Court Docket No.: 1:17-cv-01906

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The email discusses the urgent efforts by Congress to reconcile two differing tax overhaul bills before the holiday deadline, highlighting key differences between the House and Senate proposals, including tax rates for pass-through businesses, the Obamacare mandate, and changes to the estate tax and mortgage interest deductions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the July 31, 2017, Daily Environment Report, highlighting key environmental news including Mexico's ethanol policy, a Senate hearing on Superfund management, California's electric vehicle deal with Volkswagen, and ongoing litigation involving methane emissions regulations and Superfund claims against ARCO and DuPont. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's Ryan Jackson forwarded a Bloomberg BNA report detailing the Trump administration's efforts to repeal an Obama-era climate regulation requiring state transportation planners to account for greenhouse gas emissions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 24
The EPA is revisiting Obama-era rules aimed at reducing carbon emissions from heavy-duty vehicles due to industry complaints, while also facing delays in potential regulation of gasoline additives due to inconclusive health effects research. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's May 23, 2017 Daily Environment Report discusses various environmental issues, including a lawsuit against the agency regarding air pollution standards, funding shifts within the agency, and international concerns about climate change's impact on food security. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses the Senate's progress on resolving issues related to ANWR drilling in a tax package, with EPA expected to maintain steady biofuel volumes, while Senate Democrats rally against the drilling proposal. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 17
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt faced intense questioning about President Trump's climate change views and the decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement during media appearances, emphasizing economic concerns over climate science. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 18
The email discusses a peer-reviewed study by Harvard researchers revealing that Exxon Mobil misled the public about climate change over 40 years, highlighting discrepancies between their scientific communications and public advertisements, and mentions imminent decisions regarding national monuments by the Interior Secretary. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 22
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various legal challenges and regulatory actions involving environmental policies, including a court ruling on greenhouse gas assessments for natural gas pipelines and the agency's response to lawsuits regarding the chlorpyrifos pesticide ban and the Toxic Substances Control Act. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report on South Korea's new energy minister, Paik Un-gyu, who aims to shift the country away from coal and nuclear power towards renewable energy to meet 2030 climate goals. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics related to the agency's regulatory actions and enforcement trends under the Trump administration, including a federal judge's criticism of an executive order on regulatory review, concerns over declining enforcement cases, and the reopening of the review for vehicle greenhouse gas standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from September 14, 2017, highlights congressional actions to bar methane regulations and delay wastewater rule enforcement, along with updates on biotechnology and climate change initiatives in the EU. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses a Senate Energy Committee hearing led by Chairman Lisa Murkowski to advance legislation for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), highlighting testimonies from various stakeholders and the contrasting views of supporters and opponents regarding the economic viability and environmental impact of such drilling. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 19
The email from the EPA discusses California and New Mexico's lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management regarding the postponement of methane emission regulations, the potential nomination of climate skeptic Kathleen Hartnett White to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and the Department of Energy's request for information on revising energy efficiency standards for air compressors. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the influx of requests from various industries to reconsider and rescind Obama-era environmental regulations, highlighting the challenges faced by the agency under Administrator Scott Pruitt amidst a lack of political appointees. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from August 28, 2017, discusses air pollution regulations affecting Texas coal plants, potential changes in biofuel blending requirements for small oil refineries, and ongoing scientific studies related to coal mining and health, while also noting various environmental events and topics for the week. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses Senator Rob Portman's decision to support a Congressional resolution to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule limiting methane emissions from oil and gas drilling, following assurances from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding future actions on methane venting and flaring. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses a federal court hearing regarding President Trump's "2-for-1" regulatory order, which is being challenged by environmental groups for potentially endangering public health, while also addressing complications for the EPA in implementing the Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol due to a recent court decision. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental and energy topics, including Illinois EPA's proposal to cap emissions from Dynegy coal plants, the new head of a state air pollution group, and Energy Secretary Rick Perry's comments on rare earth minerals from coal. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from POLITICO Pro Energy discusses the reaction of climate change skeptics, particularly the Heartland Institute, to a peer-reviewed study suggesting the planet can tolerate more greenhouse gas emissions, while also highlighting the authors' concerns about misinterpretations of their findings, in the context of the EPA's ongoing climate discussions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 30
The EPA and TCEQ coordinated a media event on September 4, 2017, to update news outlets on the assessment of health and environmental impacts at Houston area Superfund sites following Hurricane Harvey. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA has sent a guidance document for industry-led chemical risk evaluations for White House review, marking a step in implementing the revised Toxic Substances Control Act under the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses California's attorney general's support for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's stance on the state's Clean Air Act waiver, highlights BlackRock's push for better climate risk disclosures from energy companies, and mentions ongoing litigation regarding the repeal of the Clean Power Plan. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's EHS Federal Regulatory Alert from August 30, 2017, discusses the extension of comment periods for proposed corporate average fuel economy standards by the NHTSA and for revisions to test procedures for small electric motors by the Energy Department. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics including President Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit, the challenges facing the American coal industry, media's portrayal of trade, and the importance of housing finance reform. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's approval of David Bernhardt as Deputy Secretary of the Interior, highlighting concerns about his industry ties and the upcoming full chamber vote on his nomination. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The document is an email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discussing various news items related to the agency, including Administrator Scott Pruitt's directive to end "sue-and-settle" practices, efforts to reform the Superfund program, potential legal risks associated with repealing the Clean Power Plan, and criticism of Trump administration nominees by Senator Carper. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from November 8, 2017, discusses ongoing air pollution issues, the Senate's potential vote on the EPA air chief nominee, and the Trump administration's withdrawal from efforts to harmonize international pesticide standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses Senator Rob Portman's decision to support a Congressional Review Act resolution to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule limiting methane emissions from oil and gas drilling, following assurances from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding future actions on methane venting and flaring. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various challenges and developments within the agency, including a breakdown in a negotiated rulemaking panel for chemical reporting, skepticism from judges regarding the EPA's ozone standard implementation, a reconsideration of the coal ash rule, and difficulties in appointing new science advisors under Administrator Scott Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the EPA to justify its 90-day stay of methane leak detection and repair requirements for new oil and gas wells by June 15, 2017, following a lawsuit from environmental groups. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
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 likelihood of a weaker replacement rule that may not significantly reduce carbon emissions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses the House GOP's success in special elections following Trump's presidency, highlighting Karen Handel's victory over Jon Ossoff in Georgia and the implications for the Democratic Party, as reported by POLITICO. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email discusses the challenges facing Congress, particularly regarding health-care reform and the debt ceiling, as the Trump administration struggles to achieve major legislative goals before the August recess, as reported by POLITICO. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Senate's confirmation of three nominees for the Department of Energy, including Paul Dabbar and Mark Menezes as undersecretaries and Steven Winberg as assistant secretary for fossil energy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA provides an update on environmental regulations, specifically detailing new air pollution control measures and greenhouse gas emission standards implemented by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email discusses Alaska Governor Bill Walker's announcement of the state's commitment to meet the Paris climate accord goals and the establishment of a new committee to address climate change impacts, despite the state's reliance on oil and gas production. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent developments in environmental news, including the election of Ralph Northam as Virginia's governor, the upcoming Senate debate on President Trump's EPA air office nominee, and the European Union's proposal to cut car carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2030. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 19
The email from Frank Maisano discusses the upcoming UN Climate Week events, the Administration's stance on the Paris Agreement, and a meeting hosted by Gary Cohn on energy and climate change, while also mentioning recent political and personal updates. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics including the D.C. Circuit's skepticism towards the EPA's request to delay a lawsuit on air toxics rules, a new interpretation of the Clean Air Act regarding greenhouse gas limits for "glider" trucks, contentious proposed legislation on farm waste disposal under the RCRA, and concerns from former EPA officials about the agency's future under Administrator Scott P 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report on the challenges facing U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plans due to a global supply glut, highlighting potential financial losses for exporters and the possibility of project delays and contract renegotiations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 10, 2017, highlights potential challenges to President Trump's climate regulation rollbacks due to upcoming government studies, discusses a Brazilian court's suspension of homicide charges against mining executives related to a dam disaster, and notes Wisconsin's enactment of a significant regulatory overhaul law. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses a public hearing at the International Trade Commission regarding a petition by solar manufacturers Suniva Inc. and SolarWorld Americas for President Trump to impose tariffs on solar imports, claiming it would protect domestic jobs, while opponents argue it could harm the broader solar industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses the Senate's progress on confirming Department of Transportation nominees, highlighting Derek Kan's nomination for undersecretary of transportation for policy, and the political tensions surrounding federal funding for the Gateway Program. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is considering a year-round ethanol waiver to appease Senate Republicans, which could facilitate the repeal of an Obama-era methane regulation, amidst ongoing legal debates about the authority to grant such a waiver. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 28
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the political landscape in West Virginia regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations, highlights the U.S. isolation on climate issues at the G-20 summit, and notes ongoing legal challenges against the Bureau of Land Management related to methane regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the Interior Department's inspector general investigation into Secretary Ryan Zinke's reassignment of senior staff, prompted by concerns from several senators regarding potential misconduct. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses President Trump's announcement on June 1, 2017, regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord and plans to renegotiate the agreement to better benefit American workers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Politico reporters discusses the establishment of a new conservative group by Jim DeMint and provides updates on House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's critical condition following a mass shooting, which necessitated a third surgery. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The EPA is participating in congressional discussions regarding lessons learned from hurricane responses in Puerto Rico and is also exploring alternatives to animal testing for chemical safety assessments. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental issues and agency responses related to Hurricane Harvey, including the need for stronger accident prevention regulations, the challenges posed by unregulated facilities, potential budget cuts to the EPA, and concerns about bias in the Science Advisory Board's biomass emissions panel. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from the EPA discusses recent environmental policy developments, including a D.C. Circuit ruling vacating the EPA's stay on methane regulations, House GOP bills aimed at relaxing Clean Air Act permitting requirements, and the EPA's progress on aircraft greenhouse gas standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 11, 2017, discusses key topics including the restoration of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's quorum to address natural gas pipeline projects, potential changes to auto mileage standards for 2021 vehicles, and new guidance for states on coal ash disposal programs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the bleak outlook for the Republican legislative agenda and suggests a shift to an omnibus approach, referencing the challenges of bipartisan cooperation amidst presidential controversies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA's Ryan Jackson shares a Bloomberg BNA report highlighting Scotts Miracle-Gro's decision to eliminate bee-harming neonicotinoid pesticides from its products by 2021, in response to major retailers phasing out such chemicals. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The EPA's July 3, 2017 Daily Environment Report discusses various environmental topics, including a court ruling requiring the agency to assess pesticide impacts on endangered species and highlights international events like the G-20 summit focusing on climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA proposed amendments to regulations under 40 CFR 52 to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan for Placer County and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, addressing reasonably available control technology requirements for ozone standards, with comments due by July 17, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The email discusses President Trump's energy speech, highlighting initiatives such as a review of nuclear policy, a new offshore drilling plan by BOEM, efforts to facilitate overseas coal financing, and the authorization of additional LNG exports, as reported by POLITICO's Morning Energy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA's Weekly Round-Up for June 16, 2017, highlights Administrator Scott Pruitt's participation in G-7 meetings, his congressional testimony on the agency's focus on the rule of law and cooperative federalism, and the commitment to cleaning up Superfund sites, contrasting the current administration's approach with that of the previous one. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from October 16, 2017, highlights various environmental topics, including Costco's partnership with Berkeley researchers for green chemistry, pesticide agreements among Monsanto, BASF, and Dupont to limit dicamba drift, and new air pollution monitoring requirements for yeast producers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA issued a proposed rule conditionally approving a revision to the Bay Area AQMD's emission reduction credit banking system while identifying deficiencies, and also finalized a rule approving revisions to the South Coast AQMD's regulations on NOx and SOx emissions, effective October 16, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report highlighting the G-20's strategy to avoid mentioning climate change in order to manage President Trump's stance following the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email discusses the EPA's decision to delay the implementation of a tightened ozone standard, coinciding with a visit by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to Ohio with President Trump to promote infrastructure and energy dominance. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA is activating emergency response teams and taking precautions in Regions 2 and 4 in preparation for Hurricane Irma, focusing on securing Superfund sites, assessing infrastructure, and ensuring safety in affected areas. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses President Trump's commitment to diversifying energy supplies for Poland and other European nations during his visit to Warsaw, emphasizing U.S. LNG exports and energy security while criticizing monopolistic energy practices, as reported by POLITICO Pro Energy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The Environmental Protection Agency is considering a "Superfund Alternative Approach" to streamline the Superfund program, as requested by Administrator Scott Pruitt, which would allow for site cleanups without the stigma of being listed on the National Priorities List. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 25
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate issues, including the reaffirmation of the Paris Agreement by the EU and China, investor demands on Exxon Mobil regarding climate impact disclosures, and the revival of a lawsuit against the Interior Department's coal leasing program. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses President Trump's impending announcement regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, highlighting internal conflicts within his administration and the influence of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and strategist Steve Bannon on the decision. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA is expected to propose a reduction in biofuel levels for 2018 under the Renewable Fuel Standard, lowering the total from 19.28 billion gallons to 19.24 billion gallons, while maintaining the conventional biofuel mandate at 15 billion gallons and decreasing the advanced biofuel requirement below 4.28 billion gallons. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's email discusses New Jersey's potential rejoining of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, highlighting support from both gubernatorial candidates and the implications for power companies and emissions trading. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 17
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses concerns from Iowa farmers and biofuel supporters regarding EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's actions that favor the fossil fuel industry over the Renewable Fuel Standard, contradicting President Trump's promises to support ethanol. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is planning to use a legal argument to exempt coal-fired power plants from further regulation of carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Air Act, citing existing mercury regulations, amidst anticipated opposition from environmental groups. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 27
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses congressional actions regarding the renewable fuel standard (RFS), including Senator John Barrasso's call for overdue environmental impact studies, and highlights recent developments in climate policy and regulatory efforts under the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from the EPA Press Office discusses a Wall Street Journal editorial highlighting the resurgence of the coal industry under the Trump administration, attributing it to relaxed regulations and increased exports, contrasting it with the previous Obama administration's policies aimed at reducing coal consumption. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA released a regulatory alert on August 4, 2017, detailing applicability determinations related to NSPS, NESHAP, and the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program, along with updates on a waiver extension for Panasonic regarding refrigerator testing procedures. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The EPA's June 26, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert details upcoming hearings in Indiana regarding air pollution monitoring and water quality standards, with comments due by July 7, 2017, and also mentions a temporary rule in Nevada amending air pollution control regulations for mobile sources. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's enforcement office is facing staffing shortages for environmental crime investigations while increasing the number of agents assigned to protect Administrator Scott Pruitt, as revealed in a letter obtained through a FOIA request. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent developments in climate policy, including the Senate's approval of Jeffrey Clark's nomination for the Justice Department's environment division, initiatives by Arnold Schwarzenegger to combat climate change, and the EPA's impending rejection of a petition from refiners regarding the renewable fuel standard. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA is announcing four key policy reforms to implement President Trump's executive order aimed at reducing regulatory burdens in the energy sector, including initiatives to study employment impacts and reform Clean Air Act permits. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA is required to provide updates every 90 days on the review of the carbon emissions rule for future power plants, as the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has indefinitely frozen challenges to the rule following the Trump administration's inaction. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The EPA is seeking new nominations for its Board of Scientific Counselors after the dismissal or resignation of 11 members, with a deadline for submissions set for July 21, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 14
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from August 2, 2017, discusses various environmental topics, including the lack of barriers from environmental laws for President Trump's border wall, the enforcement of methane emissions limits for the oil and gas industry amid legal challenges, and the federal forgiveness of Flint's $20 million water debt while providing additional funding. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses a $2 million digital ad campaign by various liberal groups, including Planned Parenthood and Priorities USA, aimed at mobilizing Virginia voters to support Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam in the upcoming gubernatorial election, coordinated to enhance voter turnout. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on July 11, 2017, highlighting Colorado's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris climate agreement and a European Parliament proposal to exempt long-haul flights from emissions trading until 2020. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses key developments within the agency, including the appointment of Richard Yamada as the new deputy chief of the Office of Research and Development, ongoing litigation regarding coal ash disposal rules, and criticisms of the proposed ban on trichlorothylene (TCE) under the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses allegations from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility regarding staffing cuts and decreased enforcement actions, ongoing litigation to compel the EPA to release documents related to compliance with President Trump's regulatory reform executive order, and a preview of an Energy Department grid study on the impact of natural gas on coal and nuclear plant closures. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from the EPA Press Office summarizes key activities from the week of June 16, 2017, including Administrator Scott Pruitt's participation in G-7 climate discussions, his congressional testimony on the agency's focus on the rule of law and cooperative federalism, and the commitment to cleaning up Superfund sites, contrasting with the previous administration's approach. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting public comments until July 24, 2017, on improving its land-use planning and environmental review processes, following the revocation of the Planning 2.0 rule by the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on September 12, 2017, covering a federal court case regarding Exxon Mobil's inability to withstand climate impacts at its Massachusetts terminal and the oil industry's opposition to a proposed offshore wind ban in Maryland. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The EPA issued a direct final rule approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan regarding mobile source incentive programs, which includes updates to the diesel emissions reduction program and the addition of new financial incentives, effective September 7, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to keep the neurotoxic pesticide chlorpyrifos on the market, as revealed by internal emails showing Administrator Scott Pruitt made the decision shortly before officially denying a petition to ban it, prompting backlash from environmental groups. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The email discusses President Trump's announcement to significantly reduce the size of Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, a decision supported by local officials and opposed by environmental and Native American groups, indicating potential legal challenges ahead. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA's Ryan Jackson shared a June 23, 2017, Energy and Climate Report highlighting significant legal and regulatory developments, including a Supreme Court ruling on property rights, an Ohio refinery's $13 million penalty for Clean Air Act violations, and updates on nuclear and renewable energy projects. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's email discusses Arkansas' final rule amendments on radiation control, which extend reporting deadlines for nuclear events and align state regulations with federal standards, as well as proposed changes to the floodplain administrator accreditation program to expedite processes for military personnel. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on August 14, 2017, announcing the approval of revisions to the California and Connecticut State Implementation Plans (SIPs) concerning air quality standards and emissions regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related topics, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's inquiry into a coal industry's action plan to influence the Trump administration, ongoing litigation regarding the Clean Power Plan, and investigations into Carl Icahn's involvement in biofuels policy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's oversight of benzene emissions is compromised by poor data and lax enforcement, according to a report from the inspector general, while the agency also faces criticism for failing to update policies for diversifying its Science Advisory Board, as noted by the GAO. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA announced the addition of several industry representatives to key advisory boards, increasing industry influence just days after Administrator Scott Pruitt mandated that grant-receiving scientists must choose between funding and board membership. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the House Appropriations Committee's approval of a $37.56 billion appropriations bill for the Energy Department, which includes cuts to the ARPA-E program despite its support in the Senate. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 11, 2017, discusses various topics including Massachusetts' new greenhouse gas limits, West Virginia's coal subsidy proposal, California's lawsuit against the EPA regarding rulemaking impartiality, and the potential benefits of proposed changes to protections for the greater sage grouse. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2