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us down, in order to illustrate theories which are intentionally designed to raise public 

 alarm. 



I believe this Committee should have the opportunity to learn of the strict and 

 comprehensive regulatory context in which resource protection is actually achieved at 

 KPC. The supplemental testimony on Environmental Compliance at Ketchikan Pulp 

 which is before you presents the full scope of regulatory control over our operations and 

 waste management. You will see from reading the entire testimony that all 

 containments of concern to State and Federal regulators are monitored, measured, and 

 reported according to schedules set by the government. Reported quantities are 

 regulcu-ly checked against the levels established by environmental law. Enforcement 

 action is taken by regulatory agencies when appropriate. The reports which we 

 provide, along with inspections by regulatory staff, provide the basis which 

 demonstrates compliance, or, alternatively, on which enforcement action may be taken. 

 Enforcement actions, too, are a matter of public record. 



The alarm raised by our opponents is unwarranted. State and Federal regulators 

 are knowledgeable of the smallest details of our operation. They have available, 

 through law, a full array of compliance and enforcement measures. KPC works 

 cooperatively with our regulators to achieve the results expected by law. 



Our compliance and enforcement history is already a matter of public record. 

 We are proud of our achievements, and accept responsibility for our shortcomings and 



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