Complaint ID 96195 — Public Copy

See attached letter acknowledging no additional action being required.

Phone call made to Mr. Echols to discuss NOV response and to request additional information. Mr. Echols contacted Mr. Kacy Cronan to provide the information and documentation, specifically about the Publix material. It was explained, by the Division, during the phone call that Dept. of Ag. said there was no approval for the material at the time of the complaint. Mr. Cronan said he was working directly with Commissioner Black, Dept. of Ag., and the material should have been approved. He and Mr. Echols agreed to provide documentation. Email chain provided by Mr. Echols. that contained soil amendment approval. Due to this information, no additional action is required. Any further complaints will be forwarded to the Dept. of Ag.

Response received from Mr. Echols. See attached.

See attachment for NOV

Phone call with Mr. Echols. Mr. Echols was told that the investigation is ongoing and the Division is trying to gather information at this time. It was also stated that Glenn was told, during his site visit, by farm worker that some of the material was brought from Publix and Purina facilities. Mr. Echols was upset about the allegations but very cooperative. He said he would have to consult with GWAR to find out exactly where the product was coming from but he was only supposed to be getting approved soil amendments. Soil amendments he was receiving from GWAR were supposed to be approved by the Dept. of Ag. and were being applied using proper ag. rates. Mr. Echols said he would contact GWAR and provide written details about where the material is coming from. Mr. Echols also asked about GORA and if he could have all information about the complainant.

Sit visit conducted by Glenn Treadwell. Glenn was told, by site workers, some of the product was coming from Publix and Purina. It was confirmed by Dept. of Ag. that Publix does not have an approved soil amendment.