizabeth@epa.gov] ; Perry, Dale[Perry .Dale@epa .gov] From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Tue 1/9/2018 5:29:48 PM Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Chloroprene Request for Correction IOMcmts.docx Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard , and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk ; Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000722 ED_001677_00005440 Hi Tina - an update on this : the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow . Thanks , Megan From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackburn , Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000723 ED_001677_00005440 Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA-18-0077-B-000724 ED_001677_00005440 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Dcnka/Chloroprcne Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again -we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000725 ED_001677_00005440 From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report . Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000726 ED_001677_00005440 nus-{lulu u. 4' From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000730 ED_001677_00005440 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Ch1istian, Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000731 ED_001677_00005440 ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-000732 ED_001677_00005440 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect EPA-18-0077-B-000733 ED_001677_00005440 Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000734 ED_001677_00005440 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Soto, Vicki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris Thur 1/25/2018 11 :11 :18 AM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC So, I'll reach out to Kevin's points of contact cited below ... From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:54 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Thoma, Connie ; Nazario, Aldo Subject: Posting final response for RFC #17002 ... Hi John, I will be on leave beginning tomorrow and may not be back before the end of the month. Anticipating how quickly you and Kris would like to get the final response posted once it gets signed by your AA, may I suggest ccing my colleagues here in Quality Staff, Connie and Aldo. I've alerted both of them to be on the lookout for the response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency EPA-18-0077-B-000735 ED_001677_00005442 (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:09 AM To: Thayer , Kris ; Soto , Vicki Cc: Vandenberg , John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We will for sure nudge OEI to post it. Historically , we have not posted it on OUR site ... just OEI , I think. T. From: Thayer , Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:08 AM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC And are we solid on the plan to make it available on the web, or do have to nudge and make sure that happens as well? I don't want to assum e anything that is supposed to happen will in fact automatically happen without nudging From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 25, 2018 6:01 AM EPA-18-0077-B-000736 ED_001677_00005442 To: Soto, Vicki Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Vicki, Here is where we are with chloroprene: I) Per below, when the package is sent, we will get a copy. 2) So will OEI, but we'll make sure it's on Kevin Kirby's radar for posting. 3) I did a minor text edit to your attachment 1. If you search for the word 'federal' you will see that I did a minor edit of either add a comma or the word 'by' before White House. Don't ask - so much nit picky edits in the IOAA. Otherwise, I think we are done with this baby for now!! Thanks so much for all your help. T. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:51 AM To: 'Nathan Gentry' < en y.nathan.epa(f mail.com > Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments I and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) EPA-18-0077-B-000737 ED_001677_00005442 Next steps: 1) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: swwiegand@L iskow.com, a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #17002 b. Copy OEI at: Ouali y@epa.gov c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg And please let me know if you need anything from me. Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gen y.nathan.epa@ gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC The attachments go in as well, but I'm less worried about formatting. I'll make sure the correct ones get uploaded. On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Thank you for being patient with me. I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. EPA-18-0077-B-000738 ED_001677_00005442 I think it 's just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way. Nathan can confinn on process tomorrow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday , January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian , Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don ' t go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018 , at 6:50 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote: Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that wou ld be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA-18-0077-B-000739 ED_001677_00005442 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here ' s the CCU-edited version . Please make any edits to this one, and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead). I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good . Thanks , Kevin . Megan Fleming EPA-18-0077-B-000740 ED_001677_00005442 Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), : Exemption 6 From: Kuhn , Kevin Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan, I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approva l and then give a short tum-around time . I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA (202) 564-4835 Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000741 ED_001677_00005442 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000742 ED_001677_00005442 Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000743 ED_001677_00005442 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000744 ED_001677_00005442 Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 7:53:20 PM Subject: A mess!!! To: This is a HUGE mess -from OEI sending things to 0MB without ORD clearance and now to this, it has become evident that OEI (or Kevin) doesn't really know how to do this ... and we look terrible in front of IOAA - complete amateurs - especially in front of inexperienced specials, and IOAA leadership. T. From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:46 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Good question ... Since OEI is not the "infonnation owner " and ORD received concun-ent notice of this IQG request, this would not have been entered into our (OEI) Controlled Correspondence queue . Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:21 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. In our shop too, but since you made no mention of that, we assumed your processes were different©. So, since 'Quality' inbox received this request, did OEI put it in CCU? Was it assigned to ORD?? EPA-18-0077-B-000745 ED_001677_00005443 From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:19 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Tina, This may be different in your shop, but in OEI, formal responses to IQG requests signed by our CIO are typically handled as cont rolled corr espondenc e. Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:59 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Kevin, They specials are asking if this is controlled correspondence, and I said no. Did I mis-speak? T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence. It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. EPA-18-0077-B-000746 ED_001677_00005443 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, Januaiy 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackburn , Elizabeth Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000747 ED_001677_00005443 We have the autopen here . She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina , the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database . We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. EPA-18-0077-B-000748 ED_001677_00005443 My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000749 ED_001677_00005443 Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing . Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000750 ED_001677_00005443 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Soto, Vicki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Thur 1/25/2018 11 :09:28 AM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We will for sure nudge OEI to post it. Historically, we have not posted it on OUR site ... just OEI, I think. T. From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:08 AM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Soto, Vicki Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC And are we solid on the plan to make it available on the web, or do have to nudge and make sure that happens as well? I don't want to assume anything that is supposed to happen will in fact automatically happen without nudging From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:01 AM To: Soto, Vicki Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Vicki, Here is where we are with chloroprene: 1) Per below, when the package is sent, we will get a copy. 2) So will OEI, but we'll make sure it's on Kevin Kirby's radar for posting. EPA-18-0077-B-000751 ED_001677_00005444 3) I did a minor text edit to your attachment 1. If you search for the word 'federal' you will see that I did a minor edit of either add a comma or the word 'by' before White House. Don't ask - so much nit picky edits in the IOAA. Otherwise, I think we are done with this baby for now!! Thanks so much for all your help. T. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:51 AM To: 'Nathan Gentry' < en ry.nathan.epa@ mail.com > Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments I and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) Next steps: I) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: swwiegand@Liskow.com , a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #17002 b. Copy OEI at: Ouali y@epa.gov c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg EPA-18-0077-B-000752 ED_001677_00005444 And please let me know if you need anything from me. Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gen y.nathan.epa@ gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC The attachments go in as well, but I'm less worried about formatting. I'll make sure the correct ones get uploaded. On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Thank you for being patient with me. I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: I think it's just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way. Nathan can confirm on process tomorrow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA-18-0077-B-000753 ED_001677_00005444 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday , January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don ' t go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018 , at 6:50 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote: Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that wou ld be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here ' s the CCU-edited version . Please make any edits to this one, and send them EPA-18-0077-B-000754 ED_001677_00005444 back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead). I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard. Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good . Thanks, Kevin. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Kuhn , Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000755 ED_001677_00005444 Sent: Thursda y, January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan, I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approva l and then give a short tum-around time . I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz , Nathan , Kevin: EPA-18-0077-B-000756 ED_001677_00005444 I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard , You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on EPA-18-0077-B-000757 ED_001677_00005444 the letter . The plan is for me to mail the signed letter , along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include : Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment 1 to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing . Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000758 ED_001677_00005444 EPA-18-0077-B-000759 ED_001677_00005444 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Kirby, Kevin[KIRBY.KEVIN@EPA.GOV] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Thur 1/18/2018 7:50:24 PM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Oh, this is very different - usually the primary recipients puts it in CCU and then assigns to 'information owner.' We/ORD have been signaling to everyone that we are following OEI's lead in this process, and doing as instructed. T. From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:46 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Good question ... Since OEI is not the "infonnation owner" and ORD received concun-ent notice of this IQG request, this would not have been entered into our (OEI) Controlled Correspondenc e queue . Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:21 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. In our shop too, but since you made no mention of that, we assumed your processes were different©. So, since 'Quality' inbox received this request, did OEI put it in CCU? Was it assigned to ORD?? From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:19 PM To: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000760 ED_001677_00005445 Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Tina, This may be different in your shop, but in OEI, formal responses to IQG requests signed by our CIO are typically handled as controlled corr espond ence. Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:59 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Kevin, They specials are asking if this is controlled correspondence, and I said no. Did I mis-speak? T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence. It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator EPA-18-0077-B-000761 ED_001677_00005445 U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackburn , Elizabeth Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here. She just needs to say go and we can autopen. Maybe CCU does hard EPA-18-0077-B-000762 ED_001677_00005445 copy mailing? Nathan will know. Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan , Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina , the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database . We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. EPA-18-0077-B-000763 ED_001677_00005445 My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document EPA-18-0077-B-000764 ED_001677_00005445 Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000765 ED_001677_00005445 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Soto, Vicki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris Thur 1/25/2018 11 :07:33 AM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC And are we solid on the plan to make it available on the web, or do have to nudge and make sure that happens as well? I don't want to assume anything that is supposed to happen will in fact automatically happen without nudging From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:01 AM To: Soto, Vicki Cc: Thayer, Kris ; Vandenberg, John Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Vicki, Here is where we are with chloroprene: I) Per below, when the package is sent, we will get a copy. 2) So will OEI, but we'll make sure it's on Kevin Kirby's radar for posting. 3) I did a minor text edit to your attachment 1. If you search for the word 'federal' you will see that I did a minor edit of either add a comma or the word 'by' before White House. Don't ask - so much nit picky edits in the IOAA. Otherwise, I think we are done with this baby for now!! Thanks so much for all your help. T. EPA-18-0077-B-000766 ED_001677_00005446 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:51 AM To: 'Nathan Gentry' < en y.nathan.epa(f mail.com> Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments 1 and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) Next steps: 1) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: swwiegand@Liskow.com , a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #17002 b. Copy OEI at: Ouali y@epa.gov c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg And please let me know if you need anything from me. Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gen y.nathan.epa@gmail.com ] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM To: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000767 ED_001677_00005446 Cc: Fleming , Megan ; Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC The attachments go in as well , but I'm less worried about formatting . I'll make sure the correct ones get uploaded . On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Thank you for being patient with me. I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. On Jan 24, 2018 , at 7:14 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote : I think it's just that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way. Nathan can confirm on process tomorrow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000768 ED_001677_00005446 Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don't go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018 , at 6:50 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that would be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk)I Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here ' s the CCU-edited version. Please make any edits to this one , and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead). I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard . Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 EPA-18-0077-B-000769 ED_001677_00005446 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good. Thanks, Kevin . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Kuhn , Kevin Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan, I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approval and then give a short tum-around time . EPA-18-0077-B-000770 ED_001677_00005446 I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA (202) 564-4835 Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan , Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo . According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday , so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach . My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd EPA-18-0077-B-000771 ED_001677_00005446 appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka needs to be signed or autopenned EPA-18-0077-B-000772 ED_001677_00005446 NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 for Correction -Environmental EPA-18-0077-B-000773 ED_001677_00005446 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Kirby, Kevin Thur 1/18/2018 7:45:53 PM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Good question ... Since OEI is not the "infonnation owner" and ORD received concun-ent notice of this IQG request, this would not have been entered into our (OEI) Controlled Correspondence queue . Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:21 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC In our shop too, but since you made no mention of that, we assumed your processes were different©. So, since 'Quality' inbox received this request, did OEI put it in CCU? Was it assigned to ORD?? From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:19 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Tina, This may be different in your shop, but in OEI, formal responses to IQG requests signed by our CIO are typically handled as controlled correspondence . Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:59 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000774 ED_001677_00005447 To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Kevin , They specials are asking if this is controlled correspondence , and I said no . Did I mis-speak? T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Kuhn , Kevin Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence . It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000775 ED_001677_00005447 Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax:202-565-2430 From: Blackbum, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here . She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000776 ED_001677_00005447 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, EPA-18-0077-B-000777 ED_001677_00005447 You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000778 ED_001677_00005447 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000779 ED_001677_00005447 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Kirby, Kevin[KIRBY.KEVIN@EPA.GOV] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Thur 1/18/2018 7:21 :18 PM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC In our shop too, but since you made no mention of that, we assumed your processes were different©. So, since 'Quality' inbox received this request, did OEI put it in CCU? Was it assigned to ORD?? From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:19 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Tina, This may be different in your shop, but in OEI, formal responses to IQG requests signed by our CIO are typically handled as controlled correspondence . Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:59 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Kevin, They specials are asking if this is controlled correspondence, and I said no. Did I mis-speak? T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000780 ED_001677_00005448 To: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence . It came in through OEI through their quality inbox . I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment ; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000781 ED_001677_00005448 Phone : 202-564-9084 Fax : 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum , Elizab eth Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here . She just needs to say go and we can autopen. Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan , Kevin : I need to get JOZ 's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no EPA-18-0077-B-000782 ED_001677_00005448 later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. EPA-18-0077-B-000783 ED_001677_00005448 Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment 1 to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denk.a - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000784 ED_001677_00005448 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Kirby, Kevin Thur 1/18/2018 7:18:58 PM RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Tina, This may be different in your shop, but in OEI, formal responses to IQG requests signed by our CIO are typically handled as controlled correspondence . Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:59 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Kevin, They specials are asking if this is controlled correspondence, and I said no. Did I mis-speak? T. From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence. It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming EPA-18-0077-B-000785 ED_001677_00005449 Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000786 ED_001677_00005449 We have the autopen here. She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. EPA-18-0077-B-000787 ED_001677_00005449 My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document EPA-18-0077-B-000788 ED_001677_00005449 Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000789 ED_001677_00005449 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Kirby, Kevin[KI RBY. KEVI N@EP A. GOV] Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Thur 1/18/2018 6:58:31 PM FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Kevin , They specials are asking if this is controlled correspondence , and I said no . Did I mis-speak? T. From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry , Nathan ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence . It came in through OEI through their quality inbox . I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed . Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Gentry , Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC EPA-18-0077-B-000790 ED_001677_00005450 Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax:202-565-2430 From: Blackbum, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here . She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000791 ED_001677_00005450 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, EPA-18-0077-B-000792 ED_001677_00005450 You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development EPA-18-0077-B-000793 ED_001677_00005450 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000794 ED_001677_00005450 To: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 11 :25:48 AM Subject: RE: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene RFC 17002 Response 011218 clean .docx RFC 17002 Response Attachment 1 101218 clean.docx Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene RFC 17002 Response Attachment 2 - 01 1718 clean.docx Okay, here you go. The "RFC 17002 Response 011218 clean.docx" is the document that Jennifer signs and the other 2 are the attachments. The SR attachments has the URLs that should work when access to EPA HAWC is made available to the public. If for some reason the URLs for attachment 2 don't work on Friday then it's a change to the embedded hyperlink, not a text change. John, I used the clean versions of the letter for signing and attachment I that you sent on January 12th to Megan (see attached email). From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 6:34 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene Give me the final version of the attachment when you are ready. T. From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 6:26 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000795 ED_001677_00005451 Monday COB, to we can confirm access to EPA HA WC Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2018, at 5:55 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: I can put this on Jennifer's and Megan's radars. Ask them to have Jennifer sign and it be transmitted on Monday? What do you think? T. From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 5: 17 PM To: Vandenberg, John ; Bahadori, Tina Subject: FW: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene John here is the updated attachment 2 (the SR). I've replaced the 1-12-2018 version on the shared site in the "final responses" folder with this version. Shane can't check whether the EPA HA WC links work until Friday (but this version has what should be the correct URLs ). This is not the signed letter, so do we want to move forward with getting Jennifer to sign that now? Or wait until we can confirm the URL links to the attachment work? From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 1:40 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Bahadori, Tina ; Thayer, Kris ; Davis, Allen Subject: RE: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000796 ED_001677_00005451 Hi John and team: Thanks very much for your efforts to address IOAA comments and supply us with the revised package. I will share this again with the IOAA and work to get Jennifer's signature. What is the timeline on this? And please let me know if you learn more on next steps from Kevin Kirby in OEI. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 3:16 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Bahadori, Tina ; Thayer, Kris ; Davis, Allen Subject: Revised Response to Denka Request for Correction to the IRIS assessment of chloroprene Hi Megan, EPA-18-0077-B-000797 ED_001677_00005451 Thanks, John John Vandenberg, PhD Director, Research Triangle Park Division National Center for Enviromnental Assessment/ORD U.S. Enviromnental Protection Agency/B243-0l Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-4527 EPA-18-0077-B-000798 ED_001677_00005451 Soto, Vicki[Soto.Vicki@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/25/2018 11 :00:47 AM Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC RFC 17002 Response Attachment 2.pdf RFC 17002 Response Attachment 1.pdf ORD-18 -000-3570-Response for Correction -Environmental Protectioin 2.docx To: Cc: Hi Vicki, Here is where we are with chloroprene: I) Per below, when the package is sent, we will get a copy. 2) So will OEI, but we'll make sure it's on Kevin Kirby's radar for posting. 3) I did a minor text edit to your attachment 1. If you search for the word 'federal' you will see that I did a minor edit of either add a comma or the word 'by' before White House. Don't ask - so much nit picky edits in the IOAA. Otherwise, I think we are done with this baby for now!! Thanks so much for all your help. T. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:51 AM To: 'Nathan Gentry' Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Thanks so very much everyone. Attached, you will find: Letter: edits made to the CMS version Megan shared, ready for signature. Updated, edited attachments I and 2 (now in pdf and 508 compliant) EPA-18-0077-B-000799 ED_001677_00005462 Next steps: 1) Letter signed and package mailed hard copy (Fedex or UPS) to the addressee. 2) Package emailed to the addressee's attorney, Mr. Stephen Wiegand: swwiegand@Liskow.com , a. Subject: Request for Correction - Denka Performance Elastomer LLC RFC #17002 b. Copy OEI at: Ouali y@epa.gov c. Copy NCEA: Tina, Kris Thayer, and John Vandenberg And please let me know if you need anything from me. Tina From: Nathan Gentry [mailto:gen y.nathan.epa@ gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian, Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC The attachments go in as well, but I'm less worried about formatting. I'll make sure the correct ones get uploaded. On Jan 24, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Thank you for being patient with me. I will NEVER let Lou out of my sight again!! T. EPA-18-0077-B-000800 ED_001677_00005462 On Jan 24, 2018 , at 7:14 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote : I think it's ju st that the memo is the only thing that needs to be formatted a certain way. Nathan can confirm on process tomonow morning. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:11 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Christian , Megan Subject: Re: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Sorry to be such amateur? What about the attachments? Those don 't go into CMS? On Jan 24, 2018 , at 6:50 PM, Fleming, Megan wrote: Tina - if you could transfer any edits to this version of the memo that would be great. This is what has already been formatted by CCU. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . EPA-18-0077-B-000801 ED_001677_00005462 Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 3:34 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Here ' s the CCU-edited version . Please make any edits to this one, and send them back to me so that they can be reflected in CMS (and reprinted on letterhead). I'm going to give the hard copy package to Kevin for Richard . Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta , Richard Yamada , Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone: 202-564-9084 Fax : 202-565-2430 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:01 PM To: Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry , Nathan Subject: RE : For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Okay sounds good . Thanks , Kevin . EPA-18-0077-B-000802 ED_001677_00005462 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk),: Exemption 6 From: Kuhn , Kevin Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 2:00 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Hi Megan, I think Richard will want to review this so I would not say it is an FYI. I would say it is for final approval and then give a short tum-around time . I will put it in front of Richard and ask that he review quickly. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000803 ED_001677_00005462 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000804 ED_001677_00005462 Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, EPA-18-0077-B-000805 ED_001677_00005462 Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000806 ED_001677_00005462 To: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov ] Fleming , Megan Thur 1/11/2018 9:55:15 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi John , That all sounds petfect. Receiv ing this on Tuesday would be just fine. I'm going to be out of the office tomorrow anyway. Thanks again, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 4:46 PM To: Fleming, Megan Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi Megan, Thanks and same to you! EPA-18-0077-B-000807 ED_001677_00005470 John From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 11, 2018 4:43 PM To: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi John, Please see attached . And thanks very much . Hope you 're having a good start to 2018 . Best , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000808 ED_001677_00005470 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 2:50 PM To: Fleming, Megan Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi Megan, We 're revising the letter and attachments - can you provide an electronic version of the Letterhead that should be used for Jennifer's signature? Thanks, John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 4 :49 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, that's correct. The request is for a brief transmittal letter with two attachments: 1) the point by point responses, and 2) the systematic review document. You'll also see many questions in the comment compilation, particularly from Richard who indicated he would appreciate an internal response. Do you think NCEA can arrange a response to these comments? Thanks, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000809 ED_001677_00005470 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 1:00 PM To: Vandenberg , John Cc: Fleming , Megan ; Thayer , Kris Subject: Re : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Tina On Jan 9, 20 18, at 12:40 PM, Vandenberg , John wrote: Megan, EPA-18-0077-B-000810 ED_001677_00005470 Thanks , John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina , The IOAA's review is complete for ORD ' s response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation .) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best , EPA-18-0077-B-000811 ED_001677_00005470 Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks , Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do . Thanks, Tina! EPA-18-0077-B-000812 ED_001677_00005470 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know . Right now, you don 't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard 's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again , Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; B lac kbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000813 ED_001677_00005470 Hi Tina- Thanks for asking . IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response .) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce , Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews , so this is in my wheel house. We ' re working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Maty ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprcne Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , EPA-18-0077-B-000814 ED_001677_00005470 Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materia ls and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front EPA-18-0077-B-000815 ED_001677_00005470 of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard Section A Section B #1 #2 EPA-18-0077-B-000816 ED_001677_00005470 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the EPA-18-0077-B-000819 ED_001677_00005470 issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000820 ED_001677_00005470 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U .S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 201 7 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : EPA-18-0077-B-000821 ED_001677_00005470 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB . EPA-18-0077-B-000822 ED_001677_00005470 Sent from my iPhone Begin fotwarded message: From: "Kirby , Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26 :55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC . Could you please prov ide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response . Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000823 ED_001677_00005470 To: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov ] From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thur 1/11/2018 9:43 :12 PM Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Office of Research Template1 .docx Hi John , Please see attached. And thanks very much. Hope you're having a good start to 2018. Best , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 2:50 PM To: Fleming, Megan Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi Megan, We're revising the letter and attachments - can you provide an electronic version of the Letterhead that should be used for Jennifer's signature? Thanks , EPA-18-0077-B-000824 ED_001677_00005471 John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 4 :49 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Vandenberg , John Cc: Thayer , Kris Subject: RE : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes , that ' s correct. The request is for a b1ief transmittal letter with two attachments: 1) the point by point responses, and 2) the systematic review docum ent. You'll also see many questions in the comment compilation , particularly from Richard who indicated he would appreciate an internal response. Do you think NCEA can arrange a response to these comments? Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000825 ED_001677_00005471 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 1:00 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Thayer, Kris Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Tina On Jan 9, 2018 , at 12:40 PM , Vandenberg, John wrote : Megan, Thanks, John EPA-18-0077-B-000826 ED_001677_00005471 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving fo1ward assuming comments are addressed . Attached is the compilat ion of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them , but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000827 ED_001677_00005471 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Co1Tection- For Review Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomoITow. Thanks , Megan From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Co1Tection - For Review Yes , will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000828 ED_001677_00005471 Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review .. Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review .. Hi Tina- Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming EPA-18-0077-B-000829 ED_001677_00005471 Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), ! Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4 :45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. EPA-18-0077-B-000830 ED_001677_00005471 Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000831 ED_001677_00005471 "n'u'lnm From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language . Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote : Tina et al., EPA-18-0077-B-000835 ED_001677_00005471 Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science EPA-18-0077-B-000836 ED_001677_00005471 U.S . EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 20 l 7 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the tirneline for the process . EPA-18-0077-B-000837 ED_001677_00005471 I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. EPA-18-0077-B-000838 ED_001677_00005471 Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response . Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000839 ED_001677_00005471 Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn.Elizabeth@epa.gov]; Perry, Dale[Perry.Dale@epa.gov]; Christian, Megan[Christian.Megan@epa.gov]; Robbins, Chris[Robbins.Chris@epa.gov]; Fleming, Megan[Fleming. Megan@epa.gov]; Kuhn, Kevin[Kuhn.Kevin@epa.gov] Cc: Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; D'Amico, Louis[DAmico.Louis@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer. kris@epa.gov]; Kirby, Kevin[KIRBY .KEVI N@EP A. GOV] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 12/21/2017 5:22:38 PM Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review To: Dear IOAA Colleagues (copying OEI's Kevin Kirby), It is normal OEI procedure to take a solid interim draft and ask for 'soft' feedback from OMB/OIRA as to whether the scope and scale of the document is appropriately responsive. 0MB knows this document is still under internal review. The point of getting it out now is so that in case 0MB has additional asks, we have time to respond to them before the end of January deadline. Hope this allays some of the concerns. Thanks, Tina From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11 :03 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, EPA-18-0077-B-000840 ED_001677_00005473 My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000841 ED_001677_00005473 Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency EPA-18-0077-B-000842 ED_001677_00005473 :49 m: Ir-?Sr d: To: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Blackburn, Elizabeth Thur 12/21/2017 4 :54:22 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thanks John . Happy holidays! Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:52 AM To: Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Liz, I was surprised that OEI sent it over to 0MB today. I'm not sure what is usual with this process (first time I've been involved in a request for correction) but I do know there are are lot of review steps and OEI has the lead. Drafts of this were shared with OAR OGC R6 and OEI and revisions were made to address all comments, so I'm hopeful it's in pretty good shape. Sorry for the holiday surprise - I also think we normally would have IOAA review ahead of this step. John Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2017, at 11:26 AM, Blackburn , Elizabeth wrote : Hi John, I'm assuming this is not the typical process, that ORD would totaIIy sign off before going to 0MB . Thanks for any insights . EPA-18-0077-B-000844 ED_001677_00005474 Liz Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Kuhn, Kevin Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11 :21 AM To: Blackburn , Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Liz, I expect to get asked so I wanted to have the answer ready to go. Is it normal for these documents to go directly from NCEA to OEI to 0MB without review by the IOAA? I am surprised that we are reviewing in parallel with 0MB. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000845 ED_001677_00005474 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . EPA-18-0077-B-000846 ED_001677_00005474 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. EPA-18-0077-B-000847 ED_001677_00005474 Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000848 ED_001677_00005474 To: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov ] Blackburn , Elizabeth Thur 12/21/2017 4 :26:56 PM FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi John , I'm assuming this is not the typical process, that ORD would totally sign off before going to 0MB. Thanks for any insights . Liz Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Kuhn, Kevin Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:21 AM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Liz, I expect to get asked so I wanted to have the answer ready to go. Is it normal for these documents to go directly from NCEA to OEI to 0MB without review by EPA-18-0077-B-000849 ED_001677_00005475 the IOAA? I am surprised that we are reviewing in parallel with 0MB. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Brnce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000850 ED_001677_00005475 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000851 ED_001677_00005475 Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC . Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000852 ED_001677_00005475 To: From: Sent: Subject: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Wed 1/10/2018 4:19:32 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review OK, good. T. From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 11:19 AM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review It was good. We were asked about our response to the correction and I said we were standing by the 2010 value, that no new literature suggested it was no longer valid, and that we had spent a lot of time reviewing the new PBPK information. We outlined a number of limitations to the PBPK model and we anticipate the requesters may try to address the issues we raise, which we thought is something that could be done within a few months if they really focused on it .... but the peer-review might take longer. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 11:07 AM To: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review .. John, I thought I responded to your email about DOJ. Please go ahead and respond to Tracy and carefully manage that interaction. Completely OK with your approach. How did the briefing go yesterday? T. From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 8:13 AM EPA-18-0077-B-000853 ED_001677_00005476 To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denk:a/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review John From: Thayer , Kris Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 8:21 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: FW : Denk:a/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review John - I think(?) you and Allen were working on the bulk of these? From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, EPA-18-0077-B-000854 ED_001677_00005476 The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard , and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilat ion.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - an update on this : the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks , Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000855 ED_001677_00005476 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denk:a/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes , will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming , Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan , So great to know. Right now, you don 't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard ' s issues . Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000856 ED_001677_00005476 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Brauch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina-Thanks for asking . IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review . (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer) , and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that ' s helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews , so this is in my wheel house . We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onnc-Zavalcta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha EPA-18-0077-B-000857 ED_001677_00005476 ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000858 ED_001677_00005476 ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report . Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-000859 ED_001677_00005476 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000861 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Brnce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris EPA-18-0077-B-000862 ED_001677_00005476 ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely w1itten responses . A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000863 ED_001677_00005476 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty EPA-18-0077-B-000864 ED_001677_00005476 deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk EPA-18-0077-B-000866 ED_001677_00005476 To: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Vandenberg , John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris Wed 1/10/2018 4:18:32 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review It was good. We were asked about our response to the correction and I said we were standing by the 2010 value, that no new literature suggested it was no longer valid , and that we had spent a lot of time reviewing the new PBPK information. We outlined a number of limitations to the PBPK model and we anticipate the requesters may try to address the issues we raise , which we thought is something that could be done within a few months if they really focused on it. ... but the peer-rev iew might take longer. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Wednesday , January 10, 2018 11:07 AM To: Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review John , I thought I responded to your email about DOI. Please go ahead and respond to Tracy and carefully manage that interaction. Completely OK with your approach. How did the briefing go yesterday? T. From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Wednesday , January 10, 2018 8:13 AM To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000868 ED_001677_00005477 John From: Thayer , Kris Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 8:21 PM To: Vandenberg , John Cc: Bahadori , Tina Subject: FW: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review John - I think(?) you and Allen were working on the bulk of these? From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Tuesday , January 9, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them , but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000869 ED_001677_00005477 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - an update on this : the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow . Thanks , Megan From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahador i, Tina Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes , will do. Thanks , Tina! EPA-18-0077-B-000870 ED_001677_00005477 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan , So great to know. Right now, you don 't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues . Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina-Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. EPA-18-0077-B-000871 ED_001677_00005477 (You probably saw her response .) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce , Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), : Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and EPA-18-0077-B-000872 ED_001677_00005477 provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris > ; Jones, Samantha ; Ross, Mary ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, EPA-18-0077-B-000873 ED_001677_00005477 rC'l'?i? Haw-m 4. ?itch-?1H Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. EPA-18-0077-B-000877 ED_001677_00005477 Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote : Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000878 ED_001677_00005477 Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000879 ED_001677_00005477 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB . ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-000880 ED_001677_00005477 Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC . Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000881 ED_001677_00005477 To: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina Wed 1/10/2018 4:06:39 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review John, I thought I responded to your email about DOJ. Please go ahead and respond to Tracy and carefully manage that interaction. Completely OK with your approach. How did the briefing go yesterday? T. From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 8:13 AM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Kris+ Tina, Yes, Allen is working on the responses now; I hope to have a revised letter and 2 attachments by this Friday. With a point by point response for Richard, JOZ and Bruce. Tina, OGC is asking again about sharing with DOJ - I've not responded yet, did you have any comments on my draft note to Tracy Sheppard? I think it is Ok but need to wait for revised letter + 2 attachments. OK? John From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 8:21 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review John - I think(?) you and Allen were working on the bulk of these? EPA-18-0077-B-000882 ED_001677_00005478 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000883 ED_001677_00005478 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - an update on this : the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks, Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes , will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000884 ED_001677_00005478 To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator EPA-18-0077-B-000885 ED_001677_00005478 U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks . EPA-18-0077-B-000886 ED_001677_00005478 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000887 ED_001677_00005478 E's-mun From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000891 ED_001677_00005478 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000892 ED_001677_00005478 (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, EPA-18-0077-B-000893 ED_001677_00005478 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000894 ED_001677_00005478 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000895 ED_001677_00005478 Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] From: Jones, Samantha Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:20:54 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: Ridiculousness has become the new normal. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000896 ED_001677_00005479 To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I honestly don ' t know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:07 PM, Thayer , Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:39 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote : See below - I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds . I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow . From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000897 ED_001677_00005479 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM EPA-18-0077-B-000898 ED_001677_00005479 To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer Zavaleta.Jennifer@epa .gov>; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction For Review ,== c_ Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc -happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000899 ED_001677_00005479 ?Etc: un EPA-1 8-0077-B-000901 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Brnce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side . Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000904 ED_001677_00005479 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer Zavalcta.Jennifer@epa .gov>; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000906 ED_001677_00005479 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: Fwd : EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS EPA-18-0077-B-000907 ED_001677_00005479 Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and ourOGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs EPA-18-0077-B-000908 ED_001677_00005479 Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000909 ED_001677_00005479 Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:17:19 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: Kuhn set it up from Richard's calendar. So technically he invited me. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! !! ! EPA-18-0077-B-000910 ED_001677_00005480 I honestly don ' t know what to think . T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:07 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: See below - I am furious ... but let ' s see how it unfolds . I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , Janua1y 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000911 ED_001677_00005480 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Brnce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale EPA-18-0077-B-000912 ED_001677_00005480 Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard Section A Section B EPA-18-0077-B-000913 ED_001677_00005480 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000914 EPA-1 8-0077-B-00091 5 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000916 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. EPA-18-0077-B-000917 ED_001677_00005480 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side . Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000918 ED_001677_00005480 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S . EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale EPA-18-0077-B-000919 ED_001677_00005480 Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests unf01tunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, EPA-18-0077-B-000920 ED_001677_00005480 Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kirn@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, EPA-18-0077-B-000921 ED_001677_00005480 Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000922 ED_001677_00005480 Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:14:26 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: Cc: I didn't realize he was pressed for a timeline. And he accepted the meeting on Monday? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I honestly don't know what to think. T. EPA-18-0077-B-000923 ED_001677_00005481 On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:07 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:39 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote: See below - I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000924 ED_001677_00005481 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Conection - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't EPA-18-0077-B-000925 ED_001677_00005481 have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-000926 ED_001677_00005481 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Dcnka/Chloroprcnc Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . W c will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language . Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina ct al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000930 ED_001677_00005481 Ehw;cc YJ fivuhan EPA-1 8-0077-B-000931 Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Brnce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D' Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000932 ED_001677_00005481 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC , OEI , and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message : EPA-18-0077-B-000933 ED_001677_00005481 From: "Kirby , Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26 :55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg , John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA ' s draft response to RFC #17002 , dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC . Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response . Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000934 ED_001677_00005481 To: Cc: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Ross, Mary[Ross .Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Emma[Lavoie .Emma@epa .gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg .John@epa .gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:11 :46 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lavoie, But wouldn't commit to a timeline? On Jan 18, 2018, at 7: 11 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:09 PM , Ross , Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don't know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:07 PM , Thayer , Kris wrote : Sent from my iPhone EPA-18-0077-B-000935 ED_001677_00005482 On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: See below - I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds . I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000936 ED_001677_00005482 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purpo ses but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000937 ED_001677_00005482 A How.? 1 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000941 ED_001677_00005482 Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to sh·ategize on language . Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote : Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000942 ED_001677_00005482 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Klis ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000943 ED_001677_00005482 Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the time line for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-000944 ED_001677_00005482 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and ourOGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect EPA-18-0077-B-000945 ED_001677_00005482 Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000946 ED_001677_00005482 To: Cc: Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov] ; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie .Emma@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg .John@epa .gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:11 :05 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope we are over-reacting and he just wants a final read ... Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:09 PM, Ross, Mary wrote: Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer , Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg , John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don ' t know what to think . T. On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:07 PM, Thayer , Kris wrote : Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:39 PM , Bahadori , Tina wrote : See below - I am furious .. .but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. EPA-18-0077-B-000947 ED_001677_00005483 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: 01me-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000948 ED_001677_00005483 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000949 ED_001677_00005483 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000951 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zava leta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language . Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000953 ED_001677_00005483 On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi . Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000954 ED_001677_00005483 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21 , 2017 11 :04 AM To: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000955 ED_001677_00005483 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd : EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: EPA-18-0077-B-000956 ED_001677_00005483 From: "Kirby , Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov" Cc: "Vandenberg , John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000957 ED_001677_00005483 To: Cc: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Thayer , Kris[thayer.kris@epa .gov] Jones , Samantha[Jones .Samantha@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg .John@epa .gov] From: Ross, Mary Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:09 :28 AM Subject: RE: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg , John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don' t know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:07 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:39 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote : See below - I am furious .. .but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow . From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000958 ED_001677_00005484 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce EPA-18-0077-B-000959 ED_001677_00005484 Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000960 ED_001677_00005484 EPA-1 8-0077-B-000961 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback . You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote : Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000964 ED_001677_00005484 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000965 ED_001677_00005484 Sent: Thursday, December 21 , 201 7 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zava leta, Jennifer <01me-Zavaleta.Jcnnifer@epa.gov >; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Pen-y, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timcline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th - EPA-18-0077-B-000966 ED_001677_00005484 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, EPA-18-0077-B-000967 ED_001677_00005484 Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000968 ED_001677_00005484 To: Cc: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Ross, Mary[Ross .Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa .gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie .Emma@epa .gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg .John@epa .gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:08:40 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don't know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018, at 7:07 PM, Thayer , Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: See below- I am furious .. .but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday . He is off tomorrow . From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , Januaty 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000969 ED_001677_00005485 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, EPA-18-0077-B-000970 ED_001677_00005485 A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard Section A Section B EPA-18-0077-B-000971 ED_001677_00005485 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-000974 ED_001677_00005485 ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi . Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000975 ED_001677_00005485 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zava leta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Peny, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-000976 ED_001677_00005485 Hello Eve1yone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-000977 ED_001677_00005485 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@)OMB.gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information EPA-18-0077-B-000978 ED_001677_00005485 US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000979 ED_001677_00005485 To: Cc: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Ross, Mary[Ross .Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa .gov]; Lavoie, Emma [Lavoie .Emma@epa .gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg .John@epa .gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:07 :48 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori , Tina wrote: See below-I am furious .. .but let 's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000980 ED_001677_00005486 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Ch1istian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Cotrection - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard EPA-18-0077-B-000981 ED_001677_00005486 hultun Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Otme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on langua ge. EPA-18-0077-B-000985 ED_001677_00005486 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-000986 ED_001677_00005486 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-000987 ED_001677_00005486 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" EPA-18-0077-B-000988 ED_001677_00005486 Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26 :55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC . Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response . Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000989 ED_001677_00005486 To: Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer .kris@epa .gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 11:39:02 PM Subject: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See below-I am furious . . .but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow . From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:34 PM To: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-000990 ED_001677_00005487 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report . Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone , Richard Section A EPA-18-0077-B-000991 ED_001677_00005487 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM , Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi . Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-000995 ED_001677_00005487 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-000996 ED_001677_00005487 Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Conection - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Conection by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . EPA-18-0077-B-000997 ED_001677_00005487 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-000998 ED_001677_00005487 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterpr ise Information Programs Office of Environmenta l Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566- 1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-000999 ED_001677_00005487 Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 2:16:14 PM Subject: RE: from Jennifer To: Bette says they can be done by noon today. From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 9:15 AM To: Thayer, Kris ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: RE: from Jennifer I don't know how long it will take to do the alt-text on Attachment 2. If they can finish today, great! We don't want them to use overtime though, so some guidance to Mike/Bette would be useful if they run into hitches. I'd sure like to think as soon as JOZ signs the letter the whole thing can be mailed, posted to website (OEI wants to wait a few days as a courtesy to Denka, is my understanding), shared before the meeting with NAS ... done (for now)! From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 9:09 AM To: Vandenberg, John ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: RE: from Jennifer Yes, but if they can get it done ASAP (Bette says they can do it by noon), we want that correct? So that we are ready to run after any shutdown, correct? I'm thinking it would be good to have the alt-text work on tables and figures ... .I assume changes from JOZ, Bruce, and Richard would be text and minor EPA-18-0077-B-001000 ED_001677_00005488 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 9:04 AM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: from Jennifer .. Fingers crossed. TSS is working on 508 compliance and it seems they '11have a few days to do so - Kris do you want to let Mike/Bette know? Of course, everything is contingent on a budget deal! From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:59 AM To: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: from Jennifer And the insanity continues - but hopefully in the end, it will tum out to be benign. From: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:09 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Robbins, Chris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Need some advice Tina, both Brnce and Richard are reviewing along with myself. If all are good with latest version, will be next week before this goes out Would suggest you not write Richard separately on this. Work thru me. EPA-18-0077-B-001001 ED_001677_00005488 Sent from my iPad Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce EPA-18-0077-B-001002 ED_001677_00005488 Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B EPA-18-0077-B-001003 ED_001677_00005488 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Brnce Cc: O1me-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language . Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al. , Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-001007 ED_001677_00005488 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U .S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 201 7 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris EPA-18-0077-B-001008 ED_001677_00005488 ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina EPA-18-0077-B-001009 ED_001677_00005488 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB . ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect EPA-18-0077-B-001010 ED_001677_00005488 Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001011 ED_001677_00005488 To: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Bahadori , Tina[Bahador i.Tina@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa .gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa .gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie .Emma@epa .gov] From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 2:08:42 PM Subject: RE: from Jennifer Yes, but if they can get it done ASAP (Bette says they can do it by noon), we want that correct? So that we are ready to rnn after any shutdown , correct? I'm thinking it would be good to have the alt-text work on tables and figures . .. .I assume changes from JOZ , Brnce , and Richard would be text and minor From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 9:04 AM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Thayer , Kris Subject: RE : from Jennifer Fingers crossed . TSS is working on 508 compliance and it seems they '11have a few days to do so - Kris do you want to let Mike /Bette know? Of course, everything is contingent on a budget deal! ■ From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:59 AM To: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris Subject: from Jennifer And the insanity continues - but hopefully in the end, it will tum out to be benign. EPA-18-0077-B-001012 ED_001677_00005489 From: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer Sent: Friday , January 19, 2018 8:09 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Robbins , Chris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Need some advice Tina, both Bruce and Richard are reviewing along with myself. If all are good with latest version , will be next week before this goes out Would suggest you not write Richard separately on this. Work thru me. Sent from my iPad On Jan 18, 2018 , at 6:34 PM , Bahadori , Tina wrote: EPA-18-0077-B-001013 ED_001677_00005489 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-001014 ED_001677_00005489 "Hfu?tlt'nll EPA-1 8-0077-B-001 O16 EPA-1 8-0077-B-001 O17 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Brnce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-001018 ED_001677_00005489 Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-001019 ED_001677_00005489 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 201 7 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA . EPA-18-0077-B-001020 ED_001677_00005489 The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, EPA-18-0077-B-001021 ED_001677_00005489 Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessmen t of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC . Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response . Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001022 ED_001677_00005489 To: Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer .kris@epa .gov] From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Fri 1/19/20181:58:53 PM Subject: from Jennifer And the insanity continues - but hopefully in the end, it will tum out to be benign . From: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:09 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Robbins, Chris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Need some advice Tina, both Bruce and Richard are reviewing along with myself. If all are good with latest version, will be next week before this goes out Would suggest you not write Richard separately on this. Work thru me. Sent from my iPad EPA-18-0077-B-001023 ED_001677_00005490 Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, EPA-18-0077-B-001024 ED_001677_00005490 5? Erminn I Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. EPA-18-0077-B-001028 ED_001677_00005490 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-001029 ED_001677_00005490 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S . EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21 , 201 7 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Eve1yone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-001030 ED_001677_00005490 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA . The dead line for responding to Denk.a is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , December 21 , 20 17 10:29 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: Fwd : EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone EPA-18-0077-B-001031 ED_001677_00005490 Begin forwarded message : From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg , John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC . Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response . Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterpr ise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001032 ED_001677_00005490 To: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] From: US EPA Domino Webhosting Authority Sent: Tue 12/5/2017 6:20:53 AM Subject: Enclosed is your saved form. EPA- 100- 17333150043-A J.pdf Enclosed is your saved form. (See attached file: EPA-100-17333150043-AJpdj) EPA-18-0077-B-001033 ED_001677_00005491 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori , Tina [Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Thur 1/4/2018 8:20:03 PM FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, John From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahador i, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zava leta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don 't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, EPA-18-0077-B-001034 ED_001677_00005493 ?1 it "Ill? Fun: mm Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. EPA-18-0077-B-001038 ED_001677_00005493 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina > wrote: On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizab eth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyon e, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-001040 ED_001677_00005493 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" EPA-18-0077-B-001041 ED_001677_00005493 Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001042 ED_001677_00005493 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina [Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer .kris@epa .gov] Vandenberg , John Tue 1/9/2018 5:40:03 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Megan, Thanks very much, its very helpful to have all the IOAA comments in one file. Thanks, John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale EPA-18-0077-B-001043 ED_001677_00005494 Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation .) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , : Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- an update on this : the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. EPA-18-0077-B-001044 ED_001677_00005494 Thanks, Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denk:a/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan , So great to know. Right now , you don 't need to consolidate because we have already started EPA-18-0077-B-001045 ED_001677_00005494 working on Bruce's and Richard's issues . Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina-Thanks for asking . IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review . (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce , Richard, and Jennifer) , and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that ' s helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews , so this is in my wheel house . We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefu lly next time this will be clearer. Thank you , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington , D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-001046 ED_001677_00005494 Sent: Thursday, Januar y 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your question s soon , likely next week. Thanks again -we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks . Tina From: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce EPA-18-0077-B-001047 ED_001677_00005494 Cc: Om1e-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B EPA-18-0077-B-001048 ED_001677_00005494 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM EPA-18-0077-B-001051 ED_001677_00005494 To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-001052 ED_001677_00005494 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-001053 ED_001677_00005494 Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-001054 ED_001677_00005494 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information EPA-18-0077-B-001055 ED_001677_00005494 US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001056 ED_001677_00005494 To: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov ] Vandenberg, John Tue 1/2/2018 5:54:05 PM FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 11:51 PM To: Davis , Allen ; Sasso , Alan ; Vandenberg , John Cc: Bemer , Ted ; Bahad01i, Tina Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 10:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the EPA-18-0077-B-001057 ED_001677_00005495 issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-001058 ED_001677_00005495 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U .S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer <01me-Zavaleta.Jennifer@epa.gov >; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-001059 ED_001677_00005495 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8tl1_ Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: Fwd : EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message : EPA-18-0077-B-001060 ED_001677_00005495 From: "Kirby , Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB.gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002 , dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001061 ED_001677_00005495 Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov] From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 7:55:37 PM Subject: RE: A mess!!! To: I absolutely agree. This is a mess and surprise since its clear OEI has the lead for RFC process. What now? From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:53 PM To: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Ross, Mary Subject: A mess!!! This is a HUGE mess -from OEI sending things to 0MB without ORD clearance and now to this, it has become evident that OEI (or Kevin) doesn't really know how to do this ... and we look terrible in front of IOAA - complete amateurs - especially in front of inexperienced specials, and IOAA leadership. T. From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:46 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Good question ... Since OEI is not the "infonnation owner" and ORD received concun-ent notice of this IQG request, this would not have been entered into our (OEI) Controlled Correspondence queue. EPA-18-0077-B-001062 ED_001677_00005496 Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:21 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. In our shop too, but since you made no mention of that, we assumed your processes were different©. So, since 'Quality' inbox received this request, did OEI put it in CCU? Was it assigned to ORD?? From: Kirby, Kevin Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:19 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC .. Hi Tina, This may be different in your shop, but in OEI, formal responses to IQG requests signed by our CIO are typically handled as controlled correspondenc e. Kevin From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:59 PM To: Kirby, Kevin Cc: Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: FW: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Kevin, They specials are asking if this is controlled correspondence, and I said no. Did I mis-speak? T. EPA-18-0077-B-001063 ED_001677_00005496 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:57 PM To: Gentry, Nathan ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Kuhn, Kevin Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Tina says this is not a controlled correspondence. It came in through OEI through their quality inbox. I'm CC'ing Tina here in case she can clarify if needed. Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Gentry, Nathan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Yes, CCU can handle that. Has this been through CCU? Does it already have a number? The letters reference an attachment; do we have that? Nathan Gentry Scheduler for Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Richard Yamada, Chris Robbins and Bruce Rodan EPA-18-0077-B-001064 ED_001677_00005496 Assistant Deputy Ethics Official EPA Office of Research and Development Phone:202-564-9084 Fax: 202-565-2430 From: Blackbum, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:53 PM To: Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: RE: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC We have the autopen here . She just needs to say go and we can autopen . Maybe CCU does hard copy mailing? Nathan will know . Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:36 PM To: Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Gentry, Nathan Subject: For Jennifer's signature - EPA response to Chloroprene RfC Importance: High Hi Liz, Nathan, Kevin: EPA-18-0077-B-001065 ED_001677_00005496 I need to get JOZ's signature ASAP on the Chloroprene response memo. According to Tina, the signed letter along with two attachments needs to be mailed in hard copy to the addressee by no later than tomorrow in case of a gov't shutdown. A secondary email response will also need to be sent, but NCEA is not yet ready for that because they are checking the hyperlinks in their HERO database. We at least need to send a response in some form by this Friday, so a hard copy mailing is the recommended approach. My plan is to send the below email to Jennifer and Richard- mainly FYI to Richard because of the attached NCEA response to his questions. My question to you is, what is the best way to get Jennifer's signature when she is in RTP? I'm not sure how autopenning works, and wondered if you had some insight. Furthermore, what are the logistics for doing a hard copy mailing? I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed. My draft email to JOZ and Richard is below - FYI. Thanks, Megan Hi Jennifer and Richard, You'll recall the IOAA's recent review of EPA's response to Denka's Chloroprene Request for Correction. NCEA responded with all comments and requested changes incorporated, including a detailed response to IOAA comments document. The response to IOAA comments document was provided mainly to answer several internal questions posed by Richard. I'm sending you this as FYI and because I need to get Jennifer's signature on the letter. The plan is for me to mail the signed letter, along with two attachments, by no later than tomorrow EPA-18-0077-B-001066 ED_001677_00005496 (hard copy mailing). An email response will also need to be sent, but this will have to come later because NCEA is still working to ensure all the links to their HERO database are functional and this won't be done until next week. The reason the hard copy mailing is critical to do by Friday is to ensure we have responded in some form before a potential government shutdown. Attachments include: Letter from Jennifer to the law firm handling the paperwork for Denka - needs to be signed or autopenned NCEA response to IOAA comments - as an FYI and courtesy to IOAA reviewers Letter attachment I to Denka - point by point responses to the RfC Letter attachment 2 to Denka - systematic review document Jennifer- please let me know when you are ready to sign the letter and I can coordinate the mailing. Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001067 ED_001677_00005496 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Fri 1/5/2018 2:05:26 PM Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Makes sense I'll get Allen and Alan to help as needed to address and incorporate all the edits/comments we've received at once . Well make a track changes version. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 5, 2018, at 1:56 AM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: Yes, I think we are good. I responded to Richard following the note from John . Jennifer might send additional comments , but we can move forward on addressing these and Bruce ' s comments while we wait for 0MB . Does that make sense? On Jan 5, 2018 , at 1:40 AM, Thayer , Kris wrote: Tina- I assume you want responses prepared , regardless of who sends them? John - sounds like you were poised to respond, do you want to take a first shot and reach out as needed to SMEs? From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:20 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Thayer , Kris Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, EPA-18-0077-B-001068 ED_001677_00005497 I assume we should not expect other reviews from IOAA, but it also would be good to confirm this to be the case. John From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Dcnka/Chloroprcnc Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below arc for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-001069 ED_001677_00005497 "i'L'Hx?lI 1 Part C From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. EPA-18-0077-B-001073 ED_001677_00005497 Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-001074 ED_001677_00005497 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S . EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 201 7 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Pen-y, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Eve1-yone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-001075 ED_001677_00005497 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January- although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov " EPA-18-0077-B-001076 ED_001677_00005497 Cc: "Vandenberg , John" , "Holloman , Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA ' s draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001077 ED_001677_00005497 To: From: Sent: Subject: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Thur 1/11/2018 9:56:00 PM Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Ok good. Have a nice weekend. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 11, 2018 , at 4:55 PM, Fleming , Megan wrote: Hi John , That all sounds pe1fect. Receiving this on Tuesday would be just fine. I'm going to be out of the office tomorrow anyway. Thanks again , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , January 11, 2018 4 :46 PM To: Fleming, Megan Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? EPA-18-0077-B-001078 ED_001677_00005498 Hi Megan , Thanks and same to you! John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 4:43 PM To: Vandenberg , John Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi John, Please see attached . And thanks very much. Hope you're having a good start to 2018. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator EPA-18-0077-B-001079 ED_001677_00005498 U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , January 11, 2018 2:50 PM To: Fleming, Megan Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi Megan , We're revising the letter and attachments - can you provide an electronic version of the Letterhead that should be used for Jennifer's signature? Thanks , John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 4:49 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, that's correct. The request is for a brief transmittal letter with two attachments: 1) the point by point responses, and 2) the systematic review document. You ' ll also see many questions in the comment compilation , particularly from Richard who indicated he would appreciate an internal response. Do you think NCEA can arrange a EPA-18-0077-B-001080 ED_001677_00005498 response to these comments? Thanks , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 1:00 PM To: Vandenberg , John Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Thayer, Kris Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Sorry I pushed send too fast. Jennifer said she did not like the signature box to be lost at the end of a long letter. She would prefer a transmittal letter and then attachments which present the scientific deliberations and content. Hope this makes more sense than my earlier response. Tina On Jan 9, 2018 , at 12:40 PM, Vandenberg, John wrote: Megan , EPA-18-0077-B-001081 ED_001677_00005498 Thanks very much , its very helpfu l to have all the IOAA comments in one file . Thanks , John From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, EPA-18-0077-B-001082 ED_001677_00005498 The IOAA's review is complete for ORD ' s response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Brnce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them , but this is the full compilation .) Please let me know if there are any questions . Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks , Megan EPA-18-0077-B-001083 ED_001677_00005498 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks , Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackbum , Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know . Right now , you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again , Tina EPA-18-0077-B-001084 ED_001677_00005498 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce , Richard , and Jennifer) , and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that ' s helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house . We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk),: Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce EPA-18-0077-B-001085 ED_001677_00005498 Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks . Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris EPA-18-0077-B-001086 ED_001677_00005498 ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I wou ld like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc -happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B EPA-18-0077-B-001087 ED_001677_00005498 I From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote : Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-001091 ED_001677_00005498 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11 :04 AM To: 01me-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , EPA-18-0077-B-001092 ED_001677_00005498 Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Peny, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Eve1yone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for C01Tectionby Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . EPA-18-0077-B-001093 ED_001677_00005498 Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@)OMB.gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin EPA-18-0077-B-001094 ED_001677_00005498 Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001095 ED_001677_00005498 To: From: Sent: Subject: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Thur 1/11/2018 9:46:24 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi Megan , Thanks and same to you! John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 11, 2018 4:43 PM To: Vandenberg, John Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi John , Please see attached. And thanks very much . Hope you 're having a good start to 2018 . Best, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-001096 ED_001677_00005499 Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , Exemption 6 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday , January 11, 2018 2:50 PM To: Fleming , Megan Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi Megan , We 're revising the letter and attachments - can you provide an electronic version of the Letterhead that should be used for Jennifer's signature? Thanks , John From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 4:49 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes , that's correct. The request is for a brief transmittal letter with two attachments : 1) the point by point responses , and 2) the systematic review document. EPA-18-0077-B-001097 ED_001677_00005499 You'll also see many questions in the comment compilation , particularly from Richard who indicated he would appreciate an internal response . Do you think NCEA can arrange a response to these comments? Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) , : Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 1:00 PM To: Vandenberg , John Cc: Fleming, Megan ; Thayer , Kris Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Sorry I pushed send too fast. Jennifer said she did not like the signature box to be lost at the end of a long letter. She would prefer a transmitta l letter and then attachments which present the scientific deliberations and content. Hope this makes more sense than my earlier response. Tina EPA-18-0077-B-001098 ED_001677_00005499 Megan , Thanks very much, its very helpful to have all the IOAA comments in one file. Thanks , John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, EPA-18-0077-B-001099 ED_001677_00005499 The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard , and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best , Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks , Megan EPA-18-0077-B-001100 ED_001677_00005499 From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvan ia Avenue , N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk),• I Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan , So great to know . Right now , you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce ' s and Richard ' s issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again , Tina EPA-18-0077-B-001101 ED_001677_00005499 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina Cc: Christian , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Branch , Danielle ; McPherson , Mark ; Blackburn, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review . (You probably saw her response .) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce , Richard , and Jennifer) , and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews , so this is in my wheel house . We' re working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews , so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4 :45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha EPA-18-0077-B-001102 ED_001677_00005499 ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE : Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard , Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , EPA-18-0077-B-001103 ED_001677_00005499 Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don ' t have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-001104 ED_001677_00005499 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce EPA-18-0077-B-001107 ED_001677_00005499 Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re : Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating . We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote : Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-001108 ED_001677_00005499 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 201 7 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-001109 ED_001677_00005499 Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty dead lines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Con-ection by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the cun-ent draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA . The dead line for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-001110 ED_001677_00005499 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs EPA-18-0077-B-001111 ED_001677_00005499 Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001112 ED_001677_00005499 To: From: Sent: Subject: Fleming, Megan[Fleming.Megan@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Thur 1/11/2018 7:49:57 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review - letterhead? Hi Megan, We 're revising the letter and attachments - can you provide an electronic version of the Letterhead that should be used for Jennifer's signature? Thanks, John From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 4 :49 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Vandenberg, John Cc: Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, that's correct. The request is for a brief transmittal letter with two attachments: I) the point by point responses, and 2) the systematic review document. You'll also see many questions in the comment compilation, particularly from Richard who indicated he would appreciate an internal response. Do you think NCEA can arrange a response to these comments? Thanks, Megan Megan Fleming EPA-18-0077-B-001113 ED_001677_00005500 Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 I 202-564-6604 (desk) , From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Tuesday , January 09, 2018 I :00 PM To: Vandenberg , John Cc: Fleming , Megan ; Thayer , Kris Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Sorry I pushed send too fast. Jennifer said she did not like the signature box to be lost at the end of a long letter. She would prefer a transmitta l letter and then attachments which present the scientific deliberations and content. Hope this makes more sense than my earlier response. Tina On Jan 9, 2018 , at 12:40 PM, Vandenberg , John wrote: Megan , Thanks very much , its very helpful to have all the IOAA comments in one file . EPA-18-0077-B-001114 ED_001677_00005500 Thanks , John From: Fleming , Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, The IOAA's review is complete for ORD ' s response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilat ion of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best , Megan Megan Fleming EPA-18-0077-B-001115 ED_001677_00005500 Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue , N.W . Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday , January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks, Megan From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday , January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator EPA-18-0077-B-001116 ED_001677_00005500 U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Exemption 6 202-564-6604 (desk), From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review .. Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review .. Hi Tina- Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next EPA-18-0077-B-001117 ED_001677_00005500 time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. EPA-18-0077-B-001118 ED_001677_00005500 Question for the IOAA as a whole -with this and Bruce's comments/edits, are we all set or should we expect additional input from the IOAA at this time? Also If 0MB provides comments to the OEI that require modifications to the document, we will bring it back to you for review again. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-001119 ED_001677_00005500 hultun . I EPA-1 8-0077-B-001 121 PartC From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; >; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan an@epa.t:>ov Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review .. Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. EPA-18-0077-B-001123 ED_001677_00005500 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question: EPA-18-0077-B-001124 ED_001677_00005500 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Dcnka /Chloroprcne Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Dcnka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: EPA-18-0077-B-001125 ED_001677_00005500 As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby , Kevin" EPA-18-0077-B-001126 ED_001677_00005500 Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001127 ED_001677_00005500 Bee: To: From: Sent: Subject: Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Blackburn, Elizabeth[Blackburn. El izabeth@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Thur 12/21/2017 4:51 :42 PM Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Liz, I was surprised that OEI sent it over to 0MB today. I'm not sure what is usual with this process (first time I've been involved in a request for correction) but I do know there are are lot of review steps and OEI has the lead. Drafts of this were shared with OAR OGC R6 and OEI and revisions were made to address all comments, so I'm hopeful it's in pretty good shape. Sorry for the holiday surprise - I also think we normally would have IOAA review ahead of this step. John Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2017, at 11:26 AM, Blackbum, Elizabeth wrote: Hi John, I'm assuming this is not the typical process, that ORD would totally sign off before going to 0MB . Thanks for any insights . Liz Liz Blackburn Chief of Staff EPA Office of Research and Development 202-564-2192 Mobile: 202-436-2453 From: Kuhn, Kevin Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:21 AM To: Blackbum, Elizabeth EPA-18-0077-B-001128 ED_001677_00005501 Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Liz, I expect to get asked so I wanted to have the answer ready to go. Is it normal for these documents to go directly from NCEA to OEI to 0MB without review by the IOAA? I am surprised that we are reviewing in parallel with 0MB. Kevin Kuhn ORD/EPA (202) 564-4835 Exemption 6 From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty EPA-18-0077-B-001129 ED_001677_00005501 deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-001130 ED_001677_00005501 Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@)OMB.gov" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk EPA-18-0077-B-001131 ED_001677_00005501 To: Cc: Jones , Samantha[Jones .Samantha@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina [Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer .kris@epa .gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross .Mary@epa .gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie .Emma@epa .gov] From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 12:26 :52 AM Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EPA-18-0077-B-001133 ED_001677_00005502 wrote : Delay factor? Richard was pushed to stall it? From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 7:09 PM To: Thayer, Kris Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Vandenberg, John Subject: Re: AAAARGHHHHHHH! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I honestly don't know what to think. T. On Jan 18, 2018 , at 7:07 PM, Thayer, Kris wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: See below - I am furious ... but let's see how it unfolds. I also set up a meeting with Richard on Monday. He is off tomorrow. From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Thursday , January 18, 2018 6:34 PM EPA-18-0077-B-001134 ED_001677_00005502 To: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris Subject: Need some advice EPA-18-0077-B-001135 ED_001677_00005502 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Onne-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard EPA-18-0077-B-001136 ED_001677_00005502 '1 Ill}! From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan , Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackburn , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re : Denka /Chloroprene Reques t for Correction For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback, but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. EPA-18-0077-B-001141 ED_001677_00005502 Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-001142 ED_001677_00005502 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan , Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris EPA-18-0077-B-001143 ED_001677_00005502 ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below, OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process . EPA-18-0077-B-001144 ED_001677_00005502 I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB .gov " Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" EPA-18-0077-B-001145 ED_001677_00005502 Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene . The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks , Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001146 ED_001677_00005502 To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Wed 1/10/2018 1:13:11 PM RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Kris+ Tina, Yes, Allen is working on the responses now; I hope to have a revised letter and 2 attachments by this Friday. With a point by point response for Richard, JOZ and Bruce. Tina, OGC is asking again about sharing with DOJ - I've not responded yet, did you have any comments on my draft note to Tracy Sheppard? I think it is Ok but need to wait for revised letter + 2 attachments. OK? John From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 8:21 PM To: Vandenberg, John Cc: Bahadori, Tina Subject: FW: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review John - I think(?) you and Allen were working on the bulk of these? From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:30 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina, EPA-18-0077-B-001147 ED_001677_00005503 The IOAA's review is complete for ORD's response to the Chloroprene RfC. The IOAA concurs with this moving forward assuming comments are addressed. Attached is the compilation of comments from Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer. (You have already seen the comments from Bruce and Richard in separate emails from them, but this is the full compilation.) Please let me know if there are any questions. Best, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:53 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina- an update on this: the ORD response letter for the Chloroprene RfC is with Jennifer. We hope to get this back to you by tomorrow. Thanks, Megan EPA-18-0077-B-001148 ED_001677_00005503 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 10:10 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Yes, will do. Thanks, Tina! Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk) Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:04 PM To: Fleming, Megan Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Megan, So great to know. Right now, you don't need to consolidate because we have already started working on Bruce's and Richard's issues. Just send us Jennifer's as soon as you can. Thanks again, Tina EPA-18-0077-B-001149 ED_001677_00005503 From: Fleming, Megan Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Christian, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Branch, Danielle ; McPherson, Mark ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Tina - Thanks for asking. IOAA review is not yet complete as Jennifer still needs to review. (You probably saw her response.) You will receive 3 separate responses this time (Bruce, Richard, and Jennifer), and I can consolidate into one IOAA response if that's helpful. I'm the Special Assistant POC for all IRIS-related reviews, so this is in my wheel house. We're working on the IOAA process now to streamline reviews, so hopefully next time this will be clearer. Thank you, Megan Megan Fleming Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 202-564-6604 (desk), Exemption 6 From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:45 PM To: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha .. EPA-18-0077-B-001150 ED_001677_00005503 ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Richard, Thanks very much for getting back to us and for your feedback. We will review materials and provide answers to your questions soon, likely next week. Thanks again - we know we put a lot on your plates over the past few weeks. Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin .. .. EPA-18-0077-B-001151 ED_001677_00005503 ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone, A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me). I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-001152 ED_001677_00005503 PartC From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris .. EPA-18-0077-B-001155 ED_001677_00005503 ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Brnce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely w1itten responses . A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-001156 ED_001677_00005503 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty EPA-18-0077-B-001157 ED_001677_00005503 deadlines in January. Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction . And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC, OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you , Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg , John Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori , Tina Subject: Fwd : EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-001158 ED_001677_00005503 Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA' s draft response to RFC # 17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk EPA-18-0077-B-001159 ED_001677_00005503 To: From: Sent: Subject: Vandenberg, John[Vandenberg.John@epa.gov] Vandenberg, John Mon 12/18/2017 4:12:34 AM FW: just put up a revised version of the letter From: Davis, Allen Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 3:52 PM To: Vandenberg, John Subject: just put up a revised version of the letter Titled: Request for Correction EPA Response 121417 compiled_JAD.docx Link: https:/ /usepam .sharepoint.com /personal/kirby kevin epa gov/Docume nts/IOG%20Petitio ns/RFC%20 17002%20%20IRIS, %20Chloroprene /Reguest%20for%20C orrection%20EP A %20Response%20 l 2 l 4 l 7%20co mpiled JAl I opted to be "more inclusive" with the added text, so you'll probably want to trim it down some to make the letter flow better. I'll be around for about another hour today and can be reached via cell throughout the holidays if you need to get in touch. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Swell Solstice! J. Alle n Davis, MSPH Biologist Nati onal Center for Environm ental Assessment U.S. Enviro nmen tal Protection Agency 26 West Ma11in Luthe r King Drive EPA-18-0077-B-001161 ED_001677_00005504 Cincin nati, OH 45268, MC Al 10 Office Phone : 513-569- 7024 Exemption 6 email: davis .allen@epa .gov EPA-18-0077-B-001162 ED_001677_00005504 Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov]; Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov] From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 2:14:43 PM Subject: RE: from Jennifer To: I don't know how long it will take to do the alt-text on Attachment 2. If they can finish today, great! We don't want them to use overtime though, so some guidance to Mike/Bette would be useful if they run into hitches. I'd sure like to think as soon as JOZ signs the letter the whole thing can be mailed, posted to website (OEI wants to wait a few days as a courtesy to Denka, is my understanding), shared before the meeting with NAS ... done (for now)! From: Thayer, Kris Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 9:09 AM To: Vandenberg, John ; Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma Subject: RE: from Jennifer Yes, but if they can get it done ASAP (Bette says they can do it by noon), we want that correct? So that we are ready to run after any shutdown, correct? I'm thinking it would be good to have the alt-text work on tables and figures ... .I assume changes from JOZ, Bruce, and Richard would be text and minor From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 9:04 AM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Thayer, Kris Subject: RE: from Jennifer .. Fingers crossed. TSS is working on 508 compliance and it seems they '11have a few days to do so - Kris do you want to let Mike/Bette know? EPA-18-0077-B-001163 ED_001677_00005505 Of course , everything is contingent on a budget deal! From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:59 AM To: Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; Lavoie , Emma ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: from Jennifer And the insanity continues - but hopefully in the end, it will tum out to be benign . From: Onne-Zavaleta, Jennifer Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:09 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Robbins , Chris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Need some advice Tina , both Bruce and Richard are reviewing along with myself. If all are good with latest version, will be next week before this goes out Would suggest you not write Richard separately on this. Work thru me. Sent from my iPad EPA-18-0077-B-001164 ED_001677_00005505 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori, Tina ; Rodan, Brnce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , EPA-18-0077-B-001165 ED_001677_00005505 A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc - happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B #1 EPA-18-0077-B-001166 ED_001677_00005505 Part C From: Bahadori , Tina Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry , Dale Subject: Re: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review EPA-18-0077-B-001169 ED_001677_00005505 Thank you Brnce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language . Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan, Brnce wrote : Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses. A few minor comments, one question: EPA-18-0077-B-001170 ED_001677_00005505 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA , Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday, December 21 , 2017 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Robbins, Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn , Kevin ; Blackbum , Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone , My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty EPA-18-0077-B-001171 ED_001677_00005505 deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Con-ection by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the cun-ent draft of the response to Denka that has two parts: As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR, OGC , OEI, and of course across NCEA. The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again, OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have . It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd : EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene EPA-18-0077-B-001172 ED_001677_00005505 Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency (202) 566-1656 desk EPA-18-0077-B-001173 ED_001677_00005505 Bahadori, Tina[Bahadori.Tina@epa.gov]; Ross, Mary[Ross.Mary@epa.gov]; Jones, Samantha[Jones.Samantha@epa.gov]; Lavoie, Emma[Lavoie.Emma@epa.gov]; Thayer, Kris[thayer.kris@epa.gov] From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Fri 1/19/2018 2:04:05 PM Subject: RE: from Jennifer To: Fingers crossed. TSS is working on 508 compliance and it seems they '11have a few days to do so - Kris do you want to let Mike/Bette know? Of course, everything is contingent on a budget deal! From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:59 AM To: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; Lavoie, Emma ; Vandenberg, John ; Thayer, Kris Subject: from Jennifer And the insanity continues - but hopefully in the end, it will tum out to be benign. From: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 8:09 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Cc: Robbins, Chris ; Blackbum, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Need some advice Tina, both Brnce and Richard are reviewing along with myself. If all are good with latest version, will be next week before this goes out Would suggest you not write Richard separately on this. Work thru me. Sent from my iPad On Jan 18, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Bahadori, Tina wrote: EPA-18-0077-B-001175 ED_001677_00005506 Tina From: Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) Sent: Thursday , January 4, 2018 3:03 PM To: Bahadori , Tina ; Rodan , Bruce Cc: 01me-Zavaleta , Jennifer ; Robbins , Chris ; Ross , Mary ; Jones , Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg, EPA-18-0077-B-001176 ED_001677_00005506 John ; Thayer , Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: RE: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hi Everyone , A few comments and edits to the report. Some of the questions below are for internal purposes but I would like to know the answers (I don't have the original DPC doc in front of me) . I enjoyed reading the systematic review doc -happy new year everyone, Richard Section A Section B EPA-18-0077-B-001177 ED_001677_00005506 Pnun:?nmuhw Tum Sent: Friday , December 29, 2017 5:39 PM To: Rodan, Bruce Cc: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Yamada, Richard (Yujiro) ; Ross , Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico , Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian , Megan ; Fleming, Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackburn, Elizabeth ; Perry, Dale Subject: Re: Denka/Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Thank you Bruce for this excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head about some of the issues we were also debating. We will incorporate your feedback , but if needed may set up a call with you to strategize on language. Have a very Happy New Year. See you on the other side. Tina On Dec 29, 2017 , at 2:20 PM, Rodan , Bruce wrote: Tina et al., Hi. Nicely written responses . A few minor comments , one question : EPA-18-0077-B-001181 ED_001677_00005506 Bruce D. Rodan Associate Director for Science U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development From: Bahadori, Tina Sent: Thursday , December 21, 2017 11 :04 AM To: Orme-Zavaleta, Jennifer ; Robbins, Chris ; Rodan, Bruce ; Yamada , Richard (Yujiro) Cc: Ross, Mary ; Jones, Samantha ; D'Amico, Louis ; Vandenberg , John ; Thayer, Kris ; Christian, Megan ; Robbins , Chris ; Fleming , Megan ; Kuhn, Kevin ; Blackbum, Elizabeth EPA-18-0077-B-001182 ED_001677_00005506 ; Perry , Dale Subject: Denka /Chloroprene Request for Correction - For Review Hello Everyone, My apologies for bombarding you with requests - unfortunately we have some hefty deadlines in January . Recall that an NCEA team led by John Vandenberg and Kris Thayer have been working on a Response to a Request for Correction by Denka Polymers about the IRIS Chloroprene Assessment. Attached for your review is the current draft of the response to Denka that has two parts : As you know OEI has the lead on Requests for Correction. And as you see below , OEI is already sharing this document with 0MB to get their input on this version of the documents that has had input from OAR , OGC , OEI , and of course across NCEA . The deadline for responding to Denka is late January - although again , OEI controls the timeline for the process. I am available to answer any questions you may have. It would be great to have your input by January 8th . Thank you, Tina 202-564- 7903 EPA-18-0077-B-001183 ED_001677_00005506 From: Vandenberg, John Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:29 AM To: Bahadori, Tina Subject: Fwd: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Heads up! Kevin went ahead and sent to 0MB. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kirby, Kevin" Date: December 21, 2017 at 10:26:55 AM EST To: "James H Kim@OMB. ov:" Cc: "Vandenberg, John" , "Holloman, Vincia" Subject: EPA response - RFC 17002 IRIS Chloroprene Hello Jim, Attached is EPA's draft response to RFC #17002, dealing with the IRIS assessment of chloroprene. The information owners in ORD prepared this draft and it has been reviewed by EPA Quality Staff and our OGC. Could you please provide us with any comments or suggestions you may have on this draft response. Thanks, Kevin Kevin J. Kirby, Enterprise Data Architect Enterprise Quality Management Division EPA-18-0077-B-001184 ED_001677_00005506 Office of Enterprise Information Programs Office of Environmental Information US Environmental Protection Agency Exemption 6 EPA-18-0077-B-001185 ED_001677_00005506