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The Colorado Oil & Gas Association is requesting clarification from the U.S. EPA regarding the suspension of its enforcement campaign against oil and gas operators in Colorado for alleged violations of state air quality regulations related to storage tank emissions. 2014 HQ2017008402 4
The document outlines the implementation actions required by the Energy Independence Executive Order, including a review of existing regulations affecting U.S. energy resource development by the EPA, with specific directives to repeal or reform rules related to greenhouse gas emissions and to submit plans and reports to the Vice President and OIRA within set timelines. 2014 HQ2017008402 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a Permanent Instruction Memorandum that provides policy guidance on the management of National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, and similar designations, as well as regulations related to greenhouse gas emissions and resource conservation. 2014 2
The Forest Service emphasizes the importance of its Hydropower Program and outlines plans to enhance agency responsiveness and coordination in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license proceedings to support hydropower development on National Forest System land. 2014 FS2017FSWO04297 2
The document contains comments from the API, IAGC, NOIA, and AOGA on the NMFS Draft Guidance regarding new acoustic criteria for assessing the impacts of anthropogenic sound on marine life. 2014 2
The document is a public financial disclosure report for William Ludwig Wehrum, nominated as Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation at the Environmental Protection Agency, certifying his compliance with ethics regulations and detailing his previous employment and financial interests. 2014
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reviewing and planning to revise its Policy Instruction Memorandum on processing royalty rate reduction applications to streamline the review process and reduce delays while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. 2014 BLM201800412 9
The Vinyl Institute submitted supplemental information to the U.S. EPA regarding the reconsideration of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production, emphasizing the need for accurate emissions data to inform regulatory decisions. 2014 29
The document from the EPA provides guidance on the restrictions imposed by the Hatch Act on political activities for federal employees, particularly focusing on the limitations for Presidential Appointees (PAS employees) regarding participation in partisan political activities. 2014 HQ2017008402 4
The document discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) evaluation of Growth Energy's arguments regarding the authority to waive Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements for E15 fuel blends, ultimately concluding that Growth Energy's legal interpretations are flawed. 2014
ED_002061_00181747
Bill Wehrum
3
The document discusses comments from the American Petroleum Institute regarding the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) Draft Guidance for assessing the effects of anthropogenic sound on marine mammals, emphasizing the need for new acoustic criteria that do not impose additional regulatory burdens on the offshore oil and gas industry. 2014 2
The National Governors Association is requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to enhance clarity and consultation with states regarding the proposed rule defining jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, emphasizing the importance of state input in the rulemaking process. 2014
ED_002061_00035409
Layne Bangerter
1
The Forest Service emphasizes the importance of its Hydropower Program and outlines plans to enhance agency responsiveness and coordination in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license proceedings to support hydropower development on National Forest System land. 2014 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received comments from the American Petroleum Institute (API) regarding the Draft Guidance for Assessing the Effects of Anthropogenic Sound, specifically challenging the agency's approach to setting sound exposure thresholds based on limited marine mammal studies and advocating for the use of the best available science instead. 2014 2
The United States Environmental Protection Agency filed a motion to dismiss a petition for review by Sierra Club de Puerto Rico and others, challenging the EPA's decision to grant a Prevention of Significant Deterioration permit to Energy Answers Arecibo, LLC, arguing that the petition should be filed in the First Circuit instead of the D.C. Circuit. 2014
ED_002061_00162551
Justin Schwab
11
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
ED_002061_00107146
Sarah Greenwalt
29
The Sierra Club de Puerto Rico and other petitioners are responding to the EPA's motion to dismiss their appeal regarding a final rule that permits the construction and operation of an incinerator in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, arguing that the EPA's actions have national implications and have caused them injury. 2014
ED_002061_00162553
Justin Schwab
22
The Wyoming Governor's Office submitted comments to the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers expressing strong objections to the proposed rule defining "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act, citing concerns over lack of state consultation, jurisdictional overreach, and insufficient scientific support. 2014
ED_002061_00035412
Layne Bangerter
9
The document is a subsequent Risk Management Plan (RMP) submission for the Arkema Inc. - Crosby Plant, detailing registration information and compliance with EPA regulations, with a submission date of June 11, 2014. 2014
ED_002061_00026237
Michael Abboud
25
The Wyoming Governor Matthew H. Mead expresses concerns to the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers regarding the proposed rule defining "Waters of the United States," urging its withdrawal due to inadequate public consultation and process issues. 2014
ED_002061_00035411
Layne Bangerter
2
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
ED_002061_00108000
Sarah Greenwalt
37
The EPA responds to a request from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers regarding its policy on corporate mergers and acquisitions under the Transition Program for Equipment Manufacturers (TPEM), clarifying that post-merger, the parent company must manage the TPEM allowance across all subsidiaries. 2014 HQ2017008402 3
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) expresses concerns to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding their proposed rule redefining "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act, urging them to withdraw it due to its negative impact on builders and developers. 2014
ED_002061_00065183
Tate Bennett
169
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is urged to improve its Draft Guidance on assessing the effects of anthropogenic sound by providing a user guide for public review, clarifying the application of qualitative factors in impact assessments, and addressing the omission of behavioral harassment in its considerations. 2014 2
The Forest Service emphasizes the importance of its Hydropower Program and outlines the need for improved agency responsiveness and coordination in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license proceedings to support hydropower development and mitigation efforts on National Forest System land. 2014 FS2017FSWO04301 4
The Kansas House of Representatives is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to fulfill procedural requirements and provide necessary studies before finalizing the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, while also indicating plans to introduce state legislation regarding data availability and mapping requirements. 2014 HQ2017008402 2
The Vinyl Institute submitted supplemental information to the U.S. EPA regarding the reconsideration of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production, emphasizing the need for data-driven emission performance estimates to support the PVC industry while complying with the Clean Air Act. 2014 29
The document from the EPA outlines the final strategy for responding to the Iowa League regarding permits for publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) that blend, detailing specific regulatory requirements and monitoring standards. 2014 HQ2017008402 10
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule amending regulations related to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) program, clarifying cellulosic biofuel identification numbers, specifying new production pathways for renewable fuels, and updating misfueling mitigation requirements for E15 gasoline, effective August 18, 2014. 2014
ED_002061_00164220
Justin Schwab
41
The document outlines Elin D. Miller's extensive career in agricultural consulting, corporate governance, and public service, including her role as Regional Administrator for the EPA overseeing environmental challenges in the Pacific Northwest. 2014
ED_002061_00173862
Kenneth Wagner
2
The Wilderness Society submitted scoping comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the Planning 2.0 initiative, emphasizing its potential for significant improvements in land use planning and management. 2014 BLM201700947 68
The Vinyl Institute submitted supplemental information to the U.S. EPA regarding the reconsideration of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production, emphasizing the need for accurate data to inform the PVC MACT rule while supporting industry growth. 2014 29
The document is a report from the Energy and Climate Change Task Force to the Secretary of the Interior, outlining a strategy for improving the Department of the Interior's mitigation policies and practices as of April 2014. 2014 BLM201800412 5
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a Permanent Instruction Memorandum providing policy guidance on the management of National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, and related designations, as well as supplemental policies on various environmental and resource management topics. 2014 2
Elin D. Miller, a former Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, has held various leadership roles in agricultural and environmental organizations, including serving on multiple boards and consulting, while also managing a hazelnut and wine grape farm in Oregon. 2014
ED_002061_00173862
Bill Wehrum
2
The document contains comments from the American Petroleum Institute (API) regarding the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) Draft Guidance on assessing the effects of anthropogenic sound, recommending a comparative study of the proposed acoustic criteria's regulatory implications and requesting clearer implementation details. 2014 2
The Forest Service emphasizes the importance of its Hydropower Program and outlines its intention to enhance responsiveness and coordination in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license proceedings to support hydropower development and mitigation efforts on National Forest System land. 2014 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reviewing and potentially revising its Policy Instruction Memorandum on processing royalty rate reduction applications to streamline the review process and reduce delays, with a revised memorandum expected in early 2018. 2014 BLM201800412 9
The Vinyl Institute PVC MACT Working Group is requesting the U.S. EPA to clarify certain provisions of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride production to address confusion and compliance issues without requiring substantive revisions to the rule. 2013 28
Duke Energy Indiana is seeking a variance from the EPA's Steam Electric Effluent Limitations Guidelines for its Edwardsport IGCC Station, arguing that the current limits are unachievable and would impose excessive costs without additional environmental benefits, while IDEM supports the request but the EPA has not acted on it for nearly a year. 2013
ED_002061_00082594
Brittany Bolen
3
The document discusses the implications of the D.C. Circuit's decision in American Petroleum Institute v. EPA on the Environmental Protection Agency's regulations regarding non-hazardous secondary materials and their classification as solid waste under RCRA, particularly focusing on the legitimacy criteria for recycling and contamination comparisons. 2013
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The document discusses the expansion plans of Diamond Green Diesel, a joint venture between Darling Ingredients Inc. and Valero Energy Corporation, to increase renewable diesel production from 160 million gallons to 275 million gallons by Q2 2018, highlighting its environmental benefits and compliance with Low Carbon Fuel Standards. 2013 HQ2017008402 1
The document discusses the EPA's legal obligations regarding the Iowa League decision, based on insights from the DOJ, indicating that the agency should avoid non-acquiescence in cases likely to be reviewed within the 8th Circuit. 2013 HQ2017008402 3
The U.S. EPA is requested to clarify certain provisions of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production, particularly regarding venting requirements for storage vessels, to address confusion and ensure compliance within the industry. 2013 28
The Association of Washington Business, along with the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Counties, released a report indicating that current technology cannot meet proposed water quality standards in Washington State, which could impose significant costs on municipal ratepayers and consumers without environmental benefits. 2013
ED_002061_00163681
Justin Schwab
3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is being urged by U.S. Steel Corporation to reconsider the uniform regional haze limits imposed on its Minnesota facilities, following the agency's acknowledgment that such standards are not feasible based on new data and previous administrative and judicial petitions filed by U.S. Steel. 2013
ED_002061_00086857
Byron Brown
3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention clarified its position on the recognition of lead test kits under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program, stating that current kits recognized as of June 23, 2008, will remain valid until the agency publicly recognizes a kit meeting both specified performance criteria. 2013
ED_002061_00038364
Nancy Beck
3
The Vinyl Institute PVC MACT Working Group is requesting the U.S. EPA to clarify certain provisions of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production, specifically regarding venting requirements for fixed roof storage vessels, to prevent confusion and ensure compliance within the industry. 2013 28
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
ED_002061_00108020
Sarah Greenwalt
2
The document is a treatment technology review and assessment related to wastewater management, prepared by various Washington state associations, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2013
ED_002061_00163679
Justin Schwab
64
The Association of Washington Business, along with the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Counties, released a report indicating that current technology cannot meet the proposed water quality standards set by the Washington State Department of Ecology, which could impose significant costs on municipal ratepayers and consumers without environmental benefits. 2013
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The EPA Region 8 document outlines Montana's definitions and regulations regarding Waters of the State and wetlands, detailing state limitations on regulatory stringency and the Streamside Management Program. 2013
ED_002061_00091080
Patrick Davis
13
The letter from various stakeholders to the Acting Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expresses concern over the agency's attempts to implement new regulatory requirements for wastewater treatment processes through letters to Senator Chuck Grassley, arguing that these actions circumvent the notice and comment procedures mandated by the Administrative Procedure Act. 2013 HQ2017008402 3
The National League of Cities is urging the EPA, led by Administrator Gina McCarthy, to provide nationwide consistency in implementing the 8th Circuit Court's decision regarding the Iowa League of Cities case, which vacated certain EPA guidance on water quality regulations and highlighted the need for proper rulemaking procedures. 2013 HQ2017008402 2
The email from Loren Denton of the U.S. EPA discusses the preparation of briefing materials and talking points for an upcoming meeting, including a note about Nancy Sutley's scheduling conflict. 2013 HQ2017008402 3
The document is a treatment technology review and assessment related to wastewater management, prepared by various Washington state associations, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2013
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The document is a petition submitted by the Vinyl Institute, Inc. to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting reconsideration and a stay of the final National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production. 2012 102
The study by The Dow Chemical Company and collaborators, published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, investigates cholinesterase inhibition and toxicokinetics in immature and adult rats following acute or repeated exposures to chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-oxon, revealing age-related sensitivity and dose regimen effects on cholinesterase inhibition levels. 2012
ED_002061_00045668
Nancy Beck
16
The United States Coast Guard and the Environmental Protection Agency issued a temporary permit to Totem Ocean Trailer Express for the M/V Midnight Sun and M/V North Star to exempt them from MARPOL Annex VI fuel sulfur content requirements until September 30, 2016, to facilitate a ship emission reduction and control technology research project involving LNG conversion and refueling infrastructure development. 2012 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) is advocating for a buried natural gas pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Southcentral Alaska, arguing that it is more cost-effective and environmentally preferable compared to an aboveground alternative, as assessed in the ongoing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes led by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (US 2012
ED_002061_00098617
Lee Forsgren
27
The document outlines legislative provisions from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, regarding the Bureau of Land Management's requirements for exhausting administrative review before judicial action on grazing decisions and the acceptance of donated grazing permits in the California Desert Conservation Area. 2012 BLM201800412 3
The Gulf Consortium, established under the RESTORE Act, is developing a Stand-up State Expenditure Plan to manage financial controls and administrative duties for implementing projects in Florida's State Expenditure Plan. 2012
ED_002061_00175469
Bill Wehrum
36
The Gulf Consortium outlines the Stand-up State Expenditure Plan for Florida to manage financial controls and administrative duties for implementing projects under the RESTORE Act. 2012
ED_002061_00175469
Kenneth Wagner
36
The document outlines legislative provisions from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, regarding the Bureau of Land Management's requirements for exhausting administrative review before challenging grazing decisions on public lands and the acceptance of donated grazing permits or leases in the California Desert Conservation Area. 2012 BLM201800412 3
The document is a petition submitted by the Vinyl Institute, Inc. to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting reconsideration and a stay of the final National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production. 2012 102
The Gulf Consortium, a public entity formed by Florida's Gulf Coast counties, has developed a Stand-up State Expenditure Plan to establish financial controls and administrative procedures for managing implementation grants related to projects in the Florida State Expenditure Plan under the RESTORE Act. 2012
ED_002061_00176700
Bill Wehrum
36
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing Oxitec's applications for an Experimental Use Permit and Section 3 registration for the OX513A mosquito under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, with Oxitec confirming its compliance with data requirements and readiness to provide additional information as needed. 2012
ED_002061_00041327
Nancy Beck
15
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency are proposing the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient "SAFE" Vehicles Rule to establish new fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for model years 2021-2026, seeking public input on various options that balance economic factors with environmental goals. 2012
ED_002061_00030604
Michael Abboud
4
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency are proposing the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule to seek public input on new fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for model years 2021-2026, aiming to balance economic factors, technology, and environmental goals. 2012
ED_002061_00030518
Michael Abboud
4
The document outlines legislative provisions from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, regarding the Bureau of Land Management's requirements for administrative review before judicial action on grazing decisions on public lands and the acceptance of donated grazing permits or leases in the California Desert Conservation Area. 2012 BLM201800412 3
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service granted a fee waiver for a FOIA request made by the National Pork Producers Council after reexamining the appeal regarding the initial denial. 2012 HQ2017008402 1
The Gulf Consortium, a public entity formed by Florida's Gulf Coast counties, is developing a Stand-up State Expenditure Plan to establish financial controls and administrative duties for managing projects under the RESTORE Act. 2012
ED_002061_00176700
Kenneth Wagner
36
The document is a petition submitted by the Vinyl Institute, Inc. to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting reconsideration and a stay of the final National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production. 2012 43
The United States Coast Guard and the Environmental Protection Agency issued a temporary permit to Totem Ocean Trailer Express for the M/V Midnight Sun and M/V North Star to exempt them from MARPOL Annex VI fuel sulfur content requirements until September 30, 2016, to facilitate a ship emission reduction and control technology research project involving LNG conversion and refueling infrastructure development. 2012 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received a meeting request from A.J. Ferate for Administrator E. Scott Pruitt to tour the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry facility, where CEO Roddey Dowd aims to discuss regulatory challenges faced by the metalcasting industry, particularly concerning greenhouse gas emissions and air quality standards. 2012
ED_002061_00143248
Madeline Morris
4
The US Energy Association is hosting a forum to discuss a new concept that rewards carbon footprint reductions with retirement account contributions, featuring guest speaker Jason Makansi. 2012 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The American Legislative Exchange Council urges courts to refrain from expanding tort law doctrines in response to federal regulatory reform, emphasizing that legislatures and administrative agencies are better suited for regulatory analysis. 2011 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) outlines actions related to Ten-Day Notices (TDNs) and independent inspections, including recommendations for improving the TDN process and addressing permit defects as part of the SMCRA Government Efficiencies Project. 2011 OS201700602 4
The Forest Service outlines procedures for cost recovery from licensees under the Federal Power Act, clarifying that certain costs related to special use applications and mitigation efforts are not to be reported to FERC to prevent double counting, while emphasizing the need for appropriate offsite mitigation measures. 2011 FS2017FSWO04297 2
The American Legislative Exchange Council urges courts to refrain from expanding tort law doctrines in response to federal regulatory reform, emphasizing that legislatures and administrative agencies are better suited for regulatory analysis. 2011 1
The document outlines the qualifications and current position of Jeff M. Witte as the Director/Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, highlighting his extensive experience in food and agriculture public policy, management of a $16 million budget, and collaboration with state government and New Mexico State University. 2011
ED_002061_00065594
Tate Bennett
5
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency denied CropLife America's petition to establish criteria for accepting epidemiological evidence in pesticide risk assessments, while preparing guidelines for incorporating such data into the assessment process. 2011
ED_002061_00044427
Nancy Beck
3
The American Legislative Exchange Council urges courts to refrain from expanding tort law doctrines in response to federal regulatory reforms that aim to reduce overregulation, as this approach undermines effective legislative and regulatory processes. 2011 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) is updating aquifer boundaries for the re-injection of produced water in over 50 oil fields in response to a directive from the USEPA, which requires formal exemption applications for aquifers with less than 10,000 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. 2010 HQ2017008402 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking input on improving the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and planning processes by identifying specific actions to reduce duplicative analyses and streamline project approvals. 2010 BLM201700947 6
The EPA is conducting sanitary surveys of public water systems in Wyoming to identify significant deficiencies that threaten drinking water safety, leading to potential enforcement actions against municipalities that fail to address these issues, while facing disagreements with the DEG over the criteria for what constitutes a significant deficiency, particularly regarding water storage tanks. 2010
ED_002061_00094595
Lee Forsgren
1
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) provided an update on the West Davis Corridor project, detailing the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and ongoing collaboration with the EPA and other agencies regarding a 404 wetlands permit, while addressing concerns about the feasibility and costs of bridging wetlands. 2010
ED_002061_00073139
Tate Bennett
2
The California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) is working with the EPA to update Aquifer Exemption applications for over 40 oil fields in California, following directives to reassess underground aquifer boundaries for the reinjection of produced water under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 2010
ED_002061_00082591
Brittany Bolen
1
The Interagency Working Group on Social Cost of Carbon, under the United States Government, developed estimates to incorporate the social benefits of reducing carbon dioxide emissions into regulatory cost-benefit analyses as mandated by Executive Order 12866. 2010 BLM201800412 51
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on March 26, 2010, to implement changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard program under the Clean Air Act, establishing new requirements for various types of biofuels and introducing greenhouse gas emission thresholds for renewable fuels. 2010
ED_002061_00180875
Bill Wehrum
375
The EPA is evaluating whether the 2009 Endangerment Finding and the 2010 Tailpipe Rule should be reinterpreted to exclude biogenic emissions from the Clean Air Act's applicability, arguing that the original findings did not adequately address the science behind biogenic emissions. 2009
ED_002061_00162566
Justin Schwab
18
The EPA and Michigan DEQ have reached a proposed settlement with The Dow Chemical Co. for a Superfund cleanup of dioxin contamination in the Tittabawassee River, Saginaw River, and Saginaw Bay, formalized in an administrative order on consent. 2009 HQ2017008402 11
The document is a court order regarding a motion to dismiss counterclaims made by Teck Cominco Metals, Ltd. against the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in a CERCLA case concerning hazardous substances contamination of Lake Roosevelt. 2009
ED_002061_00163963
Justin Schwab
11
The document from the EPA evaluates the existing and designated uses of Straight Creek in Lee County, VA, using current macroinvertebrate, habitat, and water quality data, with contributions from various agencies and individuals. 2009
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The letter is a recommendation from Dr. Raymond J. Kent of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Dr. William Irwin, highlighting his expertise in toxicology and contributions to pesticide regulation. 2009
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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
ED_002061_00106945
Sarah Greenwalt
14
The document is a letter from the U.S. Senate requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide results of its evaluation on potential job losses related to greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act, including impacts from the "PSD Tailoring" rule and other proposed regulations. 2009
ED_002061_00082502
Brittany Bolen
2
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative petitions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS by recalculating NOx allowances and Oklahoma's emission budget for 2017 and beyond. 2008 HQ2017008402 22
The document discusses recommendations from various associations regarding Observer Standards for monitoring marine activities in the Gulf of Mexico, emphasizing the need for standardized data collection methods and addressing potential conflicts of interest between Protected Species Observers (PSOs) and industry stakeholders, while collaborating with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). 2008 2
The US Environmental Protection Agency's study examines the negative impacts of mountaintop coal mining on aquatic macroinvertebrate communities in West Virginia streams, demonstrating significant biological impairment linked to mining activities. 2008
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