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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to reform the Superfund program under Administrator Scott Pruitt to accelerate the cleanup of hazardous waste sites, addressing long-standing bureaucratic delays and inefficiencies.
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The Heartland Institute issued a press release expressing support for President Trump's potential decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Treaty, emphasizing that staying in would hinder his America First Energy Plan.
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Michelle Hale
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The American Forest & Paper Association is requesting a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on May 4 to discuss regulatory reform priorities affecting the forest products industry.
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality submitted a Petition for Reconsideration and Request for Administrative Stay regarding the EPA's SSM Policy applicable to State Implementation Plans, addressed to Administrator Scott Pruitt.
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The email discusses President Trump's commitment to diversifying energy supplies for Poland and other European nations during his visit to Warsaw, emphasizing U.S. LNG exports and energy security while criticizing monopolistic energy practices, as reported by POLITICO Pro Energy.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is considering a "Superfund Alternative Approach" to streamline the Superfund program, as requested by Administrator Scott Pruitt, which would allow for site cleanups without the stigma of being listed on the National Priorities List.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate issues, including the reaffirmation of the Paris Agreement by the EU and China, investor demands on Exxon Mobil regarding climate impact disclosures, and the revival of a lawsuit against the Interior Department's coal leasing program.
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The email from Matt O'Brien to Sydney Hupp discusses a keynote address for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt at the US P3 Infrastructure Forum, focusing on water infrastructure projects and potential regulatory reforms under the Trump administration.
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The email discusses President Trump's impending announcement regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, highlighting internal conflicts within his administration and the influence of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and strategist Steve Bannon on the decision.
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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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The Offshore Operators Committee, American Petroleum Institute, and National Ocean Industries Association submitted comments to the EPA regarding the proposed NPDES General Permit for oil and gas extraction in the Gulf of Mexico, emphasizing their commitment to environmental compliance and responsible resource development.
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Lee Forsgren
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The EPA has submitted its proposed review of the Clean Power Plan to the White House Office of Management and Budget, likely seeking to repeal the rule, while environmental and industry groups prepare to advocate for or against it.
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The email from David Kreutzer at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on climate science for March 20-21, as Administrator Pruitt is unavailable, and requests that the group size be limited to facilitate discussion.
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The EPA's email discusses New Jersey's potential rejoining of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, highlighting support from both gubernatorial candidates and the implications for power companies and emissions trading.
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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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The email discusses President Trump's 2018 budget request for science, highlighting significant cuts to the National Institutes of Health's budget by 22%, as shared among members of the Heartland Institute.
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Michelle Hale
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The EPA issued a direct final rule and proposed rule on September 27, 2017, approving revisions to the Delaware State Implementation Plan concerning interstate transport requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS, effective December 26, 2017, pending public comments.
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The document discusses the sampling data related to PFAS contamination, specifically GenX, in the Cape Fear River Basin, as presented by the EPA during the Sierra Club v. EPA case, highlighting results from various drinking water sources and ongoing monitoring efforts by the agency.
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Richard Yamada
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The emails involve Ryan Jackson, Chief of Staff at the U.S. EPA, coordinating discussions regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) with Delta representatives and referencing a legal case involving the Sierra Club.
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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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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses concerns from Iowa farmers and biofuel supporters regarding EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's actions that favor the fossil fuel industry over the Renewable Fuel Standard, contradicting President Trump's promises to support ethanol.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is planning to use a legal argument to exempt coal-fired power plants from further regulation of carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Air Act, citing existing mercury regulations, amidst anticipated opposition from environmental groups.
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The email from Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt and representatives from the Fuels America Coalition to address topics related to the renewable fuels standard, point of obligation, and volume obligation.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Mark Ranalli of Allegiance Energy Systems discusses the scheduling of a meeting between EPA Secretary Pruitt and EPSI President Steve Sexton, with Hupp apologizing for the delay in facilitating the request.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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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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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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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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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses congressional actions regarding the renewable fuel standard (RFS), including Senator John Barrasso's call for overdue environmental impact studies, and highlights recent developments in climate policy and regulatory efforts under the Trump administration.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence between Ron Ness of the North Dakota Petroleum Council and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss issues related to the NDPC Letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, with tentative dates proposed for August 7th and other weeks in June and July.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the repeal of the Clean Power Plan, asserting that the regulation exceeds the agency's statutory authority, as part of Administrator Scott Pruitt's efforts to align with President Trump's energy independence strategy.
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13 Tier
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The email correspondence between Dawn Grove and Millan Hupp at the EPA discusses the finalization of a press release for the 2017 Manufacturing Day event, highlighting Administrator Pruitt's approval of Arizona's State Implementation Plan revision for visibility at the Coronado Generating Station.
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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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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA released a regulatory alert on August 4, 2017, detailing applicability determinations related to NSPS, NESHAP, and the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program, along with updates on a waiver extension for Panasonic regarding refrigerator testing procedures.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The document outlines the revised schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott on September 10, 2017, including weather briefings and multiple media interviews related to Hurricane Irma, coordinated with the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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ED_002061_00011080
Michael Abboud
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Southern Illinois Power Cooperative submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency recommending the repeal of Williamson County's designation as a nonattainment area for sulfur dioxide under the National Ambient Air Quality Standard, arguing that the designation is based on faulty information and poses economic risks to the region.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00070535
Tate Bennett
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The EPA's enforcement office is facing staffing shortages for environmental crime investigations while increasing the number of agents assigned to protect Administrator Scott Pruitt, as revealed in a letter obtained through a FOIA request.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent developments in climate policy, including the Senate's approval of Jeffrey Clark's nomination for the Justice Department's environment division, initiatives by Arnold Schwarzenegger to combat climate change, and the EPA's impending rejection of a petition from refiners regarding the renewable fuel standard.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email exchange between EPA officials and Bruce Heine discusses scheduling a conference call to address Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) issues following a productive meeting with the EPA Administrator.
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2017 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The Forest Service is analyzing the Executive Order promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth, discussing related activities and programs initiated since 2008.
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2017 |
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The EPA is announcing four key policy reforms to implement President Trump's executive order aimed at reducing regulatory burdens in the energy sector, including initiatives to study employment impacts and reform Clean Air Act permits.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Jeffry Muffat to Mandy Gunasekara discusses her agreement to keynote the Air & Waste Management Association's Conference on Climate Change scheduled for October 10-11, 2017, in Arlington, VA, and mentions the possibility of EPA Administrator Pruitt also being a keynote speaker.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence involves Jonathan Miller from Volvo requesting a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss the Phase 2 Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Greenhouse Gas regulation and future NOx emission regulations, with proposed dates for the meeting.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) memorandum outlines actions taken or planned in response to Secretary's Order 3349 regarding mitigation and climate change, detailing the agency's approach to implementing regulations and policies to reduce environmental impacts in land use planning and project authorizations.
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2017 |
BLM201800412 |
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The email from Mark Salvadore to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges a change in the Renewable Fuel Standard's "Point of Obligation" to protect jobs for independent refiners who are adversely affected by current regulations.
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2017 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The email from EPA spokesman Jahan Wilcox confirms Administrator Pruitt's acknowledgment of climate change and his commitment to addressing it through discussions, in response to inquiries about internal conflicts regarding the Red Team, Blue Team climate debate.
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13 Tier
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The email from Alexander Dominguez discusses a meeting scheduled by the EPA with various agricultural associations to follow up on litigation regarding air emission reporting exemptions for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in light of a recent court decision.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence involves Stratton Edwards requesting assistance from Ryan Jackson at the EPA regarding an Emergency Exemption for Allied BioScience's technology to address water contamination issues following Hurricane Harvey, highlighting a related incident of a woman's death from bacteria in the water.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA is seeking new nominations for its Board of Scientific Counselors after the dismissal or resignation of 11 members, with a deadline for submissions set for July 21, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report from August 2, 2017, discusses various environmental topics, including the lack of barriers from environmental laws for President Trump's border wall, the enforcement of methane emissions limits for the oil and gas industry amid legal challenges, and the federal forgiveness of Flint's $20 million water debt while providing additional funding.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Wayfair Inc. will create 100 new jobs by opening three new distribution centers in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, as part of its expansion in the state.
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Michael Abboud
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The email correspondence involves the EPA regarding a meeting request for Administrator Pruitt to speak with public power CEOs about climate change and regulatory issues on October 19, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The document discusses various issues faced by the EPA, including challenges in reaching consensus on health risk assessments for petro-fuels, a request to delay a haze reduction plan in Texas, resource limitations affecting emissions inventory development, and environmentalists' opposition to the EPA's request to stay litigation on the Clean Water Act effluent rule.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Scott Lane to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a request for a meeting between EPA Administrator Pruitt and Andrew Littlefair, CEO of Clean Energy Fuels, to talk about advancements in natural gas vehicles.
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2017 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on July 11, 2017, highlighting Colorado's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris climate agreement and a European Parliament proposal to exempt long-haul flights from emissions trading until 2020.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Michele McDermott of the American Gas Association to Will Lovell at the EPA discusses the agenda for a call-in meeting scheduled for September 27, 2017, regarding the EPA's Regulatory Reform Agenda, including topics like Methane NSPS and WOTUS.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00122268
William Lovell
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The email exchange involves Adam Piper from the Rule of Law Defense Fund coordinating with EPA officials, including Tate Bennett and Preston Cory, regarding updated statements on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) policy, with a focus on facilitating a meeting to discuss these updates.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00064552
Tate Bennett
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The Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works held a hearing on the nominations of several individuals to key positions at the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, during which concerns were raised about political influence on the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation and the need for restrictions on communications with the White House.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00152446
Christian Palich
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The email correspondence involves the EPA's Office of the Administrator coordinating a potential meeting between Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s CEO and the Administrator to discuss Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) and air regulations on June 20-21, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses allegations from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility regarding staffing cuts and decreased enforcement actions, ongoing litigation to compel the EPA to release documents related to compliance with President Trump's regulatory reform executive order, and a preview of an Energy Department grid study on the impact of natural gas on coal and nuclear plant closures.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Stratton Edwards to Ryan Jackson at the EPA requests a meeting to discuss the proposed 2018 volume requirements for cellulosic biofuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard, on behalf of Ameresco and the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The emails involve the EPA's Sydney Hupp coordinating a visit for Administrator Pruitt to Iowa for a rally with President Trump and a meeting request for Pruitt to discuss coal industry issues with Arch Coal's VP, Deck Slone.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Suzanne Murray to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Small Retailers Coalition's request to shift the compliance obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard to rack sellers or blenders, advocating for the interests of small gasoline retailers and convenience stores.
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2017 |
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The email from the EPA Press Office summarizes key activities from the week of June 16, 2017, including Administrator Scott Pruitt's participation in G-7 climate discussions, his congressional testimony on the agency's focus on the rule of law and cooperative federalism, and the commitment to cleaning up Superfund sites, contrasting with the previous administration's approach.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on September 12, 2017, covering a federal court case regarding Exxon Mobil's inability to withstand climate impacts at its Massachusetts terminal and the oil industry's opposition to a proposed offshore wind ban in Maryland.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing a meeting with the Texas Water Development Board regarding hurricane response efforts, highlighting the importance of collaboration and communication between state and federal agencies.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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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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The email from Jake Jones at Daimler to Daisy Letendre at the EPA discusses an invitation for the EPA Administrator to attend Daimler's 20th anniversary celebration in Alabama, where they will announce a significant expansion into electric vehicles.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Bureau of Land Management's memorandum outlines its response to Secretary's Order 3349, detailing actions to rescind certain regulations and review existing rules related to oil and gas development in alignment with the Executive Order promoting energy independence.
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2017 |
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The email from Myron Ebell discusses the upcoming Cooler Heads Coalition meeting and provides an update on the status of the Paris Climate Treaty, highlighting corporate support for remaining in the agreement and the White House's decision to delay its announcement regarding withdrawal until after the G7 summit.
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2017 |
HQ2017008402 |
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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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Michael Abboud
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The email from Samantha Dravis at the Executive Office of the President connects Michael Catanzaro with Oren Cass and Adam White to discuss climate policy reform following a recent discussion on the topic.
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2017 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The email exchange between Michael Bastasch and Liz Bowman discusses the EPA's response to a report regarding potential unethical or illegal actions related to a former employee, with Bowman indicating that the agency is not commenting on matters under interagency review.
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13 Tier
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to keep the neurotoxic pesticide chlorpyrifos on the market, as revealed by internal emails showing Administrator Scott Pruitt made the decision shortly before officially denying a petition to ban it, prompting backlash from environmental groups.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses President Trump's announcement to significantly reduce the size of Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, a decision supported by local officials and opposed by environmental and Native American groups, indicating potential legal challenges ahead.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received a meeting request from the American Public Power Association for Administrator E. Scott Pruitt to brief public power CEOs on the agency's efforts to repeal and replace the Clean Power Plan during a meeting on October 19, 2017.
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ED_002061_00142895
Madeline Morris
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The email correspondence from the EPA discusses a request for Administrator Scott Pruitt to be the keynote speaker at the Heartland Institute's annual benefit dinner, tentatively scheduled for September or October 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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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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The EPA's Ryan Jackson shared a June 23, 2017, Energy and Climate Report highlighting significant legal and regulatory developments, including a Supreme Court ruling on property rights, an Ohio refinery's $13 million penalty for Clean Air Act violations, and updates on nuclear and renewable energy projects.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's email discusses Arkansas' final rule amendments on radiation control, which extend reporting deadlines for nuclear events and align state regulations with federal standards, as well as proposed changes to the floodplain administrator accreditation program to expedite processes for military personnel.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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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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The email from Wanda Barrs discusses the planning details for Administrator Pruitt's visit to Gully Branch Tree Farm in Cochran, GA, on July 7, 2017, including the schedule for small and large group discussions with Secretary Perdue and logistical arrangements for the event.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA issued a regulatory alert on August 14, 2017, announcing the approval of revisions to the California and Connecticut State Implementation Plans (SIPs) concerning air quality standards and emissions regulations.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses a request from Larry Schafer regarding Administrator Pruitt's participation in a Discovery Channel documentary about the biodiesel industry, highlighting its environmental and economic significance.
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HQ2017008402 |
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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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ED_002061_00060843
Tate Bennett
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The email exchange between Scott Cameron from the Office of the Secretary of the Interior and Patrick Boss of the Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association discusses arranging a meeting to address concerns regarding fish passage actions that allegedly harmed salmon populations in the Columbia-Snake River in 2015.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related topics, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's inquiry into a coal industry's action plan to influence the Trump administration, ongoing litigation regarding the Clean Power Plan, and investigations into Carl Icahn's involvement in biofuels policy.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's oversight of benzene emissions is compromised by poor data and lax enforcement, according to a report from the inspector general, while the agency also faces criticism for failing to update policies for diversifying its Science Advisory Board, as noted by the GAO.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Chris Hessler of AJW, Inc. to EPA officials discusses issue briefs developed by the ICAC in response to Administrator Pruitt's inquiries, highlighting ozone monitoring and potential technology exports, and suggests a follow-up meeting to explore mutual interests.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott has confirmed the reemployment tax rate for Florida businesses will remain at its lowest level of $7.00 per employee for 2018, marking the third consecutive year of this rate due to the state's strong economy.
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ED_002061_00007208
Michael Abboud
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the House Appropriations Committee's approval of a $37.56 billion appropriations bill for the Energy Department, which includes cuts to the ARPA-E program despite its support in the Senate.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from David Cox of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas to EPA officials discusses the submission of Confidential Business Information (CBI) related to Cellulosic Biofuel projections and seeks confirmation on whether the recipients can accept such information.
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ED_002061_00156807
Aaron Ringel
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The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 11, 2017, discusses various topics including Massachusetts' new greenhouse gas limits, West Virginia's coal subsidy proposal, California's lawsuit against the EPA regarding rulemaking impartiality, and the potential benefits of proposed changes to protections for the greater sage grouse.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email exchange between Troy Lyons of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Will Hupman from the American Petroleum Institute discusses scheduling a conversation regarding a meeting request with the Administrator about Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and biodiesel issues.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00140462
Troy Lyons
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The email from LeAnn Johnson Koch of Perkins Coie discusses scheduling a follow-up meeting with EPA and DOE officials to review the scoring of small refinery hardship petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard based on a 2011 DOE study.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Department of Energy's decision to close its Office of International Climate and Technology, as reported by The New York Times, amidst budget cuts proposed by President Trump's administration.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's email discusses a Bloomberg BNA report on the impending Chinese import ban on certain recycled materials, which threatens to disrupt U.S. recycling operations and could lead to increased landfill use.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Jessica Larsen to Millan Hupp at the EPA provides an updated timeline for a dinner event featuring Administrator Pruitt, discussing the theme of limiting federal government, with specific speaking arrangements and topics for Rep. Jordan and Pruitt.
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The EPA issued a regulatory alert on June 14, 2017, announcing final rules that amend regulations for the California and New Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPs) regarding air quality permitting and regional haze requirements, effective July 14, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Samantha Dravis of the EPA informs Larry Schafer that Administrator Pruitt cannot participate in a Discovery Channel documentary about the biodiesel industry.
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2017 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The email correspondence involves Millan Hupp from the EPA coordinating a phone call with Clint Nesmith of the Texas Public Policy Foundation regarding the upcoming Crossroads Energy and Climate Policy Summit scheduled for November 30, 2017.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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