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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing Secretarial Order 3349, which focuses on promoting American energy independence by reducing regulatory burdens on energy production and revoking previous mitigation policies established under Secretarial Order 3330. 2015 BLM201800412 2
The document is a petition for review filed by the Sierra Club de Puerto Rico and other environmental groups against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding a final rule on environmental requirements. 2015
ED_002061_00162549
Justin Schwab
80
The National Association of Home Builders submitted comments to the EPA regarding the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program and the development of lead test kits, following a public meeting announcement aimed at gathering information on the existing market and alternatives for lead-based paint testing. 2015
ED_002061_00038365
Nancy Beck
9
The document discusses a research article from the US Environmental Protection Agency that analyzes the incremental mitigation benefits of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) in relation to the government's social cost of carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) estimates, emphasizing the importance of benefit-cost analysis in climate policy-making. 2015 BLM201800412 28
The document discusses Newtrient, a private company formed by the dairy industry to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable practices, highlighting its collaboration with the EPA on pollution prevention and the development of voluntary markets for pollution reduction services. 2015
ED_002061_00171851
Bill Wehrum
2
The Cross-Cutting Issues Group, representing electric generating companies, recommends that the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers withdraw and replace the Clean Water Rule (WOTUS Rule) due to its expansion of federal jurisdiction and the resulting regulatory uncertainty and costs for its members. 2015
ED_002061_00095148
Lee Forsgren
6
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing Secretarial Order (S.O.) 3349, which focuses on promoting American energy independence by reviewing agency climate change actions, revoking S.O. 3330, and directing the identification of actions related to energy development and mitigation policies. 2015 BLM201800412 2
PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. submitted a Petition for Reconsideration and Request for Administrative Stay to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the "Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizer Production RTR and Standards of Performance for Phosphate Processing" final rule, citing unique grounds related to their facilities. 2015 HQ2017008402 626
The document is a submission of comments by a coalition of industry organizations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding concerns over the proposed financial responsibility requirements under CERCLA 108(b) for the hard rock mining industry. 2015
ED_002061_00086796
Byron Brown
28
The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water conducted a training and functional exercise in Florida to enhance emergency preparedness and response among water utilities and emergency responders, focusing on resilience to natural and manmade incidents. 2015
ED_002061_00100389
Lee Forsgren
6
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the deadline for initial area designations under the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone by one year to allow states more time to develop compliance plans and to establish an Ozone Cooperative Compliance Task Force for additional flexibility. 2015
ED_002061_00067161
Tate Bennett
1
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council has adopted the NOAA Restoration Center Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and approved $1,319,636 in funding for the Robinson Preserve Wetlands Restoration Project in Florida, reallocating an additional $470,910 for implementation, totaling $1,790,546 to restore 118.2 acres of coastal habitat. 2015
ED_002061_00176824
Kenneth Wagner
4
The document outlines Newtrient's initiative, supported by the dairy industry and in partnership with the EPA, to create a marketplace for environmental asset services aimed at reducing the environmental impact of dairy farming through advanced manure treatment technologies and voluntary pollution prevention markets. 2015
ED_002061_00171851
Kenneth Wagner
2
The EPA, under Administrator Pruitt, is implementing a policy to eliminate conflicts of interest by prohibiting individuals receiving agency grant money from serving on advisory boards, ensuring compliance with legal requirements for board membership and enhancing transparency in decision-making processes. 2015
ED_002061_00061590
Tate Bennett
1
The EPA's Science Advisory Board provides recommendations on nutrient-load reduction targets for Lake Erie, focusing on an adaptive management approach to address phosphorus loads and eutrophication, as requested by the agency. 2014 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 55
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 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 document discusses the importance of foreign aid, particularly the PEPFAR program, in supporting global health initiatives and its positive impact on political stability and economic growth, while also noting congressional support for these programs. 2014 2
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
Governor Matthew H. Mead of Wyoming expresses concerns in a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy regarding the proposed Interpretative Rule on the Waters of the United States, arguing that it expands government oversight and imposes new regulatory burdens on landowners contrary to the agencies' stated goals. 2014
ED_002061_00035410
Layne Bangerter
3
The EPA's Science Advisory Board provides a draft report with recommendations on nutrient-load reduction targets for Lake Erie, focusing on an adaptive management approach to address phosphorus loads and eutrophication. 2014 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 55
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 American Water Works Association (AWWA) is advocating for the inclusion of source water protection measures in the upcoming Farm Bill, emphasizing the need for collaboration between water providers and farmers to address nutrient runoff that threatens drinking water quality. 2014
ED_002061_00097176
Lee Forsgren
1
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 document discusses the challenges faced by the Trump administration in securing legislative victories, particularly regarding health care and tax initiatives, as the August recess approaches, with White House officials planning to push Senate Republicans for a vote on repealing the Affordable Care Act. 2014 2
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 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 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 document outlines Senator Camera Bartolotta's background, committee assignments, and legislative focus areas, emphasizing her role in promoting effective government operations and supporting the gas and oil industry in Pennsylvania. 2014
ED_002061_00069582
Tate Bennett
1
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 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 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 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 document discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 "Finding of Endangerment" regarding carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases, highlighting the politicization of climate science and the federal government's significant funding of climate research. 2013
ED_002061_00059265
Tate Bennett
19
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 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_00094893
64
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 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 OCP Policy Center is organizing the sixth edition of The Atlantic Dialogues conference in Morocco, focusing on cross-regional issues in the Atlantic Basin and promoting discussions among influential leaders and young professionals. 2012 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The OCP Policy Center is organizing the sixth edition of The Atlantic Dialogues conference, focusing on "Africa in the Atlantic: Time for Action," to facilitate discussions among influential leaders on cross-regional issues in the Atlantic Basin. 2012 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
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 discusses the commissioning of the U.S.S. Gabrielle Giffords in Galveston, Texas, honoring former Rep. Gabby Giffords, with notable attendees including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, while also mentioning various birthdays of political figures and media personalities. 2012 2
The Utah State University conducted a comprehensive study revealing that break rates for nearly half of U.S. water mains have increased by over 40% in six years, raising concerns about pipe failures. 2012
ED_002061_00098101
Lee Forsgren
4
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 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 document outlines details about an Outdoor Recreation Leadership session at Shenandoah National Park on April 23-24, featuring Eric Artz, COO of REI, and Christopher Belland, CEO of Historic Tours of America, highlighting their backgrounds and contributions to outdoor recreation and tourism. 2012 2
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 United States District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed a lawsuit filed by several environmental organizations against Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the EPA, challenging the agency's approval of Maryland's 2012 Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality, based on grounds of mootness, lack of standing, and failure to state a claim. 2012
ED_002061_00099287
Lee Forsgren
15
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 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 EPA requested "raw data" from the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health to support its Human Health Risk Assessment for chlorpyrifos, but after discussions, decided not to pursue the data as new information resolved their uncertainties. 2011
ED_002061_00046658
Nancy Beck
13
The document outlines the Navy Pier redevelopment project, managed by a nonprofit organization, detailing the completion of Phase I in 2016 with a $186M investment and plans for Phase II requiring an additional $100M to enhance public spaces and cultural programming. 2011 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
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 Chicago Park District outlines the ongoing redevelopment of Navy Pier, led by a nonprofit organization, which includes a completed $186M Phase I and plans for a $100M Phase II to enhance public spaces and cultural programming, aiming to attract 9.2 million annual visitors and support local employment. 2011 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The document discusses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and various partners, to clean up toxic sediments in the Lower Passaic River and restore habitats, while also highlighting community improvements and economic benefits from recreational activities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2011
ED_002061_00150625
Christian Palich
2
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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment and Dow Chemical Co., signed a settlement agreement in January 2010 to initiate cleanup plans and enhance community engagement regarding the Tittabawassee River, Saginaw River, and Bay Superfund site. 2010 HQ2017008402 4
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 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 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
ED_002061_00106918
2 Tier
39
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
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 from the Environmental Protection Agency discusses best practices for coordinating cleanup and natural resource restoration processes at Superfund and hazardous waste sites to improve efficiency and effectiveness. 2008
ED_002061_00116212
Albert Kelly
23
The EPA's Office of Research and Development highlights the significant research and community engagement activities of the Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Center in Ada, OK, focusing on groundwater contamination remediation and ecosystem restoration, while also noting its economic impact on the local community. 2007
ED_002061_00172820
Kenneth Wagner
2
The document is a Consent Decree Addendum filed by the United States, on behalf of the EPA, against The Premcor Refining Group Inc. and the Lima Refining Company for alleged environmental violations at their petroleum refineries, as part of a broader compliance initiative in the petroleum refining industry. 2007
ED_002061_00164347
Justin Schwab
148
The US Department of Agriculture Forest Service is updating its 2011 "Forests to Faucets" analysis to enhance understanding of the relationship between watershed health and drinking water supplies in the context of urban expansion and climate change. 2007
ED_002061_00160092
David Ross
7
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 is forwarding a Memorandum of Agreement to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to support a consolidated approach to site cleanup under Wisconsin's NR700 rules, enhancing redevelopment efforts in the state. 2006
ED_002061_00173713
Kenneth Wagner
17
The document discusses a proposed division of trophic state into autotrophic and heterotrophic categories in rivers and streams, emphasizing the influence of external carbon sources and nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus on aquatic ecosystems, as presented by Walter K. Dodds from the Division of Biology at Kansas State University. 2006 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The document provides a background brief on Scott Pruitt's role as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), highlighting his rise to influence within the Trump administration and his approach to regulatory policies. 2006
ED_002061_00012343
Michael Abboud
8
The document discusses a proposed division of trophic state into autotrophic and heterotrophic categories in rivers and streams, emphasizing the influence of nitrogen and phosphorus on these states, as presented by Walter K. Dodds from the Division of Biology at Kansas State University. 2006 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The letter from Congress requests EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to facilitate the issuance of a Use Attainability Analysis for the City of Indianapolis' Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan, which is crucial for compliance with a 2006 consent decree and improving local water quality. 2006
ED_002061_00105611
Sarah Greenwalt
4
The MJB&A Permitting and Infrastructure Coalition submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding regulatory reform under Executive Order 13777, advocating for a review and potential modification of the Clean Water Rule to provide clearer definitions of jurisdictional waters for energy infrastructure projects. 2006
ED_002061_00107872
Sarah Greenwalt
3
The document outlines the "Guidelines for Cooperation" with the Alaska Dam Safety Program, prepared by the Dam Safety and Construction Unit of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. 2005
ED_002061_00172725
Kenneth Wagner
231
The document is a memo expressing support for a campaign commitment by a government official to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Treaty and cease taxpayer funding for UN global warming programs, highlighting the legal risks associated with maintaining the previous administration's greenhouse gas regulations. 2005 2
The Motorcycle Racing Association of Nevada is requesting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to address issues with its website and to rescind a 2016 decision that allows bureaucrats to write Resource Management Plans (RMPs) without public input, advocating for a more sustainable and stakeholder-inclusive approach to land management. 2004 BLM201700947 5
The American Water Works Association is hosting an annual conference in Philadelphia focused on addressing aging infrastructure and funding needs in the water sector, featuring expert discussions on financial trends, public-private partnerships, and affordability issues. 2004
ED_002061_00108127
Sarah Greenwalt
4
The EPA is seeking public comments on a proposed policy regarding the blending of effluent at publicly owned sewage treatment facilities during high flow events, with comments due by January 9, 2004. 2004 HQ2017008402 8
The document outlines the Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2700 regarding the management of special uses related to Federal Power Act projects, detailing authority, objectives, policies, responsibilities, and environmental analysis requirements. 2003 FS2017FSWO04297 2
The U.S. Forest Service issued Amendment No. 2700-2003-2 to the Forest Service Manual, effective October 14, 2003, reorganizing and expanding descriptions of various federal acts related to special uses management for federal power projects. 2003 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 15
The study by researchers from the University of Padua and the University of Würzburg investigates the early resistance to cell death in liver mitochondria during hepatocarcinogenesis induced by 2-acetylaminofluorene (AAF) in albino Wistar rats, revealing that AAF feeding enhances mitochondrial resistance to apoptosis and protects against hepatotoxic effects from bacterial endotoxin. 2003
ED_002061_00039347
6
The document outlines the U.S. Forest Service's procedures for managing applications related to hydropower projects on National Forest System lands, detailing the roles of the Regional Forester in providing comments on preliminary permits and exemptions, and emphasizing coordination with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to avoid conflicts with project operations. 2003 FS2017FSWO04297 2
The document discusses a petition by the Vinyl Institute to the EPA requesting reconsideration of the final PVC MACT rule to explicitly allow the use of vapor balancing as a proven control technology for minimizing hazardous air pollutant emissions during the unloading of vinyl chloride railcars. 2002 59
The USGS is preparing to release an Open-File Report summarizing wildlife-related research conducted in the 1002 Area of ANWR from 2002 to 2017, which has received bureau approval and will be shared with partners including FWS and BLM. 2002 10
The document is a petition for a writ of certiorari from the State of Wisconsin to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to treat the Sokaogon Chippewa Community as a state for Clean Water Act regulations concerning Rice Lake. 2002
ED_002061_00173714
Kenneth Wagner
14
The document is a presentation by Mike Howe, Executive Director of the Texas Section of the American Water Works Association, before the House Subcommittee on the Environment, discussing the need for improved emergency preparedness and mutual aid among water utilities in response to environmental concerns following the 2017 hurricane season. 2000 HQ2017008402 9
The document is a draft discussion paper prepared for the Reinvention Action Council meeting on June 7, 2000, addressing barriers to the implementation of the National Environmental Performance Partnership System (NEPPS) by the EPA, highlighting the need for greater flexibility for states in managing environmental programs. 2000
ED_002061_00178455
Kenneth Wagner
10
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's study highlights the prevalence of legacy and emerging perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as significant drinking water contaminants in the Cape Fear River watershed, revealing that health advisory levels for certain PFAS were exceeded on multiple sampling days. 2000
ED_002061_00270551
Richard Yamada
17
The Office of Government Ethics issued a memorandum clarifying the application of 18 U.S.C. § 203 regarding the prohibition on federal employees receiving compensation for representational services, emphasizing that the prohibition only applies when compensation is received for services rendered to a third party in connection with matters involving the federal government. 1999 4