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The email correspondence between EPA officials and Texas Oil and Gas Association representatives discusses scheduling the attendance of the EPA Administrator at the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum on October 20th.
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The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) is coordinating the 2017 Lone Star Energy Forum and is seeking confirmation from EPA Administrator Pruitt to attend, emphasizing the event's significance and the attendance of major industry operators.
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The email correspondence involves Lincoln Ferguson and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discussing arrangements for a keynote speaking opportunity for Administrator Scott Pruitt at an event, highlighting the expected attendance and the importance of the introduction.
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The email correspondence between Dave Conover of Kinder Morgan and EPA officials discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, indicating availability for the week of November 13, 2017, while noting the unavailability of an executive from Tulsa on the 29th and 30th.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email exchange between Troy Lyons from the EPA and Summer Bravo from Xcel Energy discusses the scheduling of a site visit and a potential meeting with the EPA Administrator, indicating that arrangements are still pending as of June 2017.
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Troy Lyons
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The email discusses the Senate confirmation hearings for Kathleen Hartnett White and William Wehrum, highlighting the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) leadership changes and the White House's push for expedited environmental reviews through the Council on Environmental Quality.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the potential impact of upcoming climate reports on President Trump's efforts to roll back Obama-era environmental regulations, highlighting that these reports affirm the reality and dangers of climate change.
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The email correspondence involves the EPA's scheduling office discussing a speaking request for Administrator Pruitt to visit Wyoming, prompted by concerns over recent EPA decisions affecting the state.
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The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Rashid G. Hallaway discusses scheduling a meeting with Steve Chancellor, with a request to adjust the meeting time from 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM on May 22, 2017.
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The email from David Johnston at BOEM discusses the need for collaboration among BOEM, USGS, and BLM to create a single assessment report for the Alaska North Slope, contrary to a request for separate reports, and seeks clarification on communication and a draft write-up from USGS.
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The document is an open letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt expressing opposition to the existence of the EPA and urging its dismantling, citing examples of alleged overreach and mismanagement by the agency.
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The document discusses the Interior Department's provision of VIP tours of National Park Service sites at the request of Secretary Ryan Zinke and his wife, as revealed by records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.
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The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on September 28, 2017, highlighting a National Academies report that criticized the Department of Energy for lacking an accurate inventory of federal lands to promote energy projects, suggesting the need for better management and assessment of its 2.4 million acres.
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The Utility Solid Waste Activities Group (USWAG) is requesting a meeting with the EPA's Senior Counsel to discuss regulatory reform and burden reduction related to polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) disposal regulations, in alignment with Executive Order 13777 and the EPA's Smart Sector Initiative.
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William Lovell
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The Premier of Saskatchewan wrote to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss collaboration on North American energy development, emphasizing carbon capture and storage technology, and inviting him to visit Saskatchewan to learn more about their advancements in this area.
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The email correspondence involves Rick Curtsinger from Cloud Peak Energy coordinating with Tate Bennett from the EPA regarding an upcoming visit, with Milian Hupp being included as a point of contact.
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The email from Jessica Garrison to Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses a speaking request for Scott Pruitt from the Society of International Business Fellows regarding a Washington Briefing program.
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The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a coordination meeting with Paul Walker of ConservAmerica to address agenda items related to the economic impact of proposed regulations, state involvement in rule-making, and the EPA's plans for coal ash management.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the ongoing political discourse around carbon tax proposals, the EPA's hearing on the repeal of the Clean Power Plan, and the new DOE fossil energy chief's support for carbon capture and storage technology without committing to tax credit expansions.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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Matthew Roush is urging the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, as the current regulation unfairly burdens independent refiners.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior released a report identifying agency actions that potentially burden domestic energy development, in response to Executive Order 13783, highlighting the need to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
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The email from Krista Hughes of Perkins Coie discusses a follow-up with the EPA regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) small refinery hardship program and proposes a joint meeting to discuss the Coalition's suggestions for streamlining the hardship petition process.
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The EPA, under Scott Pruitt, decided to rescind the Obama-era "Waters of the United States" rule, which had expanded federal regulatory authority over various bodies of water, in response to criticisms that it represented federal overreach and was already blocked by federal courts.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) submitted a completed spreadsheet in response to Section 2 of Executive Order 13783 regarding oil and gas regulations, as communicated in an email chain among agency officials.
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report for July 4, 2017, highlights significant developments including a federal court's rebuke of the agency for suspending methane regulations, skepticism from climate scientists regarding Administrator Pruitt's call for climate debate, and concerns over the potential shutdown of the Chemical Safety Board.
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The EPA has granted petitions from the Utility Solid Waste Activities Group to reconsider certain provisions of the final coal combustion residuals rule under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, citing new statutory authority and the need for regulatory improvements.
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Tate Bennett
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The email correspondence between Samantha McDonald from IPAA and EPA officials discusses rescheduling a meeting originally planned for May 1, 2017, due to logistical issues.
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The email from Scott Cameron of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior discusses coordinating assistance for Mr. Cason's request for research on gas versus coal prices, while also providing contact information for Micah Chambers in Congressional Relations.
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The Ute Indian Tribe formally requested the EPA's continued involvement in developing a specific Federal Implementation Plan for air quality on their reservation, citing concerns that current regulations disadvantage tribal mineral resource development compared to private and state resources.
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The National Ocean Industries Association invited EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at their 2017 Fall Meeting, emphasizing the importance of offshore energy development and environmental protection.
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Troy Lyons
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The email from Dimitri Karakitsos of Holland & Knight LLP to Ryan Jackson at the EPA shares letters from Chemours CEO Mark Vergnano addressed to President Trump and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, dated May 31 and June 1, 2017, regarding the company's operations and contributions.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on August 30, 2017, between Deputy Assistant Secretary Aurelia Skipwith and representatives from Kelley Drye & Warren LLP to discuss the Fish and Wildlife Service's involvement with the Atlantic Menhaden Management Board.
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The email exchange between Peter A. Pagano from Boeing and Albert Kelly from the EPA discusses scheduling a call to follow up on information regarding a California Superfund site.
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Albert Kelly
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related topics, including a Virginia legislative committee meeting on carbon emissions regulations, the Trump administration's efforts to block the release of ethics waivers for former lobbyists at the EPA, and ongoing inquiries by Senator Tom Carper regarding enforcement actions under Administrator Scott Pruitt.
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John Ward is proposing to Byron Brown that the EPA incorporate information about coal ash recycling into the EPA museum, suggesting a meeting with relevant agency personnel to discuss this idea.
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Byron Brown
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The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and Western Energy Alliance praised the Department of the Interior's decision to repeal an Obama-era hydraulic fracturing rule, arguing it was costly and unnecessary, and would save companies millions in compliance costs.
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Michael Abboud
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service received a request from the American Habitat Center and various stakeholders for policy guidance to facilitate a conservation plan for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken.
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The email from Victor Cervino of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc. to Sydney Hupp at the EPA requests a meeting with Administrator Pruitt to discuss the company's clean coal and emissions control technologies and provide feedback on expediting their deployment for cleaner air and water.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing its response to Secretarial Order 3349, as indicated by the attached documents and ongoing email correspondence among staff regarding the status and submission of the report.
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BLM201800412 |
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The EPA Administrator expresses gratitude to various utility executives for their participation in a roundtable discussion regarding the Clean Power Plan and emphasizes the importance of their input on air quality and emissions controls.
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HQ2017008402716 |
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The email discusses the political landscape surrounding healthcare negotiations, highlighting President Trump's outreach to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for a potential bipartisan deal, while noting opposition from top Republicans and the challenges of garnering support for such an initiative, as reported by POLITICO.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA has finalized a two-year delay on compliance dates for a 2015 regulation limiting toxic discharges from power plants' wastewater, responding to industry requests while it reconsiders the standards.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's upcoming appearance before a House Energy and Commerce subpanel, where he is expected to face questions on various issues, including budget transparency and staffing, amidst a backdrop of recent developments in energy policy and an Alaska lease sale.
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Tate Bennett
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The document is a delivery report from Microsoft Outlook indicating that an email sent to dan.hollder@heritageaction.com was undeliverable due to the recipient's address not being found.
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Tate Bennett
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The email from Staci Moore at the University of Texas at Arlington requests the availability of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to serve as a keynote speaker at the 2017 Oil & Gas Environmental Conference in Houston on November 28 or 29.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Michael Abboud at the EPA discusses a quote from Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding the agency's commitment to regulatory reform and collaboration with state and local partners to restore the economy and ensure environmental protection.
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13 Tier
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The email correspondence involves Peabody Energy representatives discussing arrangements for EPA Administrator Pruitt's potential visit to their Metropolitan mine in Australia during his trip in early September 2017.
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2017 |
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The Department of the Interior is discussing late comments from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the draft final report on energy burdens, specifically addressing NEPA compliance and BLM coal leasing information.
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The email from Puneet Verma of Chevron to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a meeting request for Administrator Pruitt to meet with Jeff Shellebarger, focusing on regulatory reform related to EPA's methane regulations.
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2017 |
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The email discusses the upcoming hearings in West Virginia where critics of the Clean Power Plan will urge the EPA to replace the regulation with new standards that are flexible and defendable against lawsuits, amidst conflicting pressures from conservative interests regarding climate change.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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Wossen Abebe from HollyFrontier urges the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs, as current regulations unfairly burden independent refiners and threaten their viability.
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Michael Abboud
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The email correspondence between EPA officials and the Texas Oil & Gas Association discusses logistics for the Administrator's remarks at the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum scheduled for October 19th.
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The email discusses the profile and potential impact of Elaine Duke, the acting Secretary of Homeland Security, on transportation security and immigration policy, highlighting her experience and the mixed reactions from former DHS officials and lawmakers.
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The email from Cheryl Woodward at the EPA provides logistical details for a scheduled meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt on July 12, 2017, including directions and security instructions for attendees.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Rebbie Riley from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers discusses the scheduling of a meeting on June 15, 2017, between AFPM executives and EPA Administrator Pruitt.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses concerns from House Republicans about including Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) drilling in the Senate's tax reform package, highlighting potential complications for the bill's passage and opposition from former Republican officials, as reported by POLITICO Pro Energy.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Leila Sepehri Getto of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the rescheduling of a VIP tour of Monuments for Oasis Petroleum executives, originally planned for September 6, due to a change in their travel plans.
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the July 17, 2017, Daily Environment Report, highlighting key environmental news including the retention of climate-related national security provisions in the fiscal 2018 defense bill and a draft Energy Department report stating that renewable energy does not threaten the U.S. power grid.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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Enesta Jones from the U.S. EPA's Office of Media Relations is responding to Mary Laura Mohammadi's request for confirmation on the accuracy of a five-year-old EPA report regarding Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology for an article in Butane-Propane News.
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2017 |
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13 Tier
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The email correspondence involves Shawn Bennett from the Ohio Oil & Gas Association inquiring about the scheduling of Administrator Pruitt's attendance at the Shale Insight Conference, with Sydney Hupp from the EPA's Office of the Administrator providing updates on the scheduling process.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from the EPA's Sydney Hupp confirms a rescheduled meeting with Administrator Pruitt to discuss energy and regulatory issues, including carbon capture and sequestration, with Canadian officials on April 4, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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Caitlin Davis expresses her strong disapproval of the EPA's decision to withdraw the Clean Power Plan, urging Ryan Jackson to reconsider the impact on public health and environmental protection.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Texas Oil & Gas Association is coordinating an event on October 19th, 2017, featuring EPA Administrator Pruitt, with discussions about adjusting the schedule for his remarks to accommodate attendees and ensure a more private setting.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses arrangements for EPA Administrator Pruitt's potential visit to Peabody Energy's Metropolitan mine in Australia during his trip in early September 2017, highlighting the mine's community engagement and environmental stewardship.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Scott Cameron of the Department of the Interior discusses the Navajo Nation's request for assistance in developing its energy portfolio in light of potential job losses from the closure of the Navajo Generating Station.
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Michael Bones from HollyFrontier urges Brittany Bolen to advocate for changing the point of obligation in the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect American jobs in the refining industry, as current regulations unfairly burden independent refiners.
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2017 |
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Brittany Bolen
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The email correspondence from the U.S. Geological Survey discusses questions from Appropriations staff regarding data and assessments related to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), specifically seeking answers on existing data, funding, and assessment timelines.
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The email discusses the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) facing a backlog of cases following the Senate's confirmation of two new commissioners, Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson, and the potential for increased activity despite the typical August slowdown in Washington.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence involves the Texas Oil & Gas Association and the EPA discussing the potential attendance of the EPA Administrator at the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum to express appreciation for the EPA's assistance during a recent storm.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Larry Schafer to EPA officials discusses a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) proposed rule, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the rule of law in implementing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program as intended by Congress.
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2017 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's brief attendance at the G-7 environment ministers meeting in Bologna, Italy, where significant divisions over the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement were highlighted, and notes that senior staff will continue discussions in his absence.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, requests an agenda and dates for the Montana Petroleum annual meeting to discuss federal issues affecting the industry, particularly sage grouse.
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The document details two scheduled phone interviews for Bill Wehrum, an official at the EPA, with The Morning Consult and The Hill, organized by Michael Abboud, on January 3, 2018, and December 22, 2017, respectively.
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The email from Sarah Vilnis to Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses a request for a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and Erik Fyrwald, the CEO of Syngenta, to present Syngenta's vision and innovative agricultural products.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Roy Murray to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs at independent refiners, who are adversely affected by the current regulations.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp and A.J. Ferate discusses scheduling a brief meeting between EPA Administrator and Joe O'Rourke from Mosaic, indicating the Administrator's availability for the meeting.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Matthew Freedman to Millan Hupp discusses preparations for an upcoming meeting in Australia, highlighting expected hostility towards the Trump Administration from the Victorian Government and suggesting that the Administrator focus on meetings with conservative think tanks aligned with Trump’s policies on climate change and energy.
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2017 |
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The Department of the Interior released a report outlining actions that potentially burden domestic energy production, in line with Executive Order 13783, emphasizing the Trump Administration's commitment to achieving American energy dominance.
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2017 |
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The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing the Federal Implementation Plan for the Four Corners Coal-Fired Power Plant, with Arizona Public Service seeking clarification on the agency's intentions following a voicemail from EPA Region 9.
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The email from Bruce Heine of Magellan Midstream to Kenneth Wagner expresses concerns about the Senate tax reform bill's unfair treatment of Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and urges Wagner to have his boss contact Senator Cornyn to advocate for the House version of the bill, emphasizing MLPs' importance to national energy security.
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2017 |
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Kenneth Wagner
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The EPA's briefing memo outlines regulatory initiatives to support the biofuels industry, including extending the RVP waiver for higher ethanol blends and authorizing state E30 test programs, aimed at enhancing collaboration with states and addressing air quality concerns.
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2017 |
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ED_002061_00069547
Tate Bennett
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The American Foundry Society invited EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at their Washington conference on June 21, 2017, to discuss regulatory reforms impacting the metalcasting industry.
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2017 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The EPA's Executive Scheduler, Sydney Hupp, informs Owen McDonough from the National Association of Home Builders that Administrator Pruitt will be unavailable for a scheduled meeting due to a White House commitment, but his Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor on Water Issues will still attend.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence among EPA officials discusses scheduling details for a royalty meeting and coordination for an upcoming event involving Mr. Catsimatidis.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and the CEO of Syngenta, with a proposed time of 5:30 PM on Monday.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Department of the Interior confirmed a meeting for September 14, 2017, at 2 p.m. between Secretary and representatives from Shell Oil Company, with additional discussions planned afterward.
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The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses ExxonMobil's expansion of its methane emissions reduction program in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Forest Service is discussing edits and responses to an Executive Order from March 28, 2017, regarding the promotion of energy independence and economic growth.
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2017 |
FS2017FSWO04297 |
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The U.S. Department of the Interior released a report identifying regulatory burdens on domestic energy production and announced the establishment of an Executive Committee for Expedited Permitting to support the Trump Administration's energy dominance agenda.
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2017 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allow the terms of numerous scientific advisers to its Office of Research and Development to lapse, canceling all subcommittee meetings for 2017, as part of a reconstitution effort for the Board of Scientific Counselors, which may leave the research office without critical guidance for nearly a year.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's Ryan Jackson forwarded a Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report highlighting the formal probe into Volkswagen's Porsche brand regarding allegations of diesel emissions fraud, as the scandal expands to include investigations in both Germany and the U.S.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Robin Kime of the EPA discusses a scheduled meeting with Edward G. Hild regarding the agency's involvement in state permitting for natural gas pipelines under the federal 404 program.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from John Hall to EPA officials discusses concerns regarding the integrity of the EPA's peer review process under Scott Pruitt, proposes a report documenting past issues, and mentions plans to request an Inspector General investigation into the refusal of EPA Region I to consider new scientific information.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Matt Hamilton to Samantha Dravis discusses the need for the EPA to change the "Point of Obligation" under the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners and the potential loss of 75,000-150,000 jobs.
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2017 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The email from Krista Hughes of Perkins Coie discusses a follow-up meeting between the Small Refiners Coalition and the EPA regarding proposals to streamline the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) small refinery hardship program, and requests available dates for a joint meeting with the EPA and DOE.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence between Betsy Monseu of the American Coal Council and EPA officials Valerie Washington and Mandy Gunasekara discusses scheduling a follow-up meeting after the Eastern Fuel Buyers Conference.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Forest Service is organizing a kick-off conference call to discuss their response to Executive Order 032817 on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth, with the Minerals and Geology Management staff leading the effort.
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2017 |
FS2017FSWO04297 |
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The email from the EPA discusses logistical arrangements and remaining questions regarding a press event related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, including requests for facility details and equipment needs.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental issues, including Region 4's commitment to environmental justice despite funding cuts, environmentalists' legal actions regarding fluoride regulation under TSCA, internal concerns over changes to chemical regulation, New York's threat to sue the EPA for ozone reduction plans, and criticisms of the Trump EPA's assessment of benefits from previous Obama-era regulations.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Chance Collins to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect jobs in the refining industry, highlighting the unfair burden on independent refiners.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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