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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a revision to Arizona's state implementation plan regarding the Cholla Power Plant's best available retrofit technology requirements and withdrew the corresponding federal implementation plan provisions.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry requests the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the implementation timeline for the revised Agricultural Worker Protection Standard until January 2, 2018, due to incomplete enforcement guidance and training resources.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044544
Nancy Beck
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2 |
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The EPA is urged to grant petitions to expand the regulatory definition of "obligated party" under the Renewable Fuel Standard to align the point of obligation with compliance, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on merchant refiners and preserve jobs in the industry.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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The document is a letter from a congressional representative to Colonel Christopher G. Beck of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing concern over the decision to require an Environmental Impact Statement for the United Minerals Company's Seven Hills Mine project before completing an Environmental Assessment.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00034750
Layne Bangerter
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2 |
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The National Bureau of Economic Research working paper by Matthew J. Kotchen discusses the theoretical foundations of the social cost of carbon (SCC) and the complexities surrounding the use of global versus domestic SCC in regulatory impact analysis, emphasizing the challenges of achieving international consensus on SCC values.
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2016 |
BLM201800412 |
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The letter from AAPCO to EPA Director Jack Housenger addresses concerns about the timing of the availability of Train-the-Trainer materials and the interpretive guidance on Application Exclusion Zones related to the revisions of the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard, requesting a delay in implementation to allow for adequate training and discussion.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044550
Nancy Beck
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2 |
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued guidance on designing feed storage area runoff controls for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in response to U.S. EPA findings that existing standards do not adequately prevent pollutant discharge into navigable waters.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00068880
Tate Bennett
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9 |
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The Texas Department of Agriculture requests the Environmental Protection Agency to delay the implementation of the revised agricultural worker protection standard regulations until January 2, 2018, to allow sufficient time for training and compliance among agricultural businesses.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044548
Nancy Beck
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1 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entered into a Consent Decree with environmental groups to address litigation requiring action under Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regarding oil and natural gas production wastes, with a decision deadline set for March 15, 2019.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00088093
2 Tier
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The document discusses the updated estimates of the social cost of carbon (SCC) by the Department of Economics at Yale University, presenting a revised DICE model that calculates the SCC at $31 per ton of CO2 for 2015, with projections of a 3% annual increase through 2050.
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2016 |
BLM201800412 |
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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.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00094897
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11 |
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The EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs outlines a framework for integrating human epidemiologic and incident data into pesticide risk assessments to enhance evaluations of pesticide effects on human health.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044424
Nancy Beck
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51 |
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The document is a draft Wetlands Compensatory Mitigation Plan prepared by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation for the Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline project, detailing strategies for mitigating wetland impacts associated with the project.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00098615
Lee Forsgren
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60 |
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources submitted rule revisions for approval to the EPA regarding updates to the Iowa Antidegradation Implementation Procedure and reorganized water quality standards, as mandated by the Clean Water Act.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00146575
Charles Munoz
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6 |
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the implementation timeline for the revised Agricultural Worker Protection Standard until January 2, 2018, to allow for the finalization of enforcement guidance and necessary resources for state lead agencies.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044540
Nancy Beck
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3 |
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The International Association of Geophysical Contractors and other industry associations submitted comments to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for geological and geophysical activities on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The National Association of Home Builders submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Section 610 review of the Lead-Based Paint Activities and the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program rule amendments.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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47 |
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The document is a critique by Dr. Jill Lewandowski regarding the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), arguing that it inaccurately overestimates the impact of geological and geophysical (G&G) activities on marine mammals and proposes impractical mitigation measures that contradict established scientific findings.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entered into a Consent Decree with environmental groups to address litigation requiring action under Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regarding oil and natural gas production wastes, with a decision deadline set for March 15, 2019.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00088097
2 Tier
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3 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a direct final rule to amend the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry, allowing an alternative compliance method due to the unavailability of hydrogen chloride calibration gases for continuous emissions monitoring systems.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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18 |
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The EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention issued a memorandum on December 29, 2016, updating the literature review on neurodevelopmental effects and supporting the use of the 10X FQPA Safety Factor for organophosphate pesticides based on public comments and new epidemiological studies.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044425
Nancy Beck
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180 |
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The document is a communication from Dr. Jill Lewandowski urging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to adopt only the mitigation measures in Alternative A and eliminate proposed seasonal restrictions for seismic surveys in coastal waters, citing a lack of scientific support and the closure of a related unusual mortality event.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The document discusses concerns raised by the EPA regarding the inadequate biosafety risk assessment of the Wolbachia strain (wAlb) in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, emphasizing the need for thorough evaluations due to varying responses of Wolbachia in different hosts.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00042588
Nancy Beck
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12 |
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The Interagency Working Group on Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases, involving multiple U.S. government agencies, issued a Technical Support Document in August 2016 to update the social cost of carbon estimates based on expert advice and public comments, while addressing recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences regarding uncertainty in these estimates.
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2016 |
BLM201800412 |
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35 |
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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers submitted comments to the EPA and NHTSA regarding the Draft Technical Assessment Report on the Midterm Evaluation of Light-Duty Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for model years 2022-2025, expressing support for the One National Program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving fuel economy.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00180381
Bill Wehrum
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214 |
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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.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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21 |
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The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is facing a $32.3 million issue with unpaid water and sewer bills due to broken meters and billing disputes, affecting nearly 45,000 accounts, and is currently working to resolve these delinquencies without shutting off services.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00061913
Tate Bennett
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74 |
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The document discusses tensions within the Republican Party regarding health care reform, highlighting a disagreement between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rob Portman over the pace of entitlement reform, as well as the stalled GOP agenda and diminishing media coverage of health care issues.
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2016 |
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The document discusses the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into potential financial improprieties related to the Trump campaign's connections to Russia, highlighting the recent receipt of over 2,000 financial documents from the Treasury Department following negotiations.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The document discusses the court's ruling in Murray Energy Corp. v. EPA, where the court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to comply with section 321(a) of the Clean Air Act regarding the evaluation of job losses in the coal industry due to CAA regulations.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00082503
Brittany Bolen
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5 |
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The EPA is facing a petition from NGOs led by the Center for Food Safety to regulate treated seeds as pesticides instead of as treated articles, which could significantly impact seed treatment practices and impose burdensome regulations on growers.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00064654
Tate Bennett
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3 |
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Cloud Peak Energy submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency opposing the Clean Power Plan and various regulatory reforms affecting the coal industry, including the Regional Haze Rule and new ozone standards.
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2016 |
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2 |
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The letter from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy recommends that all counties in Wisconsin be designated as attainment for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, citing significant improvements in ozone levels and ongoing efforts to meet previous standards.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00069487
Tate Bennett
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3 |
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PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. submitted an Amended Petition for Reconsideration and Petition for Rulemaking to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revise the MACT Floor Standard for mercury emissions from existing phosphate rock calciners.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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17 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reviewed the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's draft NPDES/SDS permit for the Minntac Tailings Basin Area, expressing concerns that it fails to adequately address discharges to surface waters and calling for a permit that includes specific actions and timelines to meet water quality standards.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00107144
Sarah Greenwalt
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6 |
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The EPA Region 5 provided comments and recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regarding the draft guidance for Feed Storage Area Runoff Controls for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), emphasizing the need for immediate measures to prevent pollutant discharges from vegetative treatment areas.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00107616
Sarah Greenwalt
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3 |
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The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to authorize the incorporation of water quality improvement partnership programs into the Federal Water Pollution Control Act's NPDES permit programs.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00096072
Lee Forsgren
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2 |
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EcoEngineers conducted a regulatory analysis to determine if Corn Oil One qualifies as "non-food grade corn oil" under EPA regulations for biodiesel and renewable diesel production, while clarifying that their determination does not replace EPA's official ruling.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00069499
Tate Bennett
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33 |
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The document from the EPA lists various Premanufacture Notices (PMNs) received between June 1 and June 30, 2016, detailing the projected review dates, manufacturers, and intended uses of new chemical substances.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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2 |
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is requesting an extension from the EPA for the implementation timeline of the revised Agricultural Worker Protection Standard until January 2, 2018, citing insufficient guidance and resources for compliance.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00044549
Nancy Beck
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2 |
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The document is a review prepared by Intrinsik Environmental Sciences for the Triazine Network, evaluating the EPA's preliminary ecological risk assessment for the herbicide atrazine, dated October 4, 2016.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00038939
Nancy Beck
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56 |
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Ford Motor Company submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the Midterm Evaluation Draft Technical Assessment Report for Model Year 2022-2025 Light Duty Vehicle GHG Emissions and CAFE Standards, emphasizing the need for re-evaluation of the standards based on technological advancements and market conditions.
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2016 |
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ED_002061_00180383
Bill Wehrum
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25 |
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The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) addresses concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest related to the Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA) in their study of phthalate use in plastics, asserting TERA's independence and commitment to scientific integrity.
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2016 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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9 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received comments from Compsys and Structural Composites regarding their proposed rule on the protection of stratospheric ozone, specifically requesting a temporary allowance for the use of HFC-134a in their composite production processes until January 1, 2025.
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2016 |
HQ2017008402 |
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7 |
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The Independent Petroleum Association of America and the American Exploration and Production Council submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding three regulatory proposals aimed at methane emissions standards in the oil and natural gas sector.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00162814
Justin Schwab
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62 |
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The Vinyl Institute is requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider the pH calibration requirements under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride production due to concerns about misunderstandings of industry processes that have led to overly burdensome regulations.
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2015 |
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10 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to propose a rule to repeal the 2015 Clean Water Rule and revert to the previous definition of "waters of the United States," following a Presidential Executive Order aimed at reviewing this regulation.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00066671
Tate Bennett
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2 |
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The EPA expressed concerns regarding Minnesota's preliminary discharge permit for a tailings basin managed by U.S. Steel, arguing that it would unlawfully allow pollutant discharges to surface water through groundwater seepage, highlighting a significant debate over groundwater regulation and its implications for water quality standards.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00107145
Sarah Greenwalt
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2 |
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The document contains comments from various industrial trade associations to the EPA regarding the proposed rule on Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements, addressing definitions and regulations related to hazardous waste management.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00090564
Patrick Davis
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77 |
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The American Petroleum Institute submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the draft Control Techniques Guidelines for the oil and natural gas industry, emphasizing the industry's significant reduction in methane emissions despite increased production.
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2015 |
HQ2017008402 |
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144 |
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The Georgia Forestry Commission emphasizes the importance of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for maintaining water quality, reporting a 91.13% compliance rate in 2015, and advocates for continued state-level training and monitoring to avoid federal regulatory confusion that could negatively impact forestry's role in water resource management.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00132189
Troy Lyons
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2 |
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The document discusses proposed regulatory changes by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow the importation of precious metal-bearing wastes for recycling, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of the American precious metals recycling industry by creating an exclusion under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00088022
Byron Brown
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1 |
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The Bureau of Land Management is discussing the Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) methodology and planning an updated literature review to assess region-specific damages and greenhouse gas estimates in light of a recent Executive Order.
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2015 |
BLM201800412 |
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3 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided not to issue final regulations for financial responsibility requirements under CERCLA Section 108(b) for hardrock mining facilities, concluding that the risk of taxpayer-funded cleanups does not warrant such requirements.
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2015 |
HQ2017008402 |
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121 |
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The document contains statements from various governors expressing support for the Trump administration's efforts to roll back the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, citing it as government overreach that imposes unnecessary burdens on farmers and businesses in their states.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00069047
Tate Bennett
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13 |
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The State of Utah submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the proposed interpretive rule regarding the Clean Water Act's Tribal provision, arguing that the EPA should maintain its long-standing interpretation that authority must be assessed on a Tribe-by-Tribe basis.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00176690
Kenneth Wagner
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6 |
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The document is a response brief from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding a petition for review of a final rule in the case Sierra Club v. EPA, No. 14-1138, filed on August 28, 2015.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00162550
Justin Schwab
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71 |
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The US EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality released a document analyzing the significant increase in D6 renewable identification number (RIN) prices in 2013 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, attributing the rise to the growing renewable fuel requirements and its impact on retail fuel prices and merchant refiners.
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2015 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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31 |
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The Vinyl Institute submitted a letter to the U.S. EPA proposing a reconsideration of wastewater limits and compliance options for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants related to polyvinyl chloride production, following discussions and data submissions regarding the PVC MACT.
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2015 |
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19 |
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The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington granted the Quinault Indian Nation's motions to voluntarily dismiss its complaint and counterclaims against the Estate of Edward Comenout, while denying the Estate's motion to amend its counterclaims as moot, amidst ongoing disputes related to cigarette tax payments.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00163964
Justin Schwab
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3 |
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The document is a review prepared by GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the National Mining Association regarding the EPA's 2015 Draft Selenium Criteria Document, addressing key issues and recommendations related to the criteria's development.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00106880
2 Tier
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50 |
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The document outlines the National Association of Home Builders' support for the Trump Administration's deregulatory objectives aimed at reducing federal regulations in the home building industry, while also discussing the EPA's "Smart Sectors" program designed to enhance relationships with regulated sectors and gather input to reduce regulatory burdens.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00063881
Tate Bennett
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9 |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is in the process of rescinding its final hydraulic fracturing rule from March 26, 2015, due to legal challenges and is proposing to revert to previous regulations while legislative efforts are underway to transfer regulatory authority to state agencies.
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2015 |
OS201700602 |
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25 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is granting a short-term national product waiver allowing the use of non-domestically produced stainless steel nuts and bolts in specific pipe coupling products for State Revolving Fund projects, retroactive to the waiver's signature date and applicable for one year.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00099969
Lee Forsgren
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3 |
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The memorandum outlines a collaborative agreement between the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, the New Mexico Environment Department, the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enhance regulation and policy regarding the reuse and recycling of produced water from oil and natural gas activities.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00159754
David Ross
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6 |
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council has adopted the NOAA Restoration Center Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and approved $1,319,636 in implementation funding for the Robinson Preserve Wetlands Restoration Project in Florida, totaling $1,790,546 for restoring 118.2 acres of coastal habitat.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00176824
Bill Wehrum
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4 |
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The document is a review article published in "Critical Reviews in Toxicology" that systematically evaluates epidemiologic studies on low-level non-occupational exposures to organophosphorus insecticides, focusing on maternal metabolites and their potential impacts on birth outcomes and neurodevelopmental health in offspring.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00046431
Nancy Beck
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111 |
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt visited Utah to discuss the agency's decision to revisit the state's 2015 regional haze plan and to rescind the 2015 Waters of the United States rule, emphasizing the importance of state involvement in environmental regulation.
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2015 |
— |
ED_002061_00077310
Tate Bennett
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3 |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing Secretarial Order 3349, which focuses on promoting American energy independence by reducing regulatory burdens on energy production and revoking previous mitigation policies established under Secretarial Order 3330.
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2015 |
BLM201800412 |
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2 |
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The document is a petition for review filed by the Sierra Club de Puerto Rico and other environmental groups against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding a final rule on environmental requirements.
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2015 |
— |
ED_002061_00162549
Justin Schwab
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80 |
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The Vinyl Institute is requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider the pH calibration requirements imposed under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyvinyl Chloride production, citing misunderstandings about industry processes that have led to overly burdensome regulations.
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2015 |
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10 |
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The National Association of Home Builders submitted comments to the EPA regarding the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program and the development of lead test kits, following a public meeting announcement aimed at gathering information on the existing market and alternatives for lead-based paint testing.
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2015 |
— |
ED_002061_00038365
Nancy Beck
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9 |
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responding to a permit application from the Florida Department of Transportation and Palm Beach County to fill 57.2 acres of freshwater wetlands for a roadway widening project along State Road 7, which would impact the Pond Cypress Natural Area and Grassy Waters Preserve, critical for local drinking water supply and ecological preservation.
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2015 |
HQ2017008402 |
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4 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army are soliciting input from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum on a proposal to revise the Clean Water Rule's definition of "waters of the United States" in response to a Presidential Executive Order aimed at balancing environmental protection with economic growth.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00079213
Tate Bennett
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2 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a final rule on June 29, 2015, redefining "waters of the United States," which expands federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and is viewed by the home building industry as burdensome and detrimental to housing affordability.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00065184
Tate Bennett
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2 |
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The document discusses a research article from the US Environmental Protection Agency that analyzes the incremental mitigation benefits of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) in relation to the government's social cost of carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) estimates, emphasizing the importance of benefit-cost analysis in climate policy-making.
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2015 |
BLM201800412 |
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28 |
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The document discusses Newtrient, a private company formed by the dairy industry to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable practices, highlighting its collaboration with the EPA on pollution prevention and the development of voluntary markets for pollution reduction services.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00171851
Bill Wehrum
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2 |
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The document discusses the impact of Renewable Identification Number (RIN) prices on wholesale and retail fuel prices under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), highlighting the economic implications of RINs as a charge on obligated fuels and a subsidy for renewable fuels.
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2015 |
HQ2017008402 |
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45 |
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The Cross-Cutting Issues Group, representing electric generating companies, recommends that the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers withdraw and replace the Clean Water Rule (WOTUS Rule) due to its expansion of federal jurisdiction and the resulting regulatory uncertainty and costs for its members.
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2015 |
— |
ED_002061_00095148
Lee Forsgren
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6 |
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns and objections regarding the proposed "Revised Interpretation of Clean Water Act Tribal Provision," specifically criticizing the legal basis and informal rule-making process used by the EPA.
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2015 |
— |
ED_002061_00173716
Kenneth Wagner
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8 |
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The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia ruled that Fola Coal Company, LLC violated water quality standards in permits for discharges from two of its mines, while finding insufficient evidence for violations related to a third mine, in a case brought by environmental groups under the Clean Water Act.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00106924
2 Tier
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60 |
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt visited Utah to discuss the agency's decision to rescind the 2015 WOTUS rule and to revisit Utah's regional haze plan, emphasizing the importance of state involvement in environmental regulation.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00077300
Tate Bennett
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3 |
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The document discusses the evolution of water costs and affordability in the United States from 1990 to 2015, highlighting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's role in addressing affordability issues during the 1990 D/DBP negotiations and subsequent regulatory developments.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00095390
Lee Forsgren
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6 |
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The document is a letter from the Attorneys General of several states to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy expressing concerns that the proposed revision of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone is unachievable and urging the EPA to withdraw the proposed rule.
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2015 |
— |
ED_002061_00069540
Tate Bennett
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6 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a final rule on June 29, 2015, redefining "waters of the United States," which expands federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and is viewed by the home building industry as burdensome and detrimental to housing affordability.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00063554
Tate Bennett
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2 |
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The Biogenic CO2 Coalition submitted comments to the EPA regarding proposed revisions to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Permitting Regulations, specifically addressing the establishment of a Significant Emissions Rate (SER) for GHG emissions under the PSD program.
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2015 |
— |
ED_002061_00162565
Justin Schwab
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29 |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing Secretarial Order (S.O.) 3349, which focuses on promoting American energy independence by reviewing agency climate change actions, revoking S.O. 3330, and directing the identification of actions related to energy development and mitigation policies.
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2015 |
BLM201800412 |
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2 |
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The document outlines Scott Pruitt's tenure as the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, highlighting his commitment to regulatory reform, cooperative federalism, and significant actions such as rescinding the Clean Power Plan and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement.
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2015 |
— |
ED_002061_00071043
Tate Bennett
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1 |
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PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. submitted a Petition for Reconsideration and Request for Administrative Stay to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the "Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizer Production RTR and Standards of Performance for Phosphate Processing" final rule, citing unique grounds related to their facilities.
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2015 |
HQ2017008402 |
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626 |
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The document is a submission of comments by a coalition of industry organizations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding concerns over the proposed financial responsibility requirements under CERCLA 108(b) for the hard rock mining industry.
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2015 |
— |
ED_002061_00086796
Byron Brown
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28 |
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The memorandum from the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention discusses a literature review supporting the use of the 10X FQPA Safety Factor in human health risk assessments for various organophosphate pesticides.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00044426
Nancy Beck
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102 |
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The document discusses industry feedback to the Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding air quality modeling assumptions in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) air quality study and suggests creating an industry workgroup to improve collaboration and regulatory outcomes.
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2015 |
— |
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2 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the deadline for initial area designations under the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone by one year to allow states more time to develop compliance plans and to establish an Ozone Cooperative Compliance Task Force for additional flexibility.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00067161
Tate Bennett
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Region 4 is responding to a permit application from the Florida Department of Transportation and Palm Beach County to fill 57.2 acres of freshwater wetlands for a roadway expansion project impacting the Pond Cypress Natural Area and Grassy Waters Preserve, which are crucial for local drinking water supply and ecological preservation.
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2015 |
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is discussing guidelines to improve the performance of Vegetated Treatment Areas (VTAs) for controlling contaminated runoff from feed storage areas at Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in response to concerns from the U.S. EPA.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00107618
Sarah Greenwalt
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council has adopted the NOAA Restoration Center Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and approved $1,319,636 in funding for the Robinson Preserve Wetlands Restoration Project in Florida, reallocating an additional $470,910 for implementation, totaling $1,790,546 to restore 118.2 acres of coastal habitat.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00176824
Kenneth Wagner
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The document outlines Newtrient's initiative, supported by the dairy industry and in partnership with the EPA, to create a marketplace for environmental asset services aimed at reducing the environmental impact of dairy farming through advanced manure treatment technologies and voluntary pollution prevention markets.
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2015 |
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ED_002061_00171851
Kenneth Wagner
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The Vinyl Institute submitted a letter to the U.S. EPA proposing a reconsideration of wastewater limits and compliance options for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants related to polyvinyl chloride production, following discussions and previous submissions.
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2015 |
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The Vinyl Institute submitted a letter to the U.S. EPA proposing a reconsideration of wastewater limits and compliance options for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants related to polyvinyl chloride production, following discussions and previous submissions.
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2015 |
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The document discusses RJR Mining's new coal mine opening in Alabama, targeting an initial production of 25,000 tons per month, amidst ongoing debates about the coal industry and its future under current political leadership.
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2014 |
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ED_002061_00178213
Kenneth Wagner
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