Clean Energy, Climate, and Efficiency

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The email from Jack Barrow discusses his communication with Ben Hengst regarding the status of a draft Guidance document related to significant policy questions for the EPA, indicating that industry has clear answers and urging the agency to adopt them without significant delay. 2017
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Albert Kelly
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The Colorado Petroleum Council is urging the U.S. EPA to pause deadlines for Section 114 information requests to align with President Trump's Executive Order promoting energy independence and to respect states' roles in environmental law administration. 2017 HQ2017008402716 3
The email discusses President Trump's upcoming visit to Poland and the G-20 Summit, highlighting Poland's potential to exit the Paris Accord and outlining the President's objectives to promote American interests and leadership in energy security and infrastructure development. 2017
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Michelle Hale
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The email from Charles Lane to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges action to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners and the potential loss of 75,000 to 150,000 jobs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Joshua Fu discusses the update regarding the keynote speaker for a climate change event, confirming that Samantha Dravis from the EPA will be stepping in due to a scheduling change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Melva Tollett to Brittany Bolen urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners by shifting the point of obligation for renewable fuel blending credits. 2017
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Brittany Bolen
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Joe Morgan from PBF Energy urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs at independent refineries, which are unfairly burdened by current regulations. 2017
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13 Tier
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The email exchange between Samantha Dravis of the EPA and Daniel Peterson discusses scheduling a brief meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss a policy paper on the economic impact of sustainability. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Ryan Jackson forwarded a Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report discussing recommendations from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to the White House regarding potential boundary changes to national monuments, specifically Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, which are unlikely to significantly impact oil and gas development. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The EPA's Environment & Safety Resource Center Update from September 11, 2017, outlines recent changes in safety, waste management, and water pollution control regulations across various states, including updates on boiler attendance requirements in Minnesota, pollution discharge reporting in Florida, and effluent limitations in Wisconsin. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, is a casual check-in message related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a Permanent Instruction Memorandum to clarify the consideration of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change effects in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, following the withdrawal of previous guidance by the Council on Environmental Quality. 2017 3
On July 6, 2017, Stratton Edwards requested a meeting with Ryan Jackson, Chief of Staff at the U.S. EPA, to discuss the proposed 2018 volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard program for cellulosic biofuel on behalf of Ameresco and the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. 2017 HQ2017008402 3
The email from the EPA discusses a training workshop on improving agency effectiveness in relation to President's Executive Order 13781, featuring key speakers from various government agencies and organizations. 2017 HQ2017008402 6
The email exchange between Ryan Jackson of the EPA and Steven Koonin discusses scheduling a phone call to further develop a "red-blue exercise" related to climate initiatives, indicating the Administrator's enthusiasm for the project and plans for collaboration within the agency. 2017 HQ2017008402 3
The email discusses the Department of Veterans Affairs' dismissal of over 500 employees under the Trump administration prior to the implementation of a new accountability law, highlighting concerns about the focus on firings rather than effective human resource management. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Edward Calabrese to Ryan Jackson discusses the potential replacement of the linear no threshold model for cancer risk assessment with the hormesis model by the US Nuclear Regulatory Agency, highlighting its significance as a critical policy issue for the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Liz Menz to EPA officials discusses preparations for Administrator Pruitt's presentation at the SIGMA Conference on November 8, 2017, including attached documents outlining the schedule, attendee lists, and conversation topics. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The emails from Brian Hope to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt express alarm over the decision to bar three confirmed speakers from a conference on climate change, criticizing it as scientific censorship and urging continued engagement on climate issues by the EPA. 2017 HQ2017008402716 2
The email from Stephen Brady to Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses the need to change the "Point of Obligation" in the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect jobs for independent refiners and address inequities in the current regulatory framework. 2017 HQ2017008402 1
The email correspondence from the EPA's Mandy Gunasekara discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt and members of the Small Refiners Coalition for May 11, 2017, regarding issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses the EPA's hearings in West Virginia regarding the replacement of the Clean Power Plan, highlighting the conflicting pressures faced by Administrator Scott Pruitt from conservative interests and major utilities advocating for a new, legally defensible regulation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email correspondence between EPA officials and representatives from The Nature Conservancy discusses scheduling a call to plan a field visit for Administrator Pruitt to review their work, indicating ongoing collaboration between the EPA and environmental organizations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email correspondence between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Krista Hughes from Perkins Coie discusses scheduling a meeting for the week of May 8, 2017, to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program with members of the Small Refiners Coalition. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses a federal court hearing regarding President Trump's "2-for-1" regulatory order, which is being challenged by environmental groups for potentially endangering public health, while also addressing complications in U.S. compliance with the Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol due to a recent court decision affecting the EPA's authority. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The document is a calendar for Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Toxics at the EPA, detailing her scheduled meetings and activities for May 2017. 2017 1598
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on June 5, 2017, announcing a stay on certain methane and VOC emissions standards for the oil and natural gas sector while reconsidering specific provisions of a previous rule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email correspondence between EPA officials Cheryl Woodward and Sydney Hupp and NACD President Eric Byer discusses the logistics and confirmation of an invitation for Administrator Pruitt to attend the NACD Board Meeting scheduled for May 15, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 24
The email from William Wehrum at the EPA discusses revisions to draft responses for Questions for the Record (QFRs) related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating corrections and placeholders for specific inquiries that require further consideration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 49
The email discusses the U.S. Interior Department's plans to offer significant acreage for oil and gas drilling in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting concerns about low interest from companies due to market conditions and high production costs, which could result in idle lands that do not generate tax revenue. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email discusses the federal government's response to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, highlighting the dire conditions and the involvement of various officials, including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, who approved a fuel waiver for the island. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 17
The U.S. Department of the Interior outlines its regulatory reform efforts under Executive Order 13777, emphasizing the need to improve regulations affecting land management and energy production while maintaining environmental standards. 2017 15
The email discusses the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's vetting of nominees for the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, highlighting the importance of swift confirmation for Deputy Energy Secretary candidate Dan Brouillette and FERC nominees Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson to restore the agency's quorum. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses the U.S. delegation's participation in the COP23 climate talks in Bonn, Germany, highlighting the change in leadership from Tom Shannon to Judith Garber and the ongoing negotiations regarding the Paris climate agreement amid mixed signals from the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email exchange between E. Calvin Beisner and EPA officials discusses a request for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, which ultimately could not be scheduled. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The email from POLITICO discusses various political updates, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's announcement that the U.S. will respond to Russia's expulsion of diplomats by September 1, 2017, during President Trump's 200th day in office. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from November 15, 2017, highlights key developments including the House's approval of a defense spending bill supporting a $7 million health study on chemicals in drinking water, the appointment of Bill Wehrum as the new air chief to advance the Trump administration's regulatory rollbacks, and the U.S. prioritizing strict climate rules for developing nations at the Bonn climate talks 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's inspector general has initiated an inquiry into the agency's methods for estimating methane emissions from the oil and gas industry, focusing on the incorporation of data from specific studies and addressing any technical concerns raised about those studies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney's announcement regarding the EPA's reduced spending on climate change science in the 2018 budget, emphasizing a shift away from what he termed "crazy" expenditures from the previous administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the launch of the Scientific Integrity Whistleblower Project by 314 Action to address concerns about the current administration's perceived hostility towards scientific integrity and communication within federal agencies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Myron Ebell discusses the upcoming Cooler Heads Coalition meeting and highlights recent changes made by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to the conflict-of-interest standards for the agency's scientific advisory boards, aimed at ensuring the independence of advisors. 2017
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Richard Yamada
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The email from Marc Himmelstein to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses talking points for a call with EPA Administrator Pruitt regarding amending the National Tribal NSR FIP to address ozone nonattainment issues in the Uinta Basin, which is significant for oil and natural gas production in Utah. 2017 HQ2017008402 2
The email from Michelle Hale at the EPA discusses a meeting request from POET LLC, represented by Robert Walther, for Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss rural economic development and biofuels on March 29 or 30, 2017. 2017
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The EPA is considering rewriting the Clean Power Plan to address legal uncertainties and appease power companies, while potentially disappointing conservative activists, as indicated in a POLITICO Pro Energy report. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 20
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on June 19, 2017, announcing new ambient air monitoring methods, a request for comments on off-cycle carbon dioxide credits for several automakers, and the approval of requests related to alternative emissions limitations for ground flares. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The email from Robert Shipman to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard to prevent job losses among independent refiners by moving the point of obligation for renewable fuel blending. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Doug Sparkman, COO of BP North America, regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on specific dates in October 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA confirms her participation as a keynote speaker at the Air & Waste Management Association's conference on climate change mitigation and adaptation scheduled for October 10-11, 2017, in Arlington, VA, and mentions the possibility of Administrator Pruitt also speaking. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing a meeting with the Texas Water Development Board regarding hurricane response efforts, highlighting the importance of the meeting and the potential attendance of EPA Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Bill Becker of the National Association of Clean Air Agencies to Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses an invitation for Administrator Pruitt to deliver a keynote address at their annual meeting on May 1, 2017, while also highlighting recommendations for improving the nation's clean air program. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for Administrator Pruitt on June 19, 2017, in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Michelle Hale of the EPA discusses a meeting request from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) to meet with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on April 4, 2017, to discuss regulations affecting their Food and Agriculture membership. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Bruce Verbiti urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners and the potential loss of 75,000-150,000 jobs. 2017
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13 Tier
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The email from Matthew Reinhart to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to protect jobs in the refining industry by shifting the point of obligation for renewable fuel blending credits. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related news, including the European Environment Agency's warning about Arctic changes, California's new methane leak standards, potential budget cuts to U.S. climate research under the Trump administration, legislative updates on nuclear waste management, and the appointment of a new COO at the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between Anna Burhop from the American Chemistry Council and Samantha Dravis from the EPA discusses an invitation for Dravis to speak at the ACC's Environmental Management Committee Spring Meeting, focusing on regulatory reform and general environmental issues. 2017 HQ2017008402 4
The email correspondence between Jim Lakely of The Heartland Institute and Michelle Hale of the Environmental Protection Agency discusses a request for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at a conference on March 23 or 24, 2017, with Hale indicating they would review the calendar for availability. 2017
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Michelle Hale
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The email correspondence between EPA officials and E. Calvin Beisner discusses a request for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, which ultimately could not be accommodated. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 27
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that the state's unemployment rate dropped to 3.6 percent, the lowest in over a decade, with the creation of more than 127,000 private-sector jobs in October, highlighting the strength of Florida's economy and ongoing recovery efforts post-Hurricane Irma. 2017
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Michael Abboud
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The email correspondence between Maxim Pasik of Water-Gen and Sydney Hupp from the EPA's Office of the Administrator discusses scheduling a meeting to address WaterGen's technology and standards related to water generation and energy efficiency. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discussing the Administrator's participation in the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Crossroads Energy and Climate Policy Summit scheduled for November 30th, with plans for a follow-up call to address event details. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA's August 4, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses proposed amendments by Alabama's Department of Environmental Management regarding mercury emission limits for solid waste incinerators and ethics requirements for department personnel, with hearings scheduled for September 6, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 22
The email from David Crane to Samantha Dravis at the EPA requests a meeting on June 7-8 to discuss regulatory issues related to the Oil and Gas Effluent Limitation Guidelines and the EPA Methane Rule with representatives from the Domestic Energy Producers Alliance. 2017 HQ2017008402 2
The email from Politico discusses various political updates, including a CBO estimate on the financial impact of repealing the ACA mandate, and Ohio Senator Rob Portman's meeting with conservative groups regarding tax reform, while also mentioning a potential impeachment resolution against Donald Trump. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
Mark Ranalli from Allegiance Energy Systems, LLC is requesting a meeting between EPA Secretary Pruitt and EPSI President Steve Sexton, following multiple attempts to contact Sydney Hupp at the EPA without receiving a response. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA's Ryan Jackson forwarded a POLITICO article discussing the Supreme Court's decision to hear an appeal regarding judicial procedure in a solar pricing lawsuit involving SolarCity and the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from POLITICO Pro Energy reports that the EPA, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt, has delayed the implementation of a tightened ozone standard while also highlighting Trump's infrastructure event in Ohio. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a two-year postponement of compliance deadlines for new wastewater limits affecting over 1,000 power plants, originally set for 2018, now extended to 2020, as it reconsiders regulations on toxic wastewater from air pollution control systems and bottom furnace ash. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from Jerry Jung to Samantha Dravis discusses a request from the EPA Administrator for Jung to work on Renewable Identification Number (RIN) policy and seeks to schedule a phone conversation to discuss it further. 2017 HQ2017008402 1
The EPA issued a final rule approving revisions to the Alaska SIP for PM-2.5 in the Fairbanks North Star Borough and granted one-year extensions to the attainment dates for the Logan, Utah-Idaho PM-2.5 nonattainment area. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email correspondence involves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discussing the cancellation of meetings with Australian Cabinet member Matt Canavan following his resignation, in relation to the EPA Administrator's upcoming visit to Australia. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The Vinyl Institute is requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prioritize the reconsideration of the PVC MACT rule due to its acknowledged flaws and the financial burden it imposes on the PVC industry. 2017 HQ2017008402 5
The email from Samantha Dravis of the EPA indicates her inability to attend a meeting on May 23, 2017, with biodiesel industry leaders regarding the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) proposal, while expressing willingness to review any follow-up materials. 2017 HQ2017008402 4
The email from the EPA Press Office discusses Secretary Scott Pruitt's unexpected support for federal funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative during his visit to Minnesota, highlighting the bipartisan efforts behind the multistate compact for protecting the Great Lakes. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Lyndsay Moseley discusses the scheduling of a follow-up meeting with Administrator Pruitt to gather input from CEOs and senior leaders on specific items, with a proposed timeframe for the next meeting in October 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 17
The email from Suzanne Thompson to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the point of obligation for the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Meghan Smith from the Bockorny Group discusses the logistics and security measures for an upcoming meeting with Administrator Scott Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email correspondence involves Millan Hupp from the EPA coordinating a phone call with Clint Nesmith of the Texas Public Policy Foundation regarding the upcoming TPPF Crossroads Energy and Climate Policy Summit scheduled for November 30th at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from The Washington Post discusses a new Veterans Affairs law that could lead to a government-wide reduction in civil-service protections, addressed to Ryan Jackson at the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email correspondence involves Nancy Beck from the EPA discussing a meeting request with Chris Andresen regarding the American Home Furnishings Alliance's interest in the 'Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products' rulemaking. 2017
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The Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry is seeking clarification from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding the continuation of the EPA's enforcement actions against oil and gas operators in Colorado for alleged air quality regulation violations. 2017 HQ2017008402 2
The email from Frank Maisano discusses the Nebraska Public Service Commission's approval of the Keystone pipeline route, highlighting its significance for energy transport and the ongoing debate over permitting processes, while also mentioning the formation of an international alliance to phase out coal-fired power generation by 2030 following the Bonn climate conference. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Bloomberg BNA to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the wind industry's lobbying efforts in response to Energy Secretary Rick Perry's directive to support coal and nuclear power, highlighting a shift in strategy to emphasize economic benefits under the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The EPA's August 15, 2017, EHS Federal Regulatory Alert details proposed and final rule approvals regarding revisions to state implementation plans (SIPs) for Alabama and California, including changes to greenhouse gas regulations and reasonably available control technology requirements, with comments due by September 14, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email correspondence between EPA officials and representatives from POET confirms a meeting scheduled for March 30, 2017, with Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss topics related to the biofuels industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email from Matthew Freedman to Millan Hupp discusses strategies for an upcoming meeting in Australia, emphasizing the importance of creating a formal document to outline goals and mitigate criticism regarding the Administrator's agenda, particularly on contentious issues like climate change, while also providing logistical updates for the trip. 2017 3
The email correspondence between EPA officials and GE Corporate discusses logistics for Administrator Pruitt's upcoming site visit to the Additive Technology Center, including scheduling and attendee details. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The document is an Energy and Climate Report from the EPA discussing President Trump's announcement of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, its implications for the energy sector, and updates on voluntary buyout procedures within the agency. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA is reportedly making little progress on deciding whether to relax greenhouse gas standards for cars, with concerns that it may not act before a deadline locks in current standards through 2025, amidst pressure from the auto industry and a lack of outreach to California regulators. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The document contains comments submitted by Theresa Pugh Consulting to the EPA regarding the evaluation of existing regulations in accordance with Executive Order 13777, highlighting key regulations that require modifications and offering process recommendations based on her extensive regulatory experience. 2017 HQ2017008402 14
The U.S. Department of the Interior released a report identifying agency actions that potentially burden domestic energy production, particularly in response to Executive Order 13783, highlighting the need for a new 5-Year Plan to develop the Outer Continental Shelf and address revenue losses. 2017 OS201700602 3
The email from the EPA discusses questions prepared for Administrator Scott Pruitt's upcoming interview regarding his visit to Morocco to discuss environmental cooperation between the U.S. and Morocco. 2017 2
The EPA's July 25, 2017, EHS Federal Regulatory Alert discusses the Department of Energy's request for comments on potential revisions to test procedures for commercial air conditioning and heating equipment, with a deadline for feedback set for August 24, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the extension of enforcement discretion for Puerto Rico Electric and Power Authority facilities affected by Hurricane Maria, providing relief from certain Clean Air Act requirements until January 31, 2018, to aid in restoring electricity in Puerto Rico. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Charles Brittingham to Ryan Jackson and Sydney Hupp at the EPA requests a meeting with Administrator Pruitt and members of the Fuels America coalition to discuss the renewable fuels standard, point of obligation, and volume obligation on April 5 or 6, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Myron Ebell discusses the upcoming meeting of administration principals regarding the Paris Climate Treaty, highlighting Energy Secretary Rick Perry's support for renegotiation, the National Mining Association's vote to support withdrawal, and the implications of these positions on U.S. climate policy. 2017 HQ2017008402 2
The document is a June 12, 2017, Daily Environment Report from the EPA, highlighting key topics such as the review of the Clean Power Plan, a $40 million settlement with Princess Cruise Line for Clean Water Act violations, and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's upcoming budget presentation to Congress. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Frank Fannon announces the launch of the Coefficient Group, a new consultancy focused on energy and environmental services, aimed at helping businesses and nonprofits navigate policy and regulatory challenges. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics from the June 7, 2017 Energy and Climate Report, including the implications of U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, the urgency of renewing a coal mine cleanup fee, and legislative actions on energy bills by Congress. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the cancellation of a controversial $300 million contract between Puerto Rico's Electric Power Authority and Whitefish Energy following calls from Governor Ricardo Rossello, highlighting ongoing congressional scrutiny and potential delays in power restoration efforts post-hurricane. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 14