Air Toxics and the Clean Air Act

Clean Air Act Section 112, hazardous air pollutants, air toxics standards, MACT, and NESHAP records.

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The document is a petition for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States concerning a Montana Supreme Court decision that allows landowners to pursue common-law restoration claims at Superfund sites, potentially conflicting with EPA-ordered cleanups, which raises significant legal questions regarding the jurisdiction of the EPA under CERCLA.
ED_002061_00114741
Albert Kelly
129
The National Environmental Development Association's Clean Air Project submitted recommendations to the EPA for repealing or modifying over 40 Clean Air Act regulations that they argue impose excessive costs on U.S. manufacturers with minimal environmental benefits. 26
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing a voluntary Permian Basin Agreement to enhance compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act by allowing companies to contribute to a mitigation pool for archaeological surveys, thereby improving management of cultural resources and providing predictability for industry operations. BLM201800412 10
The document is a request from the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for presidential nominee William L. Wehrum, Jr. to complete a statement as part of his nomination process for the position of Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
ED_002061_00129424
1 Tier
9
The document outlines comments from the CTVA regarding the Bureau of Land Management's planning process, emphasizing the need for increased motorized access and recreational opportunities while addressing various demographic and environmental considerations. BLM201700947 212
The document outlines the mission, vision, core values, and business strategy of Associated Electric Cooperative, which provides wholesale power to electric cooperative systems in Missouri, southeast Iowa, and northeast Oklahoma, emphasizing safety, integrity, and community citizenship. 17
The document discusses regulatory barriers for E15 fuel under Section 211 of the Clean Air Act, specifically addressing the volatility requirements and potential solutions for overcoming these barriers as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
ED_002061_00180451
Bill Wehrum
15
The document is a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property involving RACER Properties LLC as the seller, detailing terms for a transaction in multiple states, including Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio.
ED_002061_00086860
Byron Brown
60
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating responses to comments received on document 3349, with staff members tasked to review and provide feedback by the end of the day. BLM201800412 52
The document consists of draft questions for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, focusing on his experiences, philosophy on balancing energy and environmental goals, collaboration with the business community, legal challenges faced by the agency, and the concept of Cooperative Federalism in environmental regulation. 2
The document is an amicus brief submitted by the United States Department of Justice in the Supreme Court of Montana regarding the case Atlantic Richfield Company v. Montana Second Judicial District Court, focusing on the legal implications of CERCLA Section 113(h) on landowners' claims for restoration damages related to the Anaconda Smelter Site.
ED_002061_00114973
Albert Kelly
44
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating the finalization of a document related to archaeological survey mitigation strategies, with an emphasis on compliance and operational efficiency, before sending it to the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. BLM201800412 19
The Bureau of Land Management is discussing edits received from the Solicitor's Office regarding the draft memo on Secretarial Order 3349, specifically addressing Sections 5(a)(i) and 5(b)(i), and seeking guidance on how to proceed with those edits. BLM201800412 192
The document is a request from the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for presidential nominee William L. Wehrum, Jr. to complete a statement as part of his nomination process for the position of Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
ED_002061_00157775
Aaron Ringel
9
The document outlines the PennEast Pipeline Project, detailing its construction and operation plans, federal authorizations required, and its expected benefits, including the transportation of natural gas from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, reduced energy costs, and job creation, as presented by the agency involved in government relations. 120
The document discusses the EPA's 2010 IRIS Toxicological Review of Chloroprene, highlighting a request for Ramboll Environ to review and derive a new inhalation unit risk (IUR) due to findings that suggest the original IUR may be significantly overestimated, particularly in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
ED_002061_00269796
Richard Yamada
27
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are developing a communications plan to inform the community about potential health risks associated with trichloroethylene emissions from Entek's Lebanon facility, following concerns raised by recent EPA and ATSDR guidance and modeling data indicating possible exceedances of health risk levels. 38
The document is a bill introduced in the Senate by Mr. Moran aimed at protecting the Prairie Grasslands Region, including the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, and amending the Clean Air Act to exclude data from prescribed fires when assessing air quality standards.
ED_002061_00067024
Tate Bennett
10
The Office of Personnel Management outlines the qualifications and core competencies required for membership in the Senior Executive Service, emphasizing leadership, management skills, and public service commitment.
ED_002061_00145574
Charles Munoz
42
The document discusses Kinder Morgan's support for comments on EPA emission standards related to natural gas pipelines, advocating for specific repair and inspection requirements to ensure safe operations. 16
The document outlines the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in response to the Sierra Club v. EPA lawsuit, including options such as removing export obligations, extending the 1-psi waiver to E15, and addressing small refinery exemptions.
ED_002061_00181014
Bill Wehrum
52
The document outlines the PennEast Pipeline Project, detailing its construction and operation plans, federal authorizations required, and its potential to transport natural gas from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, thereby reducing energy costs and creating jobs in the region. 120
The U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing on September 6th to examine the scientific and operational integrity of the EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program, focusing on the validity of its evaluations, particularly regarding chloroprene.
ED_002061_00082581
Brittany Bolen
17
The Renewable Fuels Association and other petitioners are seeking a review from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit regarding final agency actions by the Environmental Protection Agency related to the Annual Standard Equations and Periodic Reviews for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program.
ED_002061_00180651
Bill Wehrum
9
The EPA outlines its legal authority and discretion under the Clean Air Act to differentiate biogenic CO2 emissions from other greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the agency's ability to exclude certain emissions from permitting requirements based on environmental impact and scientific evidence.
ED_002061_00161858
Justin Schwab
28
The Department of the Interior's report outlines a coordinated strategy for improving mitigation practices in response to climate change, focusing on landscape-scale goals, compensatory mitigation programs, and collaborative efforts with various stakeholders to sustain natural ecosystems and resources. BLM201800412 27
The document outlines the enforcement and regulatory responsibilities of the EPA Region 6, detailing state authorizations under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as well as the agency's activities and oversight in stormwater permitting and lead programs across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
ED_002061_00173855
Kenneth Wagner
1
The document expresses concerns from stakeholders regarding the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Planning Process, highlighting the need for updated and comprehensive information to adequately evaluate and disclose issues related to motorized recreational opportunities. BLM201700947 212
The document outlines the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in response to the Sierra Club v. EPA lawsuit, including options such as removing export obligations, extending the 1-psi waiver to E15, and addressing small refinery exemptions.
ED_002061_00181903
Bill Wehrum
51
The document outlines the enforcement activities and regulatory authority of the EPA Region 5, led by Acting Administrator Robert A. Kaplan, detailing state-specific responsibilities under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as well as highlighting Michigan's unique approval for wetland permitting.
ED_002061_00173854
Kenneth Wagner
1
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is exploring strategies to build trust with local governments and stakeholders, reduce litigation delays, and tailor environmental analyses to the scale of actions being proposed. BLM201700947 116
The National Academy of Public Administration's report discusses recommendations for transforming environmental protection in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
ED_002061_00178453
Kenneth Wagner
220
The United States Environmental Protection Agency opposes a motion for summary judgment by environmental groups and cross-moves for summary judgment regarding claims related to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's total maximum daily loads program under the Clean Water Act.
ED_002061_00106919
2 Tier
53
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt informed Heather Swift that a memo regarding NEPA reviews and greenhouse gas emissions has been withdrawn, with further engagement on the issue to occur on a case-by-case basis as outlined in the Energy Burdens report. OS201700602 53
The document discusses the philosophy of the EPA regarding interstate pollution conflicts, emphasizing that while the agency should intervene as a last resort, it plays a crucial role in setting environmental standards when state negotiations fail, as articulated by a nominee during a Senate hearing.
ED_002061_00151144
1 Tier
36
The document discusses the EPA's 2010 IRIS Toxicological Review of Chloroprene, highlighting a request for Ramboll Environ to review and derive a new inhalation unit risk (IUR) due to findings that suggest the original IUR is significantly higher than necessary based on updated epidemiological and toxicological evidence, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
ED_002061_00269818
Richard Yamada
36
The document outlines a Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property involving RACER PROPERTIES LLC as the seller, detailing basic terms such as the effective date, property description, purchase price, and escrow details, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
ED_002061_00086817
Byron Brown
60
The document outlines the agenda and objectives for a meeting related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, focusing on data quality objectives, sediment analysis, and alignment on technical discussions for settlement negotiations.
ED_002061_00115261
1 Tier
63
The National Academy of Public Administration provided a report for the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2017, focusing on developing a new framework for community affordability of clean water services.
ED_002061_00097676
Lee Forsgren
238
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is exploring solutions to enhance user-friendly planning, transparency in the NEPA process, and trust-building with state and local governments, tribal partners, and stakeholders while balancing local interests with national considerations. BLM201700947 116
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is developing a formal mitigation policy to enhance compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and streamline the permitting process for public land uses by allowing companies to contribute to a mitigation pool for archaeological surveys. BLM201800412 10
The document outlines the PennEast Pipeline Project, detailing its construction and operation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which will transport natural gas from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, aiming to reduce energy costs and support job creation in the region. 119
The meeting summary details a June 25, 2023, discussion between the US EPA and North Dakota Departments of Agriculture and Health regarding stakeholder input on water issues under the Clean Water Act, emphasizing the need for regulatory reform, better farmer education on nutrient management, and collaboration between agencies to address environmental concerns.
ED_002061_00090386
Patrick Davis
3
The document is an internal calendar invitation from the EPA, organized by Ryan Jackson, detailing a series of official meetings and photo sessions involving key agency personnel, with strict instructions not to forward the invitation or respond with questions. 316
The document is a legal brief submitted by law professors as amici curiae in support of Public Citizen, Inc. and others against President Donald Trump, opposing the defendants' motion to dismiss and supporting the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment regarding regulatory reform. BLM201800412 28