EPA Communications on Chemical Safety Issues

This group contains emails discussing health risks and regulatory actions related to hazardous chemicals, including methylene chloride and pesticide applicator training.

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The email from Chad H. Howlin discusses the TSCA Reform program one year after its implementation and includes an attached letter related to the program. 2017
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The EPA, led by Administrator Pruitt, is responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey by requiring Arkema Inc. to provide information on its risk management plan following a chemical explosion, while also reviewing the potential closure of the EPA lab in Houston amidst concerns about industrial risk management plans. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt received a message from Dario Mejia urging the regulation of the organophosphate pesticides chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion due to their risks to endangered species, despite pressure from Dow Chemical to disregard scientific findings. 2017 1
The document is a letter from the Sierra Club to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, urging the EPA to commit to specific actions regarding pesticide regulations to facilitate the expedited reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). 2017
ED_002061_00129219
Troy Lyons
2
The EPA announced the elimination of a backlog of over 600 new chemical reviews under the Toxic Substances Control Act, as part of Administrator Pruitt's efforts to enhance safety, transparency, and support for innovation in chemical safety reviews. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA's Office of the Administrator informs Mr. Ailor that Administrator Pruitt will not be able to speak at the Annual American Coke and Chemicals Meeting due to prior commitments in Washington, D.C. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) submitted comments to the EPA regarding regulatory reform, expressing concerns about the implementation of recent revisions to the Worker Protection Standard and Pesticide Applicator Certification Rules, and advocating for modifications to better support state regulators while ensuring protection of human health and the environment. 2017
ED_002061_00044537
Nancy Beck
11
The email from Kenneth Wagner, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, acknowledges receipt of written testimony regarding pesticides for a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, shared by Dudley Hoskins from NASDA. 2017
ED_002061_00070118
Tate Bennett
1
The email from Lynn L. Bergeson discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) verbal decision to waive penalties related to TSCA Section 5 notification for statutory mixtures, highlighting ongoing regulatory confusion and past efforts to revise guidance that were ultimately abandoned. 2017
ED_002061_00044040
2
The EPA's October 5, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses final rule amendments by Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation regarding pesticide product registration and applicator standards, effective October 27, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email correspondence between Kenneth Wagner of the EPA and Mary Draves of Dow Chemical discusses scheduling a visit to Dow's site to review their environmental successes, with a proposed date of June 15, 2017. 2017
ED_002061_00173317
Kenneth Wagner
2
The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Cassie Shirk from Maryland discusses the regulation of pesticide use on tobacco. 2017
ED_002061_00077686
Tate Bennett
1
Environmental groups are suing the EPA over recently finalized chemical safety rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act, arguing that the agency's approach excludes certain chemical uses from safety evaluations, thereby risking public health. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between EPA's Daisy Letendre and Chevron Phillips Chemical's Kristina Baum discusses logistics for a potential site visit to the Sweeny/Old Ocean facilities as part of the Smart Sectors program. 2017 4
The email correspondence between the Toy Association and the EPA discusses the logistics and agenda for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt scheduled for May 9th, focusing on his priorities and the implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 2017 8
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses the scheduling details for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, confirming attendees from the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) and inquiring about additional information needed for the meeting. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an 18-month extension for the implementation of the revised Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators rule to allow states and stakeholders more time to prepare for compliance. 2017
ED_002061_00070149
Tate Bennett
2
The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and James V. Aidala discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss OCSPP issues and provide background information following the release of TSCA rules. 2017
ED_002061_00042935
2
The email from Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, discusses concerns regarding the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) process and emphasizes the importance of accurate data for making regulatory decisions. 2017
ED_002061_00050744
1 Tier
1
The email from Ryan Schmit at the EPA in July 2017 inquires whether clients will submit additional materials to an active docket, following a meeting discussing the technical and economic feasibility of alternatives to MeCl2 paint strippers. 2017
ED_002061_00043640
2
The email from Daland Juberg at Dow Chemical discusses coordinating with Nancy Beck from the EPA regarding a current test order and potential strategies to reduce the need for further testing in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
ED_002061_00043154
Nancy Beck
1
The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Jason Gray discusses a technical assistance request regarding the "One Chemicals Program," indicating that EPA leadership is aligned on the matter. 2017
ED_002061E_00002126
2
The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) coordinating a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and executives from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) on June 15, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from Warren S. Payne of Mayer Brown LLP to Ryan Jackson at the EPA provides an update on the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, detailing ongoing collaboration with DHS and local officials to monitor the situation following an incident. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Kenneth A. Mundt of Ramboll and Iris Camacho from the EPA confirms Camacho's participation as a representative of the EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics at a formaldehyde expert workshop at UNC, noting that there is no registration fee required. 2017
ED_002061_00040662
Nancy Beck
3
The email from Lem Smith to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a meeting request form regarding a formal meeting with Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss the IRIS assessment of formaldehyde, following a critical review by the National Academy of Sciences. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA was informed by Dennis Deziel that the merger of The Dow Chemical Company and DuPont was successfully completed on August 31, 2017, with plans to separate into three independent companies focused on Materials Science, Agriculture, and Specialty Products within 18 months. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and John Hott of Eastman Chemical Company discusses a pending Premanufacture Notice (PMN) and the need for a follow-up conversation regarding it. 2017
ED_002061_00050556
Nancy Beck
1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a 12-month extension for the implementation of the revised Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators rule to allow states and stakeholders more time to prepare for compliance. 2017
ED_002061_00069343
Tate Bennett
2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Peter Gudritz from Dow Chemical confirms a meeting with Administrator Pruitt scheduled for May 2, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Enesta Jones at the U.S. EPA discusses an inquiry from a media contact regarding the evaluation of refrigerant chemical R452A as an alternative to R404A in air compressor and dryer technology. 2017
ED_002061_00028543
13 Tier
1
The email from Dudley Hoskins discusses a draft statement from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) commending the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for extending the timeline on the certification of pesticide applicators, in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
ED_002061_00069899
Tate Bennett
1
The email correspondence between EPA officials and representatives from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) discusses logistics for an upcoming meeting, including the potential attendance of the EPA Administrator at a location outside of EPA headquarters. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The email from Dudley Hoskins discusses sharing written testimony from NASDA member Gary Black for the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on pesticides, scheduled for May 11, 2017. 2017
ED_002061_00070463
Tate Bennett
1
The email from the EPA discusses a press inquiry regarding the agency's response to a GAO report on the impact of pesticides on bee mortality, specifically addressing recommendations for improving risk assessments related to pollinator survival. 2017
ED_002061_00025302
13 Tier
2
The email from Amy Graham of the EPA discusses a New York Times article that inaccurately reported on the EPA's decision regarding the pesticide Chlorpyrifos, emphasizing that the decision was upheld by the 9th Circuit Court and criticizing the omission of key information. 2017
ED_002061_00027178
13 Tier
4
The email from James Hewitt of the EPA discusses the agency's response to misleading media coverage regarding its implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act and requests an update to a story by the Daily Caller News Foundation. 2017
ED_002061_00009483
13 Tier
4
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to pursue rulemaking to allow correlation testing for formaldehyde emissions in composite wood products, addressing industry concerns raised by the Composite Panel Association regarding testing methods, and will include public comment opportunities. 2017
ED_002061_00050519
Nancy Beck
2
Bill Wehrum from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirms to Richard Moskowitz of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers that he will ensure his scheduling team follows up on a meeting request. 2017
ED_002061_00184433
1 Tier
2
The email discusses the need for the EPA to consider a national emergency water discharge waiver in response to the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, highlighting the challenges faced by chemical plants and refineries in Southeast Texas. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report highlighting a National Academies study that warns the EPA may overlook health risks from low doses of hormonally-active chemicals unless it adopts specific testing protocols. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 18
The email from Marie Gargas of the Plastics Industry Association requests a meeting with EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics to discuss the amended Toxic Substances Control Act and related initiatives during their EHS+ Committee meeting on July 25, 2017. 2017
ED_002061_00044038
1
The email discusses the decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to have lawsuits challenging two key EPA rules under the revised Toxic Substances Control Act proceed in separate courts, with the prioritization rule in the 9th Circuit and the evaluation rule in the 4th Circuit. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email exchange between Kristina Baum of Chevron Phillips and Ryan Jackson of the EPA discusses preparations for a VIP event on November 10 to showcase the commissioning of a new chemical facility and highlights the positive impact of the TSCA on emissions management. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Pat Quinn discusses a briefing request regarding a proposal to exempt FDA-approved food additives used as fragrance ingredients in food contact antimicrobials, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the Innovation Reform Group with the EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs on fragrance ingredient safety. 2017
ED_002061_00039542
2
The email from Christie StClair at the EPA discusses the inquiry from David Heldreth regarding the status of General Hydroponics' requests to withdraw and voluntarily cancel pesticide registrations for cannabis applications in several states. 2017
ED_002061_00029169
13 Tier
2
The email from Alice Armstrong of Thompson Hine discusses a speaker request for an upcoming event in Washington, D.C., focusing on updates related to TSCA and policy changes affecting the chemical industry. 2017
ED_002061_00040259
4
The email from Alice Armstrong of Thompson Hine discusses the agenda for a speaker event in Washington, D.C. on October 26-27, 2017, and requests that Nancy Beck present an update on TSCA and related policy changes affecting the chemical industry. 2017
ED_002061_00040239
4
The email from Joe Bischoff discusses significant changes in the risk assessment process for pesticide registration and re-registration at the EPA, specifically highlighting concerns regarding the re-registration of Atrazine and the lack of stakeholder engagement in these policy shifts. 2017
ED_002061_00164056
Justin Schwab
2
The email from Robert Daguillard of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses a request from John Jaksich regarding the legal ramifications of using non-designated herbicides on invasive species, specifically the Giant Hogweed, and confirms that Jaksich will send further questions for routing to the relevant program office. 2017
ED_002061_00027480
13 Tier
1
The email from Robert Daguillard of the EPA discusses the chronic reference dose for glyphosate, providing information for attribution to an EPA spokesperson in response to inquiries about daily exposure levels. 2017
ED_002061_00025292
13 Tier
4
The email exchange between Jason Gray from the House and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses the timing and logistics for a call regarding language related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) report, with an emphasis on upcoming deadlines for amendments. 2017
ED_002061E_00001536
3
The EPA coordinated with the TCEQ and local fire officials to support response efforts for a chemical fire at the Arkema facility in Crosby, Texas, following flooding, and collected water samples for analysis. 2017
ED_002061_00011905
13 Tier
3
The EPA's Weekly Round-Up for June 9, 2017, highlights Administrator Scott Pruitt's statements on President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Accord, the agency's progress in clearing a backlog of new chemicals, and the positive reception from small businesses regarding the decision. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The emails from Sydney Hupp discuss scheduling meetings between Administrator Scott Pruitt of the EPA and representatives from Dow Chemical and the National Association of Home Builders. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA announced that it has fulfilled its first-year statutory responsibilities under the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act by issuing three new rules and initiating risk evaluations for chemicals, emphasizing its commitment to regulatory certainty and public health. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between EPA officials discusses an invitation for Administrator Pruitt to participate in the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) Board Meeting, with Sydney Hupp coordinating the scheduling. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Rebbie Riley of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers discusses the coordination of a closed meeting scheduled for June 15 at the Trump International Hotel, emphasizing the need for staffer details as the date approaches. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 21
The American Home Furnishings Alliance and other industry groups submitted comments to the EPA urging the repeal of the import certification provision in the Formaldehyde in Composite Wood Products Rule, citing concerns over supply chain disruptions and potential job losses. 2017
ED_002061_00043950
Nancy Beck
4
The email from John Blount at the EPA discusses a proposal from John Durkay regarding the need for a national emergency water discharge waiver for chemical plants affected by Hurricane Harvey's unprecedented rainfall. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Liz Bowman of the EPA discusses coordination and communication regarding hurricane Harvey preparedness efforts with Texas chemical associations and offers support and contact information for key EPA personnel. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Jason E. Schaff, President of the Chemical Society of Washington, confirms Nancy Beck's participation as a speaker at an upcoming symposium on October 13, 2017, organized by the NCAC and highlights the relevance of the subject matter to the fields of chemistry and allied sciences. 2017
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2
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order regarding the inadequacy of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) response to a petition concerning the pesticide chlorpyrifos, as filed by the Pesticide Action Network North America. 2017
ED_002061E_00002042
5
The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scheduling a meeting with the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) executives, confirming attendance and discussing details for the meeting with Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses the need to reschedule a conference call with the Alliance for American Innovation regarding issues related to the implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. 2017
ED_002061_00084449
Brittany Bolen
1
The email from Sarah Manlove expresses concern to the EPA regarding a response from spokeswoman Liz Bowman to a New York Times article about the agency's shift on toxic chemicals, criticizing the lack of transparency and communication with the public. 2017
ED_002061_00024319
13 Tier
2
The email from Chad Burke of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region to Sydney Hupp at the EPA requests a meeting on March 29th or 30th to discuss the new Administrator's strategy and policies affecting the chemical industry along the Texas Gulf Coast. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email correspondence between EPA officials and Rebbie Riley from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers discusses the coordination of a meeting scheduled for June 14, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 35
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a direct final rule clarifying compliance requirements for composite wood products under the Toxic Substances Control Act, effective August 25, 2017, as part of an update in the Environment & Safety Resource Center. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on January 23rd to further discuss the laminated product definition related to formaldehyde emissions from composite wood product rulemaking. 2017
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2
The email correspondence between Robert Helminiak of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) and Michelle Hale from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discusses a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, confirming attendees and sharing photos from the event. 2017
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Michelle Hale
2
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA's Office of the Administrator discusses facilitating a meeting request from the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) to introduce key players in the specialty chemicals industry to Administrator Pruitt and address their priority issues. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ian McTiernan of the American Institute of Architects expresses gratitude to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt for a recent meeting and emphasizes the importance of EPA programs like Energy Star and the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory for the architecture industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Daisy Letendre of the EPA discusses plans for a site visit to the Sweeny/Old Ocean facilities in Texas, expressing gratitude for a recent meeting and indicating interest from the EPA Administrator and staff in the partnership with the chemical industry. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Margaret Whittaker of ToxServices and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses an invitation for Beck to speak at a symposium organized by the American Chemical Society on October 13, 2017, with Beck indicating potential scheduling conflicts due to international travel. 2017
ED_002061_00042298
2
The email correspondence between Brittany Bolen from the EPA and Michael Walls from the American Chemistry Council discusses scheduling conflicts regarding an 11 a.m. meeting on asbestos and proposes rescheduling it to later in the day. 2017
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Brittany Bolen
1
Lauren Sheehan, a Senior Manager in Government Relations at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), announces her departure to join Valero's Federal Government Affairs team, while providing contact information for AFPM-related matters. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Geoffrey Moody at the EPA discusses scheduling two meetings with executives from the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), including a meeting with AFPM's president and another with various AFPM executives to meet with Administrator Pruitt on June 15th. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email exchange between Ryan Jackson and Michael Walls discusses preparations for a meeting between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the American Chemistry Council regarding pesticides scheduled for May 10, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Rebbie Riley of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers discusses the confirmation of a meeting with Administrator Pruitt scheduled for June 15 at the Trump hotel. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 17
The email correspondence between Stacy Tatman of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss the implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (LCSA). 2017
ED_002061_00044227
Nancy Beck
2
The email exchange between EPA officials Ryan Jackson and Peter Wright discusses ongoing communications and negotiations related to the Tittabawassee River cleanup efforts initiated by Mary Gade under CERCLA, highlighting challenges in the negotiation process with Dow Chemical. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence involves James Hewitt from the EPA discussing a misleading AP story about the agency's implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act and requesting Timothy Pearce to update his reporting with an official EPA statement. 2017
ED_002061_00009466
13 Tier
4
The email exchange between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Peter Gudritz of Dow Chemical discusses the scheduling of a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, which ultimately cannot take place due to a last-minute change in availability. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
Jamie Conrad's email discusses the publication of his article in Chemical Watch's Global Business Briefing, which critiques the interpretation of the "null hypothesis" under the TSCA new chemicals program, arguing that it should not presume new chemicals as unsafe. 2017
ED_002061_00044876
1
The email from Dudley Hoskins of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture discusses the agenda and materials for an upcoming meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding pesticide regulations and includes attachments related to regulatory reform comments and member testimony. 2017
ED_002061_00068928
Tate Bennett
2
The email exchange between Jason Gray from the House and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses the incorporation of "best available science" language into the implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (TSCA), with Gray seeking Beck's input on proposed language for a report. 2017
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2
The email from Mark Townsend discusses internal changes at the EPA, expressing concerns about staff opinions and budget issues related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), while also referencing potential future staff reductions and a legal case involving the Sierra Club. 2017
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1
Mary Draves from Dow Chemical Company informs Kenneth Wagner that she is in Washington, D.C. for a Nature Conservancy trustee summit and expresses interest in meeting with him if time allows. 2017
ED_002061_00172752
Bill Wehrum
1
The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and David Dunlap of Koch Industries discusses the upcoming public meeting on the TSCA pre-prioritization process and the opportunity for input from stakeholders. 2017
ED_002061_00043408
1 Tier
2
The email correspondence involves Lynn L. Bergeson coordinating a conference call with colleagues to prepare for the Science Policy Issues Panel at the TSCA Reform - One Year Later program scheduled for June 27, 2017. 2017
ED_002061_00043542
2
The email correspondence between Kristina Baum of Chevron Phillips and Hayley Ford of the EPA discusses the scheduling conflicts preventing EPA participation in the commissioning event for Chevron Phillips' newest chemical facility on November 10, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email correspondence between Sarah Mule from the Louisiana Attorney General's office and Hayley Ford from the EPA discusses arrangements for a coffee meeting between Louisiana Attorney General Landry and EPA Administrator Pruitt during the Louisiana Chemical Association Annual Meeting. 2017 7
The EPA is conducting a pilot test of draft guidance related to the new chemicals program and plans to release a draft for public comment before holding a meeting by the end of the calendar year. 2017
ED_002061_00026332
13 Tier
1
The email correspondence between EPA officials discusses the confirmation of a meeting scheduled for May 18, 2017, regarding a pesticide hearing, with arrangements for room reservation and calendar invites. 2017
ED_002061_00068302
Tate Bennett
2
The email from Cassie Shirk, a Policy Advisor in the Maryland Governor's Office, inquires about the existence of a list of prohibited pesticides for tobacco crops from the EPA, following a previous communication regarding federally-registered products for tobacco use. 2017
ED_002061_00043192
Nancy Beck
2
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to Mississippi on October 12, 2017, where he announced regulatory actions regarding the pesticide dicamba to minimize crop damage and emphasized collaboration with local farmers and state leaders. 2017
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Tate Bennett
5
The email discusses the American Water Works Association's comments on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) draft framework rules for implementing the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reforms, highlighting concerns from environmentalists and water utilities regarding prioritization of chemicals and the lack of implementation language in the draft. 2017
ED_002061_00107922
Sarah Greenwalt
4
The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region invited EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at the 2018 Gulf Coast Industry Forum, focusing on the petrochemical industry and regulatory changes under his leadership. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email exchange between Neil Hawkins of Dow Chemical and Kenneth Wagner of the EPA discusses a meeting focused on sustainability innovations and regulatory reform, highlighting Dow's commitment to responsible materials science solutions. 2017
ED_002061_00173001
Bill Wehrum
2