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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Washington State DEA allows controlled
substances (and other medicines) to be returned to police stations. There are over
40 ongoing medicine return programs at law enforcement offices. See <a
href="http://www.medicinereturn.com/">www.medicinereturn.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>The law enforcement office contacts the local
DEA with their request, and DEA has a standard letter they send out allowing
the medicine return. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>There have been no problems with the medicine
return programs either at law enforcement offices or pharmacies in Washington
State.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Cheri Grasso<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Cheri Grasso </span></font></b></strong><font
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
7.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Pharmaceuticals Project </span></font><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
7.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">King</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></span></font><font color=navy><span
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size=1 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'> | <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Seattle</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">WA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">98109</st1:PostalCode></st1:place>
| 206-263-3089</span></font><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
7.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>www.lhwmp.org</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
VeoraLittle@aol.com [mailto:VeoraLittle@aol.com] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, May 17, 2010 2:01 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Brandon.Kernen@des.nh.gov;
Stevan.Gressitt@maine.gov; pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [Pharmwaste] Unwanted
Medicine - Police Station Drop Boxes -RESULTS</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid blue 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 4.0pt;
margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Don't forget <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Florida</st1:place></st1:State>, for some reason
this may not have reached you so I am resending. thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Veora Little, CRNA, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Naples</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Florida</st1:State></st1:place>,
veoralittle@aol.com<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid blue 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 4.0pt;
margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>1)</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> </span></font><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>What state do you work in or represent?</span></font><font
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font
size=2 color="#0080c0" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#0080C0'>Collier County</span></font></st1:City><font size=2
color="#0080c0" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#0080C0'>, <st1:State w:st="on">Florida</st1:State></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 color="#0080c0" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#0080C0'> (DrugFreeCollier, a substance abuse coalition.)</span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> 2)</span></font><font
size=1 color=black><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>Are police station drop boxes allowed or
prohibited in your state?</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color="#0080c0" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#0080C0'>Yes they are allowed,
we have them at 2 police and sheriff's office(total 3) Our medical
examiner also will collect all drugs including controlled substances at her
office.</span></font><font color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> 3)</span></font><font
size=1 color=black><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>Is there specific guidance or legal requirements
associated with the drop boxes beyond obtaining DEA waivers and complying with
haz waste rules/exemptions?</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color="#0080c0" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#0080C0'>Law Enforcement
presence at all times is a requirement. We have a letter from DEA stating
we run program within their guidelines. No waiver necessary. All
medications are collected as abandoned property and incinerated as evidence.
Medical Examiner has statutes that allow them to house these substances, they
incinerate as well..</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> 4)</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> </span></font><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Have there been any problems with police station drop boxes in
your state?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> </span></font><font
size=2 color="#0080c0" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#0080C0'> No, just lots of very happy citizens sharing they
want a place to bring their old medications. We also do a collection
event, "OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET" two times a year at 10
locations throughout the county to collect in convenient locations, Law
Enforcement is present at these events. Next event November 13, 2010, join
us. Happy to share any information. <a
href="mailto:veoralittle@aol.com" title="mailto:veoralittle@aol.com">veoralittle@aol.com</a>
Thanks.</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>In a message dated 5/17/2010 4:57:22 P.M.
Eastern Daylight Time, Brandon.Kernen@des.nh.gov writes:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Respondents explained that eight states (CA, FL, ID, MN, ND, NM,
UT, WI) have one or more police station drop boxes. Additionally, I am
aware of five other states (AR, MA, ME, NH and TN) where drop boxes are
present. Two states described some issues associated with small businesses
disposing their unwanted pharmaceuticals in the drop boxes as well as other
materials such as sharps. These problems were addressed through education
and/or placing the drop boxes in an area that could be scrutinized more
closely.</span></font><font color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Two replies to my inquiry indicated that police station drop boxes
are not present in IN or VA. </span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>While some states have general requirements/guidelines associated
with the collection of controlled substances, I did not receive any responses
that indicate states have developed detailed guidance for constructing and
operating a police station drop box. Instead, local police stations are
sometimes developing and implementing their own procedures.</span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>No attempt was made to determine the status of police drop boxes in
states that no one responded about.</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>This information people provided was very helpful in broadly
addressing some questions and concern from policymakers in NH. Thank you!</span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>I did get a lot of detail from some respondents and can forward the
package of responses I received if anyone wants them.</span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Regards</span></font><font color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Brandon Kernen, PG - Supervisor, Hydrology
and Conservation Program<br>
<ST1:PERSONNAME>Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau</ST1:PERSONNAME>
Phone: 603 271 0660/Fax: 603 271 0656<br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face=Calibri><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;color:navy'><a
href="http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dwgb/dwspp/index.htm"
title="http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dwgb/dwspp/index.htm">http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dwgb/dwspp/index.htm</a></span></font><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> Gressitt, Stevan
[mailto:Stevan.Gressitt@maine.gov] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, May 10, 2010 10:24
AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Kernen, Brandon;
pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> RE: [Pharmwaste] Unwanted
Medicine - Police Station Drop Boxes</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I’d be very interested in seeing the
result of this survey.Please?</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-left:1.0in'><font size=2 color="#993366" face="Goudy Old Style"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Goudy Old Style";color:#993366'>Stevan
Gressitt, M.D., Medical Director</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:black'> pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Kernen, Brandon<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, May 10, 2010 8:59 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b>
pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Pharmwaste] Unwanted
Medicine - Police Station Drop Boxes</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>NH is considering clarifying state law to
allow for police stations to have drop boxes for unwanted/expired
medicine. Although some of these exist in NH already, NH state law inadvertently
does not permit these at this time.</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I would appreciate if you could answer
the following questions:</span></font><font color=black><span style='color:
black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>1)</span></font><font
size=1 color=black><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>What state do you work in or represent?</span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>2)</span></font><font
size=1 color=black><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>Are police station drop boxes allowed or
prohibited in your state?</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>3)</span></font><font
size=1 color=black><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>Is there specific guidance or legal requirements
associated with the drop boxes beyond obtaining DEA waivers and complying with
haz waste rules/exemptions?</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>4)</span></font><font
size=1 color=black><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>Have there been any problems with police station
drop boxes in your state?</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Thank you</span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=navy
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy'>Brandon
Kernen, PG - Supervisor, Hydrology and Conservation Program<br>
<ST1:PERSONNAME>Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau</ST1:PERSONNAME>
Phone: 603 271 0660/Fax: 603 271 0656<br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face=Calibri><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;color:navy'><a
href="http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dwgb/dwspp/index.htm"
title="http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dwgb/dwspp/index.htm">http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dwgb/dwspp/index.htm</a></span></font><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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