That is why I removed my "employer" from my UT tag line several years ago. I am not the only "independent" thinker around here either. There are many things I do not agree about regarding our Agency (e.g., the fiasco with MTBE in our gasoline, for one). However, I will stand up for our Agency and this Region in particular when warranted.

>I would not have guessed you worked for the EPA based on your comments about the role of the Federal government or your expressed views in general.
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>>Our Region (6) where I work is the Region that includes Louisiana. Our response teams will be leading most of the efforts there. All of the other EPA Regions as well as staff from DC are on site as well. The Region 4 office in Atlanta, is leading coordinated efforts for Mississippi and Alabama. For better information on what we are doing:
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>>http://www.epa.gov/region6/index.htm
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>>T.W. needs an attitude adjustment. Positive change does not occur through negative attitudes.