Industry and Trade Association Engagement

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The email correspondence between EPA officials Mandy Gunasekara and Ryan Jackson, and Desmarie Waterhouse discusses logistical arrangements for a roundtable meeting with public power CEOs, including security, attendance confirmation, and agenda finalization. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Jessica Garrison to Millan Hupp at the EPA includes forwarded bios of key personnel, including Eileen H. Stuart from The Mosaic Company, in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email correspondence between Michael Birsic of Marathon Petroleum and Cheryl Woodward of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with EPA Administrator for September 19 or 20 to accommodate Gary Heminger's availability. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email correspondence involves Scott Cameron from the Department of the Interior connecting with Wanda Smith, an Associate Director at the Federal Consulting Group, facilitated by Art Chantker, regarding potential collaboration or networking opportunities. 2017 5
The email correspondence between EPA officials and Robert Helminiak from SOCMA discusses the logistics for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt scheduled for May 24, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email discusses internal conflicts at the EPA under Administrator Scott Pruitt, highlighting tensions between Trump administration appointees and agency staff, as reported by E&E News. 2017
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Michelle Hale
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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
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Tate Bennett
5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses California's legislative extension of its greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program, the appointment of Miles Keogh to lead the National Association of Clean Air Agencies, and a commercial appliance industry's intervention in litigation regarding the Department of Energy's delay of energy efficiency standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate issues, including Brazil's decision to reduce protected areas in the Amazon, the EU's report on natural hazard exposure, President Trump's indecision on the Paris climate accord, and Scott Pruitt's criticism of the Obama administration's environmental policies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the failed attempt to pass a six-month FAA extension due to opposition from House Democrats, highlighting the political tensions and procedural challenges faced by the House of Representatives, as reported by POLITICO's Morning Transportation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Tony Frye at the Environmental Protection Agency discusses the attachments related to Administrator Pruitt's confirmation hearing, including the full transcript and specific questions from Senator Markey. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 502
The email from Ryan Jackson, Chief of Staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, discusses coordinating a roundtable on June 19 with utility sector representatives, including FirstEnergy's CEO, to establish a regulatory path forward for the industry. 2017 HQ2017008402 5
The email discusses President Trump's plans to roll back some of Obama's Cuba policies, as reported by POLITICO, highlighting a dinner with Congress members where the changes were discussed. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 14
The email exchange between EPA officials and Matthew Freedman discusses the need for a face-to-face meeting to address logistics and relationships ahead of upcoming travels, with plans for ongoing communication to facilitate progress on collaborative efforts. 2017
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2 Tier
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The email from Cheryl Woodward at the EPA provides logistical details for a meeting with Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, scheduled for May 25, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt and representatives from Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, suggesting potential dates in June 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Nicole Spranger at the Westin Michigan Avenue to Millan Hupp at the EPA discusses logistics for Administrator Pruitt's upcoming visit, specifically confirming the time for a walkthrough and inquiring about hotel security needs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
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 Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) hosted its 36th Annual Seminar on Fuels, Power Markets, and Resource Planning in Washington, DC, on November 8-9, 2017, focusing on natural gas supply, demand, pricing, and the evolution of electric sector resource planning. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt plans to replace science advisers with industry representatives and state officials, dismissing those who have received agency grants, which critics view as an attack on scientific integrity. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Matthew Berdyc discusses the filming of a documentary titled "Poison in the Grapes II," which highlights various failures of the EPA, particularly in Region 5, to protect communities from toxic incidents, including the Flint water crisis and other environmental hazards across the United States. 2017
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13 Tier
3
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
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Tate Bennett
2
The EPA is organizing a training workshop on June 28, 2017, to help federal executives and managers implement the workforce requirements outlined in President's Executive Order 13781 aimed at reforming the federal government and reducing the civilian workforce. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
Marathon Petroleum Corporation's Manager of Federal Government Affairs, Stephen Higley, is seeking to arrange a meeting between CEO Gary Heminger and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss the impact of EPA regulations, including the Renewable Fuel Standard, on their operations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 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
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Tate Bennett
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The EPA, under Administrator Scott Pruitt, announced the termination of the "sue-and-settle" practice, which involved settling lawsuits with conservationists and industry that mandated regulatory actions on greenhouse gas emissions and mercury pollution. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Bryan Zumwalt of the American Chemistry Council invites EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at their Board of Directors meeting on November 10, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Betsy Monseu of the American Coal Council to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to introduce the Council and explore collaborative opportunities following the Eastern Fuel Buyers Conference. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email correspondence involves Matthew Freedman from the Australian American Council coordinating a call with Millan Hupp and Sarah Greenwalt from the EPA to discuss updates and scheduling related to a private meeting with a CEO in Melbourne. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and John Blount of Ervin | Hill Strategy confirms a meeting with Administrator Pruitt scheduled for May 25, 2017, and requests completion of an external meeting request form. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Aaron Dickerson of the U.S. EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and the Board of Directors of Occidental Petroleum Corporation on October 4, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott recognized a Memorandum of Understanding between Florida's Venture Hive and Israel's AGW Group during a trade mission in Israel, aimed at fostering technology commercialization and corporate innovation programs. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The email from Daniel Liebowitz of Allnex USA Inc. to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the negative impact of delays in the PMN review process under the revised TSCA regulations on new chemical substance registrations, estimating potential annual sales losses of $300,000-$500,000 for 13 delayed PMNs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Mark DeLaquil to Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses an invitation for Administrator Pruitt to attend a Boys & Girls Club fundraiser at a Washington Nationals game on May 24. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email exchange between Kathy Steckelberg of the Edison Electric Institute and Ryan Jackson, Chief of Staff at the EPA, discusses coordinating a pre-meeting for CEOs to prepare for their discussions with the Administrator on June 19, 2017. 2017 HQ2017008402 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a statement on September 21, 2017, detailing Governor Rick Scott's ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Irma, including a tour of affected areas and updates on power restoration and emergency operations. 2017
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Michael Abboud
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The email correspondence between Rashid G. Hallaway and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss the CCR rule with Paul Bailey, CEO of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity. 2017
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Byron Brown
1
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Arizona's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan and withdrew a Federal Implementation Plan for the Coronado Generation Station during a visit by Administrator Scott Pruitt with Governor Doug Ducey on October 6, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Jim Lakely from The Heartland Institute discusses the scheduling of a speaking engagement for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, indicating he is unavailable on the proposed dates of March 23 and 24, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email correspondence between Molly Cagle and Samantha Dravis discusses the resending of an EPA request regarding the Cholla Power Plant, which required approval from Administrator Pruitt and was delayed due to a regulatory freeze. 2017 HQ2017008402 6
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott proposed legislation to prohibit state investments in companies doing business with the Maduro regime in Venezuela, aiming to hold the regime accountable and advocate for human rights and democracy. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The email from Beau Greenwood of CropLife America discusses attached comments submitted on May 15 regarding worker protection and certification rules, suggesting a conversation on these regulatory matters with Tate Bennett. 2017
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Tate Bennett
1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA is an invitation to a holiday reception hosted by Southern Company, scheduled for December 6, 2017, requiring RSVP and noting that it is a widely attended event. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA announced the appointment of Anne Idsal as the new regional administrator for Region 6, highlighting her extensive experience in environmental and land policy from her previous roles in the Texas state government. 2017
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Troy Lyons
4
The email correspondence between Quin Shea from EEI and Samantha Dravis from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on April 13, 2017, with environmental senior vice presidents and vice presidents to prepare for a subsequent session between CEOs and the EPA Administrator. 2017 HQ2017008402 6
The email discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to replace outside science advisers, highlighting the Trump administration's efforts to promote scientific integrity while facing criticism for perceived anti-science actions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA is promoting a training workshop on managing employee performance and conduct in response to Executive Order 13781, aimed at enhancing workforce accountability and performance management for federal executives and managers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Occidental Petroleum's Al Collins discusses coordinating a meeting between the company's Board of Directors and EPA Administrator Pruitt on October 4, 2017, with EPA staff involved in finalizing the schedule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email exchange between EPA officials discusses the scheduling of a meeting for Pierce Norton, CEO of Oneok, with Scott, indicating the urgency and importance of the meeting due to Norton's presence in D.C. that week. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper requested the EPA to issue waivers for Reid Vapor Pressure regulations and Reformulated Gasoline regulations to alleviate fuel supply issues in the Southeastern United States following Hurricane Harvey. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA's Office of the Administrator requests Ian McTiernan to complete an attached document to facilitate scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt regarding a request from the Architecture Industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses the dissolution of the White House Infrastructure Council and other advisory groups amid controversies surrounding President Trump's remarks on violence, as reported by POLITICO, while also mentioning a terrorist attack in Barcelona. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Matt Miltenberger of the Nebraska government discusses the draft schedule for a visit related to the Common Sense Nebraska Coalition, including a list of its members and ongoing efforts to arrange a site visit between Lincoln and Omaha. 2017
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Tate Bennett
2
The email exchange involves Chris Bliley from Growth Energy, Anthony Reed from Archer Daniels Midland Company, and Elizabeth Bennett from the EPA discussing scheduling a meeting for a week from the date of the correspondence. 2017
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Tate Bennett
3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a cybersecurity training workshop scheduled for September 12, 2017, featuring speakers from NIST, VA, DOJ, and USITC, aimed at implementing the President's Cybersecurity Executive Order. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email correspondence between Occidental Petroleum Corporation and the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for the company's Board of Directors with Administrator Pruitt on October 4, 2017. 2017 3
The email from Krista Hughes of Perkins Coie LLP requests a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt on behalf of the Small Refiners Coalition regarding regulatory matters affecting its members. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email correspondence involves the scheduling of a site visit by EPA Administrator Pruitt to an additive manufacturing facility, with coordination between GE Aviation and the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt and representatives from Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, proposing several potential dates in June 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email exchange between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Jennifer Butler from the State Policy Network discusses scheduling a speaking engagement for an EPA official on May 18, 2017, accommodating the official's travel commitments. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
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 significant costs on U.S. manufacturers with minimal environmental benefits. 2017 26
The email from Morgan Carr to Millan Hupp at the EPA discusses RSVPs for an upcoming awards luncheon hosted by APS, specifically addressing the seating arrangement for Administrator Pruitt and Senator Flake at the event. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 7, 2017, highlights various environmental topics, including the impact of President Trump's climate deal stance, ongoing Superfund investigations related to lead contamination near public housing, and a proposal that could save waste facilities $28 million by easing air pollution monitoring requirements. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA announced a hearing and extended the comment period for a proposed rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan, which set carbon dioxide emission limits for electric generating units, in response to Executive Order 13783, with comments due by January 16, 2018. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The Environmental Protection Agency denies petitions from U.S. Steel Corporation requesting reconsideration and stay of final rulemakings related to Regional Haze and Best Available Retrofit Technology emission limits for taenite facilities in Michigan and Minnesota. 2017
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Byron Brown
14
The email correspondence between Moya Phelleps from the National Mining Association and Millan Hupp from the EPA discusses the logistics and details surrounding Administrator Pruitt's visit, including his travel companions, meeting arrangements, and meal preferences. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 16
The email from Brittany Bolen of the EPA confirms the arrangement of a meeting with Swift Fuels' Chairman Rob Broin to discuss the Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative and the future of unleaded aviation fuel. 2017 HQ2017008402 3
The email from Kevin J. Avery of ConocoPhillips to Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses a productive meeting regarding Small Remote Incinerators and mentions the assembly of technical and legal materials, as well as an inquiry about submitting a resume for a regional director position following Administrator Pruitt's meeting with API executives. 2017 HQ2017008402 2
The Arizona Corporation Commission is coordinating a conference call to discuss the customer-side operations of the Navajo Generating Station and its implications for regional transmission availability and other baseload plants. 2017 16
An email from Richard B. Guerard of Hyundai Motor Company to Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses an article related to the benefits of baseload renewables, suggesting it may be useful for understanding relevant facts and figures. 2017 HQ2017008402 1
The email from Larry Schafer to EPA officials discusses a request for a meeting to provide updated information on the Advanced Biofuels supply in relation to the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) rulemaking. 2017 HQ2017008402 10
The email correspondence between EPA officials discusses scheduling a call regarding Administrator Pruitt's visit and coordination with external parties. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's appointment of sixteen individuals to various state boards, including reappointments to the Gulf Coast State College District Board of Trustees, the Board of Veterinary Medicine, and the Board of Chiropractic Medicine, effective December 15, 2017, pending Senate confirmation. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The email from Roy Bailey discusses feedback on scientific publications related to Wolbachia, addressed to Nancy Beck and others, and includes an attachment summarizing responses to previously raised concerns. 2017
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Nancy Beck
1
The email from Jennifer Butler to Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses a request for Secretary Pruitt to join a monthly State Energy/Environmental Policy Call to provide updates on EPA changes and support during the agency's transition. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Owen McDonough from the National Association of Home Builders and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses the confirmation of a meeting with Dallas Home Builders and the request for a quote for a press release. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality expressed concerns to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed financial assurance rule under CERCLA for hardrock mining facilities, advocating for site-specific considerations rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. 2017
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Byron Brown
2
The EPA is urged by the AISI to include iron ore mining in the list of low-risk mining classes excluded from the hardrock mining definition in the CERCLA 108b proposal, highlighting the industry's reliance on the domestic steel sector and its recent economic challenges. 2017
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Byron Brown
4
The email correspondence from the EPA's Madeline Morris discusses the scheduling of a meeting with Jeff Shellebarger from Chevron, indicating that the meeting cannot be accommodated during the week of July 24th. 2017
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Madeline Morris
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Occidental Petroleum Corporation requested a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss emerging environmental policy related to domestic manufacturing and energy production on October 4, 2017. 2017 14
The email correspondence between EPA officials and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses scheduling a speaking engagement for Administrator Pruitt on June 20, 2017, while attempting to accommodate his other meetings. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Denise Bode to EPA officials requests a meeting with Administrator Pruitt for President Harry Pefanis on October 24th, highlighting the importance of the meeting for Plains All American Pipeline. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the coordination of a roundtable on June 19, 2017, with Administrator Scott Pruitt and utility sector representatives to establish a regulatory path forward for the industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The Mosaic Company submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed financial responsibility requirements for the hardrock mining industry under CERCLA Section 108(b). 2017
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Nancy Beck
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The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scheduling a meeting with the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) for May 4, 2017, to discuss unspecified topics with the Administrator. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Bloomberg BNA to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses New Zealand's decision to expedite and expand its ban on plastic microbeads, set to take effect in May 2018, as part of a global initiative to reduce ocean plastic pollution. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
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 email exchange between Salo Zelermyer of Valero Energy Corporation and Samantha Dravis of the EPA discusses scheduling a call amidst their busy meeting schedules. 2017 HQ2017008402 2
The email from Jennifer Butler to EPA officials discusses a follow-up call with Administrator Pruitt and requests meetings for state think tank leaders to discuss environmental policy issues and the administration's plans for devolving power back to the states. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 21
The EPA received a regulatory alert from Bloomberg BNA regarding proposed amendments to environmental resource permitting regulations in Florida and the adoption of final rules for a pilot project program aimed at nutrient reduction and water conservation, effective July 17, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Jennifer L. Hallowell to Sydney Hupp at the EPA requests that Administrator Pruitt speak at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives' annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee, from July 16-18, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email exchange between Millan Hupp of the EPA and Liz Menz of SIGMA discusses scheduling a phone call regarding an invitation for Administrator Scott Pruitt to a reception planned for October 8th. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email correspondence between Brittany Bolen from the EPA and Lesley Schaaff from Hess Corporation discusses scheduling a follow-up meeting to discuss regulatory reform suggestions. 2017
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Brittany Bolen
1
The email from Fern Abrams of IPC to Byron Brown discusses follow-up actions and collaboration with the EPA regarding the negotiated rulemaking on TSCA reporting of byproducts and the RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Rule, emphasizing the desire for an abeyance to facilitate settlement discussions. 2017
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Byron Brown
2
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA discussing scheduling and travel arrangements for an event honoring an individual, with a focus on coordinating invites and timelines. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email correspondence between Joseph Stanko of Hunton & Williams LLP and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting regarding the case Sierra Club v. EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email from the EPA Press Office discusses Senator Shelley Moore Capito's support for the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Clean Power Plan, highlighting a listening session in Charleston and emphasizing the positive changes for West Virginia's coal industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA is addressing concerns from electronics repairers and recyclers regarding increased lithium-ion battery fires caused by manufacturers gluing batteries into devices, and plans to engage with stakeholders to discuss potential federal responses. 2017
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13 Tier
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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
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Lee Forsgren
1
The email correspondence between EPA's Millan Hupp and Texas Oil & Gas Association's Neal Carlton discusses logistics for the Administrator's remarks at the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum scheduled for October 19th. 2017 13