Industry and Trade Association Engagement

Meetings and correspondence with companies, trade groups, utilities, and business organizations.

Searches the one-sentence summaries and document metadata.
Production: digits or an SC_* ID. FOIA: hyphens are optional.
Era 1 Era 2 All
Page 92 of 113 — 11,242 documents
Summary Year FOIA ID Number Production ID Pages
The email correspondence from the EPA's Millan Hupp discusses scheduling a call regarding an invitation for a keynote speaker at the 2018 Washington DC Auto Show, MobilityTalks International. 2017 8
The email from Robin Kime discusses a scheduled meeting with members of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) to address regulatory reform under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and specifically the crumb rubber issue, highlighting the engagement of the EPA with industry stakeholders. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is collaborating with multiple agencies to replace the "Swinging Bridge" at Lower Green River NWR Complex in Colorado and has successfully translocated endangered mussels as part of a bridge replacement project in Pennsylvania. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Bruce Heine of Magellan Midstream Partners and Sydney Hupp from the EPA's Office of the Administrator confirms a meeting scheduled for March 31, 2017, to discuss oil pipeline issues. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
William Kovacs, Senior Vice President of Environment, Technology & Regulatory Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, announces his retirement after twenty years of service and expresses gratitude to colleagues in a farewell message. 2017
ED_002061_00008872
Michael Abboud
1
The email from Ashley Brown of the Alaska Department of Law discusses the submission of comments on the EPA's proposed rule regarding CERCLA 108(b) Financial Responsibility Requirements for Facilities in the Hard Rock Mining Industry. 2017
ED_002061_00172723
Kenneth Wagner
1
The email correspondence between Denise Bode and Sydney Hupp discusses scheduling a meeting regarding the Dairy Industry, with the EPA involved in the coordination. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) coordinating with GE representatives to schedule a site visit for EPA Administrator Pruitt related to additive manufacturing. 2017 6
The email correspondence between Malloy McDaniel and Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt and the executive team of Republic Services, with proposed dates of May 16th and May 19th, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate issues, including innovative financing for climate resilience, China's coal production cuts, challenges in Taiwan's electricity grid, and regulatory changes in the EU regarding electric vehicle production. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Libby Rosenbaum discusses the scheduling and confirmation of an event involving the Administrator, with a focus on obtaining necessary approvals and sending out invitations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott is directing additional state actions to assist Puerto Rico in recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria, following discussions with President Trump and coordination with Puerto Rican officials and Florida state agencies. 2017
ED_002061_00010691
Michael Abboud
4
The Department of the Interior is hosting a meet and greet with Hal Quinn, CEO of the National Mining Association, on February 10, 2017, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM. 2017 1
The email correspondence between EPA officials and a congressional scheduler discusses the addition of attendees for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to clear its backlog of new chemical approvals by July 2017 due to recent staffing and procedural changes, as reported in the Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between Robert Johansson of the USDA and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses Scott Pruitt's successful effort to gain Senator Deb Fischer's support for Bill Wehrum's nomination as EPA air chief following a meeting about the Renewable Fuel Standard. 2017
ED_002061E_00001127
Tier 12 (interagency consult)
3
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA informs Tina Hamlin of the Independent Petroleum Association of America that Administrator Pruitt is unable to attend their event on June 23 due to prior travel commitments. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between A.J. Ferate and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses the agenda for a fly-in event related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, confirming attendance and scheduling details. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email from Chevron Phillips invites EPA Administrator Pruitt to a VIP event on November 10, 2017, to celebrate the commissioning of a new chemical facility, highlighting topics such as TSCA implementation, emissions reduction, and worker safety. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Andrew Liu to Nancy Beck discusses the involvement of SAHTECH and the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) in preparing for an international meeting focused on Taiwan's Toxic Chemical and Substances Control Act, highlighting their interest in U.S. EPA experiences under TSCA and LCSA. 2017
ED_002061_00040567
Nancy Beck
5
The email from Jack Barrow discusses his communication with Ben Hengst regarding the status of a draft Guidance document related to significant policy questions for the EPA, indicating that industry has clear answers and urging the agency to adopt them without significant delay. 2017
ED_002061_00115448
Albert Kelly
3
The email exchange between Troy Lyons from the EPA and Summer Bravo from Xcel Energy discusses planning a site visit to one of Xcel's coal plants in Minnesota, with a focus on scheduling during the August-September timeframe and addressing the interest of Xcel's executives in the visit. 2017
ED_002061_00140576
Troy Lyons
4
The email from the EPA discusses a roundtable event scheduled for June 19, 2017, with Administrator Scott Pruitt to engage utility sector representatives in dialogue about regulatory standards and environmental policies. 2017 HQ2017008402 2
The email correspondence between Erin Graefe and Sydney Hupp discusses scheduling a speaking engagement for EPA Administrator Pruitt with the IPC, with proposed dates and times for the meeting. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email correspondence between Samantha Dravis of the EPA and Khary Cauthen of the API discusses the attendance of Administrator Pruitt at an API Board meeting on March 22, 2017, including considerations regarding ethics and meal acceptance. 2017 HQ2017008402 3
The email from Charlie Polston to EPA staff expresses gratitude for their efforts in organizing a successful visit by the EPA administrator to Nashville, highlighting the positive feedback received from convention attendees. 2017 1
The EPA, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt, approved Arizona's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan and withdrew a federal plan for the Coronado Generation Station during a visit with Governor Doug Ducey on October 6, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office provided a revised schedule for Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera for October 17, 2017, detailing meetings and calls throughout the day. 2017
ED_002061_00009750
Michael Abboud
1
The email from Charles Lane to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges action to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners and the potential loss of 75,000 to 150,000 jobs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses a potential invitation for the EPA Administrator to address the HVAC industry in Reston on May 1, focusing on regulatory reform and the industry's interaction with the EPA. 2017 HQ2017008402 3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to revisit provisions of the Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines due to stakeholder concerns, initiating a rulemaking process to incorporate updated technical data. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA Press Office issued a response to an Associated Press story by Michael Biesecker, criticizing it as misleading regarding the agency's efforts and assessments of Superfund sites affected by Hurricane Harvey. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the uncertain prospects for the EPA in appealing a court ruling that struck down its 90-day stay of Obama-era methane standards for new oil and gas operations, highlighting a potential legal argument regarding the authority of courts to review such stays. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on February 9, 2017, from 9 AM to 10 AM to discuss the Industry/Investor Day. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Mary Jo Tomalewski of CropLife America and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a courtesy call with the EPA Administrator in relation to a meeting with White House staff. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, discusses scheduling a meeting for Robert Kroutil and his colleagues to address national emergency response issues and propose a transition of an EPA asset from the Department of Defense to reduce operational costs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between Brian C. Mormino of Cummins and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with commercial vehicle manufacturers, with proposed dates including May 11 and May 15, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from the EPA discusses the Solve ME/CFS Initiative's announcement of the 2017 Ramsay Award Program, highlighting its commitment to participatory research in chronic fatigue syndrome and the ongoing peer review process for grant applications. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Dave Flannery to Mandy Gunasekara discusses the Midwest Ozone Group's request for a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to address their Petition for Administrative Reconsideration of the CSAPR Update and concerns regarding ozone NAAQS implementation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Diane Troutman of EOP Group, Inc. discusses coordinating a meeting on April 11, 2017, between General Motors CEO Mary Barra and officials from the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, following a scheduling change due to the Secretary of Energy's travel plans. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Jean Gould to Hayley Ford at the EPA discusses the invitation for Administrator Pruitt to address the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association and includes a list of executives who would attend the meeting. 2017 4
The email discusses a visit by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to Cloud Peak Energy, highlighting his focus on the agency's priorities and the positive impact of the end of the Obama administration's policies on the coal industry. 2017
ED_002061_00077043
Tate Bennett
2
The email from Bill Skewes to EPA officials discusses a memo from the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry regarding the EPA's enforcement of state air quality regulations in Colorado. 2017 HQ2017008402 1
The email correspondence between EPA officials and Jessica Garrison discusses scheduling a call regarding Administrator Pruitt's visit and related logistics. 2017 3
The EPA's Ryan Jackson forwarded a Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report discussing recommendations from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to the White House regarding potential boundary changes to national monuments, specifically Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, which are unlikely to significantly impact oil and gas development. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The Bureau of Reclamation's email outlines its role as a major producer of hydroelectric power in the U.S. and details its efforts to facilitate non-Federal hydropower development through resource assessments and improvements to the lease of power privilege process. 2017 OS201700602 10
The EPA's Environment & Safety Resource Center Update from September 11, 2017, outlines recent changes in safety, waste management, and water pollution control regulations across various states, including updates on boiler attendance requirements in Minnesota, pollution discharge reporting in Florida, and effluent limitations in Wisconsin. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from Linda Reinstein requests a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and other officials to discuss asbestos-related issues, specifically in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
ED_002061_00043716
3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Nextgov article highlighting security failures at the Department of Homeland Security, specifically regarding unsecured laptops and passwords left on desks. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence involves Laura Azbill from Hightowers Petroleum coordinating a potential attendance for Steve Hightower at a "Leaders of Democracy Luncheon" organized by Harry Johnson of the MLK Memorial Foundation, with discussions about synergies among attendees from various organizations. 2017 3
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a Permanent Instruction Memorandum to clarify the consideration of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change effects in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, following the withdrawal of previous guidance by the Council on Environmental Quality. 2017 3
The email from the EPA discusses a training workshop on improving agency effectiveness in relation to President's Executive Order 13781, featuring key speakers from various government agencies and organizations. 2017 HQ2017008402 6
The email from Marie requests a phone call between Jack Gerard of API and Secretary Pruitt of the EPA to discuss NAFTA, specifically focusing on Investor State Dispute Settlements and the future of US involvement in NAFTA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email exchange between EPA officials discusses the attendee list and logistics for upcoming meetings regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) issue, with a focus on including key state leaders and determining necessary participants. 2017 3
The email correspondence from the Environmental Protection Agency discusses arranging a coffee meeting between Administrator Pruitt and General Landry during the Louisiana Chemical Association Annual Meeting, with suggestions for nearby locations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email from Owen McDonough of the National Association of Home Builders to Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses a meeting in Dallas regarding feedback from home builders on regulatory burdens, highlighting support for a revised waters of the U.S. rule that balances environmental protection with industry needs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Liz Menz to EPA officials discusses preparations for Administrator Pruitt's presentation at the SIGMA Conference on November 8, 2017, including attached documents outlining the schedule, attendee lists, and conversation topics. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The email correspondence involves Kenneth Wagner from the EPA coordinating with Rich Dailey from Walmart regarding the scheduling of a dinner speaker for the EHS Corporate Roundtable event in November 2017. 2017
ED_002061_00178542
Kenneth Wagner
2
The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with David Boaz from the Cato Institute, considering the availability of their CEO, in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
ED_002061_00075518
Tate Bennett
1
The document contains emails from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discussing a lunch invitation from Chuck Garriott and a request from GfK Custom Research for Jackson to participate in a survey about trust in the media, offering a donation to charity in exchange for his participation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is coordinating a meeting with the Uranium Producers of America to discuss potential revisions to regulations affecting the domestic uranium industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Justin Harding of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality discusses the inclusion of General Reyes in the invitee list for a WOTUS (Waters of the United States) roundtable meeting, following a request from EPA Administrator Pruitt. 2017
ED_002061_00067095
Tate Bennett
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Southwest Florida added 3,700 new private-sector jobs over the past year, with low unemployment rates, highlighting significant job growth in construction and professional services. 2017
ED_002061_00007664
Michael Abboud
2
The email discusses the EPA's hearings in West Virginia regarding the replacement of the Clean Power Plan, highlighting the conflicting pressures faced by Administrator Scott Pruitt from conservative interests and major utilities advocating for a new, legally defensible regulation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email discusses a federal court hearing regarding President Trump's "2-for-1" regulatory order, which is being challenged by environmental groups for potentially endangering public health, while also addressing complications in U.S. compliance with the Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol due to a recent court decision affecting the EPA's authority. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The document is a press release from the EPA announcing President Trump's nomination of Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator, highlighting his extensive experience in environmental policy and support from key political figures. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The document is a calendar for Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Toxics at the EPA, detailing her scheduled meetings and activities for May 2017. 2017 1598
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on June 5, 2017, announcing a stay on certain methane and VOC emissions standards for the oil and natural gas sector while reconsidering specific provisions of a previous rule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from the EPA discusses a POLITICO newsletter highlighting the Montana GOP's efforts to find a candidate to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Tester following the departure of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, while also mentioning the Ohio Senate primary between Gibbons and Mandel. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email correspondence between Leila Getto from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses the scheduling and logistics for a meeting on June 2nd with Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from the EPA Press Office details Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to North Dakota as part of his state action tour, where he met with state leaders to discuss the rollback of the 2015 WOTUS rule and its impact on agriculture. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The U.S. Department of State is coordinating press attendance for the World Water Day event on March 22, 2017, hosted by the U.S. Water Partnership, which aims to enhance water security through a public-private partnership. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Bruce Fogerty to JP Freire and Millan Hupp at the EPA discusses the final run of events for Administrator Scott Pruitt's participation in Earth Day Texas on April 21, 2017, including scheduled interviews and closed discussions with various stakeholders. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from William Wehrum at the EPA discusses revisions to draft responses for Questions for the Record (QFRs) related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating corrections and placeholders for specific inquiries that require further consideration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 49
The document outlines the revised schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on September 18, 2017, focusing on meetings and calls regarding Hurricane Irma response and recovery efforts. 2017
ED_002061_00010719
Michael Abboud
2
The Flint City Council, represented by Councilperson Kate Fields, formally expresses its disapproval of Mayor Weaver's designation of water sources for Flint, MI, citing falsified reports to the EPA and a lack of communication regarding water issues. 2017
ED_002061_00110164
Sarah Greenwalt
29
The email from William Wehrum discusses a press inquiry from New York Times reporter Sheila Kaplan regarding his upcoming confirmation hearing and criticisms of his work for regulated industries, indicating a need for a response before a deadline. 2017
ED_002061_00157254
Aaron Ringel
1
The email from Marie Sanderson to Samantha Dravis discusses scheduling a meeting between BMW's Global Chairman and CEO, Harald Kruger, and the Administrator on March 14, 2017, while also mentioning a follow-up on another issue. 2017 HQ2017008402 1
The email exchange between Diane Troutman and Sydney Hupp discusses scheduling a meeting between EPA Administrator Pruitt and General Motors CEO Mary Barra, with a focus on finding suitable dates after April 11, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to Iowa on August 8, 2017, to promote the agency's decision to redefine the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) regulations, emphasizing regulatory certainty for farmers and collaboration with state officials. 2017
ED_002061_00065214
Tate Bennett
3
The email correspondence between EPA officials and representatives from Boyden Gray & Associates discusses a meeting request and the possibility of adding a new attendee, Andrew Varcoe, to the meeting with Ambassador Gray. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email correspondence involves Marc Dettmann confirming a meeting between Mr. Gary Kneii and EPA Administrator Pruitt, with participants from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Water Partnership discussing water security initiatives. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 18
The email correspondence between Owen McDonough from the National Association of Home Builders and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt for an industry coalition on May 8, 2017, and the necessary attendee information for security preparations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email correspondence from the EPA's Office of the Administrator discusses scheduling a speaking engagement for Administrator Pruitt at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's Washington Watch event on May 2, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses the U.S. Interior Department's plans to offer significant acreage for oil and gas drilling in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting concerns about low interest from companies due to market conditions and high production costs, which could result in idle lands that do not generate tax revenue. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The Texas Oil & Gas Association is seeking confirmation from the EPA regarding the Administrator's participation in the upcoming 2017 Lone Star Energy Forum to finalize their agenda. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Chris Tucker at the Department of the Interior forwards a POLITICO Playbook summary discussing various political topics, including Donald Trump's past comments on North Korea and other political news. 2017 20
The email correspondence between Quin Shea from the Edison Electric Institute and Samantha Dravis from the EPA discusses scheduling a follow-up meeting regarding environmental policy issues and expresses interest in having lunch together. 2017 HQ2017008402 10
The email discusses the federal government's response to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, highlighting the dire conditions and the involvement of various officials, including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, who approved a fuel waiver for the island. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 17
The email from Jeffrey Wood of the U.S. Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division expresses gratitude for a meeting and indicates that determining appropriate next steps on discussed matters is a priority. 2017
ED_002061_00087856
2
The U.S. Department of the Interior outlines its regulatory reform efforts under Executive Order 13777, emphasizing the need to improve regulations affecting land management and energy production while maintaining environmental standards. 2017 15
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a separate issue raised by the National Fisheries Institute regarding over-regulation during a comment period, while also mentioning a forthcoming quote in support of Alex Dunn from John Gruden, President of the American College of Environmental Lawyers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Ryan Jackson of the EPA discusses the formation of an advisory group involving industry stakeholders to support and provide expertise for Superfund initiatives aimed at accelerating land cleanup and redevelopment efforts. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp and A.J. Ferate discusses scheduling for the American Foundry Society Fly-in agenda, including potential speaking engagements for EPA Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's vetting of nominees for the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, highlighting the importance of swift confirmation for Deputy Energy Secretary candidate Dan Brouillette and FERC nominees Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson to restore the agency's quorum. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses the U.S. delegation's participation in the COP23 climate talks in Bonn, Germany, highlighting the change in leadership from Tom Shannon to Judith Garber and the ongoing negotiations regarding the Paris climate agreement amid mixed signals from the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email exchange between E. Calvin Beisner and EPA officials discusses a request for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, which ultimately could not be scheduled. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The email from POLITICO discusses various political updates, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's announcement that the U.S. will respond to Russia's expulsion of diplomats by September 1, 2017, during President Trump's 200th day in office. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Rich Cavagnaro of AdEdge Water Technologies discusses scheduling a meeting to share information about AdEdge's technology licensed from the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Geoffrey Moody at the EPA discusses scheduling two meetings with executives from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), including a meeting with AFPM's president and a subsequent meeting with several key executives on June 15th to meet with Administrator Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5