EDGI Document Index

Browse 32,729 government documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, organized by the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative and the Sierra Club. View FOIA ID Numbers & Bates IDs →

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32,729 documents across 83 collections
Agency Name 32,379 documents
EPA — Environmental Protection Agency
Documents identified as EPA via firm tagging, FOIA ID prefix, Bates ID range, filename, or email domain.
27,487 documents
DOI — Department of the Interior
Documents from DOI / BLM / USGS / NPS / FWS / ONRR / BSEE / BOEM / BIA / Reclamation.
4,671 documents
USDA — Forest Service
Forest Service FOIA responses, identified by file number, filename, or email domain.
221 documents
Officials & Staff 9,873 documents
Documents grouped by named government officials and staff. Use the Era 1 and Era 2 buttons to switch between periods.
Tate Bennett — Associate Administrator for Public Engagement
Documents from the email mailbox of Tate Bennett, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
2,869 documents
Michael Abboud — Press Office
Documents from the email mailbox of Michael Abboud, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
1,028 documents
Kenneth Wagner — Senior Advisor for Regional and State Affairs
Documents from the email mailbox of Kenneth Wagner, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
847 documents
Lee Forsgren — Deputy Asst Administrator, Office of Water
Documents from the email mailbox of Lee Forsgren, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
565 documents
Troy Lyons — Associate Administrator, OCIR
Documents from the email mailbox of Troy Lyons, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
512 documents
Bill Wehrum — Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation
Documents from the email mailbox of Bill Wehrum, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
397 documents
Nancy Beck — Principal Deputy Asst Administrator, OCSPP (chemicals)
Documents from the email mailbox of Nancy Beck, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
405 documents
Albert Kelly — Senior Advisor (Superfund)
Documents from the email mailbox of Albert Kelly, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
334 documents
Brittany Bolen — Office of Policy
Documents from the email mailbox of Brittany Bolen, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
318 documents
Byron Brown — Deputy Chief of Staff
Documents from the email mailbox of Byron Brown, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
290 documents
Patrick Davis — Office of Public Affairs
Documents from the email mailbox of Patrick Davis, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
268 documents
William Lovell — Senior Counsel
Documents from the email mailbox of William Lovell, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
276 documents
Christian Palich — Office of Congressional Affairs
Documents from the email mailbox of Christian Palich, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
235 documents
Justin Schwab — Deputy General Counsel
Documents from the email mailbox of Justin Schwab, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
186 documents
Michelle Hale — EPA staff
Documents from the email mailbox of Michelle Hale, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
198 documents
Andrew Wheeler — EPA Administrator (2018–2021)
Documents from the email mailbox of Andrew Wheeler, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
194 documents
Sarah Greenwalt — Senior Advisor (Office of Administrator)
Documents from the email mailbox of Sarah Greenwalt, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
168 documents
Aaron Ringel — Press Office
Documents from the email mailbox of Aaron Ringel, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
182 documents
Richard Yamada — Deputy Asst Administrator, ORD
Documents from the email mailbox of Richard Yamada, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
153 documents
Madeline Morris — EPA staff
Documents from the email mailbox of Madeline Morris, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
147 documents
David Ross — Assistant Administrator, Office of Water
Documents from the email mailbox of David Ross, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
83 documents
Kaitlyn Shimmin — EPA staff
Documents from the email mailbox of Kaitlyn Shimmin, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
62 documents
Charles Munoz — Office of Public Affairs
Documents from the email mailbox of Charles Munoz, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
79 documents
Layne Bangerter — Senior Advisor (Western Region)
Documents from the email mailbox of Layne Bangerter, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
72 documents
Holly Greaves — Chief Financial Officer
Documents from the email mailbox of Greaves Holly, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.
5 documents
Topics 32,729 documents
Air Quality Regulations and Compliance Updates
This group includes communications and documents related to air quality regulations, compliance assistance programs, and updates on specific air quality designations and initiatives.
725 documents
Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale Planning
This collection includes documents related to the BLM's preparations for oil and gas lease sales in Alaska, discussions on environmental concerns, and engagement with local communities and stakeholders.
55 documents
BLM Energy Policy Updates
This collection includes documents detailing the BLM's efforts to revise energy regulations and priorities in response to executive orders and administrative goals.
24 documents
BLM Planning Process Improvements and Public Input
This collection includes comments and recommendations from various organizations to the BLM on enhancing land use planning, environmental review processes, and public engagement.
19 documents
BLM's Efforts on Energy Independence Policies
This collection includes documents related to the BLM's initiatives and discussions on energy independence, regulatory changes, and climate policies influenced by recent executive orders.
129 documents
BLM's Energy Policy and Environmental Guidance Changes
This collection contains documents related to the BLM's revisions and rescindments of policies on greenhouse gas emissions, energy development, and environmental reviews.
23 documents
Changes to Renewable Fuel Standards Proposed
This group discusses requests and actions related to modifying the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations to support independent refiners and address exemptions for biofuel blending.
668 documents
Climate and Energy Regulatory Discussions
This group contains communications and reports related to climate change, energy regulations, and the EPA's interactions with industry stakeholders.
2,666 documents
Congressional Communications on Environmental Issues
A collection of emails and newsletters discussing meetings, legislative priorities, and environmental policies involving various congressional and governmental officials.
1,427 documents
Email Attachments (Standalone)
Standalone email attachment files extracted from EPA FOIA productions, with no associated parent custodian mailbox.
41 documents
EPA and BLM Communications on Environmental Issues
This collection includes emails and reports detailing interactions between the EPA and BLM regarding environmental policy, resource management, and administrative priorities.
31 documents
EPA Communications on Chemical Safety Issues
This group contains emails discussing health risks and regulatory actions related to hazardous chemicals, including methylene chloride and pesticide applicator training.
1,053 documents
EPA Compliance and Enforcement Updates
This group includes communications regarding compliance efforts, regulatory updates, and stakeholder engagement related to environmental enforcement by the EPA.
376 documents
EPA Leadership and Environmental Policy Concerns
This collection contains correspondence and documents reflecting various stakeholders' opinions and concerns regarding the EPA's leadership and environmental regulations during Scott Pruitt's tenure.
160 documents
EPA Leadership Email Correspondence
This group contains emails discussing scheduling, meetings, and coordination among EPA leadership and external parties.
8,642 documents
EPA Meetings and Environmental Updates
A collection of emails and documents related to scheduling meetings and discussing environmental initiatives among EPA officials and industry representatives.
4,570 documents
EPA Meetings on Environmental Regulations
This collection includes emails discussing various meetings and communications related to environmental regulations and policies coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
1,836 documents
EPA Rulemaking and Policy Development Updates
This group contains emails and memos discussing various EPA rulemaking efforts, meetings, and policy implications related to environmental regulations and industry impacts.
770 documents
Fish and Wildlife Service Energy Management Plans
This collection includes documents related to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's efforts to revise conservation plans and policies for energy independence and climate change management.
114 documents
Forest Service Actions on Energy Independence
This collection details the U.S. Forest Service's discussions and procedures related to energy independence initiatives, including hydropower and renewable energy projects, in response to a 2017 Executive Order.
45 documents
Forest Service Agency Reform Proposals
This collection contains documents related to the USDA Forest Service's efforts to restructure and improve organizational efficiency in response to federal reform initiatives.
46 documents
Forest Service Energy Independence Initiatives
This collection details the Forest Service's efforts and plans related to energy independence, including hydropower development and responses to various executive orders.
33 documents
Forest Service Reform Proposals and Plans
This collection includes communications and documents related to the Forest Service's efforts to develop and implement reform proposals aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
38 documents
Forest Service Response to Energy Independence Order
This collection includes discussions and plans by the U.S. Forest Service regarding their response to various Executive Orders aimed at promoting energy independence and reviewing regulations related to energy resources.
19 documents
Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts and Meetings
This group includes communications and schedules related to Florida's recovery efforts and official meetings following Hurricane Irma.
1,211 documents
Industry Meetings with EPA Officials
This group contains emails coordinating meetings between EPA officials and industry representatives to discuss regulatory and policy matters.
1,742 documents
Interior Department Meeting and Correspondence Overview
This group contains emails and meeting invitations related to various discussions and legal matters within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
1,528 documents
Interior Department's Energy Development Reports
This collection includes documents related to the U.S. Department of the Interior's efforts to release reports and coordinate actions regarding oil and gas lease sales and regulations affecting domestic energy development.
210 documents
Meeting Schedules and Logistics Coordination
This group contains email exchanges discussing the scheduling and logistics for various meetings and events involving EPA officials and other stakeholders.
1,614 documents
PFAS Emissions and Environmental Impact Overview
This group includes documents discussing PFAS emissions, their sources, and related environmental protection efforts, particularly in the context of legal cases and public health initiatives.
512 documents
Press Communications and Environmental Concerns
This group includes emails discussing various press releases, environmental issues, and professional interactions related to the EPA and other agencies.
1,151 documents
US Geological Survey's Arctic Resource Assessments
This collection includes communications and documents from the U.S. Geological Survey regarding assessments, meetings, and planning related to oil and gas resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and surrounding areas.
54 documents
USDA Forest Service Agency Reform Initiatives
This collection includes communications and proposals from the USDA Forest Service regarding organizational reforms aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in response to government directives.
37 documents
USGS Plans for Alaska Energy Assessments
This collection contains discussions and plans by the U.S. Geological Survey regarding budget, funding, and resource assessments for oil and natural gas in Alaska's North Slope, including the National Petroleum Reserve and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
108 documents
Water Regulation Discussions and Updates
This group contains communications and documents related to federal and state interactions regarding water regulations, particularly the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and related environmental policies.
1,069 documents
EPA Enforcement Actions by State 149 documents
Enforcement Actions in Connecticut
EPA enforcement actions in Connecticut (2021–2025).
1 documents
Enforcement Actions in Florida
EPA enforcement actions in Florida (2021–2025).
2 documents
Enforcement Actions in Idaho
EPA enforcement actions in Idaho (2021–2025).
1 documents
Enforcement Actions in Illinois
EPA enforcement actions in Illinois (2021–2025).
67 documents
Enforcement Actions in Indiana
EPA enforcement actions in Indiana (2021–2025).
20 documents
Enforcement Actions in Iowa
EPA enforcement actions in Iowa (2021–2025).
1 documents
Enforcement Actions in Maine
EPA enforcement actions in Maine (2021–2025).
1 documents
Enforcement Actions in Massachusetts
EPA enforcement actions in Massachusetts (2021–2025).
2 documents
Enforcement Actions in Michigan
EPA enforcement actions in Michigan (2021–2025).
5 documents
Enforcement Actions in New Hampshire
EPA enforcement actions in New Hampshire (2021–2025).
1 documents
Enforcement Actions in New Jersey
EPA enforcement actions in New Jersey (2021–2025).
6 documents
Enforcement Actions in New York
EPA enforcement actions in New York (2021–2025).
6 documents
Enforcement Actions in Ohio
EPA enforcement actions in Ohio (2021–2025).
10 documents
Enforcement Actions in Oregon
EPA enforcement actions in Oregon (2021–2025).
1 documents
Enforcement Actions in Puerto Rico
EPA enforcement actions in Puerto Rico (2021–2025).
5 documents
Enforcement Actions in Rhode Island
EPA enforcement actions in Rhode Island (2021–2025).
1 documents
Enforcement Actions in US Virgin Islands
EPA enforcement actions in US Virgin Islands (2021–2025).
5 documents
Enforcement Actions in Vermont
EPA enforcement actions in Vermont (2021–2025).
1 documents
Enforcement Actions in Washington
EPA enforcement actions in Washington (2021–2025).
4 documents
Enforcement Actions in Wisconsin
EPA enforcement actions in Wisconsin (2021–2025).
9 documents