Water Regulation Discussions and Updates

This group contains communications and documents related to federal and state interactions regarding water regulations, particularly the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and related environmental policies.

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The National Mining Association submitted comments on the EPA's "Step Two" pre-proposal regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) to the public docket. 2017
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2 Tier
1
The National Corn Growers Association issued a statement supporting the repeal of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule, emphasizing that it will provide farmers with clarity and reduce bureaucratic burdens, while also enabling environmentally beneficial practices. 2017
ED_002061_00068170
Tate Bennett
2
The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discussing a meeting request from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) to Administrator Pruitt, with Hayley Ford coordinating the scheduling. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army are soliciting input from New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu regarding a proposal to revise the Clean Water Rule in response to a Presidential Executive Order aimed at balancing environmental protection with economic growth. 2017
ED_002061_00068899
Tate Bennett
2
The document outlines the agenda for a meeting held by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on August 24, 2017, focusing on discussions among state secretaries regarding safe drinking water, Superfund initiatives, and cooperative federalism principles. 2017
ED_002061_00171986
Kenneth Wagner
1
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) issued a statement applauding the EPA's decision to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule, emphasizing support from state and local governments, farmers, and landowners for the move to establish clearer regulations. 2017
ED_002061_00067757
Tate Bennett
2
The email correspondence between Annette Ivey of the Association of Clean Water Administrators and Millan Hupp from the EPA discusses logistical arrangements for a closed press event, specifically the ACWA 2017 Mid-Year Meeting, including security details and the attendance of Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from the EPA's Tate Bennett discusses scheduling a meeting with Governor Pruitt regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) initiative on August 7, 2017, with a proposed alternative date of the 28th. 2017
ED_002061_00056158
Tate Bennett
1
The email correspondence between David Fotouhi from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chris Hornback from NACWA discusses scheduling a call regarding wastewater blending and bypass issues. 2017
ED_002061_00108059
Sarah Greenwalt
3
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture invited EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at their 2017 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, focusing on key topics such as water quality and the agency's regulatory agenda. 2017
ED_002061_00067386
Tate Bennett
1
The document outlines a scheduled visit by the EPA Administrator to Frasier Ranch in Colorado on August 2, 2017, to engage with agricultural stakeholders and discuss the agency's impact on agriculture following previous WOTUS discussions. 2017
ED_002061_00066526
Tate Bennett
1
The United States Environmental Protection Agency held a Federalism consultation meeting on April 19, 2017, to discuss potential changes to the definition of "Waters of the U.S." in light of state and local government concerns and previous Supreme Court rulings affecting Clean Water Act jurisdiction. 2017
ED_002061_00069207
Tate Bennett
14
The U.S. EPA announced the extension of the comment period for the WOTUS rule revision to September 27, 2017, in response to requests from Congress and stakeholders, emphasizing their commitment to transparency and public engagement. 2017
ED_002061_00011996
13 Tier
2
The American Council of Independent Laboratories is requesting a meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency to discuss the immediate publication of the Clean Water Act Analytical Methods "Method Update Rule (MUR) - 2016," which aims to improve testing procedures and data quality for compliance monitoring. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence involves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discussing Maine's Deputy Commissioner Melanie Loyzim's positive statement about Dave Ross's qualifications for addressing water quality issues, highlighting collaboration with state officials. 2017
ED_002061_00066571
Tate Bennett
2
The EPA's Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) is tasked with providing recommendations on revising the definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) in response to the Executive Order aimed at reviewing the Clean Water Rule, focusing on reducing regulatory burdens for local communities while ensuring environmental protection. 2017
ED_002061_00068443
Tate Bennett
3
The email from Robert Krehbiel to Sydney Hupp requests a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss concerns about the nitrate levels in the drinking water supply of Pretty Prairie, Kansas, which occasionally exceed the EPA's safety standard. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
Students from Xavier University are requesting a meeting with the EPA to discuss the Clean Water Compliance and Affordability Act, S.2358, which impacts the agency and aims to reduce costs for their sewer district in Hamilton County, OH. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The City of Houston, led by Mayor Sylvester Turner, is seeking support from the Texas Water Development Board for Clean Water State Revolving Funds to fund project activities that will improve water quality and reduce sanitary sewer overflows in the Brays Bayou watershed through bridge modifications and channel widening. 2017
ED_002061_00094648
Lee Forsgren
1
The email exchange between Millan Hupp of the EPA and Clint Leach of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture discusses preparations for a roundtable event on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), including agenda planning and participant details. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is inviting participants to a "Waters of the U.S." roundtable discussion with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt scheduled for July 24, 2017, in Cameron, SC. 2017
ED_002061_00078339
Tate Bennett
1
The email discusses a meeting between the City of Houston and the EPA to address Clean Water Act issues related to sanitary sewer overflows, with the goal of negotiating a Consent Agreement under pressure from the Obama Administration. 2017
ED_002061_00034951
Layne Bangerter
3
The EPA's Weekly Round-Up for June 30, 2017, discusses Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision to rescind the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule, emphasizing a shift towards prioritizing industry and agricultural interests over environmental regulations, which aligns with a key Trump campaign promise. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from the American Gas Association (AGA) discusses the agenda for an upcoming meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on September 12, 2017, focusing on regulatory comments regarding 40 C.F.R. Part 98, Subpart W, and 40 C.F.R. Part 761.30, while indicating that WOTUS and PCB issues will not be addressed. 2017
ED_002061_00122817
William Lovell
4
The email from Britt Aasmundstad discusses the withdrawal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in Kentucky, as highlighted in a press release shared by Amanda Culp from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. 2017
ED_002061_00066974
Tate Bennett
1
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses a meeting request from Jim Bair of the U.S. Apple Association for EPA Administrator Pruitt to attend their Government Affairs Committee meeting to thank him for his leadership on issues like WOTUS and pesticide re-registrations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email from David Wawer discusses regulatory challenges faced by the color pigments industry due to perceived overreach by the EPA, specifically citing unattainable water quality requirements imposed by an EPA Regional Office in Washington State, and offers to provide examples to support their concerns. 2017
ED_002061_00043498
2
The email discusses the EPA and U.S. Army's decision to rescind the 2015 "Waters of the U.S." rule, with the American Farm Bureau Federation expressing support for this action as a correction of what they describe as a flawed regulation. 2017
ED_002061_00099465
Lee Forsgren
4
The email exchange between Indiana government officials and the EPA discusses the attendee list and logistics for upcoming meetings regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) issue, with a focus on including key state leaders. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA press release details Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to Nebraska on October 20, 2017, to discuss the proposal to rescind the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule with state officials and stakeholders, emphasizing the administration's commitment to returning regulatory powers to the states and supporting agricultural interests. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) submitted comments to the EPA regarding Docket ID EPA-HQ-OA-2017-0190, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the Clean Water Act while seeking improvements for public wastewater treatment utilities. 2017
ED_002061_00087519
Byron Brown
10
The email exchange between Millan Hupp of the EPA and Clint Leach of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture discusses the logistics and participants for a round-table event on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) scheduled for July 24, 2017, in Charleston, South Carolina. 2017 2
The National Mining Association submitted recommendations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the definition of "waters of the United States" as part of the agency's efforts to revise regulations under the Clean Water Act. 2017
ED_002061_00106095
2 Tier
15
The email exchange between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Jessica Garrison discusses a dinner invitation for Administrator Pruitt on March 21, 2017, prior to World Water Day, and mentions a photo that needs to be located and sent. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Tricia Lynn of the EPA addresses a press inquiry regarding the rulemaking process for the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition, stating that information will be available on regulations.gov and that the agency is prioritizing the proposals without specific deadlines. 2017
ED_002061_00008552
13 Tier
4
The document outlines an agenda for an EPA event on August 2, 2017, at Frasier Ranch in Colorado, aimed at discussing agricultural concerns with stakeholders following previous commitments made during the WOTUS rollout. 2017
ED_002061_00066435
Tate Bennett
1
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources received a memo from the U.S. EPA disapproving Iowa's 2016 antidegradation water quality rules, which defined "economically viable" in a way that conflicts with federal standards by allowing less stringent pollution control options based on a 15% cost cap. 2017
ED_002061_00146573
Charles Munoz
2
The email from Carrie Jenks of M.J. Bradley & Associates to Lee Forsgren at the EPA discusses the submission of comments on the Step One WOTUS rulemaking and provides links to their updated Position Paper for Step Two of the WOTUS rulemaking process. 2017
ED_002061_00098731
Lee Forsgren
2
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association discusses the AWWA's statement regarding health advisories under the Safe Drinking Water Act to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC). 2017
ED_002061_00100074
Lee Forsgren
1
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, led by Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith, praises the EPA's decision to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule, emphasizing the need for regulations that balance environmental protection with the interests of farmers and ranchers. 2017
ED_002061_00067706
Tate Bennett
1
Tracee Bentley from the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program is seeking a contact at the EPA to arrange a meeting for students visiting Washington, D.C. to discuss the Waters of the United States. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from the EPA Press Office discusses praise from various state governors for the Trump Administration's decision to rescind the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, highlighting concerns about regulatory overreach and the importance of state management of water resources. 2017
ED_002061_00078424
Tate Bennett
6
The email from Lee Forsgren at the EPA discusses an upcoming Hill briefing on December 6, 2017, focused on the impacts of the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule on small businesses and farmers, featuring insights from various stakeholders including Montana's Attorney General. 2017
ED_002061_00100014
Lee Forsgren
2
The email from Amanda Waters of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies informs Crystal Penman about the attendance of Lee Forsgren, Deputy Assistant Administrator of the EPA's Office of Water, at the NACWA's Roaring 20s Reception and Law Seminar Speaker Dinner in Savannah, Georgia, while also mentioning a pending application for continuing legal education credits. 2017
ED_002061_00098338
Lee Forsgren
4
The email from Yehuda Kaplouni discusses the energy consumption and features of the GENNY water-from-air home appliance, which provides a renewable source of drinking water, and is addressed to Albert Kelly, potentially in relation to a Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
ED_002061_00116189
Albert Kelly
1
The email correspondence between EPA officials discusses a media inquiry regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) provision in a spending bill, clarifying that the EPA did not request the language included in the bill. 2017
ED_002061_00007941
13 Tier
1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Administrator Scott Pruitt's continuation of the multistate action tour in South Carolina to promote the redefinition of the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule, aimed at returning regulatory power to the states and providing certainty to farmers and landowners. 2017
ED_002061_00065489
Tate Bennett
5
The email exchange between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Jessica Garrison discusses scheduling a dinner for Administrator Pruitt on March 21, 2017, prior to his speech for World Water Day. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The Iowa Office of the Governor, led by Stephanie Groen, submitted comments regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) to relevant stakeholders, including Andrew Hanson and Tate Bennett. 2017
ED_002061_00067783
Tate Bennett
1
The email correspondence between EPA's Tate Bennett and Utah officials discusses the invitee list for a WOTUS (Waters of the United States) roundtable meeting, with a specific request to include General Reyes in the discussion. 2017
ED_002061_00078069
Tate Bennett
2
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to Arkansas to meet with state officials and announce the approval of Arkansas' water quality standards while addressing the 2015 "Waters of the United States" rule. 2017
ED_002061_00066322
Tate Bennett
3
The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses upcoming topics for a meeting between Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and EPA Administrator Pruitt, including WOTUS comments, ethanol regulations, and antidegradation issues. 2017
ED_002061_00078406
Tate Bennett
2
The document is a delivery report indicating that an email regarding the EPA and Army's proposal to amend the effective date of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" rule was undeliverable due to an incorrect recipient address. 2017
ED_002061_00062405
Tate Bennett
5
The email is an automatic reply from Thomas Ward of the National Association of Home Builders, indicating his absence from the office and providing contact information for urgent matters related to State Wetland Protection. 2017
ED_002061_00108421
Sarah Greenwalt
1
The EPA is coordinating with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to assess and restore drinking water and wastewater systems affected by Hurricane Harvey, with updates on operational statuses and ongoing support efforts. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Local Government Advisory Committee's Small Community Advisory Subcommittee held a meeting on June 29, 2017, to discuss updates on agriculture, state and regional partnerships, and the Waters of the US (WOTUS) regulations. 2017
ED_002061_00067989
Tate Bennett
1
The EPA is defending its decision to reject a petition to ban water fluoridation under the Toxic Substances Control Act while also facing pressure from environmentalists to abandon its plan to narrow the Clean Water Act jurisdiction rule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Army are proposing to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule and revert to the previous definition of "waters of the United States" to provide regulatory certainty for states, farmers, and businesses, following a directive from a Presidential Executive Order. 2017
ED_002061_00077995
Tate Bennett
2
The EPA is involved in discussions regarding the Trump administration's plan to repeal the Obama-era Clean Water Rule (WOTUS), with meetings scheduled between industry groups and White House officials to support the rollback. 2017
ED_002061_00036019
Layne Bangerter
2
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is proposing a draft concept paper for a Water Ratepayer Assistance Program aimed at helping low-income populations and incentivizing utilities to raise rates for better service cost recovery, with the LIHEAP program as a potential model. 2017
ED_002061_00086739
Byron Brown
1
The National Rural Water Association, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor, is hosting a signing ceremony on November 14 to establish new National Guideline Apprenticeship Standards for Water and Wastewater Specialists, supported by a $250,000 contribution from Co Bank. 2017
ED_002061_00098284
Lee Forsgren
1
The email correspondence between EPA's Lee Forsgren and Maryland officials discusses the potential issuance of a press release regarding a new decision related to the Clean Water Act 303(d) listing. 2017
ED_002061_00099285
Lee Forsgren
2
The email from Thomas Hebert to Sydney Hupp discusses a meeting between EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and United Egg Producers regarding environmental issues affecting agriculture, including efforts to revise the Clean Water Rule in line with President Trump's executive order. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt visited Iowa to discuss partnerships with local electric cooperatives and farmers, addressing the repeal of the Clean Power Plan and the rescission of the Waters of the United States rule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army are soliciting feedback from all 50 governors on a new definition of "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) by June 19th, as part of an effort to restore states' roles in water regulation. 2017
ED_002061_00068926
Tate Bennett
2
The email from Rebeckah Adcock to Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses the agenda for a meeting on March 30 regarding "EPA's Regulation of Agriculture," highlighting key topics such as regulatory overreach, WOTUS considerations, pesticide registration compliance, and proposed reforms to pesticide handling rules. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The Northeast Biosolids and Residuals Association (NEBRA) is hosting a webinar on September 14, 2017, to discuss the state of the science regarding PFAS analysis in wastewater, solids, and soils, aimed at state and federal agency staff and other stakeholders. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Alice Perry details the schedule and attendees for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to Mississippi on October 12, 2017, including a discussion on the Waters of the US rule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
Stephanie Groen from the Iowa Governor's Office inquires about the public announcement of a visit related to the WOTUS Roundtable at Farm Bureau and requests a list of attendees. 2017
ED_002061_00065709
Tate Bennett
1
The email correspondence between Utah Division of Water Quality staff discusses the preparation and sharing of an itinerary for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit, including requests for updated documents. 2017
ED_002061_00064163
Tate Bennett
2
Catherine Cromer from the Tennessee Governor's office is coordinating a meeting with EPA's Tate Bennett regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) topic, initially proposed for August 7 but suggested to be rescheduled to August 28. 2017
ED_002061_00066196
Tate Bennett
2
The email correspondence between Millan Hupp from the EPA and Annette Ivey from the Association of Clean Water Administrators discusses the arrangements for a closed press event at the ACWA 2017 Mid-Year Meeting, including a request for an onsite visit to the hotel venue. 2017 4
The EPA's Ryan Jackson shared a regulatory alert detailing updates on environmental regulations in Florida and Iowa, including amendments to newspaper notice requirements for the Electric Power Plant Siting Act in Florida and proposed amendments to wastewater construction and operation permits in Iowa. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email exchange between EPA's Bennett Tate and Iowa's Stephanie Groen discusses scheduling a WOTUS tour visit in Iowa on August 7, while also addressing a rescheduling of a coffee meeting due to unforeseen circumstances. 2017
ED_002061_00056201
Tate Bennett
8
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental issues, including concerns from environmental groups about the agency's new risk evaluation program under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the House Energy & Commerce Committee's approval of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Safe Drinking Water Act, and potential changes to judicial deference principles affecting the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt visited Iowa to discuss the agency's decision to begin redefining the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, emphasizing regulatory certainty for farmers and state oversight in environmental management. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses scheduling a meeting between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for September 28 to introduce NACWA's senior staff and discuss priority items. 2017
ED_002061_00094113
Lee Forsgren
2
The email exchange between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Jessica Garrison discusses scheduling a dinner for Administrator Pruitt with colleagues before his speech on World Water Day. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from EPA officials discusses draft questions for Administrator Pruitt to address during a Q&A session at the NCBA Legislative Conference, focusing on compliance assistance, cooperative federalism, and the repeal of the WOTUS Rule. 2017 2
The U.S. Department of State is coordinating press attendance for the World Water Day event on March 22, 2017, hosted by the U.S. Water Partnership, and requests press details by the end of the day for security purposes. 2017 3
The email from Elizabeth Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses an opportunity for a phone update regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) issue, indicating her role as a liaison for industry interests. 2017
ED_002061_00068259
Tate Bennett
1
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule and revert to the previous definition of "waters of the United States" to provide regulatory certainty and return power to the states, following a Presidential Executive Order. 2017
ED_002061_00077776
Tate Bennett
2
The email from NACWA confirms Lee Forsgren's registration for the 2017 National Clean Water Law Seminar in Savannah, GA, and provides details about payment, guest registration, hotel accommodations, and a related workshop. 2017
ED_002061_00098264
Lee Forsgren
1
The email from Richard Pombo to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses concerns regarding the upcoming trial of the Duarte Nursery under the Clean Water Act, highlighting potential negative impacts on small businesses and farming practices. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Annette Ivey of the Association of Clean Water Administrators to EPA official Millan Hupp requests confirmation of the arrival time for the advance team for Administrator Pruitt at the Hilton Garden Hotel for the 2017 Mid-Year Meeting. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The document outlines the agenda for the Mid-Year 2017 meeting of the Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA), which includes discussions on water quality program priorities with U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and key Congressional committees. 2017 4
The email correspondence between EPA officials and Kevin Condon from the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives discusses logistics and questions regarding an upcoming event, including speaker arrangements and media advisories related to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Kyle Roskam of the Wisconsin Governor's office discusses the potential signing of a Federal Register notice by EPA Administrator Pruitt to repeal the 2015 WOTUS rule, highlighting its significance for state planning and communication. 2017
ED_002061_00068572
Tate Bennett
2
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Susan Lent from Akin Gump discusses scheduling a meeting regarding the City of Houston's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) application. 2017
ED_002061_00099336
Lee Forsgren
3
The email from Enesta Jones of the EPA addresses an inquiry from Jasmine Spearing-Bowen regarding the lack of data on private wells and industrial releases affecting drinking water sources, while also confirming that a broken link on NPDES permits has been fixed. 2017
ED_002061_00028639
13 Tier
6
The LGAC Small Community Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) held a meeting on June 14, 2017, to discuss the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) charge and related agricultural issues, with key contributions from various members including Commissioner Robert Cope and Secretary Jeff Witte. 2017
ED_002061_00069205
Tate Bennett
1
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) submitted comments regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) federalism consultation and requested a call to discuss them further. 2017
ED_002061_00068505
Tate Bennett
1
The Maryland Department of the Environment has proposed regulations to establish a Water Quality Trading Program aimed at accelerating Chesapeake Bay restoration through a credit exchange system that offers cost reductions and flexibility for achieving pollution limits. 2017
ED_002061_00098746
Lee Forsgren
2
The email correspondence involves the EPA and the Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) discussing logistics for a closed press event at the Hilton Garden Inn for the ACWA 2017 Mid-Year Meeting, including confirmation of meeting space and attendance by Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses a conversation between Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA legal case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Jessica Garrison of Balch & Bingham LLP discusses the assignment of Lincoln Ferguson to write the Administrator's speech for World Water Day, as communicated by Michelle Hale from the Environmental Protection Agency. 2017
ED_002061_00111904
Michelle Hale
1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt visited Iowa to discuss the agency's decision to redefine the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, emphasizing regulatory certainty for farmers and state oversight in environmental governance. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) invited U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Assistant Administrator Dennis Lee Forsgren, Jr. to deliver the Keynote Address at their 2017 National Clean Water Law Seminar, focusing on clean water legal and regulatory challenges. 2017
ED_002061_00098572
Lee Forsgren
1
The email from Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses a request from the Michigan Farm Bureau to invite Administrator Pruitt to visit Michigan to address key agricultural issues, including the Waters of the US rule and harmful algae blooms, while suggesting potential dates for the visit. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's support for the EPA's decision to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule, as communicated in a press release. 2017
ED_002061_00077707
Tate Bennett
2