Air Quality Regulations and Compliance Updates

This group includes communications and documents related to air quality regulations, compliance assistance programs, and updates on specific air quality designations and initiatives.

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The email discusses the U.S. EPA's response to a court ruling that lifted a stay on Obama's methane rule, clarifying that while the rule's requirements are now in effect, enforcement discretion remains with the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA). 2017
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13 Tier
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The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is coordinating with the EPA regarding the Southeast Michigan S02 air quality issue, with a meeting scheduled for January 17 to decide on the development of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) or the need to proceed to a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP). 2017
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Kenneth Wagner
2
The email correspondence between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Dave Flannery discusses scheduling a meeting for the Midwest Ozone Group to address issues related to the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Administrator's extended deadline for nonattainment designations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The document discusses the nomination of Bill Wehrum by President Trump to serve as the EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, highlighting praise from environmental leaders for his qualifications and experience in air quality issues. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an extension of one year for states to submit initial area designations related to the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, as communicated by Administrator Scott Pruitt in a letter to governors. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The email from John Blount to Sydney Hupp and Ryan Jackson at the EPA details a completed request for Administrator E. Scott Pruitt to attend a meeting on May 25, 2017, to discuss air quality issues related to the petrochemical and refining industry in Southeast Texas. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's July 6, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert details amendments to air quality regulations in California, including fee adjustments by the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, effective July 1, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from William Wehrum of the Brick Industry Association requests a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss the impact of the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Brick Manufacturing on the industry, without addressing ongoing litigation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 18
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for the Kansas Farm Bureau to address concerns about Flint Hills range burning and its implications for the Clean Air Act with Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Chuck Leaveii to Millan Hupp discusses Administrator Pruitt's visit to Georgia, expresses support for some regulatory rollbacks while emphasizing the importance of maintaining clean air and water, and raises concerns about Canadian companies monopolizing sawmill operations in the Southeast, which affects stumpage prices. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing for a meeting on June 19, 2017, requested by national health leaders to discuss the agency's role in enforcing the Clean Air Act and protecting public health from air pollution. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA announced its intention to appoint members to three Federal Advisory Committees, including the Board of Scientific Counselors, the Clean Air Science Advisory Committee, and the Science Advisory Board, to ensure independent scientific advice and diverse expertise. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Scott Cameron at the Department of the Interior encourages Ray Shepherd of Peabody Energy to present ideas for regulatory relief regarding the Navajo Generating Station, specifically suggesting the potential rescindment of an EPA rule that imposes air quality requirements, which could improve the station's economic viability. 2017 2
The emails from the EPA discuss scheduling a meeting between Ryan Jackson and Wayne Nastri of the South Coast Air Quality Management District to address challenges related to air quality management and potential infrastructure plans. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from June 8, 2017, discusses various environmental issues, including the debate over regulating methylene chloride due to its link to bathtub refinishers' deaths, a new Justice Department policy affecting environmental settlements, and changes in Peru's air quality standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering a meeting request from the Kansas Farm Bureau to discuss the impact of prescribed fires on National Ambient Air Quality Standards, specifically regarding ozone and PM2.5 standards during the Flint Hills burn season. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Lorraine Gershman confirms a meeting with the Agricultural Retailers Association regarding the General Duty Clause under the Clean Air Act, scheduled for September 26, 2017, as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence involves the EPA coordinating a meeting request from Amb. C. Boyden Gray to Administrator Pruitt to discuss ethanol policy and Clean Air Act regulations, facilitated by Bethany Davis from Boyden Gray & Associates. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve California's State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions for the Eastern Kern and Imperial County Air Pollution Control Districts as a direct final rule, anticipating no adverse comments. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The document is an email from Alexander Dominguez regarding the cancellation of a scheduled call on July 14, 2017, about the Texas Regional Haze issue, involving representatives from Vistra Energy, Xcel Energy, and AEP, as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the unanimous agreement among judges that the EPA's use of Global Warming Potential (GWP) in its analysis is justified, which allows the agency to continue regulating the removal of certain products from the approved list for ozone-depleting substances (ODS), while also highlighting concerns from industry representatives about the unintended regulatory burdens created by this decision. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Brittany Bolen of the EPA discusses a scheduled meeting on June 15, 2017, with the Brick Industry Association to address concerns regarding the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Brick Manufacturing, without discussing ongoing litigation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the sentencing of Oliver Schmidt, a former Volkswagen senior manager, to 84 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to cheat U.S. emissions tests and violations of the Clean Air Act. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from the EPA Press Office discusses the agency's decision to delay the implementation of the 2015 Ozone Standards, highlighting support from Senate leaders who argue that the delay provides relief to states and local governments facing compliance challenges. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The International Wood Products Association is inviting Dr. Nancy Beck from the EPA to brief its members on the implementation of the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products regulation during their Board and Member Meeting on September 12, 2017. 2017
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Nancy Beck
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The EPA is extending the deadline for initial area designations related to the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone by one year, as communicated by Administrator Scott Pruitt to the governors. 2017
ED_002061_00067855
Tate Bennett
2
The EPA, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt, approved Arizona's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan and withdrew the Federal Implementation Plan for the Coronado Generation Station during a visit with Governor Doug Ducey on October 6, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA announced an extension of one year for states to submit initial area designations related to the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, as communicated by Administrator Scott Pruitt in a letter to governors. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering a meeting request from Ryan Flickner of the Kansas Farm Bureau to discuss the impact of prescribed fires on National Ambient Air Quality Standards, particularly regarding ozone and PM2.5 levels during the Flint Hills burn season. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Denise Bode and Byron Brown discusses scheduling a meeting regarding ozone issues, with Bode offering to assist in coordinating dates for the meeting. 2017
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Byron Brown
2
The EPA announced an extension of one year for states to submit initial area designations related to the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, as communicated by Administrator Scott Pruitt in a letter to governors. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The email correspondence between Jason Sloan of the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies and Hayley Ford of the EPA discusses the invitation for EPA Administrator Pruitt to present at the AAPCA's Spring Meeting in April 2018. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
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 EPA is extending the deadline for states to submit initial area designations for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) by one year to allow more time for compliance planning. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The email discusses the House of Representatives' passage of the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which delays the implementation of the 2015 ozone standard and extends the review cycle for air quality standards by the EPA from five to ten years. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from William Wehrum to Sydney Hupp at the EPA requests a meeting with Administrator Pruitt on behalf of the Brick Industry Association to discuss the impact of the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants on the brick manufacturing industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
Brittany Bolen from the EPA confirmed her participation on a panel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Energy, Clean Air & Natural Resources policy committee meeting to discuss the new administration's energy and environmental regulatory efforts. 2017
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Brittany Bolen
2
The email from William Wehrum invites Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA to speak at a meeting organized by the Utility Air Regulatory Group on Clean Air Act regulatory issues, scheduled for June 22-23, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The American Chemistry Council submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the proposed rule to delay the effective date of the Risk Management Program regulations under the Clean Air Act until February 19, 2019. 2017
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Patrick Davis
6
The email from the EPA discusses a meeting request from the Midwest Ozone Group to address ozone issues, particularly in light of a recent announcement to delay designations, with coordination between Mandy Gunasekara and Madeline Morris. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's EHS State Regulatory Alert from September 13, 2017, discusses proposed amendments by the South Coast Air Quality Management District to control particulate emissions from soils with toxic air contaminants and announces tentative orders from the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater discharges related to mercury and PCBs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email correspondence between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Dave Flannery discusses scheduling a meeting for the Midwest Ozone Group with Administrator Pruitt, following a deadline extension for nonattainment designations related to the 2015 ozone NAAQS. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email exchange between Ryan Jackson of the EPA and Randall Gerard discusses the status of compliance rules related to TSCA Title VI emissions standards for composite wood products, indicating that both rules are set for publication in the Federal Register the following week. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses the scheduling of a speaking engagement for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt at the 2017 Clean Air Summit organized by the Institute of Clean Air Companies, with coordination involving Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Haley Armstrong from ICAC. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an extension of enforcement discretion for Puerto Rico Electric and Power Authority (PREPA) facilities affected by Hurricane Maria, providing relief from certain Clean Air Act requirements until January 31, 2018, to aid in restoring power to communities. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email exchange between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Robert Meyers discusses scheduling a phone call to address pending litigation regarding the wood heater/pellet fuel rule under the Clean Air Act, which is currently in abeyance at the D.C. Circuit. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Daniel Oman to Sarah Rees and others discusses the air quality regulations impacting the metalcasting industry, summarizing significant burdens and recommending modifications, while also supporting the reinstitution of the Sector Strategies Program. 2017
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Patrick Davis
1
The EPA announced an extension of one year for the deadline on initial area designations related to the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, as communicated by Administrator Scott Pruitt to governors. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The document is an email from Alexander Dominguez regarding the cancellation of a scheduled call on July 14, 2017, about the Texas Regional Haze issue, involving representatives from Vistra Energy, Xcel Energy, and AEP, as part of a case related to the Sierra Club v. EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
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 Amy Graham at the EPA provides details for an upcoming interview with Administrator Pruitt regarding the approval of Arizona's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan, emphasizing a shift towards state empowerment in environmental management. 2017 3
The email from Tim Fenton of Thermo Fisher discusses the company's significant growth in air quality monitoring sales in China, highlighting the importance of U.S. leadership in air quality for American companies' international sales, particularly in relation to the Chinese government's demand for environmental monitoring technologies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on August 28, 2017, announcing final rule approvals for revisions to the Alaska and Kentucky State Implementation Plans (SIPs) regarding air quality standards and emissions monitoring, effective September 27, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The EPA's December 4, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert outlines updates on water management regulations in Florida, hazardous waste management amendments in Mississippi, and proposed air quality rules in Oregon. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's criticism of the previous administration's expansion of the EPA's regulatory authority under the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, emphasizing a shift back to the agency's core responsibilities. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA) held its 2017 Fall Business Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina, where state and local air agencies elected new officers for 2017-2018 and recognized three agencies with Best Practice Awards, while welcoming senior officials from the U.S. EPA and the White House. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
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 from Elizabeth Reicherts of Siemens discusses preparations for a meeting with the EPA, focusing on understanding the agency's priorities and how they align with Siemens' business interests in energy, without specific requests regarding regulations like the methane rule. 2017
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William Lovell
2
The email correspondence involves Matthew Kuryla expressing interest in serving on the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) and discussing his relevant experience with Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA, who is facilitating connections with Richard Yamada from the Office of Research and Development. 2017
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Richard Yamada
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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 document provides biographies of speakers at the Energy Bar Association event discussing the Clean Power Plan, highlighting their roles and contributions in environmental policy and air quality management, including representatives from NRDC and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. 2017
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Justin Schwab
1
The email exchange between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Dave Flannery discusses coordinating a meeting with Administrator Pruitt regarding the Midwest Ozone Group and the proposed July meeting dates. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
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 email from William Wehrum to Mandy Gunasekara invites her to speak at a Utility Air Regulatory Group meeting on Clean Air Act regulatory issues, scheduled for June 22-23, 2017, focusing on future regulatory actions rather than pending litigation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Robin Kime discusses a meeting request with EPA officials to address concerns raised by Waste Management and other associations regarding new Clean Air Act rules for municipal solid waste landfills, which they believe conflict with existing regulations and have been challenged in court. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Robert M. Nolan to various EPA officials discusses ExxonMobil's announcement of a voluntary program aimed at reducing methane emissions, offering to provide further details to the EPA during an upcoming briefing in Washington, D.C. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
Fifteen Democratic attorneys general sued the EPA for failing to meet a deadline to designate areas not in compliance with the 2015 ozone standard, which would require states to develop air quality improvement plans. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The EPA approved revisions to the Maine State Implementation Plan concerning new motor vehicle emission standards, incorporating California's low emission vehicle programs and updating heavy-duty diesel engine standards, effective October 10, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Aaron Yeow of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acknowledges receipt of comments from Clint Woods regarding candidate selections for the EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, emphasizing the importance of including state air agency experts. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The EPA issued a direct final rule and proposed rule on September 27, 2017, approving revisions to the Delaware State Implementation Plan concerning interstate transport requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS, effective December 26, 2017, pending public comments. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email correspondence discusses the EPA's decision to delay the implementation of the 2015 Ozone Standards, with Kansas Farm Bureau President Rich Felts expressing gratitude for the leadership of EPA Administrator Pruitt in halting the regulation, which he views as burdensome to landowners. 2017
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Tate Bennett
3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an extension of one year for the deadline on initial area designations related to the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, as communicated by Administrator Scott Pruitt to governors. 2017
ED_002061_00070055
Tate Bennett
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
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency recommending the repeal of Williamson County's designation as a nonattainment area for sulfur dioxide under the National Ambient Air Quality Standard, arguing that the designation is based on faulty information and poses economic risks to the region. 2017
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Tate Bennett
35
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 email from William Wehrum discusses the Clean Power Plan (CPP) and its Supreme Court stay, addressing concerns about bias in emissions regulations while emphasizing the EPA's commitment to compliance with the Clean Air Act. 2017
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1 Tier
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The email correspondence between Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA and William Wehrum discusses a speaking invitation for Gunasekara to address the Utility Air Regulatory Group on Clean Air Act regulatory issues during a meeting scheduled for June 22-23, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses the preparation and legal review of a draft press release regarding ozone, with plans to issue a statement to stakeholders later that day. 2017
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Tate Bennett
6
The email from Brittany Bolen of the EPA confirms a meeting request with Shea Loper from Encana to discuss regulatory reform issues, including the 2015 ozone standard and enforcement approaches, scheduled for June 6 or 7, 2017. 2017
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Brittany Bolen
1
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from June 7, 2017, highlights states urging the agency to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos, discusses delays in FDA agricultural water quality rules, and notes potential postponements in ozone standard decisions amid the Trump administration's regulatory approach. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Alexander Dominguez details a scheduled meeting at the EPA on July 20, 2017, to discuss ozone regulations and the OOOOa rule with representatives from Noble Energy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Michele McDermott of the American Gas Association to Will Lovell at the EPA discusses the agenda for a call-in meeting scheduled for September 27, 2017, regarding the EPA's Regulatory Reform Agenda, including topics like Methane NSPS and WOTUS. 2017
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William Lovell
2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a unanimous judicial agreement that the EPA's use of Global Warming Potential (GWP) in its analysis is valid, which allows the agency to continue regulating the removal of certain ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) while creating complications for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their ability to manage refrigerant replacements. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Gary Hoitsma to Ryan Jackson discusses scheduling a meeting with Wayne Nastri of the South Coast Air Quality Management District to address challenges related to air quality management, including ozone and particulate matter deadlines, and the potential impact of the Trump Administration's infrastructure plan on environmental needs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Dave Flannery discusses the scheduling of a meeting with Administrator Pruitt regarding the Midwest Ozone Group, with Flannery offering to contact the Administrator's scheduler directly to expedite the process. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt, approved Arizona's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan and withdrew the Federal Implementation Plan for the Coronado Generation Station during a visit with Governor Doug Ducey. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from the EPA discusses preparations for a hearing on methane, with a request for a one-page summary to be provided to the Administrator. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Chris Hessler of AJW, Inc. to EPA officials discusses issue briefs developed by the ICAC in response to Administrator Pruitt's inquiries, highlighting ozone monitoring and potential technology exports, and suggests a follow-up meeting to explore mutual interests. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 55
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on June 14, 2017, announcing final rules that amend regulations for the California and New Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPs) regarding air quality permitting and regional haze requirements, effective July 14, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
Kohler Co. expressed concerns to the EPA regarding the Clay Ceramics Manufacturing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (Clay MACT Rule), arguing that it unfairly disadvantages them compared to foreign competitors and makes expansion cost-prohibitive, while also noting they have filed a legal challenge against the rule's methodology. 2017 1
The email discusses preparations for a meeting between the EPA and Siemens executives, focusing on understanding EPA priorities and their alignment with Siemens' business interests in energy, without specific requests regarding regulations like the methane rule. 2017
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William Lovell
2
The email correspondence between EPA officials discusses the regulatory challenges and necessary actions regarding the implementation of TSCA Title VI emissions standards for composite wood products, highlighting the need for prompt resolution to avoid market impacts. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental topics, including the impact of recent Democratic election victories on clean energy initiatives, criticism of the EPA's ozone designations, and Senate Democrats' strategies against Trump's environmental nominees. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Gary Hoitsma to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a scheduling request for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt and Wayne Nastri of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, highlighting previous interactions and suggesting alternative dates if necessary. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA issued a final rule approving revisions to the Alabama and Florida State Implementation Plans (SIPs) related to air quality regulations, including a state trading program for nitrogen oxides emissions in Alabama and updates to air permitting requirements in Florida, effective November 6, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email from Joseph Stanko requests a meeting with the EPA to discuss the views of various trade associations regarding the review of the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence discusses the EPA's decision to extend the deadline for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) area designations, with communication among various stakeholders including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 2017
ED_002061_00078240
Tate Bennett
3
The email from EPA officials discusses a recent announcement regarding the granting of states flexibility concerning the ozone standard, referencing a related legal case involving the Sierra Club. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1