THE SCHUNDLER COMPANY

United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 Science and Ecosystem Support Division 980 College Station Road Athens, Georgia 30605-2720 DATE: September 5, 2001 Jim Miller Palmetto Vermiculite 13101 Hwy 221 South Woodruff, SC 29388 Dear Mr. Miller: I apologize for the delay in getting this data to you, but I wanted to be sure that all referecnes to Libby, MT were deleted from this project. The table below is a summary of the results from the samples we collected on June 6, 2001. Attached are copies of the analytical data sheets from the laboratory for your records. I am pleased to report that no asbestos was detected. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during our visit. Please contact me if you have any questions. Palmetto Vermiculite, Woodruff, SC, 06/06/01 Project #01-0812 Sample ID Sample Description Results PV-123-VO Composite of African ore grades A2,A3 and A4 None Detected PV-004-VO Virginia ore None Detected PV-005-VO Carolina ore None Detected PV-006-VO Waste rock, etc None Detected PV-007-VO Finished product None Detected The above results were submitted by EMSL Laboratory, Westmont, NJ and will be reviewed by Integrated Laborary Systems, Athens, GA. Sincerely, Kevin Simmons, Life Scientist Enforcement Section 706-355-8730

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