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th e EP A tas k order projec t officer , Ms . Madelein e Strum , at (919 ) 541-2383 . Than k yo u fo r your cooperation . Sincerely ,

PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTA L SERVICES , INC . Shaw n A . McKee Environmenta

l Scientis t

cc : Madelein e Strum , EP A