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EPA's February 2025 Notice of Decision grants California a Clean Air Act waiver for Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, mandating zero emissions for new vehicles by 2035, and asserts this decision is not subject to the Congressional Review Act.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04193 |
0001114–0001123
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10 |
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A January 15, 2025 letter from multiple energy companies, including Duke Energy and Basin Electric Power Cooperative, to Lee Zeldin, nominee for EPA Administrator, requests immediate action to rescind recent EPA regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and coal combustion residuals, citing negative impacts on electricity reliability and economic growth.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04193 |
0007036–0007040
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5 |
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On January 15, 2025, representatives from various energy companies and cooperatives sent a letter to Lee Zeldin, the nominee for EPA Administrator, urging the Trump Administration to rescind recent EPA regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and coal combustion residuals that they argue threaten electricity reliability and economic growth.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04193 |
0007325–0007329
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5 |
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Email from Louis Baer to Chad McIntosh on April 7, 2025, regarding a letter to Administrator Zeldin supporting the ENERGY STAR and Smart Sectors programs, with an attached letter detailing the cement industry's position.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04193 |
0007601
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1 |
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On April 7, 2025, Sean O'Neill of the Portland Cement Association urged EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and DOE Secretary Chris Wright to support the continuation of the ENERGY STAR and Smart Sector programs for energy efficiency in the cement industry.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04193 |
0007602–0007603
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2 |
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Email from Mario Lewis to EPA's Michael Abboud on May 6, 2025, discusses the potential repeal of the Clean Power Plan and the implications of a new endangerment finding, referencing an E&E article on EPA's regulatory approach.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-08249 |
0030516–0030518
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3 |
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Richard J. Shaffer, Asset Manager, submitted a request regarding the extension for an offshore wind project in New Jersey, emphasizing the need for a balanced power grid and financial relief to evaluate regulatory impacts, dated September 10, 2025.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006043
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1 |
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Email correspondence dated May 1, 2025, from Matthew Mailloux of ClearPath to Lou Hrkman at DOE discusses hydropower recommendations and mentions sharing them with Stuart Levenbach at OMB.
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2025 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0021470–0021471
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2 |
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Email from Jimmy Goodrich to Secretary Wright and Director Kratsios on July 23, 2025, discussing China's establishment of a $21 billion national fusion energy company and its implications for U.S. fusion energy efforts.
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2025 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0027134–0027136
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3 |
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A June 30, 2025 letter from Elie Mahroum, Director of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the Department of Energy, responds to Senator Ted Cruz regarding the status of the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate program.
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2025 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0027257
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1 |
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POLITICO reported on February 11, 2025, that the Trump administration's suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program has caused confusion among states, leading to varied responses regarding ongoing projects and funding.
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2025 |
OST-2025-1105 |
0008708–0008710
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3 |
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Executive Order dated January 20, 2025, outlines the U.S. policy to prioritize national interests in international environmental agreements, including immediate withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and revocation of the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan.
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2025 |
OST-2025-1105 |
0011551–0011552
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2 |
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Email from Hannah Smith, a legislative aide to Senator Schumer, sent on July 21, 2025, to OST officials, includes letters supporting CENTRO's applications for Low or No Emission/Bus & Bus Facilities Programs.
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2025 |
OST-2025-1200 |
0027838
|
1 |
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Budget Hearing questions from Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman to Secretary Sean Duffy address air traffic control equipment outages and the freeze on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, with a submission deadline of May 21, 2025.
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2025 |
OST-2025-1200 |
0028096–0028097
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2 |
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A letter dated February 11, 2025, from multiple Members of Congress, including Rick Larsen and Eleanor Holmes Norton, expresses strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Transportation's suspension of state electric vehicle infrastructure deployment plans and rescission of guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.
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2025 |
OST-2025-1200 |
0028436–0028439
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4 |
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On February 22, 2025, Kelly Sherwood of the EPA issued a termination letter to Nueva Esperanza Inc. regarding Assistance Award 5B-95334801, halting the Hunting Park Community-Led Climate Resilience and Empowerment Project and outlining subsequent responsibilities and reporting requirements.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-03348 |
—
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9 |
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USCA Case #24-1190 filed on June 27, 2024, discusses ownership interests and regulatory impacts on Colstrip Units 3 and 4, co-owned by Talen Montana and several utilities, in light of Oregon and Washington's clean energy laws.
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2024 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006173
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1 |
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Comments submitted by NorthWestern on August 8, 2023, regarding New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions, including attachments labeled as NorthWestern GHG Rule Comments, are referenced in USCA Case #24-1190.
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2024 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006258
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1 |
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USCA Case #24-1190 filed on June 27, 2024, discusses the potential closure of Colstrip Units 3 & 4 and its impact on Montana's electrical grid reliability, along with EPA's interpretation of regulatory authorities regarding the MATS and GHG Rules.
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2024 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006261
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1 |
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Final Rule documents from the EPA detail multiple environmental regulations affecting coal-fired generation in North Dakota, including greenhouse gas emission standards and hazardous waste management, published in the Federal Register in May 2024.
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2024 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006390
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1 |
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A report from the EPA, dated March 2025, details CO2 emissions data for various countries and regions, including the United States, with figures spanning from 1990 to 2024, as part of FOIA request 2024-EPA-05254.
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2024 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0001434–0001463
|
30 |
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Final rule published by the Department of Energy on May 1, 2024, establishes energy performance standards for new construction and major renovations of Federal buildings, effective July 15, 2024, under FOIA ID DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F.
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2024 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0014001–0014056
|
56 |
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On November 14, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a validated permit (No. LRB-2021-00420) to Rachel Silva of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a wind energy facility in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York.
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2024 |
OST-2025-1200 |
0024603–0024604
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2 |
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The Atlanta Regional Commission's 2024 report outlines its performance-based transportation project selection process, integrating greenhouse gas emissions as a scoring criterion to enhance sustainability and improve regional air quality.
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2024 |
2025-0576 |
—
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4 |
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Notice of proposed rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Energy regarding amended energy conservation standards for consumer water heaters, published in the Federal Register on July 28, 2023, with a public meeting scheduled for September 13, 2023.
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2023 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0020056–0020175
|
120 |
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation's 2022 report outlines its strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation, including the use of the Minnesota Infrastructure Carbon Estimator tool and the development of a Carbon Reduction Strategy.
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2022 |
2025-0576 |
—
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5 |
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Summary of DOE's activities on building code development under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, detailing participation in the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with representatives including Jeremiah Williams and proposals for energy efficiency improvements.
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2021 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0020055
|
1 |
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Executive Order 14008, issued by President Biden on January 27, 2021, addresses the climate crisis by prioritizing climate considerations in U.S. foreign policy and national security, and outlines actions for international cooperation and domestic resilience.
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2021 |
OST-2025-1105 |
0011680–0011694
|
15 |
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Executive Order 14030, issued by President Biden on May 20, 2021, establishes a comprehensive strategy to address climate-related financial risks and promote a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.
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2021 |
OST-2025-1105 |
0011712–0011716
|
5 |
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Executive Order 14037, issued by President Biden on August 5, 2021, establishes goals for zero-emission vehicles and directs the EPA and Department of Transportation to develop new emissions and fuel economy standards for vehicles through model year 2030.
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2021 |
OST-2025-1105 |
0011717–0011719
|
3 |
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Executive Order 14057, issued by President Biden on December 8, 2021, outlines a comprehensive strategy for the Federal Government to achieve net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050, emphasizing sustainability, clean energy, and environmental justice.
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2021 |
OST-2025-1105 |
0011720–0011728
|
9 |
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Federal Register notice dated December 13, 2021, outlines the implementation of Executive Order 14008 regarding climate change, including agency responsibilities for carbon pollution-free electricity and sustainable practices.
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2021 |
OST-2025-1105 |
0011736–0011737
|
2 |
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The 2020 Michigan Healthy Climate Plan outlines greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and strategies, emphasizing the role of the Council on Climate Solutions and its workgroups in advising the state on implementation.
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2020 |
2025-0576 |
—
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3 |
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Email from Carrie Annand to EPA officials Bill Wehrum and Mandy Gunasekara on January 22, 2019, forwarding a letter from Koda Energy's Stacy Cook requesting the processing of electric RIN applications for biomass power facilities.
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2019 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0001622
|
1 |
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Approved by the Transportation Commission in December 2021, Colorado's GHG Pollution Reduction Planning Standard mandates the integration of greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies into transportation planning by the Colorado Department of Transportation and five metropolitan planning organizations.
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2019 |
2025-0576 |
—
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4 |
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Approved Illinois GHG Case Study report outlines the state's strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through electric vehicle adoption and transportation planning, detailing goals set by Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation as of 2019.
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2019 |
2025-0576 |
—
|
3 |
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Email from Mandy Gunasekara to David Schwietert on October 26, 2018, discusses the Auto Alliance's forthcoming comments on the SAFE Vehicles Rule for model years 2021-2026, emphasizing the need for achievable fuel economy and GHG standards.
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2018 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0000785–0000786
|
2 |
|
Email from Dan Byers of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Mandy Gunasekara at EPA on August 22, 2018, discussing the release of the Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule as a replacement for the Clean Power Plan.
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2018 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0000832–0000834
|
3 |
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Email from Sue Forrester of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA on August 24, 2018, discussing the Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule and its comparison to the Clean Power Plan.
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2018 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0000838–0000841
|
4 |
|
On October 17, 2018, Kurt Kovarik, Vice President of Federal Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board, urged EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to increase market space for biodiesel under the Renewable Fuel Standard and address the negative impacts of small refinery exemptions.
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2018 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0001137–0001138
|
2 |
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Email from Kurt Kovarik of the National Biodiesel Board to Mandy Gunasekara at EPA on October 31, 2018, discussing recommendations for reset volumes of biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels for 2020 and 2021.
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2018 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0001149–0001150
|
2 |
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Attachment 2 outlines program concepts for the Department of Energy to de-risk next-generation geothermal projects, emphasizing the need for non-dilutive capital and a structured approach to mitigate investment risks associated with resource confirmation.
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2016 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0021480–0021481
|
2 |
|
DRAFT press release from the EPA outlines the proposed replacement for the Clean Power Plan, emphasizing state flexibility in emissions guidelines and projected benefits including a reduction in CO2 emissions and compliance costs.
|
2015 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0000792–0000794
|
3 |
|
Comments submitted by the American Gas Association on October 6, 2022, regarding the Department of Energy's proposed energy conservation standards for consumer furnaces, addressing procedural errors and impacts on energy efficiency programs.
|
2014 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0014100–0014213
|
114 |
|
The 2009 Maryland Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act Plan outlines strategies for reducing GHG emissions in the transportation sector, aiming for a 50% reduction from 2006 levels by 2030, with updates expected by the end of 2023.
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2009 |
2025-0576 |
—
|
3 |
|
The 2007 report from the Oregon Department of Transportation outlines the state's coordinated effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transportation, detailing legislative actions, goals for 2020, 2035, and 2050, and the development of the Statewide Transportation Strategy.
|
2007 |
2025-0576 |
—
|
7 |
|
California's Cross-Cutting and Multi-Generational Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Transportation Planning report outlines state and regional strategies for GHG reduction, including significant legislation and executive orders from 2005 to 2022.
|
2005 |
2025-0576 |
—
|
8 |
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The Congressional Research Service report R47038, dated February 18, 2022, details the Department of Energy's Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, outlining its history, regulatory framework, and impact on energy conservation since 1978.
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1914 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0014214–0014242
|
29 |
|
Attachment 1 discusses the benefits of two-phase immersion cooling technology for data centers, emphasizing its sustainability, energy efficiency, and alignment with climate goals, as well as its potential to reduce operational costs.
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— |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0020018–0020019
|
2 |
|
Attachment 1 from Chemours outlines their Opteon products and innovations in two-phase immersion cooling for data centers, detailing applications, energy efficiency, and ongoing collaborations with various research institutions.
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— |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0021484–0021500
|
17 |
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) outlines greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting methods for transportation projects in the 2022-2026 STIP, detailing project categories, assessment methodologies, and collaboration with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to evaluate emissions impacts.
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— |
2025-0576 |
—
|
4 |
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FHWA's EDC-7 GHG Factsheet outlines strategies for greenhouse gas reduction, dated June 25, 2024, under FOIA request 2025-0576.
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— |
2025-0576 |
—
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2 |