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The email correspondence between EPA officials and Kevin Hensley from the Tennessee Farm Bureau discusses the scheduling of a walkthrough at a farm in Franklin, TN, in preparation for Administrator Pruitt's visit on October 23, 2017. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Madeline Morris, the Executive Scheduler for EPA Administrator Pruitt, confirming a meeting scheduled for June 28, 2017, with the American Petroleum Institute (API). 2017
ED_002061_00143315
Madeline Morris
10
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 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 document is a letter from conservation leaders to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, expressing support for collaboration between the USDA and EPA to enhance economic and environmental outcomes through sustainable forest management and wood utilization policies. 2017 HQ2017008402716 3
The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses upcoming webinars on legal issues, including workplace investigations and doing business in China, highlighting the importance of legal compliance and risk management. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email correspondence between EPA officials Sydney Hupp and Cheryl Woodward discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt for April 28, 2017, in response to a request from Chris Bliley of Growth Energy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email correspondence involves Stephen Higley from Marathon Petroleum and Lee Forsgren from the EPA discussing a potential call to address issues related to flooding in Texas and Louisiana, following an introduction by Michael Whatley. 2017
ED_002061_00094148
Lee Forsgren
2
The email discusses the Senate Appropriations subcommittee's upcoming markup of the fiscal 2018 transportation funding bill, highlighting a proposed increase in the Passenger Facility Charge cap and the potential funding for the Airport Improvement Program, amidst opposition from airlines and advocacy groups. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responding to a congressional inquiry from Lesley Robinson regarding a list of Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) in Montana, including their acreage and any congressional recommendations for action, while also providing historical context about the release of specific WSAs under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015. 2017 BLM201800232 4
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 correspondence involves Ryan Jackson from the EPA discussing concerns about a performance evaluation related to a contract, highlighting issues with perceived misinformation affecting the rating and future federal work opportunities. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from Amy Oliver Cooke to Millan Hupp discusses a scheduling request for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to be the keynote speaker at the National Coal Transportation Association's annual meeting, with an offer to host a private VIP reception in his honor. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 23
Nephi Cole from the Wyoming government is requesting a meeting with the EPA's WOTUS team during a visit to Washington D.C. to discuss Wyoming's position on the Waters of the United States regulations and to share previous comments and proposed solutions. 2017
ED_002061_00035408
Layne Bangerter
1
The email from Shaun Clancy of Evonik Corporation to Ryan Jackson of the EPA expresses gratitude for Jackson's attendance at a dinner hosted by the ACC Health, Product & Science Policy committee and mentions their discussions during the event. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from the EPA logistics coordinator, Cheryl Woodward, provides detailed directions and security instructions for Bruce Heine's upcoming meeting at the EPA on April 3, 2017, regarding Magellan Midstream Partners. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email correspondence involves Earl Blasdel, Assistant Federal Security Director for the Federal Air Marshal Service, coordinating travel logistics with TSA and Airport Police for a personal security detail related to an EPA official's travel through Eppley Airfield. 2017 8
The email correspondence between EPA officials and GE Corporate representatives discusses the planning and scheduling of Administrator Pruitt's site visit related to additive manufacturing, including proposed times and arrangements for lunch. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
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 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 document discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) need to correct incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) to help light-duty trucks meet 2025 emissions goals, advocating for parity with electric vehicle incentives and proposing regulatory changes to support NGV adoption and retrofitting. 2016
ED_002061_00082369
Brittany Bolen
1
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 EPA's Narragansett, RI laboratory focuses on ecological research related to oceans and estuaries, engages with the community through educational outreach, and contributes significantly to the local economy while addressing environmental issues such as rising sea levels and water quality. 2016
ED_002061_00174684
Kenneth Wagner
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
U.S. Senator Gary Peters discusses immigration enforcement and various local issues affecting Ann Arbor and Michigan, including a toxic chemical plume and federal funding for infrastructure, during an interview with The Ann Arbor News. 2016
ED_002061_00086465
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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 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
U.S. Senator Gary Peters discusses immigration enforcement, local environmental issues, and federal funding for infrastructure in an interview with The Ann Arbor News, emphasizing his active role on the Homeland Security Committee. 2016
ED_002061_00114344
Albert Kelly
8
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
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 Coast Guard Office of Congressional Affairs organized a visit from congressional staff to District 8, focusing on the impact of maritime security on national and economic security, as part of the Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower. 2016
ED_002061_00133508
Troy Lyons
12
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 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 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 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. 2016 HQ2017008402 60
The document discusses the challenges faced by Congressional Republicans in passing a health-care plan, highlighting a procedural hearing on risk-sharing pools as a minimal effort to show progress, while also mentioning Ivanka Trump's outreach to Planned Parenthood for potential dialogue on abortion issues. 2016 2
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. 2016
ED_002061_00044424
Nancy Beck
51
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality provided a status update on stormwater source control evaluations in the Portland Harbor study area as of January 2016. 2016
ED_002061_00115724
Albert Kelly
1
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. 2016
ED_002061_00098615
Lee Forsgren
60
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. 2016 2
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued guidance to regional chiefs of the National Wildlife Refuge System on implementing Landscape Conservation Design to address challenges like climate change and habitat fragmentation through adaptive conservation planning. 2016 14
The EPA's Narragansett, RI laboratory focuses on ecological research related to oceans and estuaries, engages with local communities on environmental issues, and contributes significantly to the local economy through job creation and funding. 2016
ED_002061_00174628
Kenneth Wagner
2
Siemens USA, a subsidiary of Siemens AG, highlights its significant investment and contributions to the U.S. economy, reporting $23.7 billion in revenue and expanding its digital industrial leadership through the acquisition of Mentor Graphics, while employing approximately 50,000 people across more than 60 manufacturing sites. 2016
ED_002061_00119435
William Lovell
16
The document discusses the recruitment efforts by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and California Republican Party Chairman Jim Brulte to persuade San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer to run for governor, amidst a competitive field of Republican candidates. 2016 2
The document is a master list of 202 "rack sellers" identified by Valero from various sources, including market research and federal excise tax forms, as of April 2016, with details on corporate entities and their subsidiaries. 2016 HQ2017008402 2
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. 2016
ED_002061_00044425
Nancy Beck
180
The document critiques the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) economic analysis of proposed Alternatives E1, E2, and F regarding the potential impacts of oil and gas exploration activities, arguing that the agency's justifications for minimizing these impacts are flawed and misleading. 2016 2
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. 2016
ED_002061_00180381
Bill Wehrum
214
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 HQ2017008402 21
The document discusses the potential of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) to help the EPA achieve emissions reduction compliance for light-duty trucks by restoring incentives and regulatory parity with electric vehicles, while also advocating for retrofitting existing vehicles to further reduce emissions. 2016
ED_002061_00119249
William Lovell
1
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. 2016
ED_002061_00061913
Tate Bennett
74
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. 2016
ED_002061_00107144
Sarah Greenwalt
6
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. 2016
ED_002061_00038939
Nancy Beck
56
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. 2016
ED_002061_00180383
Bill Wehrum
25
The EPA's Narragansett, RI laboratory focuses on ecological research related to oceans and estuaries, engages with the community on environmental issues, and contributes significantly to the local economy through job creation and funding. 2016
ED_002061_00174430
Kenneth Wagner
2
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. 2016 HQ2017008402 7
The document is a report prepared by IHS Global Inc. for Monroe Energy, LLC in April 2016, detailing obligated and non-obligated party lists related to oil markets and downstream consulting. 2016 HQ2017008402 77
The document outlines the coordination procedures for investigating serious environmental crimes by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Velletri, detailing the communication requirements with the Attorney General and the Revenue Agency to facilitate financial investigations and enhance the fight against illegal waste management, as established by Law 68/2015 and subsequent reforms. 2015 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
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. 2015
ED_002061_00090564
Patrick Davis
77
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. 2015 HQ2017008402 144
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. 2015
ED_002061_00162550
Justin Schwab
71
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. 2015 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 31
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. 2015
ED_002061_00106880
2 Tier
50
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. 2015 OS201700602 25
The document discusses the shortcomings in the EPA's assessment of measurement error in epidemiological studies of chlorpyrifos and neurodevelopmental outcomes, suggesting that further analyses using raw data from the Columbia study could clarify uncertainties regarding biases. 2015
ED_002061_00046428
Nancy Beck
20
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. 2015
ED_002061_00046431
Nancy Beck
111
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. 2015 HQ2017008402 4
The document discusses various topics, including the White House's plans for the National Day of Prayer, Vice President Mike Pence's push for religious-freedom legislation, President Trump's business ties in the Philippines, and a report revealing that the NSA collected over 151 million records of Americans' phone calls despite legal restrictions. 2015 2
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. 2015 BLM201800412 28
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. 2015 HQ2017008402 45
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. 2015
ED_002061_00106924
2 Tier
60
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. 2015
ED_002061_00069540
Tate Bennett
6
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. 2015
ED_002061_00162565
Justin Schwab
29
The City of Houston's Project Brays aims to reduce flooding risks by widening 21 miles of Brays Bayou, modifying 30 bridges, and constructing stormwater detention basins, utilizing CWSRF Loan Program funds specifically for hydrologic improvements to enhance water flow and quality in the area. 2015
ED_002061_00094911
Lee Forsgren
1
The document is a petition for administrative reconsideration submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by Compsys, Inc. and Structural Composites, Inc. regarding the final rule on stratospheric ozone substitutes under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program. 2015 HQ2017008402 6
The document outlines the coordination procedures for investigating serious environmental crimes by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Velletri, detailing communication protocols with the Attorney General and the Revenue Agency to facilitate investigations and financial assessments, while also discussing recent legislative advancements in Italy's environmental protection laws. 2015 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
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. 2015 HQ2017008402 626
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. 2015
ED_002061_00086796
Byron Brown
28
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. 2015
ED_002061_00044426
Nancy Beck
102
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. 2015
ED_002061_00067161
Tate Bennett
1
The letter from Kansas State Representative Dennis E. Hedke to Dr. Terry Wallace of Los Alamos National Laboratory expresses concerns about misleading statements made during a presentation on energy security, specifically regarding predictions about global population and fishing populations. 2015 HQ2017008402 5
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. 2015 HQ2017008402 4
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. 2014
ED_002061_00178213
Kenneth Wagner
8
The document is a public financial disclosure report for William Ludwig Wehrum, nominated as Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation at the Environmental Protection Agency, certifying his compliance with ethics regulations and detailing his previous employment and financial interests. 2014
ED_002061_00151332
1 Tier
10
The document from the EPA provides guidance on the restrictions imposed by the Hatch Act on political activities for federal employees, particularly focusing on the limitations for Presidential Appointees (PAS employees) regarding participation in partisan political activities. 2014 HQ2017008402 4
The document discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) evaluation of Growth Energy's arguments regarding the authority to waive Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements for E15 fuel blends, ultimately concluding that Growth Energy's legal interpretations are flawed. 2014
ED_002061_00181747
Bill Wehrum
3
The American Petroleum Institute and other industry associations submitted comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding its Draft Guidance for Assessing the Effects of Anthropogenic Sound on Marine Mammals, emphasizing the need to balance oil and gas activities with marine mammal conservation. 2014 2
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is advised by the Environmental Law Group that seepage from the Cliffs Erie Tailings Basin should be regulated under a Minnesota State Disposal System permit rather than a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit, despite potential hydrologic connections to surface waters. 2014
ED_002061_00107146
Sarah Greenwalt
29
The Wyoming Governor's Office submitted comments to the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers expressing strong objections to the proposed rule defining "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act, citing concerns over lack of state consultation, jurisdictional overreach, and insufficient scientific support. 2014
ED_002061_00035412
Layne Bangerter
9
The document is a subsequent Risk Management Plan (RMP) submission for the Arkema Inc. - Crosby Plant, detailing registration information and compliance with EPA regulations, with a submission date of June 11, 2014. 2014
ED_002061_00026237
Michael Abboud
25
The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled on a lawsuit brought by environmental organizations against the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Fish and Wildlife Service, challenging regulations that allegedly undermined the agencies' responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act in relation to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. 2014
ED_002061_00108000
Sarah Greenwalt
37
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) expresses concerns to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding their proposed rule redefining "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act, urging them to withdraw it due to its negative impact on builders and developers. 2014
ED_002061_00065183
Tate Bennett
169
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule amending regulations related to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) program, clarifying cellulosic biofuel identification numbers, specifying new production pathways for renewable fuels, and updating misfueling mitigation requirements for E15 gasoline, effective August 18, 2014. 2014
ED_002061_00164220
Justin Schwab
41
The Wilderness Society submitted scoping comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the Planning 2.0 initiative, emphasizing its potential for significant improvements in land use planning and management. 2014 BLM201700947 68
Dow AgroSciences is addressing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pesticide Programs regarding the importance of critically evaluating epidemiology data in the upcoming human health risk assessment for chlorpyrifos, emphasizing the need to avoid sensationalism and ensure the reliability of information used in the assessment. 2013
ED_002061_00046429
Nancy Beck
28
The document discusses the implications of the D.C. Circuit's decision in American Petroleum Institute v. EPA on the Environmental Protection Agency's regulations regarding non-hazardous secondary materials and their classification as solid waste under RCRA, particularly focusing on the legitimacy criteria for recycling and contamination comparisons. 2013
ED_002061_00119146
1 Tier
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The Association of Washington Business, along with the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Counties, released a report indicating that current technology cannot meet proposed water quality standards in Washington State, which could impose significant costs on municipal ratepayers and consumers without environmental benefits. 2013
ED_002061_00163681
Justin Schwab
3