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The EPA Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt, informed several U.S. Senators that after thorough analysis, the agency will not move the "point of obligation" for the Renewable Fuel Standard from refiners to blenders and will finalize the Renewable Volume Obligation rule by November 30, 2017.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00139926
Troy Lyons
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2 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule on July 5, 2017, to establish Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2018 that reflect market realities, and communicated this decision for distribution to members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00068293
Tate Bennett
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4 |
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The email from Mat Lapinski to Ryan Jackson at the EPA requests a meeting with Administrator Pruitt on behalf of HollyFrontier to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) following a previous conversation.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The email from Doug Whitehead to EPA Administrator Pruitt expresses gratitude for a meeting regarding the biodiesel industry, highlighting its job support and production capabilities under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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3 |
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The Iowa Economic Development Authority is requesting assistance from Senators Grassley and Ernst to address the EPA's classification of Corn Oil 1 as a bio-intermediary, which has excluded it from the RFS2 biodiesel market and harmed the biodiesel and ethanol industries.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00069500
Tate Bennett
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1 |
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The email from Brian Hope to EPA officials discusses an invitation for Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at the 2018 National Ethanol Conference in San Antonio, Texas, highlighting the event's significance for the ethanol industry.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The emails from Natalie Dunn and Sara Starr to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urge the agency to change the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard to prevent job losses among independent refiners by moving the point of obligation for renewable fuel blending.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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3 |
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John Cochlin from HollyFrontier urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners by moving the point of obligation for renewable fuel blending credits.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00023754
Michael Abboud
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1 |
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Iowa and Nebraska governors urged the EPA to increase proposed volumes of biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol in its final biofuels rule during a hearing on Renewable Fuel Standards for 2018.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The email from Jake Ketzner of the Iowa Governor's Office discusses a conversation with the EPA Administrator regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and emphasizes the need to increase the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) for biodiesel beyond the proposed levels, highlighting the Governor's appreciation for ongoing communication on this topic.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00128534
Troy Lyons
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2 |
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The email from Kenneth Norwood to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the negative impact on independent refiners and the potential loss of up to 150,000 jobs.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses arranging a meeting with Kathy Bergren of the National Corn Growers Association to address ethanol policy issues, specifically the RVP waiver for ethanol blends and updating EPA's lifecycle analysis for ethanol.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00079011
Tate Bennett
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1 |
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The email exchange between Jessica Wolfson and Robert Daguillard of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses a request for an interview at the EPA public hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) scheduled for August 1, 2017, which the EPA ultimately declines.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00027194
13 Tier
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3 |
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The email from Constance Chan to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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Steven Makey is urging the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs for independent refiners, who are unfairly burdened by current regulations that favor larger oil companies and convenience store chains.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00027942
13 Tier
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1 |
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The email discusses a call between President Trump, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to reassure her of their support for the federal biofuels program amidst concerns over proposed reductions in biodiesel volumes.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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Thomas Mefford from HollyFrontier urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners, highlighting the unfair burden placed on them compared to larger companies.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00084221
Brittany Bolen
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1 |
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The email from Dennis Chavez to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs at independent refiners, highlighting the negative impact of current regulations on employment.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email correspondence between Michael Pasko of the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses a request for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt to address fuel policy and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) reform, scheduled for June 21-22, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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3 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule on July 5, 2017, to set the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) volumes for 2018, maintaining conventional renewable fuel volumes at 15 billion gallons while considering market dynamics and aiming to meet the statutory deadline for finalizing the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs).
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The email correspondence involves Meghan Smith from Bockorny Group requesting a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on behalf of POET LLC to discuss rural economic development and the Renewable Fuel Standard.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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Matthew Cimino from HollyFrontier urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners by moving the point of obligation for compliance.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00083775
Brittany Bolen
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1 |
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Troy McLaughlin from HollyFrontier is urging Brittany Bolen to advocate for a change in the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners by shifting the point of obligation for renewable fuel blending.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00084205
Brittany Bolen
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1 |
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The email from Arthur Sutherland to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs at independent refiners, highlighting the unfair burden placed on them compared to larger companies.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email from Denis Newpher urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to alleviate the financial burden on independent refiners, which could save thousands of American jobs.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00024048
13 Tier
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1 |
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The email from Robert Daguillard, a media officer at the EPA, discusses arrangements for filming and potential interviews at the upcoming public hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) scheduled for August 1, 2017.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00028593
13 Tier
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1 |
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The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses follow-up actions regarding waiver requests related to Hurricane Harvey and water issues affecting Gulf Coast refiners, indicating ongoing communication with industry representatives.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00099177
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1 |
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Chase Moses urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs at independent refiners, highlighting the unfair burden placed on them compared to larger companies.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email from Brice Raatz to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners and the potential loss of 75,000 to 150,000 jobs.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email correspondence between Iowa Governor's office representative Stephanie Groen and EPA official Preston Cory discusses the EPA's recent signing of a Notice of Data Availability regarding biofuel levels in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the need for further discussion on the implications of discounting imports for domestic mandates.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00063725
Tate Bennett
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2 |
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The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on July 5, 2017, regarding the Trump administration's proposal to require refiners to use 15 billion gallons of conventional renewable fuels in 2018, which supports the ethanol industry but may conflict with oil refiners' concerns about exceeding the blend wall.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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10 |
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The email from Teri Amaya to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to protect jobs in the refining industry by shifting the point of obligation to prevent independent refiners from facing unfair compliance costs.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email from LeAnn Johnson Koch of Perkins Coie to EPA officials discusses the ongoing devastation in the U.S. Virgin Islands following Hurricanes Maria and Irma, highlighting the need for the restart of the Limetree Bay refinery to aid economic recovery and debt repayment.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The EPA is scheduled to meet with the Association of American Railroads on June 14, 2017, to discuss the point of obligation under the Renewable Fuels Standard, highlighting the railroads' perspective as significant diesel fuel end-users.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The email correspondence between Kristin Allan from the Nebraska Governor's office and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a conference call with Administrator Pruitt and several governors to discuss growing the biofuels industry on April 28, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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9 |
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The email from Broan Powell to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email from Brian Dunkeiberger to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs at independent U.S. refiners, which are adversely affected by the current regulations.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The USDA is discussing the approval of BTR Energy's application under the Renewable Fuel Standard's "electric pathway" to enable small animal farms to generate and sell Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), with the support of several Congress members and a request to adjust the 2018 renewable volume obligations.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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20 |
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The email from Alexander Dominguez pertains to a meeting organized by the EPA regarding small refineries, scheduled for August 15, 2017, at the William Jefferson Clinton North Entrance.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email from Pete Flores to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges a change in the Renewable Fuel Standard's "point of obligation" to protect jobs for independent refiners by addressing the inequities in the current regulation that disproportionately affects them.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email correspondence between EPA officials and representatives from POET confirms a meeting scheduled for March 30, 2017, with Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss matters related to the biofuels industry.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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9 |
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Tim McKinney urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs at independent refiners, highlighting the unfair burden placed on them compared to larger companies.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The email from Troy Lyons of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses a letter sent to Congress regarding assurances on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which is expected to please the Governor.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00139923
Troy Lyons
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1 |
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Jake Wyzard from HollyFrontier urges Brittany Bolen of the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners by moving the point of obligation for compliance.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00083913
Brittany Bolen
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1 |
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Marilyn Rossnagel from PBF Energy urges the EPA to change the "point of obligation" in the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect jobs at independent refiners, who are disproportionately affected by current regulations that require them to purchase credits for renewable fuel blending they do not perform.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00027854
13 Tier
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1 |
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The EPA has postponed the announcement of the proposed rule for the 2018 biofuel volume mandates under the Renewable Fuel Standard, originally scheduled for release this week.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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Kevin Crockett from HollyFrontier urges Brittany Bolen to advocate for a change in the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners, highlighting the unfair burden placed on them compared to larger companies.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00084142
Brittany Bolen
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1 |
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The EPA is urged to implement administrative changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard by adjusting Renewable Volume Obligations for 2018 and shifting the point of obligation from refiners to blenders to alleviate financial burdens on New Mexico's HollyFrontier Navajo Refinery and support local employment and fuel prices.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00068268
Tate Bennett
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5 |
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The email exchange between Matt Miltenberger of the Nebraska government and Troy Lyons of the EPA discusses a letter sent to Congress regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that alleviates concerns from the Nebraska Governor.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00128654
Troy Lyons
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1 |
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Scott Corley from Corley Consulting, LLC is requesting a meeting with Ryan Jackson from the EPA to discuss issues related to underground storage tanks (USTs) and potential cost-saving measures for USTs storing biofuels.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced a proposed reset of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2018, indicating a technical analysis will be conducted to inform future rule changes due to missed volume targets for advanced biofuels, while also addressing concerns over ethanol-blended gasoline and RFS credit market fraud.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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Frank Bernardo urges Brittany Bolen of the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners by moving the point of obligation for compliance.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00084053
Brittany Bolen
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1 |
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The email correspondence discusses Andrew Wheeler's clarification regarding his past association with the ethanol group Growth Energy in relation to his nomination as deputy administrator of the EPA.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00150533
Christian Palich
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2 |
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The EPA scheduled a meeting on April 28, 2017, with the National Association of Convenience Stores and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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Patty Williams from HollyFrontier urges Brittany Bolen to advocate for a change in the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners by shifting the point of obligation for compliance.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00083959
Brittany Bolen
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1 |
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The email from Mimi Braniff at the EPA informs colleagues about the official waiver request submitted by the Governor of Pennsylvania to the EPA, seeking relief from renewable fuel volume mandates due to economic harm to refiners.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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4 |
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Matthew Cimino from HollyFrontier urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs, as current regulations unfairly burden independent refiners and could lead to significant job losses.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00023775
Michael Abboud
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1 |
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The email from Tony Conetta to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received a meeting request from BP America to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard and the proposed 2018 Renewable Volume Obligations with Administrator E. Scott Pruitt during the week of July 31, 2017.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00143001
Madeline Morris
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1 |
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The email from Mat Lapinski of Crossroads Strategies to Ryan Jackson at the EPA requests assistance in scheduling a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and George Damaris from HollyFrontier to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) following a previous conversation.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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William McEnroe is urging the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs by alleviating the financial burden on independent refiners who are disadvantaged by the current regulations.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00026570
13 Tier
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1 |
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Joe Morgan from PBF Energy urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs, as current regulations unfairly burden independent refiners with compliance costs while benefiting larger oil companies and convenience store chains.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00028843
13 Tier
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1 |
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Brad Mickatavage from Ashland, PA, urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs for independent refiners, as the current regulation unfairly burdens them while benefiting larger oil companies and convenience store chains.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00026907
13 Tier
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1 |
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Senator Tammy Duckworth requested the FBI to investigate Carl Icahn for potential conflict of interest violations related to his influence on the Renewable Fuel Standard while serving as a special advisor to the President.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The emails from Steve Brady and Erica Waugh to Samantha Dravis at the EPA advocate for changing the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, arguing that current regulations unfairly burden independent refiners.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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3 |
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Caroline Kerr from Monroe Energy urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners and the potential loss of 75,000-150,000 jobs.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00024077
13 Tier
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1 |
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The email from Natalie Dunn to Brittany Bolen urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent U.S. refiners by shifting the point of obligation for renewable fuel blending credits.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00083973
Brittany Bolen
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1 |
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The email from Samantha Slater of the Renewable Fuels Association to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requests additional regulatory relief in response to the fuel emergency caused by Hurricane Harvey.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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4 |
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Sean Dobbins from HollyFrontier urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners by shifting the point of obligation for compliance.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00024183
Michael Abboud
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1 |
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The email from Sean Dobbins to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to protect jobs in the refining industry by shifting the point of obligation for renewable fuel blending credits.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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Shailesh Govani from PBF Energy urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs at independent refineries, which are adversely affected by the current regulations.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00027921
13 Tier
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1 |
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Paige Kester from HollyFrontier urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs for independent refiners, highlighting the unfair burden placed on them compared to larger companies.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00024204
Michael Abboud
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1 |
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Todd Upshaw from Hollyfrontier urges Brittany Bolen to advocate for a change in the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to protect jobs in the refining industry, as current rules unfairly burden independent refiners with compliance costs.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00084138
Brittany Bolen
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1 |
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The Nebraska Energy Office's David Bracht is coordinating the number of hard copies of testimony needed for Governor Ricketts at the August 1st EPA Renewable Fuel Standard hearing.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00168872
Kaitlyn Shimmin
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3 |
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The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on May 18, 2017, regarding an op-ed submission related to ethanol that Jerry Jung wants to align with Administrator Pruitt's views.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The email from Joe Bischoff to Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses a request for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt or his Chief of Staff to address issues related to the National Sorghum Producers, including recent EPA actions and a petition regarding biodiesel.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The email from Tate Bennett of the HollyFrontier Companies discusses a potential meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt and offers to host him at one of their refinery locations, specifically mentioning Wyoming as a point of interest.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00075688
Tate Bennett
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1 |
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Patty Williams from HollyFrontier urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs, as current regulations unfairly burden independent refiners with compliance costs while benefiting larger companies.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00024017
Michael Abboud
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1 |
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A bipartisan group of 38 senators is urging EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to reverse proposed cuts to biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol volumes in the Renewable Fuel Standard, criticizing the agency's methodology and the impact on advanced biofuel production.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2018 and biomass-based diesel volumes for 2019, prioritizing regulatory certainty for domestic refiners and the agricultural community in Iowa.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00126261
Troy Lyons
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4 |
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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.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The email from Kim Kruse urges the EPA to change the point of obligation for the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners and the potential loss of 75,000-150,000 jobs.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00025060
13 Tier
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1 |
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The email from Chris Hessler to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the backtesting of the proposed methodology for calculating the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel, indicating that the growth rate could be significantly higher than initially expected based on market data.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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3 |
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The email from Brian Hope at the EPA discusses an invitation for Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at the 2018 National Ethanol Conference, highlighting its significance for the ethanol industry and its attendees.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The document discusses the EPA's authority to adjust renewable fuel volumes under the EISA, focusing on challenges related to cellulosic biofuels, advanced biofuels, and the implications for biomass-based diesel standards for 2018.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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46 |
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The Renewable Fuels Association requested the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expand the scope and geographic coverage of the fuel waiver issued in response to Hurricane Harvey's impact on the national fuel supply.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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4 |
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Joseph McMenamin from PBF Energy urges the EPA to change the "point of obligation" in the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect American jobs by alleviating the financial burden on independent refiners who are currently disadvantaged by the existing regulations.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00029683
13 Tier
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1 |
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The email from the EPA's Office of the Administrator discusses scheduling external meetings with representatives from labor unions and the Renewable Fuels Association, as requested by Michael McKenna.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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1 |
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Brendan Williams from PBF Energy requested a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss solutions for escalating Renewable Identification Number (RIN) costs related to the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard, as communicated in an email to Hayley Ford, Deputy White House Liaison.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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3 |
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The email from K. Preston Cory of the EPA discusses a response to the Governor's request for a testing exemption of mid-level ethanol fuel blends, indicating that the response will be mailed and offering to arrange a call for further discussion.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00126243
Troy Lyons
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1 |
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The email from Keniece Barbee of the Corn Refiners Association discusses updates regarding Byron Brown and requests a recent biography for attendees of a meeting with various agricultural industry leaders, coordinated with Michelle Hale from the EPA.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00087289
Byron Brown
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3 |
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The email correspondence involves Mandy Gunasekara and Kenneth Wagner from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Blake Barfield from HollyFrontier to discuss Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) matters.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00175744
Bill Wehrum
|
2 |
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The email discusses a meeting between EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Republican senators regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard, highlighting a lack of concrete policy commitments and the postponement of votes on various nominations by the Environment and Public Works Committee.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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6 |
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The email correspondence from the EPA's Office of the Administrator discusses scheduling requests for meetings with various stakeholders, including representatives from labor unions and the Renewable Fuels Association, while noting that the Administrator has been traveling and will follow up in May.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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Kyle Cavins from HollyFrontier urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to prevent job losses among independent refiners by shifting the point of obligation for compliance.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00023271
Michael Abboud
|
1 |
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Joe Morgan from PBF Energy urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in independent refining, highlighting the unfair burden on small refiners who must purchase blending credits despite lacking blending capabilities.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00026183
13 Tier
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1 |
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Becca Evans from Holly Energy urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs, as current regulations unfairly burden independent refiners with compliance costs while benefiting larger companies.
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2017 |
— |
ED_002061_00023924
13 Tier
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1 |
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The email from LeAnn Johnson Koch of Perkins Coie is a follow-up request to the EPA and DOE officials to schedule a meeting regarding the scoring of small refinery hardship petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard based on metrics from a 2011 DOE study.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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2 |
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The email correspondence from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between Jerry Jung and Administrator Pruitt regarding op-eds on energy, specifically ethanol, with a proposed date of May 18, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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7 |
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The document discusses a media release in which Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and local commodity boards express their support for the Trump Administration's final Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes announced by the EPA for 2018.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00060843
Tate Bennett
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3 |