Climate and Energy Regulatory Discussions

This group contains communications and reports related to climate change, energy regulations, and the EPA's interactions with industry stakeholders.

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The email discusses President Trump's suggestion of using solar panels to fund the construction of the Mexican border wall during a meeting with legislative leaders, as reported by POLITICO, while highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding the wall's funding and Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses the Energy Department's grid study, requested by Secretary Rick Perry, which attributes the decline of coal-fired power plants primarily to the rise of cheap natural gas, while suggesting reforms from various agencies to enhance electricity market resilience without calling for specific legislative changes. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating the confirmation of Secretary Ryan Zinke's attendance at the National Petroleum Council's meeting and reception scheduled for September 25, 2017, as indicated in communications involving Leila Getto and James Slutz. 2017 2
Aurelia Skipwith from the U.S. Department of the Interior confirms that Timothy Williams will attend a meeting regarding land, minerals, and sage grouse issues, following an invitation from the Montana Petroleum Association. 2017 3
The email exchange between Kevin Condon of the Iowa Renewable Energy Association and Millan Hupp from the EPA discusses logistical questions regarding Administrator Pruitt's upcoming visit to Iowa, including media arrangements and participation details. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
Myron Ebell from the Competitive Enterprise Institute is reminding members of the Cooler Heads Coalition about their upcoming strategy meeting scheduled for September 11, 2017. 2017
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Richard Yamada
1
The Osage Nation Congress passed Resolution ONCR 17-32 to support an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to repair a dangerous natural gas seep at Pawhuska High School, including a limited waiver of sovereign immunity. 2017
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Kenneth Wagner
6
The Iowa Electric Cooperatives hosted a conference featuring discussions on the future of electric cooperatives, including a keynote by NRECA CEO Jim Matheson and insights on the transition to renewable energy and its implications for rural communities. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Jeff Wilson at the EPA discusses a meeting with Ryan Jackson and introduces Hector Vizcarra, the Minister/Representative of SENER at the Embassy of Mexico, to foster engagement between the EPA and Mexican counterparts regarding the oil and gas sector's impact on bilateral relations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
BP's Ryan Walker is coordinating a meeting request with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard and regulatory issues related to U.S. petroleum refining. 2017
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Madeline Morris
2
The email exchange involves Tate Bennett from the EPA inquiring about Clean Coal Technology and Rashid G. Hallaway's response indicating he will look into it. 2017
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Tate Bennett
1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the repeal of the Clean Power Plan, asserting that it exceeds the agency's statutory authority and aligns with President Trump's energy independence strategy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between Peter Whitfield of Hogan Lovells and Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses the search for a copy of an executive order related to climate change policy released by the Trump administration on March 28, 2017. 2017
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Justin Schwab
2
The email correspondence involves David van Hoogstraten from BP America discussing the scheduling of a meeting with Janet Weiss, President of BP Exploration (Alaska), while advising Byron Brown from the EPA not to attend due to potential conflicts with upstream oil and gas issues. 2017
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2 Tier
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The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA coordinating a phone call between Administrator Pruitt and Randy Foutch from Laredo Petroleum regarding scheduling a meeting. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from the EPA discusses a request for a meeting between the Administrator and Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s CEO, Gary Heminger, to address topics including the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and air regulations, with a proposed joint meeting involving Chevron's CEO on June 6. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Fiji George of SWN informs Philip Swanson and several EPA and State Department officials about SWN's formal withdrawal from the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP). 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses a follow-up on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulatory actions between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition (NESARC), highlighting a table of ESA actions from 2012 to 2017 and offering NESARC as a resource for future ESA activities. 2017 2
The document is an undeliverable email notification regarding a speaking request for Administrator Pruitt related to US Oil and Gas, indicating issues with the recipient's email address. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the launch of a project by Resources for the Future to update the social cost of carbon, the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts to the EPA, and state-level commitments to the Paris Agreement amidst changing federal climate policies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Andrew Shaw of Dentons to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and Walt Hufford, Repsol's Director of US Affairs, to address RCRA's treatment of oil and gas waste. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The document from the American Petroleum Institute (API) discusses the importance of the Department of the Interior's (DOI) comprehensive evaluation of offshore oil and gas exploration areas as part of the development of a new Five-year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Leasing Program, emphasizing the need for stakeholder input and flexibility in decision-making regarding lease sales. 2017 2
The EPA's July 7, 2017 Daily Environment Report discusses various environmental topics, including potential new biofuel blending mandates, streamlined oil and gas permitting under the Interior Department, and a New Jersey ballot initiative regarding pollution settlement funds. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA is facing pressure from federal judges to expedite its review of the Clean Power Plan, as the Trump administration's delay is seen as neglecting its statutory duty to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence involves the EPA and the Air & Waste Management Association discussing scheduling conflicts for a speaker at the "Finding Common Ground on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation" conference set for October 10th and 11th, 2017, in Arlington, VA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
Julia Weaver from CBS News is seeking comments from the EPA regarding the National Climate Assessment (NCA4) and specifically inquiring about Secretary Perry's stance on global warming. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses logistical details for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, confirming the South entrance for security and noting the attendance of various coalition members representing 33 organizations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 20
The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing potential candidates for advisory boards, with Hilary Moffett from the American Petroleum Institute providing an updated list to Thomas Carter at the EPA. 2017
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1 Tier
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Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, is coordinating with Ann W. Loomis from Dominion Energy regarding the National Park Service's review of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline's applications for construction under the Blue Ridge Parkway, while acknowledging the submission of required documents and a schedule for obtaining the final Right-of-Way permit. 2017 3
The email from Khary Cauthen to Michael Hunter and Millan Hupp discusses the arrangements for the VIP entrance at the American Petroleum Institute's Board Meeting dinner at the Trump Hotel, including coordination with hotel security. 2017 2
The email correspondence between EPA officials and Texas Oil and Gas Association representatives discusses scheduling the attendance of the EPA Administrator at the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum on October 20th, emphasizing the collaboration between Texas and the EPA following a recent storm. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email correspondence involves the U.S. EPA discussing a potential visit by Administrator Pruitt to Cummins to learn about their natural gas engines, with Tate Bennett coordinating the follow-up. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The EPA is set to publish a proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan in the Federal Register on Monday, initiating a 60-day comment period, while also reviewing a potential replacement rule that questions the agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gases from power plants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The EPA's EHS State Regulatory Alert from November 20, 2017, details updates on water quality regulations in Colorado and the recall of proposed oil and gas regulations in Indiana. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email exchange between Samantha McDonald of IPAA and Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses the possibility of arranging a speaker for an IPAA event on topics related to wastewater from drilling operations and WOTUS. 2017
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Lee Forsgren
2
The EPA's proposed "red team, blue team" debate to publicly critique mainstream climate science has been put on hold following a White House meeting among senior officials, highlighting internal divisions within the Trump administration regarding the initiative. 2017
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13 Tier
2
The Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on September 13, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act (ESA) issues. 2017 2
The EPA is considering rewriting carbon dioxide pollution standards for power plants, as utilities like Ameren and Entergy advocate for a replacement to the Clean Power Plan amid concerns over potential lawsuits and stricter future regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email discusses the conflicting messages from President Trump's advisers regarding the U.S. participation in the Paris climate agreement, highlighting the potential options and the urgency expressed by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for continued global climate action regardless of the U.S. decision. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 18
The West Virginia Coal Association invited EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to be the keynote speaker at their annual meeting on August 4-5, 2017, expressing support for the new EPA leadership's positions and seeking collaboration with the federal agency. 2017
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Christian Palich
1
Governor Bill Walker of Alaska is requesting assistance from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding the EPA's Region 10 designation of the Yukon River basin as an Aquatic Resource of National Interest, which he believes could hinder Alaska's natural gas development efforts and the Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline project. 2017
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Troy Lyons
3
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA's Office of the Administrator informs David Ailor of the American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute that Administrator Pruitt will not be able to speak at their annual meeting in Florida due to prior commitments in Washington, D.C. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Denise Bode requests a meeting with the Administrator of the Department of Transportation (DOT) for executives from Plains All American Pipeline during their visit to Washington, D.C. on July 19, 2017. 2017
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Byron Brown
1
The email correspondence involves Traci Kraus from Cummins Inc. coordinating with Lincoln Ferguson and Tate Bennett from the EPA to arrange a visit for Administrator Pruitt to learn about Cummins' natural gas engines following a previous meeting. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The email from the EPA discusses preparations for a visit involving a coal miner, a roundtable discussion, and an underground mine tour, requesting information about participants and facilitators for the event. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Betsy Monseu of the American Coal Council to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA inquires about the status of an invitation for an EPA representative to speak at their upcoming conference focused on coal policy and regulation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The document consists of comments submitted by various oil and gas associations to the EPA regarding the evaluation of existing regulations, specifically related to the case Sierra Club v. EPA. 2017
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Justin Schwab
35
The document is a comment from VNG.co, LLC to the EPA regarding the negative impact of the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards on the natural gas vehicle industry, urging modifications to align with job creation and energy independence goals. 2017 9
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that Governor Snyder signed an agreement with Enbridge to implement enhanced protections for the Straits of Mackinac and the Great Lakes, following concerns about the Line 5 pipeline's condition. 2017
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Kenneth Wagner
1
The email correspondence between Michael Birsic of Marathon Petroleum and Sydney Hupp from the EPA confirms a meeting scheduled for June 20, 2017, between Marathon's CEO and EPA Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Justin Meyers of the EPA discusses an upcoming meeting with Canadian officials, including Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, to focus on energy and regulatory issues, particularly carbon capture and sequestration and regulatory burdens on fossil fuel producers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Betsy Monseu to Mandy Gunasekara discusses a meeting about coal policy under the Trump administration and extends an invitation for an EPA representative to speak at the American Coal Council's conference in August 2017 regarding EPA regulations and regulatory reform related to coal. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA is holding a public hearing on Administrator Scott Pruitt's proposal to delay methane leak detection and repair requirements for new oil and gas wells for two years, with significant participation from environmental groups and industry representatives. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
Trent Lott from TOTE is requesting a follow-up meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt and Ryan Jackson to discuss moving forward with an extension of a preexisting application for a permit related to LNG vessels, following a previous meeting on September 27, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report highlighting the parallels between President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and Brexit, as noted by UN official Rachel Kyte. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email correspondence between Hilary Moffett from the American Petroleum Institute and Brittany Bolen from the EPA discusses an invitation for Bolen to speak at the API's Health and Environment Committee meeting on November 2 regarding the EPA's regulatory reform efforts. 2017
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Brittany Bolen
1
The email exchange between EPA's Michelle Hale and Joseph Craft discusses scheduling a speaking engagement for a forum related to coal and investment, with a preference for a time slot on June 5. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with leadership from the Health Effects Institute to discuss their research initiative on unconventional oil and gas development, highlighting HEI's respected reputation and bipartisan support in air quality issues. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email exchange involves Albert Kelly and Christian Palich discussing Palich's departure from the Ohio Coal Association and providing contact information for future inquiries. 2017
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Albert Kelly
1
The email correspondence involves the EPA coordinating logistics for a speaker at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute, with David Ailor indicating he has arranged for another speaker instead. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses the implications of the Senate's tax overhaul on the renewable energy sector, highlighting concerns from the EPA regarding a provision that could undermine tax credits essential for financing wind and solar projects, while also mentioning the potential opening of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil leasing. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses a Playbook Power Briefing from the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs, highlighting a $1 million ad campaign by a pro-Trump group against GOP Senator Dean Heller for opposing the Obamacare repeal, amidst ongoing challenges faced by Senate Republicans in passing health care legislation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses Administrator Scott Pruitt's rationale for repealing the Clean Power Plan, personnel changes within the agency, and speculation regarding the future of greenhouse gas regulations for new power plants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on October 2, 2017, announcing a continuing information collection request regarding state implementation plans for the 2008 ozone NAAQS and designating a new ambient air monitoring method for carbon monoxide, while also proposing to approve revisions to the New Mexico SIP for Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The EPA is holding a hearing on September 6, 2017, to reconsider the greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2022-2025, as part of its required midterm evaluation process. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email correspondence between Michael Birsic of Marathon Petroleum and Cheryl Woodward of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with EPA Administrator for September 19 or 20 to accommodate Gary Heminger's availability. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The National Economic Council at the White House is organizing a principals meeting on the Paris Agreement scheduled for April 18, 2017, and is requesting confirmation of attendance from key participants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses California's legislative extension of its greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program, the appointment of Miles Keogh to lead the National Association of Clean Air Agencies, and a commercial appliance industry's intervention in litigation regarding the Department of Energy's delay of energy efficiency standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate issues, including Brazil's decision to reduce protected areas in the Amazon, the EU's report on natural hazard exposure, President Trump's indecision on the Paris climate accord, and Scott Pruitt's criticism of the Obama administration's environmental policies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Myron Ebell discusses the upcoming Cooler Heads Coalition strategy meeting, addresses concerns about an investigation by reporter Robert O'Harrow into the coalition's influence, and clarifies the coalition's informal nature and educational focus on opposing global warming alarmism and energy-rationing policies. 2017
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Brittany Bolen
4
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for November 2, 2017, discusses various environmental topics, including the decision not to expand the region required to reduce ozone pollution, the upheld authorizations for liquefied natural gas export terminals, and a bill passed by the House to increase funding for wildfire management. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Jack Gerard of the American Petroleum Institute to Leila Getto discusses the potential economic benefits and job creation from expanding offshore oil and natural gas development, urging support for proposals from Congress and the Trump administration to access federal offshore resources. 2017 3
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) hosted its 36th Annual Seminar on Fuels, Power Markets, and Resource Planning in Washington, DC, on November 8-9, 2017, focusing on natural gas supply, demand, pricing, and the evolution of electric sector resource planning. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
Marathon Petroleum Corporation's Manager of Federal Government Affairs, Stephen Higley, is seeking to arrange a meeting between CEO Gary Heminger and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss the impact of EPA regulations, including the Renewable Fuel Standard, on their operations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
Hilary Moffett from the American Petroleum Institute reached out to Troy Lyons at the EPA to discuss potential involvement in House efforts to include ozone language in a continuing resolution. 2017
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Troy Lyons
1
The EPA, under Administrator Scott Pruitt, announced the termination of the "sue-and-settle" practice, which involved settling lawsuits with conservationists and industry that mandated regulatory actions on greenhouse gas emissions and mercury pollution. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Denise Bode at Michael Best Strategies to Byron Brown discusses a request for a meeting between the leadership of Plains All American Pipeline and officials from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) during their visit to Washington, D.C. on July 19, 2017. 2017
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Byron Brown
1
The email from Betsy Monseu of the American Coal Council to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to introduce the Council and explore collaborative opportunities following the Eastern Fuel Buyers Conference. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses a Power Briefing presented by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs, highlighting President Trump's military stance on North Korea and ongoing back channel diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea, as well as concerns about the safety of American citizens in the region. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The EPA is coordinating a meeting regarding climate science with representatives from the American Statistical Association, as Administrator Pruitt is unable to attend. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email correspondence between EPA officials discusses scheduling a meeting to address greenhouse gas reporting requirements in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Aaron Dickerson of the U.S. EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and the Board of Directors of Occidental Petroleum Corporation on October 4, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Ryan Jackson of the U.S. EPA and Scott Lane discusses preparations for a meeting regarding specific regulatory requests from the National Gas Vehicle America (NGVA) aimed at improving the natural gas vehicle industry in the U.S. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
Byron Brown of the EPA informs Samantha McDonald that he is recused from discussing issues related to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) concerning state programs for managing oil and gas production wastes, and he will direct her to someone else for guidance. 2017
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2 Tier
2
The email correspondence between Rashid G. Hallaway and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss the CCR rule with Paul Bailey, CEO of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity. 2017
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Byron Brown
1
The email from Betsy Monseu confirms an accepted follow-up meeting with the American Coal Council regarding the Eastern Fuel Buyers Conference, scheduled for May 25, 2017, at the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The document discusses the rise in coal jobs attributed to the Trump administration's rollback of federal regulations, highlighting the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Interior's actions that have contributed to this revival in the coal industry. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses Virginia's draft greenhouse gas trading rule, the push for higher volumes of low-carbon cellulosic biofuels under the renewable fuel standard, and the impact of a major climate science report released by the Trump administration on its regulatory policies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Occidental Petroleum's Al Collins discusses coordinating a meeting between the company's Board of Directors and EPA Administrator Pruitt on October 4, 2017, with EPA staff involved in finalizing the schedule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Matt Miltenberger of the Nebraska government discusses the draft schedule for a visit related to the Common Sense Nebraska Coalition, including a list of its members and ongoing efforts to arrange a site visit between Lincoln and Omaha. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The email from the EPA discusses questions from the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives regarding the agency's authority to regulate carbon emissions from electric generation facilities and vehicles, as well as the implications of ongoing legal cases and policy decisions. 2017 6
The email correspondence between Occidental Petroleum Corporation and the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for the company's Board of Directors with Administrator Pruitt on October 4, 2017. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves the EPA coordinating a meeting request from the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) to Administrator Pruitt, scheduled for May 25, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Krista Hughes of Perkins Coie LLP requests a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt on behalf of the Small Refiners Coalition regarding regulatory matters affecting its members. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The document outlines a schedule for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to Nebraska on October 20, 2017, which includes media interviews, a briefing with Governor Ricketts and cabinet members, and a roundtable discussion with the Common Sense Nebraska Coalition regarding opposition to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 7, 2017, highlights various environmental topics, including the impact of President Trump's climate deal stance, ongoing Superfund investigations related to lead contamination near public housing, and a proposal that could save waste facilities $28 million by easing air pollution monitoring requirements. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA announced a hearing and extended the comment period for a proposed rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan, which set carbon dioxide emission limits for electric generating units, in response to Executive Order 13783, with comments due by January 16, 2018. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses the D.C. Circuit Court's decision to revive the EPA's methane rule for new oil and gas wells, highlighting its implications for Administrator Scott Pruitt's deregulatory agenda and the potential for further appeals. 2017
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Tate Bennett
1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report on the potential development of a coal gasification plant by the Navajo Nation, which could replace the Navajo Generating Station, raising environmental and economic concerns. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The Gulf Coast Authority's Technical Director, Leonard Levine, is following up with the EPA on the progress of resolving issues related to the Unconventional Oil and Gas Effluent Limitation Guidelines (UOG ELG) and Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) amidst hurricane recovery efforts. 2017
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Lee Forsgren
1