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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: 1998-0004-F[3] S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Chief of Staff, White House Office of Series: Sununu, John, Files Subseries: Correspondence Files OA/ID Number: 29113 Folder ID Number: 29113-006 Folder Title: M.I. [More Important] (copies) 2/91-5/91 Incoming E Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 15 24 2 7 ID# 236891 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MAY 09, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. THOMAS C. ETHRIDGE SUBJECT: APPRECIATION FOR THE HELP IN OBTAINING HIS VA COMPENSATION; LETTER OF SUPPORT ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/05/09 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER K *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A K *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 236891 THOMAS C. ETHRIDGE 665 WEST ROXBURY PARKWAY WEST ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS 02132 7 May 1991 PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL The Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff to the President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: It is indeed regrettable that you and your family have had to endure SO much attention of late from the media. My hope is that a little time will put an end to all the speculation and let you have the privacy you deserve. I shall always be appreciative of the help you gave me in obtaining Veterans Disability Compensation. My life is vastly different because of these benefits, and they would not have been available to me, even though the circumstances warranted them, without your help, as well as that of Cardinal Law. My mother and I share a home with Cardinal Law's mother. Although I have never had the privilege of meeting you, all the recent news accounts prompted my writing. My father was the late Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, and I know how difficult it is to serve the public. My mother joins me in the views I have expressed in this letter, and I am confident that if my father were alive, he would also. Respectfully yours, Thomas C. Ethridge Thomas C. Ethridge ID# 236272 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MAY 07, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE MIKE ESPY SUBJECT: CONCERNS REGARDING EPA DISCUSSIONS WITH THE WOOD PRESERVING INDUSTRY ON A REGULATION EFFECTING IT ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/05/07 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 236272 MIKE ESPY Mailing Address: 2ND DISTRICT, MISSISSIPPI 216 Cannon House Office Bldg. Majority Whip at-Large Washington, DC 20515 Telephone: 202-225-5876 Committee on Agriculture Congress of the United States DISTRICT OFFICE: Committee on the Budget 300 South Main house of Representatives Yazoo City, MS 39194 Select Committee on Hunger Telephone: 601-746-1400 1-800-247-9395 Mashington, DC 20515 Chairman, Wardell C. Townsend, Jr. Domestic Hunger Task Force Administrative Assistant May 1, 1991 The Honorable John Sununu Chief of Staff Ex. Office of The President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor: I am writing to request that you call EPA Administrator William Reilly to direct EPA to continue discussions with the wood preserving industry on a regulation effecting it. I hope that these discussions will achieve a more cost effective regulation that meets the President's FY 1992 Budget goals and provide adequate compliance time. On December 6, 1990, EPA promulgated a final rule for the industry which the President's Budget has identified as the least cost effective regulation in over 20 years. The regulation's cost per premature death averted, according to the Budget, is $5.7 trillion. EPA and the industry are currently discussing implementation issues raised by the final rule including unreasonable compliance deadlines. It will simply be impossible for most wood preserving facilities to meet a June 6, 1991 deadline. In 1989 and 1990, I was among 150 Members of Congress who strongly urged EPA to regulate the wood preserving industry using an integrated, multi-statute approach. EPA has ignored these Congressional requests and has promulgated a cost-ineffective, RCRA-only regulation that is no more protective of human health and the environment than alternatives proposed by the industry and rejected by EPA. Industry-wide capital expenditures for the EPA regulation could be as high as $5 billion, easily exceeding more than twice the estimated net value of the industry. Most wood preserving companies have insufficient capital to meet the EPA regulation's costs. EPA's final rule will force a significant number of plant closings within the industry. EPA has been told of the potential economic harm that could result from its actions and has acknowledged that some of the rule's negative effects were not intended. In this vein, EPA should work diligently to address industry's legitimate concerns. I appreciate your immediate attention to this issue which affects so many of my constituents. Sincerely, Mins MIKE ESPY Member of Congress ME/cjs CC: Roger Porter, Assistant to the President for Economic and Domestic Policy Al Hubbard, Director, Council on Competitiveness ID# 235769 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MAY 06, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. BARRY R. EPSTEIN SUBJECT: INVITATION TO ADDRESS THE GOLD COAST FORUM, INC. AT A NOON LUNCHON IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA AT A CONVENIENT DATE ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/05/06 C 91/05/06 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/05/06 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 235769 GoldCoast One Boca Place Boca: (407) 241-0001 Suite 324 Atrium Broward: 523-0001 2255 Glades Road Wats: (800) 523-0001 1991 OFFICERS FORUM Boca Raton, FL 33431-7383 Fax: (305) 523-0001 INC. FOUNDING CHAIRMAN ALAN C. KAUFFMAN CHAIRMAN ELECT MARK GUZZETTA VICE CHAIRMAN RHONDA HOGAN May 3, 1991 SECRETARY LINDA RUESEWALD John Sununu TREASURER Chief of Staff LEONARD GERONEMUS, The White House EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Washington, D.C. 20500 BARRY R. EPSTEIN, APR Attention: Jackie Kennedy FOUNDING DIRECTORS The Gold Coast Forum, Mr. Sununu Hon. Ken Adams Chas R. Apple Mark Azzolina is a group of leading business, professional, political, William Barnes and civic personalities that meets for lunch on a monthly basis Lucille Barton Frank Bennardo to discuss important issues. Patterned after the Detroit Economic Hon Joseph Boulay Club and the National Press Club, the group is non-partisan and Joyce Boyer doesn't endorse candidates or take stands on issues. Previous Ruth Brown Dr. Gary L. Burns speakers have included Fortune 500 Chairmen and Presidents and Dr. Anthony Catanese national political figures. Anthony J. Comparato Robert N. Comparato Gary Damen We would like to invite you to be our guest speaker on a Sandra Davis date convenient to your schedule, at a noon luncheon of the Forum Belle Deitch at the Boca Raton Marriott Crocker Center. David Feder Ken Feigl Ken Feiler Hopefully, we can entice you to spend a weekend in Florida. Sally Fisher Barry Florescue We can provide you with roundtrip air transporation via American Gerald Frank Airlines and ground transportation via the Florida Limousine Arthur Franke Association. Of course, the Boca Raton Marriott would be pleased Peter Giacomini Dr. Charles Goby to host you if you'd like to stay for the weekend. Robert Golden Stuart W. Graff Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to your Oddmund Grunstadt Betsy Hoak favorable reply, as soon as possible. Victor Incendy Arthur Johnson James P. Keffler Cordially, Hon. William Konrad Jason Kravetz Charles Laser Barry R. Epster Dr. Mark Libow Ken Lipman Barry R. Epstein, APR Jack Lupo Executive Director Chris Malfitano Jan McArt Phil Modder Richard Newman Thomas P: O'Donnell Buck Passmore Kenneth Peltzie William Peterson Louis Robbins David Robinson Peter S. Sachs Ned L. Siegel Jay Siegel Richard Siemens Merle Singer Johnnie T. Sirmans Dr. Richard Staller Steven Staller Leonard Turesky Larry Van Dusseldorp Dr. Christopher Virtue ID# 235024 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MAY 02, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. GEORGE EMBREY SUBJECT: FORWARDS A COPY OF HIS SUNDAY COLUMN; REQUEST FOR AN INTERVIEW ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/05/02 C 91/05/02 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/05/02 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 235024 GEORGE EMBREY THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH sapping their arder WASHINGTON BUREAU social transformati Bureau Chief 834 NATIONAL PRESS BLDG. The aristocratic criti WASHINGTON, D.C. 20045 aesthetic of snobbe sarily low. Three other cr home-grown. The May 1, 1991 sumption as a distra Quaker version CO of commodities as city. The republicar orption of individu aps civic virtue. Governor Sununu: The hostility iat has seeped into an amalgam. The Following up our conversation on hise, as when Jin bech on America Saturday night. mericans "worship OW that "consumi As I urged you to understand, we r longing for me are not all alike. Here's my Sunday column. signi I would like to take you up on your I on the Hou offer to come over for a talk. tking Committe often acts as Bus I commander After 25 years on the Washington domestic issu beat and 40 with The Dispatch covering all evitalizing the fe bank insuran levels of government, I do have some n. perspective. Any objecti list of natior ems. facing al governme have to inclui Regards, the sickness nk and savings ecovery from Groye 3mmg ) domestic pr rdly proceed runch caused Wylie's view. e to try to SC IS, he wants t sh's persona cholas F. Bᵢ ! reform of cal those state stores with the highest unly operating cost, a halfway measure the The fates can be merciless to a politician. Sooner or later the the heady perfume of his profession intoxicates him. Perhaps AN legislature rejected two years ago. The state budget has to balance, school. scene is the packed gymnasium of an out- of the The band strikes up a patriotic air, the lights way burn high diler and if Democrats can't find $40 mil- lion somewhere, the liquor plan his succumbs. With waves of adulation pouring over him he bright, the crowd roars, and as the pol takes the stage he cont could pass of necessity, probably af- ter being folded into the budget bill. mouth, and out pops a promise he will rue to the end of opens his the career which may, as a result, come sooner than he wants: 80 F James Bradshaw covers state gov- of North Dakota. Conrad is scarcely a household name, but This sad scenario now haunts Sen. Kent Conrad, Democrat for F emment for The Dispatch. symbol of the modern political dilemma he does very well. The as a He climl ID# 233308 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: APRIL 26, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. RANDALL H. ERBEN SUBJECT: APPRECIATION FOR THE INTERVIEW ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/04/26 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 2331 RANDALL H. ERBEN 5311 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W. APARTMENT 2 WASHINGTON, DC 20015 (202)362-5714 April 23, 1991 The Honorable John Sununu White House Chief of Staff The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: Thank you for considering me for the position of Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs. I appreciate the time you took to review my credentials and interview me, and was honored to be considered for this appointment. While I was not selected for this particular job, I hope to have the opportunity to serve the President, you, and our country in the future as part of the Bush Administration. Thank you again. If I may be of service to you or the Administration at any time, please contact me. Until then, I remain Very sincerely yours, C. Randall H. Erben ID# 230303 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: APRIL 17, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE JOHN ENGLER SUBJECT: RECOMMENDS JIM QUELLO BE REAPPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE FCC ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/04/17 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 2110 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 230303 STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR LANSING JOHN ENGLER GOVERNOR April 9, 1991 The Honorable John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: It has come to my attention that a Michigan native, Jim Quello, is up for reappointment to the Federal Communications Commission. Jim has served on the FCC for 17 years, having originally been appointed by President Nixon and reappointed twice by President Reagan. Prior to his appointment to the Commission, Jim was an integral part of Michigan's broadcast communications industry for nearly 30 years. The Michigan Association of Broadcasters, which represents hundreds of Michigan radio and TV stations, unanimously endorsed Jim for this re- appointment, and I concur with their judgment. Like the President, Jim is a decorated WWII veteran who went on to devote much of his life to public service. The people have been ably served during his 17 years on the FCC, and he deserves the opportunity to continue in that post for another term. I hope that you will recommend Jim to President Bush when this decision comes up for review. Sincerely, John Engler Governor JE/jn ID# 228033 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: APRIL 10, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE BEN ERDREICH SUBJECT: WRITES REGARDING THE EPA REGULATIONS AFFECTING THE WOOD PRESERVING INDUSTRY ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/04/10 C 91/04/10 REFERRAL NOTE: ROGER PORTER RSA 91/04/10 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1240 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. (202) 226-4921 DISTRICT OFFICE: COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 306 VANCE FEDERAL BUILDING BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 (205) 731-0956 Congress of the United States SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING house of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 March 25, 1991 Governor John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: I am writing to urge continued discussions between EPA and the wood preserving industry on a regulation intended to minimize health risks. I hope that these discussions will achieve a more cost effective regulation that meets the President's FY 1992 budget goals and will also provide adequate compliance time. On December 6, 1990, EPA promulgated a final rule for the industry which the President's budget has identified as the least cost effective regulation in over 20 years. The regulation's cost per premature death averted, according to this budget, is $5.7 trillion. EPA and the wood preserving industry are currently discussing implementation issues raised by the final rule including reasonable compliance deadlines. It will simply be impossible for most wood preserving facilities to meet a June 6, 1991, deadline. Industry wide capital expenditures for the EPA regulation could be as high as $5 billion, easily exceeding twice the estimated net value of the industry. Most wood preserving companies have insufficient capital to meet the EPA regulation's costs. EPA's final rule will force a significant number of plant closings within the industry. EPA has been told of the potential economic harm that could result from its actions and has acknowledged that some of the rule's negative effects were not intended. I appreciate your attention to the wood preserving industry's concerns. If I, or my staff may, be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely yours, & Ben Erdreich BE/amm THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE OF RECYCLED FIBERS ID# 226293 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: APRIL 04, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE BILL EMERSON SUBJECT: WRITES REGARDING THE EPA REGULATIONS AFFECTING THE WOOD PRESERVING INDUSTRY ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/04/04 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1240 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 226293 OFFICES: BILL EMERSON SUITE 438 MEMBER OF CONGRESS CANNON BUILDING 8TH DISTRICT, MISSOURI WASHINGTON, DC 20515 202/225-4404 HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE Congress of the United States THE FEDERAL BUILDING HOUSE COMMITTEE ON 339 BROADWAY PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORT house of Representatives CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701 314/335-0101 SELECT COMMITTEE ON HUNGER Mashington, DC 20515 612 PINE ROLLA, MO 65401 March 25, 1991 314/364-2455 Governor John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: I am writing to let you know of my concerns about the current discussions at the Environmental Protection Agency regarding regulations for the wood preserving industry. The EPA up to this point, really has not used their good judgment in revising the regulations; the EPA needs to be directed to work with the industry to formulate a practical, workable, and cost effective solution that meets the President's FY 1992 Budget goals and provide adequate compliance time. I call upon your good common sense to direct the EPA to bring some sensibility to this process. On December 6, 1990, EPA promulgated a final rule for the industry which the President's Budget has identified as the least cost effective regulation in over 20 years. The regulation's cost per premature death averted, according to the Budget, is $5.7 trillion. EPA and the industry are currently discussing implementation issues raised by the final rule including unreasonable compliance deadlines. It will simply be impossible for most wood preserving facilities to meet a June 6, 1991 deadline. In 1989 and 1990, I was among 150 Members of Congress who strongly urged EPA to regulate the wood preserving industry using an integrated, multi-statute approach. EPA has ignored these Congressional requests and has promulgated a cost- ineffective, RCRA-only regulation that is no more protective of human health and the environment than alternatives proposed by the industry and rejected by EPA. Industry-wide capital expenditures for the EPA regulation could be as high as $5 billion, easily exceeding more than twice the estimated net value of the industry. Most wood preserving companies have insufficient capital to meet the EPA regulation's costs. EPA's final rule will force a significant number of plant closings within the industry. EPA has been told of the potential economic harm that could result from its actions and has acknowledged that some of the rule's negative effects were not intended. In this vein, EPA should work diligently to address industry's legitimate concerns. I appreciate your immediate attention to this issue which affects so many of my constituents. Sincerely, Bill Emerson Member of Congress ID# 225760 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: APRIL 02, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: DR. RICHARD G. EDWARDS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO KEYNOTE THE ISM/NSM SESSION ON SEP 23 91 IN LEXINGTON ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JACKIE KENNEDY ORG 91/04/02 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 225760 W UK UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY College of Engineering Office of Continuing Education time hg-nn eith and Extension 320 CRMS Building Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0108 March 26, 1991 (606) 257-3971 JAK-2 Jacqueline A. Kennedy Assistant of the Chief of Staff The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Ms. Kennedy: I'm writing once again in reference to the invitation to Governor Sununu to participate in the ISM/NSM keynote session here in Lexington on September 23 In your July 25, 1990 letter (copy attached) you indicated that Governor Sununu would give this invitation every consideration, but requested me to repeat the invitation as time grew closer. Time is drawing nearer, and I would like to repeat the invitation. I realize that Governor Sununu's schedule is highly unpredictable and dependent upon national and international affairs, e.g. we've completed one war since last writing you! While we would be delighted if conditions are such that Governor Sununu could be present for the opening of our conference, everyone certainly would understand if he was unable to make the presentation. If this proved to be the case, I would like to be able to show a video tape containing Governor Sununu's remarks. In this event, we would use a high resolution video projector and project the image on a very large screen in the meeting room. Although this would not replace the presence of Governor Sununu, it would certainly serve as a back-up. I'm enclosing a video tape that contains the introduction of Governor Sununu, and a script that he could use as a guide for his remarks. Quite obviously, he should feel free to edit or replace completely the script with any other he might choose. If he could have his remarks video taped (we can work with any tape format) and sent to me I can have the opening and introduction placed in front of his remarks and the final tape sent back to you, for your approval, before its to be shown at our conference. I'll look forward to receiving Governor Sununu's video taped comments at his convenience. Ms. Kennedy, thank you for all your help and consideration. I'm still An Equal Opportunity Sacqueline A. Kennedy March age 26, 1991 2 hoping that the Governor will be able to be with us in September, but I think it is important that we make the proposed contingency plan with the video tape! Sincerely yours, Richard G. Edwards, Ph.D., P.E. Director c: Honorable Wendell H. Ford Honorable A. M. "Mitch" McConnell Honorable Larry J. Hopkins Enclosures: 1. Script that Governor Sununu can use. 2. Video Tape of Governor Sununu's introduction. 3. Prior letter 4. Conference brochures ID# 225637 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: APRIL 02, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE JOHN ENGLER SUBJECT: OPPOSES INCLUDING WIRTSMITH AIR FORCE BASE ON THE DOD CLOSURE LIST ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/04/02 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 2110 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 22563 TUESOR STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR LANSING JOHN ENGLER GOVERNOR March 26, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: Enclosed please find a copy of the letter I sent to Secretary Richard Cheney last week. The Wurtsmith Air Force Base is a potential candidate for closure, and I wanted you to know of my strong opposition to its closure. As I explain in the letter to Secretary Cheney, Wurtsmith is an invaluable military and economic asset to Michigan and the entire United States. Any help you can render in keeping Wurtsmith open and fully resourced would be appreciated. Sincerely, John John Governor Engler Engles JE/cv.mil Enclosure PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ID# 221539 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MARCH 18, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. DANIEL J. EVANS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO ATTEND A PRE-RELEASE DINNER AND BRIEFING ON IMPLICATIONS OF GREENHOUSE WARMING APR 9 91 IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/03/18 C 91/03/18 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/03/18 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 221539 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND PUBLIC POLICY PANEL ON POLICY IMPLICATIONS 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W. OF GREENHOUSE WARMING Washington, D.C. 20418 (202) 334-1517 March 14, 1991 Dr. John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Dr. Sununu: As chairman of the committee that authored Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming, I am pleased to invite you to a pre-release dinner and briefing. I hope you will join me on Tuesday evening, April 9, 1991, at the National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C., beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Dinner will be served in the Lecture Room at 7:00 p.m. The discussion following dinner will provide an opportunity for Administration officials, Members of Congress, and private sector leaders to discuss aspects of the report with its authors. This report was written with policymakers in mind. It not only looks at the state of scientific knowledge about greenhouse gases and their effects, but also provides a framework for making decisions about mitigation and adaptation policies. The study was conducted under the auspices of the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy. It represents the work of over 40 scientists and policy experts who were members of the Academy's Panel on Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming and its working groups. At the dinner briefing a number of my committee members will join me in describing the report and discussing our findings with you. I look forward to a candid and lively discussion. The report will be released at a press conference and public briefing the following day. I hope that you can join me and my colleagues on the evening of April 9. Please respond to Donna Carter, (202) 334-1601. Yours sincerely, Daniel Danul JEaus J. Evans Chairman, Panel on Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming ID# 221425 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MARCH 18, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MRS. VIRGINIA ELLIS SUBJECT: WRITES CONCERNING THE METHOD DISCOVERED BY DR. DAVID HAWKINS TO PREVENT TARDIVE DYSKINESIA IN SCHIZOPHRENICS ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/03/18 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. Please do not send throarch 13 1991 material to the NIMH. That will not help 03043 at all. It's because they won't help that Dear Chief of staff Sununu, 221425 I am writing you. Do you Think you could le help us because I don't know what to do to get hers. 1 nia the NIMH to test Dr David - r en Nawking successful method what ed for preventing tardive dephinesia res; ts 2 as Things stand new only in- :hia- patients of orthomolecular ng psychiatrists are protected t take , atric pened lable at against this cruel side S of at rists sting !! said effect which can disfigure rcher hat you permanently The psycheatric the tion. hosen extablishment will not let arent jublic in general benefit They is - ten give you excesses, Juginea Elles ure. I, is 0 us? tardive nation? Copy to Chief of Staff, John Sununu virginia cxxes, a mother Member of the National Alliance for Copy to First Lady Barbara Bush the Mentally Ill ID# 220933 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MARCH 15, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. FREDERICK H. ELWELL SUBJECT: INVITATION TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION OF THE AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION JUN (23-27) 91 IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/03/15 C 91/03/15 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/03/15 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 220933 Telex: 45-0895 AWWA DVR Cable: WATERINFO Fax: (303) 794-7310 American Water Works Association I 6666 West Quincy Avenue I Denver, CO 80235 I 303 794-7711 March 12, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: You may recall that when you were Governor of New Hampshire you accepted on two occasions an invitation from me to speak to the New England Water Works Association. It is now my privilege, as President of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), to extend a most cordial invitation to you to be the keynote speaker at our 1991 Annual Conference and Exposition to be held in Philadelphia, June 23-27. The keynote address is given during the opening general session on Monday morning, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. You might want to know that AWWA is the world's oldest and largest association of professionals in the field of public water supply. We have more than 52,000 members, whose employers provide most of the drinking water served in this country. In fact, more than 3,500 municipalities, from the largest to very small communities, are members of AWWA. Our annual conference is the largest event of its kind, attracting about 10,000 participants--about half of whom would be in the opening general session audience we hope you will address. If your schedule permits you to accept this invitation, Governor, we can get back to you or your staff to work out the details and arrangements. As you make your decision, just be assured that you would find your AWWA audience to be an interested, receptive, and supportive one. There will be people there from every state and several hundred from abroad. We hope you will consider this event as a useful platform to address some of the Administration's issues with key officials and business people. On Tuesday, April 9, we have a tentative appointment with Ms. Bobbie Kilberg, Deputy Assistant to the President for Public Liaison. If it would be helpful to you, we could also use that occasion to visit briefly with you or one of your staff on arrangements, topics for your talk, etc. Thank you for your kind attention and consideration. Sincerely yours, Terel Elmal Frederick H. Elwell President JBM/km President: FREDERICK H. ELWELL, Cambridge, Massachusetts President-Elect: J. EDWARD SINGLEY, Ph.D., Gainesville, Florida Vice-President: FOSTER S. BURBA, Louisville, Kentucky Immediate Past-President: HAROLD E. SNIDER, Kansas City, Missouri Treasurer: A.E. BECHER, JR., Wausau, Wisconsin Executive Director: JOHN B. MANNION, Denver, Colorado ID# 220743 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MARCH 14, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE BILL EMERSON SUBJECT: URGES THE ADMINISTRATION TO REJECT A PROPOSED EXECUTIVE ORDER WHICH WOULD BAN SMOKING IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/03/14 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1240 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, ,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 220143 BILL EMERSON OFFICES: SUITE 438 MEMBER OF CONGRESS CANNON BUILDING 8TH DISTRICT, MISSOURI WASHINGTON, DC 20515 202/225-4404 HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE Congress of the United States THE FEDERAL BUILDING HOUSE COMMITTEE ON 339 BROADWAY PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION house of Representatives CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701 314/335-0101 SELECT COMMITTEE ON HUNGER Mashington, DC 20515 612 PINE ROLLA, MO 65401 314/364-2455 March 6, 1991 Governor John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor: I want to express my strong opposition to the proposed Executive Order which would ban smoking in all work space occupied by Federal employees. The regulations imposed by the General Services Administration more than adequately accommodate smokers and nonsmokers in federal buildings and should not be extended to the point of totally banning smoking in a federal work space. The GSA regulations have been implemented by every agency with minimal complaint. Adoption of the proposed Executive Order will unnecessarily disrupt a program which is working quite well and unduly discriminate against employees and visitors to federal buildings and grounds who choose to smoke. The mere consideration of such a misguided proposal only serves to promote a truly undesirable precedent. I appeal to your sense of fair policy and strongly urge this order not be implemented. Sincerely, BILL Rice EMERSON Member of Congress BE:nm ID# 220330 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MARCH 13, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. GORDON ELSER SUBJECT: REQUESTS THE ADMINISTRATION'S SUPPORT OF S.481, THE WATER RESEARCH ACT OF 1991 ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/03/13 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 220330 NWSIA DESALTING WATER REUSE NEW WATER SCIENCES Reply to: March 7, 1991 Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff to the President White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. Sununu: First, I would like to share your joy and pride in the successful conclusion of the outstanding military operations of Desert Storm. However, the primary reason I am writing is to let you know that the challenge you issued to the National Water Supply Improvement Association has resulted in several of positive actions. In 1986, as Governor of New Hampshire, you spoke to our Annual Conference in Washington DC and challenged us to "...get the word out" about desalting technology. You stated very eloquently that public and legislators' awareness about the realities of this technology is based largely on misinformation. As a result, NWSIA, along with its Regional Affiliate in California, prepared and distributed two white papers on the subject of desalting and water recycling. More recently, we have been working closely with Senator Paul Simon on legislation to promote much-needed research. Ultimate benefits will be extension of our water resources and desalting cost reductions. Senator Simon's efforts have resulted in S.481, the Water Research Act of 1991 (copy enclosed). This bill is totally consistent with our Association's Mission Statement "to improve and extend the nation's water resources through the development and advancement of desalting, water recycling and water science technologies." The recent oil spill disaster in the Persian Gulf focussed public attention on the large seawater desalting plants of the Middle East. NATIONAL WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 102 St. Leonard, MD 20685 Telephone 301/855-1173 Fax 301/586-2844 Jack Jorgensen, Executive Director CONGRESSIONAL SENATE Four years of drought in California and water shortages in Florida and other regions of this country have shown how local water deficiencies effect the entire nation through increased food prices and the loss of jobs. The time is right to get our message out about the need for additional research programs to extend water resources. NWSIA is committed to that goal. We are therefore once again asking your help. Any support you can provide for passage of 481 will be greatly appreciated. Yours truly, Gordon Elser President Enclosure cc: Kimberly Tilley Leon Awerbuch Jack Jorgensen to i of ID# 219228 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: MARCH 11, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. WILLIAM T. ESREY SUBJECT: OPPOSES THE RECENTLY PROPOSED TRS REGULATIONS WHICH WOULD SANCTION THE USE OF NON-UTILITY FEDERAL TAX BENEFITS TO REDUCE UTILITY RATES ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/03/11 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 219228 United Telecom March 5, 1991 CHAIRMAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER US Sprint CHAIRMAN The Honorable John H. Sununu CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Chief of Staff to the President WILLIAM T. ESREY White House 913/676-3738 FAX: 913/676-8426 Washington, D.C. 20500 BOX 11315 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64112 Dear Governor Sununu: I am extremely concerned about recently-issued proposed IRS regulations which would discourage American telecommunications companies from expanding and effectively competing both domestically and internationally. As currently drafted, the proposed IRS regulations would sanction the use of non-utility federal tax benefits to reduce utility rates. This prospect is extremely disturbing to me in view of my belief that such a change in federal tax policy would be inconsistent with and damaging to much broader federal policy objectives directed to the deficit, the economy, free trade and open competition, and the advancement of emerging technologies. Many companies in our industry have both utility and non-utility subsidiaries. The regulations as proposed would have a significant impact on the ability of these companies, including United, to economically justify investing in new non-utility ventures. For example, had these proposed rules existed five years ago, the economic analysis which supported the decision to move forward with the construction of the nation's first 100% fully digital fiber optic telecommunications network by our subsidiary, US Sprint, would have been dramatically altered. Such ventures have, to date, been a significant source of economic growth, new jobs, new leading edge technology, and increasing American access to foreign markets. Sprint today has 20,000 employees. The current Administration has strongly encouraged the telecommunications industry to invest internationally. Our industry has forged ahead in response, but we simply cannot be expected to effectively compete in the global marketplace if domestic tax policy does not maintain a "level playing field". This issue is not limited to the international marketplace. As a leader and innovator in electronic technologies, our industry plays a critical role in our domestic economy. In an era where the federal government has made domestic competition within the telecommunications industry a policy concern of tantamount importance, it is difficult to understand how the policy decision implicit in the proposed regulations can be supported. Since companies with both regulated and non-regulated subsidiaries would have to share non-regulated activity tax benefits with their regulated activity ratepayers, they would be effectively precluded from competing with totally non-regulated counterparts in the marketplace. It is also difficult to understand at this time of significant federal budget deficits why Treasury would willingly sanction a ratemaking procedure which would result in a reduction of federal tax revenues. Through the reduction of regulated telephone rates, total federal telephone excise taxes collected will drop accordingly. Additionally, by lowering the revenues and the resulting taxable net income of regulated utility groups, a reasonably consistent source of federal income tax revenues will be significantly reduced. Finally, I share the concerns expressed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration ("NTIA") in its opposition to the proposed regulations. As NTIA points out, the proposed regulations conflict with other significant federal telecommunications policy. Notwithstanding all of these concerns, I understand that as things now stand these proposed regulations are very likely to be finalized and implemented. Accordingly, I encourage your attention to this critically important matter. Best regards, Bill Eary William T. Esrey ID# 215916 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: FEBRUARY 26, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MS. MARILYN EDWARDS SUBJECT: URGES THE ADMINISTRATION TO APPOINT WOMENT TO FILL AS MANY DISTRICT AND COURT OF APPEALS JUDGESHIPS AS POSSIBLE ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/02/26 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: in / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. Nashville Women's Political Caucus February 22, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu PRESIDENT Chief of Staff Marilyn Edwards Office of the President PRESIDENT-ELECT 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. AND TREASURER Washington, D. C. 20500 Janis Sontany VICE PRESIDENTS Dear Mr. Sununu: Hazel Thomas Program advocate the appointment of qualified women to positions Among the purposes of our organization is to Sara Caldwell Legislation There are several federal judgeships which are or will be of leadership at the local, state and national levels. Eugene Chip' Forrester in all three of the Districts in Tennessee. These and Financial Development open include a District Judgeship in each of the Districts of Bankruptcy Judgeship in the Middle District Kitty Smith Public Relations Tennessee. a There is also a vacancy on the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit which has previously been Nelle Greulich filled by a judge from Tennessee. Membership CORRESPONDING At present, there are no women judges in the federal SECRETARY judiciary in the Middle District of Tennessee, which four Linda Knight consists of the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, RECORDING District Judges two Bankruptcy Judges and two SECRETARY Magistrates. Additionally, the United States Attorney Sharon Selby the Marshal and Public Defender are all males. The Nashvill Women' Political ucus strong urges 111:0f those will participa the proc filling ase judgeships to appoint any of are interested vir inti substi WITH legal underrapresented in the juditiary Please continue the enlightened trend begun President Reagan's appointment of Justice Sandra DI District and Court of Appeals judgeships as possible; and 'Conner to the Supreme Court: Name women to fill as marry encourage those who select the Bankruptcy Judges to do set as well. Sincerely Marilyn Edwards President P.O Box 25211, Nashville, Tennessee 37202 ID# 214209 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: FEBRUARY 20, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE DAVID F. EMERY SUBJECT: RECOMMENDS DAVID SILVERBRAND FOR A POSITION ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/02/20 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 214209 David F. Emery Haskell Point Road P.O. Box 140 Tenants Harbor, Maine 04860 (207) 372-8025 (207) 372-6642 FAX 10 January, 1991 Hon. John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Washington, DC Dear Gov. Sununu: I want to forward to you my strongest recommendation for Mr. David Silverbrand of Scarborough, Maine, who is very much inter- ested in working in President Bush's re-election campaign. Dave is a longtime friend of mine and a strong supporter and acquaintance of President Bush. He worked tirelessly for me during this past campaign and has been actively involved in restructuring the Maine Republican Party in Cumberland County. Dave is very well-known and well-liked throughout Maine. He was a popular television newscaster with the CBS affiliate in Portland for many years, and has written two books. He has ex- pressed to me a burning interest in helping with the Presidential campaign in some significant capacity. To say that he greatly admires the President is an understatement. I enthusiastically offer Dave as a subperb choice, and I hope you will give him every consideration. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance as you consider filling these posts. Sincerely, Vas Every David F. Emery Former Congressman, Maine ID# 213437 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: FEBRUARY 15, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE SUSAN ENGELEITER SUBJECT: ENCLOSES A STATUS REPORT ON SBA HEALTH INSURANCE INIATIVE ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/02/15 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 213437 SINESS U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. 20416 1953 OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR TO: John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House FROM: Susan Engeleiter Administrat U.S. Small Business Administration RE: Status Report on SBA Health Insurance Initiative DATE: February 14, 1991 As you know, affordable health care and health insurance are No. 1 issues on the agendas of most trade associations representing small and medium businesses. In my role as an advocate for small enterprises, I began a process last October to produce policy recommendations on this issue. This memo provides you with an interim report. The policies presented here do not comprise a final or comprehensive health-care initiative, but rather a status report on policies emerging from an evaluation of small business insurance issues. Background A major component of the "health care crisis" is the problem of the uninsured. Between 34 million and 36 million Americans lack health care coverage. In the last quarter of 1988, some 63 million Americans went without health coverage for at least one month. Many of these Americans are "working uninsured". According to the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of the Census in 1984, 8.2 million of the uninsured are private wage-and-salary workers. An additional 1.6 million are small business owners, primarily sole proprietors. Almost half of the working uninsured are employed in firms with fewer than 25 employees; a third work in firms where there are fewer than 10 employees. The bottom line is that the small business community is a large part of the health insurance problem, and can be a large part of the solution. 1 ID# 212785 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: FEBRUARY 13, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE DAVID R. EMERY SUBJECT: RECOMMENDS WAYNE JOHNSON FOR A POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/02/13 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED * COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 212785 David F. Emery Haskell Point Road P.O. Box 140 Tenants Harbor, Maine 04860 (207) 372-8025 (207) 372-6642 FAX 10 January, 1991 Hon. John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Washington, DC Dear Gov. Sununu: I want to forward to you my strongest recommendation for Mr. Wayne Johnson of Yarmouth, Maine, who is seeking a position within the Dept. of the Treasury. Wayne is a longtime friend of mine and a strong supporter of President Bush. He has worked tirelessly in past campaigns and is actively involved in restructuring the Maine Republican Party in Cumberland County. Wayne has a particular interest in banking laws and finan- cial procedures. He is a team player, and would be an excellent addition to the Administration's team. Wayne is an attorney and has worked for many years as a housing consultant. He also served with the Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Nixon Administration. I hope you will give him every consideration. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance as you consider filling these posts. Sincerely, David Doe F. Emery Say Former Congressman, Maine