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The email from POLITICO Pro Energy discusses the agenda for "Energy Week" initiated by President Trump, highlighting key events including discussions with Indian Prime Minister Modi on coal and a speech on "Energy Dominance," while noting the challenges of maintaining focus amidst other political news. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA to Zachary Simpson discusses background information related to Subpart OOOO materials and includes specific questions and concerns regarding oil and gas well production, flare and combustor operations, and equipment specifications in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 21
NGVAmerica submitted comments to the EPA regarding the review of regulations under Executive Order 13777, advocating for the repeal or modification of certain regulations to promote the use of natural gas vehicles and enhance the market for compressed and liquefied natural gas. 2017
ED_002061_00082531
Brittany Bolen
5
The EPA's Weekly Round-Up for June 9, 2017, highlights Administrator Scott Pruitt's statements on President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Accord, the agency's progress in clearing a backlog of new chemicals, and the positive reception from small businesses regarding the decision. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Carrie Jenks of M.J. Bradley & Associates to Sarah Greenwalt discusses follow-up actions regarding principles for a revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rulemaking and mentions submitted comments to the EPA's Regulatory Reform Docket, along with an invitation to meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss further. 2017
ED_002061_00107871
Sarah Greenwalt
1
The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight LLP to Albert Kelly discusses the submission of presentation slides related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, specifically for the Environmental Protection Agency's RIO draft. 2017
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Albert Kelly
1
The EPA's EHS State Regulatory Alert from September 28, 2017, discusses proposed amendments to hazardous waste management regulations in Mississippi and on-site subsurface wastewater treatment standards in Montana, including upcoming hearings and comment deadlines. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The Congressional Western Caucus, led by Chairman Paul A. Gosar, issued a statement supporting President Trump's review of national monument designations and provided recommendations, emphasizing the need for land policies that align with national economic interests. 2017
ED_002061E_00003554
13 Tier
4
The Department of the Interior issued Order No. 3349 to implement a review of agency actions in response to a 2017 Executive Order aimed at promoting energy independence and economic growth, focusing on balancing conservation with job creation and identifying regulations that hinder domestic energy resource development. 2017 OS201700602 5
Wyoming Governor Matthew H. Mead expresses concerns to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt about the need for improved state consultation and collaboration in environmental decision-making, particularly regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulations. 2017
ED_002061_00035985
Layne Bangerter
1
The email from Cheryl Woodward at the EPA provides logistical details and directions for a meeting with the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) scheduled for May 4, 2017, at the EPA headquarters. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 14
The email correspondence between Stratton Edwards and Ryan Jackson of the EPA discusses a waiver letter related to an emergency exemption request for antimicrobial surface coatings by Allied Bioscience Inc. to assist with post-hurricane recovery efforts. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
Michael Zehr from HBW Resources is coordinating with Tate Bennett from the EPA regarding participation in the State Energy Policy Summit scheduled for August 28-29, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. 2017
ED_002061_00064993
Tate Bennett
2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses former Rep. Henry Waxman's support for environmentalists against corn ethanol production, the EPA's expansion of emergency clean fuel waivers due to Hurricane Harvey, and a debate on the connection between climate change and hurricanes, highlighting differing views from EPA chief Scott Pruitt and climate scientists. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Politico discusses President Trump's lunch with 13 Republican senators to address the status of the Obamacare replacement bill, amidst concerns from Senate GOP about meeting their repeal timeline. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from Wossen Abebe to Samantha Dravis at the EPA urges the agency to change the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to protect jobs in the refining industry by shifting the point of obligation for renewable fuel blending credits. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's proposal to refocus the agency on traditional priorities like the Superfund program and safe drinking water, which has drawn criticism from former EPA chiefs who argue that the agency's mission should encompass a broader range of environmental issues, including air quality and climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email from Megan Berge of Baker Botts to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt discusses a petition for reconsideration submitted by Oklahoma Cogeneration, LLC regarding the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS, requesting clarity on the EPA's intention to act on the petition before the upcoming ozone season. 2017 HQ2017008402 2
The document reports that the House of Representatives passed Rep. Bruce Westerman's Resilient Federal Forests Act (H.R. 2936) with bipartisan support, aimed at improving federal forest management and preventing fire borrowing by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. 2017
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13 Tier
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The email from Cassie Shirk, a Policy Advisor in the Maryland Governor's Office, inquires about the existence of a list of prohibited pesticides for tobacco crops from the EPA, following a previous communication regarding federally-registered products for tobacco use. 2017
ED_002061_00043192
Nancy Beck
2
The U.S. Department of the Interior released a report identifying regulations that hinder domestic energy production, in line with Executive Order 13783, emphasizing the Trump Administration's commitment to energy dominance while balancing economic growth and environmental protection. 2017 OS201700602 9
The email correspondence between Susan Asmus of the National Association of Home Builders and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for Administrator Pruitt to address the NAHB Board of Directors on June 15, pending final approval from the ethics office. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email correspondence between Sarah Burgess from the Texas Attorney General's Office and Hayley Ford from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for Texas Attorney General Paxton with EPA Administrator Pruitt on October 3, 2017, at EPA Headquarters. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is gathering feedback on meeting notes from the National Climate Team's April 19, 2017 discussion, which includes action items and a preliminary response to the rescinded climate change policies following the March 28, 2017 Executive Order on energy independence. 2017 9
The email from Downey Magallanes at the Department of the Interior discusses an upcoming update on the implementation of Executive Orders related to regulatory reform, reorganization, and energy issues, and requests preparation for potential questions from the Secretary. 2017 OS201700602 5
The email discusses Pennsylvania Governor Wolf's request for a severe and economic harm waiver, sent to Delta's Mimi Braniff and acknowledged by Samantha Dravis. 2017 HQ2017008402 1
The Forest Service is discussing edits and responses to an Executive Order from March 28, 2017, related to promoting energy independence and economic growth. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received public comments from The Wilderness Society regarding the streamlining of BLM planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. 2017 BLM201700947 13
The American Gas Association submitted comments to the EPA regarding the repeal, modification, or replacement of certain regulations under Executive Order 13777, advocating for changes to reduce burdens on natural gas utility companies and improve infrastructure investment. 2017
ED_002061_00082530
Brittany Bolen
11
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various ongoing issues, including disagreements within the Science Advisory Board regarding carbon emissions from biomass, the agency's consideration of regulatory relief options for ozone NAAQS implementation, and an inspector general review of TSCA reporting rule compliance. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing briefing papers for the Secretary's budget hearings, with a deadline for review and edits set for May 9, 2017. 2017 OS201700602 27
Neil Naraine from International Paper is coordinating a meeting for CEO Mark Sutton with the EPA Administrator to discuss environmental reform issues related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Liane Mattson of the Forest Service discusses the management of geothermal resources under BLM regulations and seeks clarification on the ORMS recommendations related to Executive Order 13771, specifically regarding special uses and hydropower specialists involved in the effort. 2017 FS2017FSWO04297 3
The email from Tom Brand of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting requests that EPA Administrator Pruitt speak at their annual Washington Watch event at the USDA on May 2, 2017, to engage with farm broadcasters on regulatory and legislative issues. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under Administrator Scott Pruitt, issued a directive on October 16, 2017, to end "sue and settle" practices, aiming to enhance public participation and transparency in consent decrees and settlement agreements. 2017
ED_002061E_00000183
13 Tier
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The email from Robin Kime discusses the rescheduling of a meeting between the EPA and representatives from the American Gas Association (AGA) and Natural Gas Vehicles of America (NGVA) to focus on regulatory reform related to the Subpart W reporting rule and PCB rules. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence involves the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) coordinating with the EPA to schedule two meetings, with Brooke Hack designated as the point of contact for scheduling discussions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt discusses the replacement of the Clean Power Plan with a new regulatory approach focused on power plant efficiency improvements, emphasizing states' primary role in regulating CO2 emissions under the Clean Air Act. 2017
ED_002061_00062637
Tate Bennett
4
The email correspondence between Andra Schmidt and Enesta Jones discusses a media request for the final EPA report related to Executive Order 13783, with a focus on the report's public availability. 2017
ED_002061_00024848
13 Tier
1
The email from Kevin Kukay 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 and the potential loss of 75,000 to 150,000 jobs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses an interview with Bill Wehrum, the new air chief at the EPA, regarding his plans to roll back Obama-era environmental regulations and review the agency's carbon dioxide endangerment finding and New Source Review permitting program. 2017
ED_002061_00184427
13 Tier
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The document outlines the agenda for a South Carolina roundtable discussion on the "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) led by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, featuring comments from local officials and discussions on agricultural regulations. 2017 2
The email correspondence from the EPA's Office of the Administrator discusses a scheduling request for Administrator Pruitt, ultimately informing Tom Brand that the Administrator will not be able to participate. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from May 26, 2017, discusses various environmental issues including the slow adoption of smart water meters by utilities, budget cuts to farm conservation programs under the Trump administration, improvements in honeybee colony health, the EPA's opposition to a Supreme Court review of emissions rules, and efforts to change wildfire funding. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Will Hupman to EPA officials Mandy Gunasekara and Samantha Dravis discusses follow-up items from a meeting regarding the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) and the Point of Obligation issue, specifically addressing waiver authority and RIN prices in relation to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's push to refocus the agency on traditional roles like the Superfund program and safe drinking water, while former EPA chiefs criticize this narrow approach and emphasize the importance of broader environmental issues, including air quality and climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The document is a letter from a group of economists to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, expressing support for continued investment in federal land management agencies and highlighting their economic importance in light of the President's Executive Order on government reorganization. 2017 FSWO201706593 4
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on the nominations of Kathleen Hartnett White and Andrew Wheeler, during which Ranking Member Carper questioned Wheeler about the importance of shielding the EPA from political influence and ensuring compliance with communication restrictions between the White House and the agency. 2017
ED_002061_00152458
Christian Palich
20
The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses an upcoming Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) and confirms a meeting with Brad Viator from the Edison Electric Institute. 2017
ED_002061_00075129
Tate Bennett
1
The U.S. Department of the Interior released a report identifying agency actions that potentially burden domestic energy production, particularly in oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear sectors, in response to Executive Order 13783, emphasizing a shift towards streamlining regulations to enhance energy development under the Trump Administration. 2017 OS201700602 4
The EPA's July 26, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses updates to Arizona's pesticide regulations, including a final exempt rule from the Department of Agriculture and a draft groundwater protection list from the Department of Environmental Quality. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from November 21, 2017, highlights issues related to drinking water contamination by fluorochemicals, international climate negotiations, and the U.S. government's stance on coal and greenhouse gas refrigerants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Richard Croff to Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses the need to change the "point of obligation" in the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect jobs for independent refiners and address inequities in the current regulatory framework. 2017 HQ2017008402 1
The USDA Reform Task Force is developing proposals to align with the OMB's Comprehensive Plan for Reforming the Federal Government and Reducing the Federal Civilian Workforce, aiming to enhance organizational effectiveness and improve customer experience. 2017 FSWO201706593 3
The email from Baker Botts to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt discusses Western Farmers Electric Cooperative's petition for reconsideration of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update, requesting a correction of a technical error that under-allocated allowances to its Anadarko Plant units, which is critical for compliance during the 2017 ozone season. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Cord Overton, a Policy Advisor in the Office of the Governor of Iowa, discusses a call with Kenneth Wagner regarding information needed for a discussion about the RVP summer/winter waiver. 2017
ED_002061_00171777
Kenneth Wagner
1
The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity is urging the EPA to postpone compliance deadlines under the Coal Combustion Residuals rule to prevent coal plant retirements and unnecessary compliance costs. 2017
ED_002061_00087977
Byron Brown
2
The email discusses a proposed forum on September 18, 2017, organized by the National Association of Home Builders to facilitate a dialogue with EPA Administrator Pruitt and other federal officials about streamlining the Clean Water Act Section 404 permit process. 2017
ED_002061_00076522
Tate Bennett
2
The email from Thomas W. Easterly to Ryan Jackson discusses a letter regarding Scott J. Nally's contributions to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and his subsequent role at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, highlighting improvements in environmental management metrics during Nally's tenure. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The Edison Electric Institute submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the evaluation of existing regulations in line with Executive Orders aimed at regulatory reform and cost control. 2017 HQ2017008402 6
The email from Dave Flannery to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses the Midwest Ozone Group's assessment of international transport impacts on ozone air quality and their request for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt to address concerns regarding the CSAPR Update and regulatory reform comments. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 29
The American Home Furnishings Alliance and other industry associations are urging the Trump Administration to improve or eliminate the EPA's Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products, citing concerns over supply chain disruptions, increased consumer prices, and potential job losses. 2016 HQ2017008402 3
The American Home Furnishings Alliance and other industry associations are urging the Trump Administration to improve or eliminate the EPA's Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products, citing concerns over supply chain disruptions, increased consumer prices, and potential job losses. 2016
ED_002061_00043951
Nancy Beck
3
The California Farm Bureau Federation submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the biological evaluations of chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion, emphasizing the importance of these pesticides for farmers and ranchers in California. 2016
ED_002061_00057100
Tate Bennett
6
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted a statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs regarding the examination of federal rulemaking, emphasizing its role in representing the interests of over 3 million businesses and advocating for a free enterprise system. 2016
ED_002061_00012432
Michael Abboud
31
The Kansas Department of Agriculture, led by Secretary Jackie McClaskey, expresses concerns to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the revised agricultural worker protection regulation, highlighting issues with economic impact, training requirements, and the lack of consideration for industry and state input in the regulation's development. 2016
ED_002061_00044543
Nancy Beck
2
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is expressing concern to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the National Resource Defense Council's lawsuit that seeks to compel the EPA to finalize a rule regulating perchlorate under the Safe Drinking Water Act, emphasizing the need for a thorough peer-review process before any final decision is made. 2016
ED_002061_00095869
Lee Forsgren
7
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partially granted a petition for rulemaking from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers to consider amendments to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations, opting for a notice and comment approach rather than a direct final rule. 2016 HQ2017008402 2
The document is a petition from CropLife America to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting a halt to regulatory decisions on organophosphate pesticides until the agency establishes clear criteria for the acceptance and integration of epidemiological studies in human health risk assessments. 2016
ED_002061_00044429
Nancy Beck
14
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality submitted a report to the Oregon Legislative Assembly evaluating the NPDES Water Quality Permitting Program, outlining recommended actions for improving leadership, community capacity, program alignment, quality, efficiency, and staffing. 2016
ED_002061_00163682
Justin Schwab
11
The IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries is urging EPA Administrator-Designee Scott Pruitt to address regulatory burdens on manufacturers to enhance competitiveness and encourage recycling of industrial byproducts. 2016 HQ2017008402716 6
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency endorsing concerns about financial assurance requirements for hardrock mining under CERCLA Section 108(b), highlighting potential preemption issues. 2016
ED_002061_00172831
Kenneth Wagner
2
The document from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) discusses the impact of seismic surveys on marine life, concluding that such activities do not harm fish populations or commercial fisheries, and emphasizes the importance of coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard to prevent disruptions to fishing operations. 2016 2
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency received a petition from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers requesting a Direct Final Rule to address inconsistencies and inefficiencies between the Corporate Average Fuel Economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations. 2016
ED_002061_00082383
Brittany Bolen
21
The Midwest Ozone Group submitted a Petition for Administrative Review to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS, citing significant technical and legal flaws in the final rule issued on October 26, 2016. 2016 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 38
The document critiques the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) for its unclear acoustic analysis methods and failure to adequately justify the predicted impacts on marine mammals, particularly low-frequency (LF) and mid-frequency (MF) cetaceans. 2016 2
The document critiques the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) for failing to adequately evaluate the environmental impacts of geophysical surveys in the Gulf of Mexico, urging corrections before finalizing the statement to avoid significant inconsistencies with regulatory processes. 2016 2
The document is a review prepared by GEI Consultants on behalf of the National Mining Association, evaluating the EPA's draft methods for developing aquatic life criteria related to specific conductivity, submitted to Docket ID No.: EPA-HQ-OW-2016-0353 in April 2017. 2016
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The EPA's Office of Policy held a roundtable on May 9th to discuss various regulatory topics including the proposed denial of petitions regarding the RFS Point of Obligation and formaldehyde emission standards, with participation from multiple industry representatives. 2016 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the implementation timeline for the revised Agricultural Worker Protection Standard until January 2, 2018, to allow for the finalization of necessary guidance and resources for effective compliance. 2016
ED_002061_00044546
Nancy Beck
2
The EPA issued a set of principles and best practices aimed at enhancing the oversight and integrity of state permitting programs under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, following a 2011 Inspector General's report, to foster collaboration and accountability between the agency and state environmental managers. 2016
ED_002061_00178456
Kenneth Wagner
4
The document is a petition from trade associations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting administrative reconsideration of the final rule on emission standards for the oil and natural gas sector, citing disproportionate impacts on independent and small business producers. 2016
ED_002061_00162815
Justin Schwab
10
The document is a petition from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, requesting a Direct Final Rule to address inconsistencies and inefficiencies between the Corporate Average Fuel Economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations. 2016 HQ2017008402716 22
Oklahoma Cogeneration, LLC petitions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reconsideration of the "Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS" to recalculate nitrous oxide allowance allocations for its power plant, citing reliance on unrepresentative data that leads to significant allowance shortfalls. 2016 HQ2017008402 10
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection submitted comments to the EPA regarding concerns over the proposed financial responsibility requirements under CERCLA, highlighting issues with risk information and potential impacts on state regulations for phosphate mining. 2016
ED_002061_00087717
Byron Brown
11
Berkshire Hathaway Energy outlines its support for scientifically-based environmental regulations and emphasizes the importance of regulatory certainty in collaboration with the EPA, while advocating for respect for state authorities in environmental decision-making. 2016 HQ2017008402 5
The document is a court opinion from the D.C. Circuit regarding a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by the Idaho Conservation League and other environmental organizations against the Environmental Protection Agency, seeking to compel the agency to implement financial assurance regulations as mandated by section 108. 2016
ED_002061_00173280
Kenneth Wagner
22
Ford Motor Company submitted comments to the EPA regarding the Proposed Determination on the appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards, including a confidential version containing sensitive business information. 2016
ED_002061_00180382
Bill Wehrum
22
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received a letter from UPS opposing Valero's petition to change the definition of obligated parties under the Renewable Fuels Standards, citing concerns that such a shift would hinder renewable fuel adoption and highlighting flaws in the current RFS program. 2016 HQ2017008402 5
The document is a review prepared by GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the National Mining Association, providing comments on the EPA's 2016 Draft Selenium Criteria Implementation Guidance Documents related to water quality standards. 2016
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The document discusses various media appearances and statements by President Trump's legal team and Senator Marco Rubio regarding the ongoing investigation by the special counsel, emphasizing that Trump is not under investigation and addressing concerns about potential firings related to the inquiry. 2016 2
The document from the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation outlines the selection, construction, operation, and maintenance processes for the ASAP Belowground Pipeline on Alaska's North Slope, dated July 12, 2016. 2016
ED_002061_00098618
Lee Forsgren
44
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responded to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Florida Department of Transportation's project 2015-01094, addressing concerns about compliance with the Clean Water Act Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines and considering new information provided by the Florida Department of Transportation. 2016 HQ2017008402 2
The Midwest Ozone Group has submitted a Petition for Administrative Review to the EPA, requesting reconsideration of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS due to perceived technical and legal flaws in the final rule issued on October 26, 2016. 2016 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 38
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency disapproved the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' revisions to the state's water quality standards regarding antidegradation policies, which were adopted on August 12, 2016, and certified by the Attorney General on October 14, 2016. 2016
ED_002061_00146574
Charles Munoz
17
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing materials related to the internal comments and action plans for revising the BLM Mitigation Manual and Handbook, including compensatory mitigation strategies and decision-making instruments. 2016 BLM201800412 90
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Violation to MGPI of Indiana, LLC for ongoing violations of the Clean Air Act's Non-Attainment New Source Review requirements at their Lawrenceburg facility, offering them a chance to discuss compliance measures. 2016
ED_002061_00163758
Justin Schwab
13
The document discusses objections from associations regarding proposed reductions in geological and geophysical exploration activities authorized by BOEM, arguing that these reductions lack legal basis and contradict existing mandates under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). 2016 2
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) addresses concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest related to its contractor, Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA), in a study on phthalate use in plastics, asserting TERA's independence and commitment to advancing toxicology and risk assessment science. 2016 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition from the National Association of Home Builders regarding the reconsideration of renovator recertification requirements established in a February 2016 rule, citing untimeliness and procedural issues under the Administrative Procedure Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act. 2016 HQ2017008402 14