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The email discusses the Senate Appropriations subcommittee's upcoming markup of the fiscal 2018 transportation funding bill, highlighting a proposed increase in the Passenger Facility Charge cap and the potential funding for the Airport Improvement Program, amidst opposition from airlines and advocacy groups.
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2017 |
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The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responding to a congressional inquiry from Lesley Robinson regarding a list of Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) in Montana, including their acreage and any congressional recommendations for action, while also providing historical context about the release of specific WSAs under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015.
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2017 |
BLM201800232 |
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The EPA responds to Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts' request for testing exemptions for mid-level ethanol fuel blends in state-owned vehicles, offering to discuss the process and requirements for obtaining such exemptions.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00126633
Troy Lyons
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1 |
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The email correspondence involves Ryan Jackson from the EPA discussing concerns about a performance evaluation related to a contract, highlighting issues with perceived misinformation affecting the rating and future federal work opportunities.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Thomas W. Easterly to Ryan Jackson discusses a letter regarding Scott J. Nally's contributions to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and his subsequent role at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, highlighting improvements in environmental management metrics during Nally's tenure.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association discusses upcoming panels at the ACE conference on June 13, focusing on infrastructure finance issues in the water sector, including funding strategies and public-private partnerships.
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2017 |
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The email from Amy Graham discusses the draft agenda for an upcoming visit by EPA Administrator Pruitt to Indiana, including meetings with Governor Holcomb and a tour of a farm, while coordinating with various state officials.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on September 29, 2017, detailing meetings and calls related to Hurricane Maria response efforts and a lunch with President Trump and Vice President Pence.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00010367
Michael Abboud
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1 |
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Nephi Cole from the Wyoming government is requesting a meeting with the EPA's WOTUS team during a visit to Washington D.C. to discuss Wyoming's position on the Waters of the United States regulations and to share previous comments and proposed solutions.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00035408
Layne Bangerter
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1 |
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The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on November 21, 2017, including details of a Veterans Service Medal Ceremony and a Hispanic Leadership event.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00008346
Michael Abboud
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1 |
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The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will host a roundtable in Kissimmee on November 13, 2017, to discuss ongoing relief efforts for Puerto Ricans affected by disasters, following his directive to open disaster relief centers and activate the State Emergency Response Team for better coordination.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00009063
Michael Abboud
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1 |
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The email correspondence involves Earl Blasdel, Assistant Federal Security Director for the Federal Air Marshal Service, coordinating travel logistics with TSA and Airport Police for a personal security detail related to an EPA official's travel through Eppley Airfield.
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2017 |
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The email from Katie Bulger invites EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to be the keynote speaker at the Washington Policy Center's Annual Dinner on September 27, 2017, where he would also receive the Columbia Award for his environmental policy leadership.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence between Tasha Duncan of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, originally proposed for March 29, 2017, while exploring alternative dates due to travel conflicts.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Coast Guard is set to host a Congressional visit to the Jack and St. Malo floating production unit on October 27, 2016, to showcase its operations and the economic benefits it brings to local communities in Louisiana.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00133509
Troy Lyons
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2 |
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The document discusses preparations by the Republican National Committee (RNC) and former Trump administration officials for the anticipated fallout from James Comey's testimony, with the White House directing media inquiries to outside counsel Marc Kasowitz's office.
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2016 |
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The California Farm Bureau Federation submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the biological evaluations of chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion, emphasizing the importance of these pesticides for farmers and ranchers in California.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00057100
Tate Bennett
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6 |
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Senator Maggie Hassan is requesting an update from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on the status of the Methods Update Rule under the Clean Water Act, which aims to revise analytical procedures for wastewater and enhance regulatory clarity for municipalities and industry.
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2016 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted a statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs regarding the examination of federal rulemaking, emphasizing its role in representing the interests of over 3 million businesses and advocating for a free enterprise system.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00012432
Michael Abboud
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31 |
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The Kansas Department of Agriculture, led by Secretary Jackie McClaskey, expresses concerns to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the revised agricultural worker protection regulation, highlighting issues with economic impact, training requirements, and the lack of consideration for industry and state input in the regulation's development.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044543
Nancy Beck
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2 |
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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.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00106699
Sarah Greenwalt
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5 |
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The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is expressing concern to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the National Resource Defense Council's lawsuit that seeks to compel the EPA to finalize a rule regulating perchlorate under the Safe Drinking Water Act, emphasizing the need for a thorough peer-review process before any final decision is made.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00095869
Lee Forsgren
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7 |
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The email from Seth Morrison of the Lincoln Club provides contact information for various members of the Lincoln Club in response to a request from Tate Bennett regarding individuals the administrator interacted with at an event.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00072563
Tate Bennett
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2 |
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The document is a petition from CropLife America to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting a halt to regulatory decisions on organophosphate pesticides until the agency establishes clear criteria for the acceptance and integration of epidemiological studies in human health risk assessments.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044429
Nancy Beck
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14 |
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The EPA's Narragansett, RI laboratory focuses on ecological research related to oceans and estuaries, engages with the community through educational outreach, and contributes significantly to the local economy while addressing environmental issues such as rising sea levels and water quality.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00174684
Kenneth Wagner
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2 |
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The document outlines the professional profile and achievements of Michael T. Scuse, highlighting his roles in the USDA, including reducing disaster declaration times and promoting U.S. agricultural exports, as well as his experience in state government.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00066050
Tate Bennett
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3 |
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The IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries is urging EPA Administrator-Designee Scott Pruitt to address regulatory burdens on manufacturers to enhance competitiveness and encourage recycling of industrial byproducts.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402716 |
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The Alaska Department of Natural Resources submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency endorsing concerns about financial assurance requirements for hardrock mining under CERCLA Section 108(b), highlighting potential preemption issues.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00172831
Kenneth Wagner
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2 |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency received a petition from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers requesting a Direct Final Rule to address inconsistencies and inefficiencies between the Corporate Average Fuel Economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00082383
Brittany Bolen
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21 |
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters discusses immigration enforcement and various local issues affecting Ann Arbor and Michigan, including a toxic chemical plume and federal funding for infrastructure, during an interview with The Ann Arbor News.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00086465
2 Tier
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8 |
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The Midwest Ozone Group submitted a Petition for Administrative Review to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS, citing significant technical and legal flaws in the final rule issued on October 26, 2016.
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2016 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Missouri Department of Agriculture requests an extension from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the implementation timeline of the revised Agricultural Worker Protection Standard until January 2, 2018, citing the need for adequate enforcement guidance and resources for effective compliance.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044545
Nancy Beck
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1 |
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The document is a review prepared by GEI Consultants on behalf of the National Mining Association, evaluating the EPA's draft methods for developing aquatic life criteria related to specific conductivity, submitted to Docket ID No.: EPA-HQ-OW-2016-0353 in April 2017.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00106922
2 Tier
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60 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing a petition from PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. for reconsideration of the final rule regarding phosphoric acid manufacturing and phosphate fertilizer production standards, as acknowledged in a letter from the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The document is a petition from trade associations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting administrative reconsideration of the final rule on emission standards for the oil and natural gas sector, citing disproportionate impacts on independent and small business producers.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00162815
Justin Schwab
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10 |
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The email from Devin Mogler, a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, discusses a meeting regarding concerns about the EPA's pathways for vegetable oils for biodiesel, and includes attachments related to the Corn Oil One issue, indicating ongoing communication with industry stakeholders.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00069498
Tate Bennett
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4 |
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The document is a petition from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, requesting a Direct Final Rule to address inconsistencies and inefficiencies between the Corporate Average Fuel Economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402716 |
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters discusses immigration enforcement, local environmental issues, and federal funding for infrastructure in an interview with The Ann Arbor News, emphasizing his active role on the Homeland Security Committee.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00114344
Albert Kelly
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8 |
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Oklahoma Cogeneration, LLC petitions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reconsideration of the "Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS" to recalculate nitrous oxide allowance allocations for its power plant, citing reliance on unrepresentative data that leads to significant allowance shortfalls.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection submitted comments to the EPA regarding concerns over the proposed financial responsibility requirements under CERCLA, highlighting issues with risk information and potential impacts on state regulations for phosphate mining.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00087717
Byron Brown
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11 |
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy outlines its support for scientifically-based environmental regulations and emphasizes the importance of regulatory certainty in collaboration with the EPA, while advocating for respect for state authorities in environmental decision-making.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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5 |
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The email discusses the EPA's collaboration with the American Chemistry Council's WRAP program to promote the recycling of plastic wrap and film through a Memorandum of Understanding established in 2016.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00023975
13 Tier
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3 |
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The document is a court opinion from the D.C. Circuit regarding a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by the Idaho Conservation League and other environmental organizations against the Environmental Protection Agency, seeking to compel the agency to implement financial assurance regulations as mandated by section 108.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00173280
Kenneth Wagner
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22 |
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The document critiques the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for its inadequate Marine Mammal Effects Analysis related to seismic activities, arguing that it lacks scientific integrity, relies on inaccurate assumptions, and fails to consider necessary mitigation measures as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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2016 |
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2 |
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The document is a review prepared by GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the National Mining Association, providing comments on the EPA's 2016 Draft Selenium Criteria Implementation Guidance Documents related to water quality standards.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00106879
2 Tier
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31 |
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The document discusses various media appearances and statements by President Trump's legal team and Senator Marco Rubio regarding the ongoing investigation by the special counsel, emphasizing that Trump is not under investigation and addressing concerns about potential firings related to the inquiry.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The Coast Guard Office of Congressional Affairs organized a visit from congressional staff to District 8, focusing on the impact of maritime security on national and economic security, as part of the Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00133508
Troy Lyons
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12 |
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The document from the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation outlines the selection, construction, operation, and maintenance processes for the ASAP Belowground Pipeline on Alaska's North Slope, dated July 12, 2016.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00098618
Lee Forsgren
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44 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responded to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Florida Department of Transportation's project 2015-01094, addressing concerns about compliance with the Clean Water Act Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines and considering new information provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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2 |
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The Midwest Ozone Group has submitted a Petition for Administrative Review to the EPA, requesting reconsideration of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS due to perceived technical and legal flaws in the final rule issued on October 26, 2016.
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2016 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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38 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency disapproved the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' revisions to the state's water quality standards regarding antidegradation policies, which were adopted on August 12, 2016, and certified by the Attorney General on October 14, 2016.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00146574
Charles Munoz
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17 |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing materials related to the internal comments and action plans for revising the BLM Mitigation Manual and Handbook, including compensatory mitigation strategies and decision-making instruments.
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2016 |
BLM201800412 |
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90 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Violation to MGPI of Indiana, LLC for ongoing violations of the Clean Air Act's Non-Attainment New Source Review requirements at their Lawrenceburg facility, offering them a chance to discuss compliance measures.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00163758
Justin Schwab
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13 |
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Senator Maggie Hassan is requesting an update from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on the status of the Methods Update Rule under the Clean Water Act, which aims to revise analytical procedures for wastewater and enhance regulatory clarity for businesses in New Hampshire.
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2016 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) addresses concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest related to its contractor, Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA), in a study on phthalate use in plastics, asserting TERA's independence and commitment to advancing toxicology and risk assessment science.
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2016 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a revision to Arizona's state implementation plan regarding the Cholla Power Plant's best available retrofit technology requirements and withdrew the corresponding federal implementation plan provisions.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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60 |
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The document is a letter from a congressional representative to Colonel Christopher G. Beck of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing concern over the decision to require an Environmental Impact Statement for the United Minerals Company's Seven Hills Mine project before completing an Environmental Assessment.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00034750
Layne Bangerter
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2 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entered into a Consent Decree with environmental groups to address litigation requiring action under Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regarding oil and natural gas production wastes, with a decision deadline set for March 15, 2019.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00088093
2 Tier
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3 |
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The document discusses the updated estimates of the social cost of carbon (SCC) by the Department of Economics at Yale University, presenting a revised DICE model that calculates the SCC at $31 per ton of CO2 for 2015, with projections of a 3% annual increase through 2050.
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2016 |
BLM201800412 |
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The document discusses the challenges faced by Congressional Republicans in passing a health-care plan, highlighting a procedural hearing on risk-sharing pools as a minimal effort to show progress, while also mentioning Ivanka Trump's outreach to Planned Parenthood for potential dialogue on abortion issues.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) discusses the long-term use of seismic air gun technology in U.S. waters, asserting that it has not adversely affected marine animal populations or commercial fishing, supported by extensive monitoring and research funding.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs outlines a framework for integrating human epidemiologic and incident data into pesticide risk assessments to enhance evaluations of pesticide effects on human health.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044424
Nancy Beck
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51 |
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality provided a status update on stormwater source control evaluations in the Portland Harbor study area as of January 2016.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00115724
Albert Kelly
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1 |
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The document is a draft Wetlands Compensatory Mitigation Plan prepared by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation for the Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline project, detailing strategies for mitigating wetland impacts associated with the project.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00098615
Lee Forsgren
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60 |
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued guidance to regional chiefs of the National Wildlife Refuge System on implementing Landscape Conservation Design to address challenges like climate change and habitat fragmentation through adaptive conservation planning.
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2016 |
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14 |
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The EPA's Narragansett, RI laboratory focuses on ecological research related to oceans and estuaries, engages with local communities on environmental issues, and contributes significantly to the local economy through job creation and funding.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00174628
Kenneth Wagner
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2 |
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The Nebraska Department of Agriculture, led by Director Greg Ibach, is requesting the EPA to extend the implementation timeline for the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard until January 2, 2018, due to the lack of necessary training materials and resources.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044547
Nancy Beck
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1 |
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Siemens USA, a subsidiary of Siemens AG, highlights its significant investment and contributions to the U.S. economy, reporting $23.7 billion in revenue and expanding its digital industrial leadership through the acquisition of Mentor Graphics, while employing approximately 50,000 people across more than 60 manufacturing sites.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00119435
William Lovell
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16 |
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The National Association of Home Builders submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Section 610 review of the Lead-Based Paint Activities and the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program rule amendments.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The document is a critique by Dr. Jill Lewandowski regarding the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), arguing that it inaccurately overestimates the impact of geological and geophysical (G&G) activities on marine mammals and proposes impractical mitigation measures that contradict established scientific findings.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entered into a Consent Decree with environmental groups to address litigation requiring action under Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regarding oil and natural gas production wastes, with a decision deadline set for March 15, 2019.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00088097
2 Tier
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3 |
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The document discusses the recruitment efforts by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and California Republican Party Chairman Jim Brulte to persuade San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer to run for governor, amidst a competitive field of Republican candidates.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The document outlines the agenda for a visit by Congressional staffers to the Jack/St. Maio site, organized by an unspecified agency, detailing the schedule, safety briefings, and requirements for attire and equipment during the helicopter tour.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00133511
Troy Lyons
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1 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a direct final rule to amend the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry, allowing an alternative compliance method due to the unavailability of hydrogen chloride calibration gases for continuous emissions monitoring systems.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention issued a memorandum on December 29, 2016, updating the literature review on neurodevelopmental effects and supporting the use of the 10X FQPA Safety Factor for organophosphate pesticides based on public comments and new epidemiological studies.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044425
Nancy Beck
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180 |
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The document is a communication from Dr. Jill Lewandowski urging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to adopt only the mitigation measures in Alternative A and eliminate proposed seasonal restrictions for seismic surveys in coastal waters, citing a lack of scientific support and the closure of a related unusual mortality event.
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2016 |
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The Interagency Working Group on Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases, involving multiple U.S. government agencies, issued a Technical Support Document in August 2016 to update the social cost of carbon estimates based on expert advice and public comments, while addressing recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences regarding uncertainty in these estimates.
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2016 |
BLM201800412 |
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35 |
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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers submitted comments to the EPA and NHTSA regarding the Draft Technical Assessment Report on the Midterm Evaluation of Light-Duty Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for model years 2022-2025, expressing support for the One National Program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving fuel economy.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00180381
Bill Wehrum
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214 |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency received a petition from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers requesting a Direct Final Rule to address inconsistencies and inefficiencies between the Corporate Average Fuel Economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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21 |
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The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is facing a $32.3 million issue with unpaid water and sewer bills due to broken meters and billing disputes, affecting nearly 45,000 accounts, and is currently working to resolve these delinquencies without shutting off services.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00061913
Tate Bennett
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74 |
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The document discusses tensions within the Republican Party regarding health care reform, highlighting a disagreement between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rob Portman over the pace of entitlement reform, as well as the stalled GOP agenda and diminishing media coverage of health care issues.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The document discusses a campaign by the Illinois Policy Institute, backed by conservative donors, to encourage Illinois government workers to leave their unions by paying fair-share fees, coinciding with a Supreme Court case that could weaken public-sector unions.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The letter from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy recommends that all counties in Wisconsin be designated as attainment for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, citing significant improvements in ozone levels and ongoing efforts to meet previous standards.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00069487
Tate Bennett
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3 |
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The document discusses the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) authorization of geological and geophysical (G&G) activities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to expedite exploration and development of offshore resources while addressing environmental safeguards and national energy needs.
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2016 |
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2 |
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PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. submitted an Amended Petition for Reconsideration and Petition for Rulemaking to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revise the MACT Floor Standard for mercury emissions from existing phosphate rock calciners.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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17 |
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The Philadelphia Water Department has implemented a unique water pricing model aimed at protecting low-income residents from rising water rates and reducing the incidence of unpaid water bills, marking a significant step in addressing water affordability issues in the city.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00094263
Lee Forsgren
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1 |
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The document is a review prepared by Intrinsik Environmental Sciences for the Triazine Network, evaluating the EPA's preliminary ecological risk assessment for the herbicide atrazine, dated October 4, 2016.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00038939
Nancy Beck
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56 |
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Ford Motor Company submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the Midterm Evaluation Draft Technical Assessment Report for Model Year 2022-2025 Light Duty Vehicle GHG Emissions and CAFE Standards, emphasizing the need for re-evaluation of the standards based on technological advancements and market conditions.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00180383
Bill Wehrum
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25 |
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The EPA's Narragansett, RI laboratory focuses on ecological research related to oceans and estuaries, engages with the community on environmental issues, and contributes significantly to the local economy through job creation and funding.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00174430
Kenneth Wagner
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2 |
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The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) addresses concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest related to the Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA) in their study of phthalate use in plastics, asserting TERA's independence and commitment to scientific integrity.
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2016 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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9 |
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The document is a report prepared by IHS Global Inc. for Monroe Energy, LLC in April 2016, detailing obligated and non-obligated party lists related to oil markets and downstream consulting.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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77 |
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The Independent Petroleum Association of America and the American Exploration and Production Council submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding three regulatory proposals aimed at methane emissions standards in the oil and natural gas sector.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00162814
Justin Schwab
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62 |
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The Vinyl Institute PVC MACT Working Group submitted supplemental information to the U.S. EPA regarding the approach for establishing process vent limits during the reconsideration of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production.
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2015 |
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6 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency is extending the deadline for initial area designations for the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone by one year to allow for further review of designation recommendations and air quality data.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00078642
Tate Bennett
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2 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency is extending the deadline for initial area designations for the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone by one year to allow for a thorough review of designation recommendations and recent air quality data.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00079140
Tate Bennett
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2 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to propose a rule to repeal the 2015 Clean Water Rule and revert to the previous definition of "waters of the United States," following a Presidential Executive Order aimed at reviewing this regulation.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00066671
Tate Bennett
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2 |
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The Vinyl Institute PVC MACT Working Group submitted supplemental information to the U.S. EPA regarding the approach for establishing process vent limits during the reconsideration of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production.
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2015 |
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6 |
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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.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00107145
Sarah Greenwalt
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2 |
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The document contains comments from various industrial trade associations to the EPA regarding the proposed rule on Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements, addressing definitions and regulations related to hazardous waste management.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00090564
Patrick Davis
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77 |
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The American Petroleum Institute submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the draft Control Techniques Guidelines for the oil and natural gas industry, emphasizing the industry's significant reduction in methane emissions despite increased production.
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2015 |
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