Sarah Greenwalt — Senior Advisor (Office of Administrator)

Documents from the email mailbox of Sarah Greenwalt, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.

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The email exchange between Don Parrish of the American Farm Bureau Federation and Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA discusses a follow-up related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Sarah Greenwalt, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, discusses scheduling a meeting with Robert Smith regarding the Polymet Mining operation in northeastern Minnesota, specifically the Northmet Copper Nickel Mine. 2017
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing a legal challenge from the town of Marion, MA, regarding the validity of a Clean Water Act (CWA) permit that regulates groundwater contamination linked to surface waters, which could set a precedent for the agency's authority over groundwater under the Trump administration. 2017
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The email from Matthew Holmes of the National Rural Water Association thanks EPA Administrator Pruitt for a meeting and discusses ongoing negotiations for a cooperative agreement related to technical assistance grants for small water systems, while also mentioning the upcoming release of a new round of grants. 2017
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The email exchange between Spencer Abraham and Sarah Greenwalt discusses scheduling a follow-up call regarding issues related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with Greenwalt representing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2017
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The letter from industry representatives to Dr. Dennis Lee Forsgren of the EPA requests a revision of the 2016 effluent limitation guidelines for unconventional oil and gas wastewater, citing concerns over the definition of "unconventional," procedural flaws, and environmental impacts, while supporting a petition for reconsideration and an administrative stay of the rule. 2017
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The email from Nephi Cole of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality discusses scheduling a meeting with Alexander Dominguez of the EPA on August 10th, 2017, to discuss topics related to water policy, with the intention of including Todd Parfitt in the meeting. 2017
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The email correspondence involves staff from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discussing the rescheduling of a meeting due to a conflict, with Alexander Dominguez coordinating with Rashid G. Hallaway and Joseph Sutherland. 2017
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The document is a letter to the EPA from various officials requesting the agency to review and approve petitions from the Governor of Maine and local entities to withdraw previous EPA actions regarding Maine's water quality standards and to repeal a final rule on those standards. 2017
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The email from Sarah Greenwalt, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, thanks Robert Smith for attending a meeting and suggests he follow up in two weeks if he hasn't heard back, amidst a discussion about the meeting location. 2017
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The email from Rachel Lattimore of CropLife America discusses a recent 9th Circuit decision related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and expresses gratitude for a meeting with Sarah Greenwalt from the EPA, while indicating that further details will be provided later. 2017
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The email exchange between Samantha Dravis of the EPA and Jay Vroom, CEO of CropLife America, discusses setting up a call following an interview that highlighted the EPA's efforts for farmers. 2017
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Rita Hite from the American Forest Foundation follows up with Sarah Greenwalt regarding an EPA procurement issue related to forest products, attaching a background paper for discussion. 2017
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Quinn L. Williams from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources discusses next steps regarding the VTA (Voluntary Transfer Agreement) with Sarah Greenwalt from the EPA in a series of emails. 2017
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The email exchange between Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA and Elizabeth Warner of Santee Cooper discusses scheduling a call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with coordination involving other parties. 2017
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The email correspondence between Sarah Greenwalt, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, and Cassandra Torstenson, a Policy Advisor for the North Dakota Office of the Governor, discusses the submission of comments related to an unspecified environmental issue. 2017
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The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and John Dabbar of ConocoPhillips discusses a meeting to further explore the USCG alternative compliance program for environmental and safety regulations, following a conversation with EPA Administrator Pruitt. 2017
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The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, and Don Parrish discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, confirming a date of May 9th at 9:15 AM. 2017
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GEI Consultants, Inc. evaluated the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's methodology and data for establishing a conductivity benchmark in Ecoregion 50 of Minnesota, finding significant inconsistencies and flaws that undermine its validity. 2017
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is sharing draft guidance on Voluntary Treatment Areas (VTAs) and comments from EPA Region 5, seeking a discussion on the matter. 2017
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The email exchange between Sarah Greenwalt of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Robert L. Smith discusses scheduling a meeting and clarifying security protocols for attendees. 2017
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The email correspondence between Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA and Robert L. Smith from Venable LLP discusses the logistics for a meeting scheduled for later that day, clarifying the meeting location at the EPA headquarters. 2017
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The email exchange between Sarah Greenwalt of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Don Parrish discusses scheduling a follow-up phone call regarding a previous meeting, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Nephi Cole, a Policy Advisor for the Wyoming Governor's Office, reaching out to Sarah Greenwalt from the EPA to offer his expertise on technical details related to watersheds and stream orders, following a discussion with a mutual acquaintance. 2017
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The email from Paul Balserak of the Steel Industry Association discusses significant scientific flaws in the draft conductivity guidance issued by the EPA, expresses concerns about its potential use in permitting decisions, and proposes a meeting with EPA officials to address these issues. 2017
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The email correspondence between Mary Jo Tomalewski of CropLife America and Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting regarding regulatory matters, with Greenwalt indicating a hard stop at 10:30 AM. 2017
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The National Rural Water Association is requesting $15,000,000 for the EPA's technical assistance competitive grant program in the FY2017 appropriations bill, which is overseen by the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittees in both the Senate and House. 2017
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The email exchange between Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA and Matthew Holmes of the NRWA discusses scheduling a meeting on May 16, 2017, to continue their collaboration following a previous meeting with Administrator Pruitt. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association and Macara Lousberg from the U.S. EPA discusses the invitation for EPA Administrator Pruitt to speak at the AWWA's ACE '17 conference, confirming that he is unavailable and that no substitute will be sought. 2017
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The email correspondence between Sarah Greenwalt of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Robert L. Smith from Venable LLP discusses a meeting location and expresses appreciation for their collaboration, with Greenwalt indicating she will follow up in a couple of weeks. 2017
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The email exchange involves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discussing scheduling a meeting regarding Armstrong Oil and Gas in Alaska, with participants confirming their availability. 2017
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The American Iron and Steel Association (AISI) is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clarify that the Clean Water Act (CWA) does not regulate discharges to groundwater, even if connected to surface water, and seeks guidance or rulemaking to confirm that National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits are not required for such discharges. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Jeff Holmstead coordinating a meeting with EPA officials Sarah Greenwalt and Alexander Dominguez to discuss the Sierra Club v. EPA case, specifically regarding an appeal to the 4th Circuit. 2017
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The email correspondence between David Fotouhi from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chris Hornback from NACWA discusses scheduling a call regarding wastewater blending and bypass issues. 2017
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The email from Sam Wade to Sarah Greenwalt discusses concerns about low water pressure in an area potentially served by a private well, and requests information on the water system to investigate further. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Don Parrish requesting a meeting with EPA representatives Sarah Greenwalt and Alexander Dominguez for June 29, 2017, discussing attendance logistics. 2017
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The National Rural Water Association is urging the EPA to allocate $12.7 million in technical assistance funding for small and rural communities under the Safe Drinking Water Act, as outlined in a letter from Senators to the EPA Administrator. 2017
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The email from Paul Balserak discusses the preparation for an August 11, 2017, phone call regarding conduit theory, providing various attachments related to groundwater discharge regulations and NPDES permits for the EPA and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 2017
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The email from Jim Macy of the Nebraska government discusses necessary public notice and rule changes related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, highlighting concerns about the approval of updated statutory processes by regional headquarters. 2017
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The email is an automatic reply from Thomas Ward of the National Association of Home Builders, indicating his absence from the office and providing contact information for urgent matters related to State Wetland Protection. 2017
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The email from Hayley Ford of the Environmental Protection Agency discusses the funding timeline for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, confirming that it remains at the same funding level as the previous year, and includes a reference to a conversation with Ambassador Craft and a colleague involved in water issues. 2017
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is discussing comments from the EPA regarding the Feed Storage Area Runoff Controls for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) guidance document, highlighting concerns about existing CAFOs and the need for immediate action on pollutant discharges. 2017
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The document is a court opinion from the United States Court of Appeals regarding the case Sierra Club v. EPA, addressing environmental law and the EPA's regulatory actions. 2017
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The email from Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA discusses scheduling a brief conversation with Don Parrish regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email exchange between Sarah Greenwalt from the EPA and representatives from the National Rural Water Association discusses the allocation of $12.7 million in FY2017 appropriations for technical assistance to small and rural communities under the Safe Drinking Water Act, emphasizing the need for EPA to dedicate these funds to compliance support. 2017
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The email from Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA discusses the logistics for a meeting with Jay Vroom from CropLife America scheduled for April 25, 2017, including security procedures for entering the EPA headquarters. 2017
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The email correspondence involves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discussing scheduling a meeting to address issues raised in a prior discussion, with participants including Sarah Greenwalt and Alexander Dominguez coordinating with Rashid G. Hallaway and Joe Sutherland. 2017
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The email exchange between Sarah Greenwalt from the EPA and Megan Berge from Baker Botts discusses scheduling a lunch meeting on July 5, 2017, to discuss professional matters. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Ryan Thompson from Akin Gump requesting a meeting with EPA representatives, including Sarah Greenwalt, regarding Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELGs) for unconventional oil and gas, with coordination assistance from Alexander Dominguez and Valerie Washington. 2017
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Rachel Jones from the National Association of Manufacturers is reaching out to Sarah Greenwalt regarding a G20 issue that needs attention, suggesting a call to discuss it further. 2017
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The email from Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association invites EPA Administrator Pruitt to speak at the ACE'17 conference, highlighting the opportunity to discuss WIFIA and the expected attendance of 12,000 participants. 2017
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The email exchange between Don Parrish and Sarah Greenwalt discusses scheduling a meeting related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472 NDCA) on May 22, 2017. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Alexander Dominguez from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Rashid G. Hallaway and Joseph Sutherland from Citizens Energy Group, confirming a time for Tuesday at 9:30 AM EST. 2017
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The email from Timothy Charters of the National Ocean Industries Association discusses filing comments on the Region 6 NPDES permit issue and seeks advice on engaging effectively with EPA leadership regarding the technical aspects of the matter. 2017
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The email from Matthew Holmes of the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) to Sarah Greenwalt at the EPA discusses the FY18 appropriations request and follows up on a recent meeting regarding technical assistance grants, highlighting ongoing negotiations for a cooperative agreement and upcoming grant announcements. 2017
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The EPA communicated with Flint City Councilperson Kate Fields regarding the recommendation from Mayor Weaver to continue using Great Lakes Water Authority water as the primary source for Flint, emphasizing the need for a safe transition and public health considerations. 2017
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The email from Tracy Mehan, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the American Water Works Association, discusses a review essay on Chinese environmental issues and includes an attachment titled "Blue Skies over Beijing." 2017
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The email correspondence involves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discussing the scheduling of a call regarding "conduit theory" with Paul Balserak from the American Iron and Steel Institute, following a meeting that included thanks for a productive discussion. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Sarah Greenwalt from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency coordinating a meeting with Robert Smith regarding security protocols and availability for a meeting on November 15, 2017. 2017
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The Flint City Council, represented by Councilperson Kate Fields, formally expresses its disapproval of Mayor Weaver's designation of water sources for Flint, MI, citing falsified reports to the EPA and a lack of communication regarding water issues. 2017
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The document is an undeliverable email report from Office 365 regarding a message sent by Jim Macey to a Nebraska government email address, indicating a potential policy violation or system error that prevented delivery. 2017
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The email from Jean Mosites requests a conference call to discuss next steps regarding the 2016 Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) rule for unconventional oil and gas wastewater, involving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2017
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The City of Flint's Public Participation Plan, revised on March 27, 2017, outlines the engagement process for the community in selecting a new drinking water source in compliance with the EPA's Amended Order, detailing public involvement in the alternatives analysis and decision-making regarding the Flint Water Treatment Plant and its backup supply. 2017
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The email from Sarah Greenwalt to Jim Macey discusses a follow-up on the MS4 issue related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email exchange between Don Parrish and Sarah Greenwalt discusses rescheduling a phone call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with Greenwalt representing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2017
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Kellie Bray from CropLife America is seeking contact information for Don Robinson from Sarah Greenwalt, following a recent phone conversation regarding a specific issue. 2017
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The email exchange between Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA and Secretary Spencer Abraham discusses difficulties in connecting for a follow-up conversation while Greenwalt is traveling in Nairobi. 2017
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The email correspondence between Owen McDonough of the National Association of Home Builders and Sarah Greenwalt of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirms a meeting scheduled for April 5, 2017, to discuss water policy issues. 2017
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The document discusses the challenges faced by water utilities in addressing affordability while implementing customer assistance programs and funding infrastructure improvements, as highlighted by the American Water Works Association and Black & Veatch reports. 2016
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The document discusses John Fleck's book "Water is for Fighting Over-- and Other Myths About Water in the West," which offers a hopeful perspective on the management of the Colorado River and challenges prevailing myths about water governance in the West. 2016
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reviewed the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's draft NPDES/SDS permit for the Minntac Tailings Basin Area, expressing concerns that it fails to adequately address discharges to surface waters and calling for a permit that includes specific actions and timelines to meet water quality standards. 2016
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The EPA Region 5 provided comments and recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regarding the draft guidance for Feed Storage Area Runoff Controls for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), emphasizing the need for immediate measures to prevent pollutant discharges from vegetative treatment areas. 2016
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The document discusses the transformation of the United States into a natural gas exporter due to advancements in hydraulic fracturing and the shale gas boom, highlighting the role of the Department of Energy and the impact on energy production and international markets. 2016
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The U.S. EPA's National Center for Environmental Assessment reviewed a 2015 evaluation by Johnson and Johnson on the impact of mining effluents on specific conductance levels in northeast Minnesota waters, suggesting that similar ionic mixtures could harm local benthic macroinvertebrates as seen in Appalachian streams. 2015
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is discussing guidelines to improve the performance of Vegetated Treatment Areas (VTAs) for controlling contaminated runoff from feed storage areas at Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in response to concerns from the U.S. EPA. 2015
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The EPA expressed concerns regarding Minnesota's preliminary discharge permit for a tailings basin managed by U.S. Steel, arguing that it would unlawfully allow pollutant discharges to surface water through groundwater seepage, highlighting a significant debate over groundwater regulation and its implications for water quality standards. 2015
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The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled on a lawsuit brought by environmental organizations against the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Fish and Wildlife Service, challenging regulations that allegedly undermined the agencies' responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act in relation to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. 2014
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is advised by the Environmental Law Group that seepage from the Cliffs Erie Tailings Basin should be regulated under a Minnesota State Disposal System permit rather than a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit, despite potential hydrologic connections to surface waters. 2014
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The document discusses environmental pollution in China, highlighting the severe contamination of soil and air quality, as reported by authors Kahn and Zheng, and emphasizes the economic impact and challenges faced by the Chinese government in addressing these issues. 2013
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Sarah Greenwalt
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The document discusses various court cases regarding the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction over hydrologically connected groundwater, specifically focusing on rulings from the District of Puerto Rico and the First Circuit Court of Appeals related to environmental contamination and permit decisions by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2009
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The letter from Congress requests EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to facilitate the issuance of a Use Attainability Analysis for the City of Indianapolis' Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan, which is crucial for compliance with a 2006 consent decree and improving local water quality. 2006
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The MJB&A Permitting and Infrastructure Coalition submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding regulatory reform under Executive Order 13777, advocating for a review and potential modification of the Clean Water Rule to provide clearer definitions of jurisdictional waters for energy infrastructure projects. 2006
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The American Water Works Association is hosting an annual conference in Philadelphia focused on addressing aging infrastructure and funding needs in the water sector, featuring expert discussions on financial trends, public-private partnerships, and affordability issues. 2004
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Sarah Greenwalt
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The document discusses the evolving roles of government, the private sector, and NGOs in environmental management and climate policy, emphasizing the need for collaborative approaches and private action in response to inadequate governmental efforts, as articulated by G. Tracy Mehan III and others. 1997
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Sarah Greenwalt
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's NPDES/SDS Permit Program Fact Sheet outlines the distinctions between various types of water discharges and establishes conditions and limits for managing industrial process wastewater, stormwater, and domestic wastewater effluent under state and federal regulations.
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Sarah Greenwalt
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The document is an External Meeting Request Form for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator E. Scott Pruitt, detailing the process for requesting his attendance or speaking engagement at events.
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The National Association of Clean Water Agencies is evaluating the creation of a federal Low-Income Water Ratepayer Assistance Program to help low-income households afford water utility bills and facilitate infrastructure investment in the water sector.
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The Environmental Protection Agency's Region 5 clarifies the application of Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) regarding vegetative treatment areas in correspondence with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Troy Olsen from Woodford is following up with Sarah regarding comments on the EPA's proposed rule, expressing willingness to meet in D.C. to discuss their concerns.
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