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The EPA's June 29, 2017 Daily Environment Report discusses various environmental news topics, including the Justice Department's nominee's stance on BP's defense work, oil discoveries in Alaska, and a bipartisan measure on nuclear waste storage.
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The email from the EPA discusses a POLITICO Playbook update highlighting President Trump's ongoing efforts to repeal Obamacare, including meetings with Senate Republicans to draft new legislation.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics related to energy and climate policy, including the impact of diesel on German elections, the insurance industry's response to climate change risks, Senate Democrats' focus on climate resilience in flood insurance debates, and California's potential re-evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions targets for vehicles.
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The EPA is under scrutiny from federal appeals court judges to provide technical evidence for its decision not to lower carbon monoxide emissions limits for large industrial boilers, as reported in the Energy and Climate Report dated September 15, 2017.
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The email discusses the competing pressures on Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding the development of a new five-year offshore drilling plan by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), highlighting public comments and political opposition from both environmental groups and lawmakers.
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The document is an EPA regulatory alert detailing proposed revisions to the Arizona and Illinois State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with comments due by November 6, 2017.
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The EPA issued a final rule approving revisions to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District regulations regarding emissions from large confined animal facilities, effective July 10, 2017, and proposed a rule extending the attainment dates for the PM-2.5 nonattainment area in Idaho and Utah.
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The email discusses the nomination of Rich Glick and Kevin McIntyre to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by the White House, highlighting the urgency for Senate confirmation to resolve FERC's lack of quorum affecting major energy decisions.
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The EPA's June 29, 2017, Federal Regulatory Alert discusses proposed approvals of Alabama's SIP for PM-2.5 infrastructure requirements and confirms the adequacy of motor vehicle emissions budgets in California's San Joaquin Valley for transportation conformity, with comments due by July 31, 2017.
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The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's commitments regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), including decisions on biofuel volumes and waivers for ethanol sales, in response to requests from Midwest senators, particularly Sen. Joni Ernst.
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The email from the EPA discusses a POLITICO article highlighting how climate change skeptics are using a recent study to challenge the consensus on climate change, while scientists criticize the misinterpretation of their findings.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses several key actions and decisions by the Trump administration, including Administrator Scott Pruitt's directive to limit "sue and settle" practices, the proposed budget for a refocused IRIS program, the implementation of an Obama-era Superfund vapor intrusion rule, and the defense of an Obama-era Clean Air Act policy in a Supreme Court brief.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a 20-month delay in the implementation of new chemical plant safety regulations, allowing for further review and public input, as decided by Administrator Scott Pruitt on June 12, 2017.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various legal and regulatory developments affecting the agency, including a federal court ruling on Clean Water Act violations related to coal ash, congressional restrictions on EPA's waiver authority for small refiners under the renewable fuel standard, and environmentalists' legal actions against the EPA's suspension of methane emissions limits from landfills.
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The email discusses President Trump's intention to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate change, highlighting the potential diplomatic and economic implications, as reported by POLITICO.
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The email from POLITICO discusses the challenges President Trump faces in confirming a new attorney general if he fires Jeff Sessions, highlights the House's overwhelming approval of a sanctions bill affecting Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and notes the potential diplomatic backlash from the EU regarding the sanctions.
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The EPA's EHS State Regulatory Alert from August 31, 2017, discusses proposed regulatory updates in Colorado for gas utilities and pipeline operators, final rules in Connecticut regarding solvent-contaminated wipes, and a notice from Florida's Department of Environmental Protection concerning the Middle St Johns River Basin.
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The EPA is addressing the challenge of identifying and mitigating groundwater contamination from poly- and perfluorinated chemicals, which are often protected as confidential business information, as discussed in a meeting with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
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The document is an EHS Federal Regulatory Alert from the EPA summarizing recent findings and notices from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the status of various endangered species and a major license application from FERC.
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The EPA's August 8, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses proposed regulatory changes in Arkansas regarding hazardous waste management for underground storage tanks and optional registration for aboveground storage tanks, along with a hearing and comment deadlines, while also mentioning proposed amendments in California for automotive repair dealer regulations.
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report from August 16, 2017, discusses a court ruling allowing Sinclair Oil to bypass biofuel blending mandates, highlights liability concerns affecting Superfund site investments, and notes the agency's plans to rewrite toxic wastewater limits without a set deadline, alongside President Trump's executive order to expedite public-works permits.
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The EPA's July 31, 2017 Energy and Climate Report discusses various topics including New Zealand's proposed changes to its carbon emissions trading system, a lawsuit concerning greenhouse gas measurement delays for highways, Cheniere Energy's expansion in liquefied natural gas exports, SCANA Corp.'s abandonment of nuclear reactors in South Carolina, Ukraine's coal imports from Pennsylvania, and the Trump administration's stance
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the challenges faced by state and federal regulators in responding to energy facility incidents caused by Hurricane Harvey, highlighting multiple reports of gas and oil spills and ongoing investigations by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
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The email discusses the upcoming committee votes on four energy nominees, including David Bernhardt for the Department of the Interior, highlighting concerns from Democrats and environmental groups regarding ethics and climate change positions, as reported by POLITICO's Morning Energy.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses objections from International Paper and McGinnes Industrial Maintenance Corp regarding EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's less protective cleanup plan for the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund site in Texas, which involves excavating contaminated waste at an estimated cost of $115 million.
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The document from the EPA discusses various energy and climate-related developments, including Senate confirmations of key Energy and Interior Department nominees, Portland's appeal of a fossil fuel terminal ban, and the resumption of operations at the U.S. energy regulator following the filling of vacancies.
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The email discusses the House Rules Committee's preparation of 80 amendments related to the EPA and Interior for consideration in the spending package H.R. 3354, highlighting key amendments concerning environmental funding, offshore drilling, and regulatory actions.
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The email from Politico discusses upcoming political events, including the Georgia election results, President Trump's comments on Otto Warmbier's death, and the anticipated release of the Senate GOP's healthcare bill, addressed to Ryan Jackson at the EPA.
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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed the Trump administration's request to pause a climate change lawsuit brought by children against the federal government, requiring them to respond within 30 days while addressing jurisdictional issues related to the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a petition from the Center for Food Safety urging the agency to evaluate all pesticide ingredients, including inert chemicals, for their environmental and health impacts, rather than just the active ingredients.
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The email discusses Energy Secretary Rick Perry's announcement that the Department of Energy will conduct a grid reliability study to identify and reverse policies he claims are detrimental to the coal industry, emphasizing a shift from the previous administration's focus on low-carbon energy sources.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the backlog of natural gas pipelines awaiting approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) due to a lack of quorum, highlighting the urgent need for Senate confirmation of two nominees to address the situation.
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The EPA's August 28, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert details corrections to water well construction regulations in Colorado and updates to licensing provisions for water well drillers in Indiana.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various legal and regulatory challenges facing the agency, including court rulings affecting hydrofluorocarbon limits, ozone standard designations, methane regulations, and lead dust hazard standards.
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The email discusses the successful management of the electric grid during the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, highlighting the EPA's interest in energy resilience and the performance of alternative power sources, as reported by various utilities.
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The email discusses the upcoming release of a Congressional Budget Office report on the budgetary impact of potentially repealing the individual mandate as part of tax reform, highlighting that the estimated savings may be lower than previously thought, which could affect its inclusion in the reform efforts led by the House Ways and Means Committee and President Trump.
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The email discusses the Senate's expected confirmation of William Wehrum as the head of the EPA's air office, highlighting the controversial nature of his appointment and the pressure on EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to testify before Congress regarding oversight hearings.
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The document is an email from Bloomberg BNA to EPA official Ryan Jackson, summarizing news about EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's frequent meetings with energy companies and the upcoming congressional budget defense for Energy Secretary Rick Perry.
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The email discusses the meeting between President Trump and Pope Francis, highlighting their differing views on climate change, and mentions a letter from Senate Democrats urging Trump to remain committed to the Paris Agreement on climate change.
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The EPA's August 7, 2017 update discusses recent regulatory changes in air and water pollution control, including Texas's new open burning regulations and Wisconsin's exemption for hazardous waste facilities from certain air emission standards, as well as amendments to California's ocean and inland water quality plans.
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The EPA announces a meeting of the Science Advisory Board Risk and Technology Review Methods Panel to discuss a draft report on screening methodologies for assessing public health and environmental risks from hazardous air pollutants, scheduled for December 5, 2017, with comments due by November 28, 2017.
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report from October 9, 2017, highlights the retirement of Luminant's Monticello coal plant in Texas despite eased emissions regulations, alongside scrutiny of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's travel by the agency's watchdog.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is facing a lawsuit from environmental and public health groups claiming that its decision to delay new ozone pollution limits is illegal, as it could hinder compliance efforts in regions exceeding the national standards.
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The email from the EPA discusses the August 17, 2017, Daily Environment Report, highlighting key environmental news including China's progress on coal capacity reduction, a court ruling affecting fossil fuel projects, and the enforcement of the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics including Oregon's push for continued commitment to the Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup, the agency's request for a seven-year deadline to complete overdue air toxics rule reviews, and industry calls for a clean repeal of the Obama-era Clean Water Act jurisdiction rule.
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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the EPA's attempt to revive Administrator Scott Pruitt's 90-day stay of the methane rule for new oil and gas wells, effectively reinstating the rule and ending further appeal efforts by industry groups and Republican state officials.
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The email discusses President Trump's directive to the EPA to reconsider and potentially revise the greenhouse gas limits for automobiles set by the previous administration, with a focus on ensuring standards are economically and technologically feasible, while delaying the midterm review until April 2018.
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The EPA announced the withdrawal of two direct final rules regarding amendments to the Louisiana and Texas State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for air quality, in response to adverse comments, effective May 22, 2017.
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The EPA has decided to reconsider certain provisions of the final rule regulating coal combustion residuals as nonhazardous waste, following petitions from industry groups, to evaluate potential improvements while ensuring environmental protection.
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The EPA's June 6, 2017 Daily Environment Report discusses various environmental issues, including the controversy surrounding the 'Safer Choice' label program for chemicals, a dispute involving Syngenta and Kansas farmers over genetically modified corn, and legal actions by environmentalists against the use of toxic chemicals in food packaging.
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The email from Frank Maisano discusses updates on energy policy, specifically the US International Trade Commission's ruling on the solar 201 tariff case, the implications for the Clean Energy Week events, and ongoing Congressional discussions on healthcare and tax reform.
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The EPA issued a final rule on August 7, 2017, removing obsolete provisions related to sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in continuous emission monitoring systems, and proposed a revision to the Kentucky SIP regarding regional haze progress, while also proposing changes to the NESHAP for off-site waste and recovery operations.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various issues related to the agency's budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration, including Administrator Scott Pruitt's defense of the budget at a House hearing, the agency's stay on methane standards, and ongoing legal battles over environmental regulations.
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The email discusses the anticipated announcement by President Trump regarding the reduction of Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, highlighting reactions from various stakeholders and the expected legal challenges from environmental and Native American groups.
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The email discusses recent House debates on amendments related to the EPA and Interior, highlighting key decisions such as funding for park maintenance, the Clean Water State Revolving Funds, and monitoring programs for water quality following the Gold King Mine spill, while also noting the appointment of Wehrum as EPA air chief.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate issues, including a report affirming the reality of climate change, the withdrawal of Centura Energy's public offering, job losses in the coal industry, West Virginia's governor's proposal for federal support for coal, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ability to vote on natural gas pipeline projects.
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report from August 8, 2017, highlights key environmental news, including Scotts Miracle-Gro's decision to eliminate bee-harming pesticides, concerns over soybean cultivation in Brazil's Cerrado, and the EPA's progress in clearing its backlog of new chemical reviews.
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The email from the EPA discusses various energy and climate issues, including the appointment of Kevin McIntyre as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, findings on renewable energy's impact on the power grid, and a California Supreme Court decision regarding local planning agencies' discretion in evaluating climate impacts.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental regulatory issues, including staff defense of greenhouse gas modeling for vehicles, a court case regarding state powers under the Clean Water Act, industry pushback against the repeal of glider truck GHG rules, and concerns from state waste managers about the omission of sustainable materials management in the EPA's strategic plan.
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The email discusses the GOP's tax reform efforts, highlighting House Republicans' optimism and concerns about potential obstacles, including opposition from lawmakers in high-tax states regarding the repeal of state and local tax deductions, as reported in POLITICO's Playbook.
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The email discusses Senate Republicans' strategy to use the fiscal 2018 budget process to facilitate oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), potentially overcoming Democratic opposition and fulfilling a long-standing goal of the GOP and oil companies, while facing challenges from within their own party.
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is speculated to be laying the groundwork for a potential political campaign while gathering feedback on rolling back an Obama-era water rule during his summer tour across 10 states.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) are coordinating efforts to address the environmental impacts of Hurricane Harvey, reporting improvements in air quality and the operational status of drinking water systems while mobilizing community liaisons to assist affected areas.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent developments in climate policy, including a new industry coalition supporting fuel economy standards, a directive from Administrator Scott Pruitt to end "sue and settle" agreements, and personnel changes aimed at advancing the Trump administration's deregulatory agenda.
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The EPA is facing legal challenges regarding its greenhouse gas rule for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, while the Federal Highway Administration plans to resume implementing an Obama-era rule on tracking greenhouse gas emissions from national highways.
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The EPA announced the addition of 26 states to a Clean Air Act waiver allowing the sale of 15 percent ethanol gasoline blends, effectively lifting summer sales restrictions due to Hurricane Harvey's impact on fuel supply.
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The EPA's Ryan Jackson shared an Energy and Climate Report on October 13, 2017, highlighting EU ministers' agreement on greenhouse gas emissions cuts, challenges facing coal plants in the U.S., and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's support for Energy Secretary Rick Perry's proposal to support coal and nuclear energy.
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The email from the EPA Press Office discusses Administrator Scott Pruitt's appearance on "Morning Joe," where he defends President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, arguing it prioritizes American economic interests and highlights the U.S.'s achievements in reducing CO2 emissions.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics including the implications of creative destruction in the Fortune 500, the value of college education, and President Trump's executive order directing federal agencies to explore new health insurance options.
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The email discusses the upcoming committee votes on four energy nominees by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, highlighting concerns over David Bernhardt's nomination due to his industry ties and ethical questions, as well as the expected support from Republicans for the other nominees.
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The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from October 11, 2017, discusses various energy-related topics, including proposed changes to accounting for land easements affecting pipeline companies, ongoing legal challenges to the Clean Power Plan, and developments regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline and NAFTA negotiations on energy issues.
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 9, 2017, discusses various environmental topics, including judicial guidance for reviving a ban on chemical coolants, the Trump administration's stance on a climate study, and significant pollution crackdowns in China.
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The EPA plans to take steps to replace the Clean Power Plan by early October 2017, following pressure from electric company executives, despite initial reluctance from Administrator Scott Pruitt.
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The EPA's EHS State Regulatory Alert from October 23, 2017, details regulatory updates including Indiana's emergency rule redesignating Lawrenceburg Township as in attainment of the 2008 ozone standard and Louisiana's proposed rule prohibiting the commercial harvest of female blue crabs during March and April of 2018 and 2019.
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The email discusses conservative groups urging the US International Trade Commission to reject a solar tariff petition by Suniva, citing concerns over increased costs and potential retaliation from trading partners, while also mentioning a press briefing on steel tariff issues.
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The email discusses the U.S. government's response to the devastation in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, highlighting a bipartisan congressional effort to pass aid legislation and the administration's commitment to support recovery efforts, amid controversy over President Trump's comments on the situation.
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The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the EPA overstepped its authority by denying small refiners in Wyoming exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard, requiring the agency to review the refineries' petitions again.
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The email discusses the uncertainty surrounding President Trump's decision on whether the U.S. will remain in the Paris climate change agreement, highlighting his reluctance to endorse it during the G-7 summit and the implications of a potential withdrawal as reported by various sources.
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The EPA announced a new plan under Administrator Scott Pruitt to evaluate the safety of chemicals that limits assessments to manufacturers' intended uses, which has drawn criticism from environmentalists for potentially undermining safety measures established by the recent overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a report detailing various energy and climate news, including emissions from a Valero refinery fire in Texas and developments in climate policy and technology in developing nations.
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The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 7, 2017, discusses various environmental issues, including the impact of soybean cultivation on Brazil's Cerrado, trade tensions over ethanol with Brazil, rising greenhouse gas emissions in Germany, and proposed changes to sage grouse conservation plans by the Interior Department.
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The email discusses the White House granting an ethics waiver to energy aide Mike Catanzaro, allowing him to participate in EPA policy matters he previously lobbied on, including the Clean Power Plan and methane regulations.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report on Cheniere Energy's new 20-year liquefied natural gas supply agreement with Korea Gas Corp, highlighting the U.S.'s growing role as a global LNG exporter amid South Korea's shift towards natural gas and renewables.
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The EPA's July 6, 2017, EHS Federal Regulatory Alert includes updates on the National Marine Fisheries Service's authorization for incidental take of marine mammals during fireworks in California and a correction from the U.S. Forest Service regarding the environmental impact statement for the Prince of Wales Landscape Level Analysis project in Alaska.
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The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 8, 2017, discusses various global energy trends, including China's coal import decline, climate risk lawsuits against financial institutions, and regulatory challenges related to chemical coolants.
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The EPA is involved in discussions with Peabody Energy and the Bureau of Reclamation regarding the feasibility and costs of building a rail extension to support the Kayenta coal mine in Arizona, which is at risk of closure due to the impending shutdown of its sole customer, the Navajo Generating Station.
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report from October 4, 2017, discusses air pollution trading programs in Texas, utility companies urging changes to carbon dioxide standards, and a potential lawsuit over missed ozone deadlines.
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The email discusses the EPA's consideration of rewriting the Clean Power Plan under Administrator Scott Pruitt, balancing the interests of power companies and conservative activists while acknowledging the potential for a weaker replacement rule that may not significantly reduce carbon emissions.
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The email discusses various developments at the EPA under the Trump administration, including the confirmation of Susan Bodine as enforcement chief, community resistance to reforms in the Superfund program, a court ruling on methane regulations, and plans for a long-term deregulatory agenda.
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The email discusses advice from business groups to the EPA regarding regulatory reform under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need to revise or eliminate certain Clean Air Act rules and change how regulations are written, in response to Trump's executive order on regulatory reform.
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The EPA is hiring Clint Woods, the head of the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies, as the new deputy assistant administrator of the agency's air office, effective mid-December 2017.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on potential reductions in annual renewable fuel quotas, including biomass-based diesel mandates for 2018 and 2019, following a notice that outlines options for waiving or adjusting these targets due to market circumstances.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate developments, including Argentina's approval of hydroelectric dams, Duke Energy's solar power plans in Florida, and legal actions against Shell Oil regarding climate change preparedness.
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The email discusses tensions between EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and corn-state senators over proposed cuts to biomass-based biodiesel quotas, which are seen as undermining the biofuels industry and benefiting oil refiners, amidst concerns that President Trump is not honoring his campaign promises regarding renewable fuels.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the confirmation hearing of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission nominees who advocate for a technology-neutral approach to regulating electric power generation, contrasting with the current chairman's pro-coal stance.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's advancement of nominations for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of the Interior, highlighting the importance of restoring FERC's quorum for energy infrastructure decisions.
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The email discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's involvement in President Trump's plans to reduce the size of national monuments in Utah and other states, amidst opposition from environmental groups and Native American tribes, while also highlighting a proposed bill to fund research into extracting rare earth minerals from coal deposits.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from July 28, 2017, discusses various topics including Mexico's ethanol policy, a request for a rehearing on methane emissions regulations, Alaska's new oil tax bill, and California's electric vehicle infrastructure investment from Volkswagen.
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2017 |
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The EPA's June 5, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert details proposed regulations in Alaska for an APDES permit related to oil and gas pipeline operations and announces a hearing in Indiana regarding amendments to burning regulations for outdoor hydronic heaters.
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2017 |
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The EPA extended the compliance deadline for formaldehyde emission limits for wood products, providing retailers additional time to meet the revised requirements.
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2017 |
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