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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve California's State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions for the Eastern Kern and Imperial County Air Pollution Control Districts as a direct final rule, anticipating no adverse comments.
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The email from William Wehrum to the EPA discusses a meeting request on behalf of the Brick Industry Association to meet with Administrator Pruitt regarding the impact of the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Brick Manufacturing on the industry.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from William Wehrum to Mandy Gunasekara invites her to speak at a Utility Air Regulatory Group meeting on Clean Air Act regulatory issues, scheduled for June 22-23, 2017, focusing on future regulatory actions rather than pending litigation.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Joseph Stanko requests a meeting with the EPA to discuss the views of various trade associations regarding the review of the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence from the EPA discusses a meeting request to review the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) rule, involving trade associations seeking to present their views on potential modifications.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requested the EPA to stay the effective date of air quality designations for sulfur dioxide in specific Texas counties, citing concerns over the final rule published on December 13, 2010.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from William Wehrum of the Brick Industry Association to Sydney Hupp at the EPA requests a meeting with Administrator Pruitt to discuss the impact of the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants on the brick manufacturing industry, without addressing ongoing litigation.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Midwest Ozone Group submitted a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt advocating for the evaluation and potential repeal of certain regulations that they believe impose unnecessary burdens on the electric power industry, in response to Executive Order 13777 aimed at regulatory reform.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Dave Flannery to Mandy Gunasekara discusses the Midwest Ozone Group's request for a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to address their Petition for Administrative Reconsideration of the CSAPR Update and concerns regarding ozone NAAQS implementation.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Megan Heube to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt discusses a petition for reconsideration submitted by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative regarding the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS, requesting re-allocation of allowances and clarification on the EPA's intentions to act on the petition.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Baker Botts to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt discusses Western Farmers Electric Cooperative's petition for reconsideration of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update, requesting a correction of a technical error that under-allocated allowances to its Anadarko Plant units, which is critical for compliance during the 2017 ozone season.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from the EPA discusses a meeting request from the Midwest Ozone Group to address ozone issues, particularly in light of a recent announcement to delay designations, with proposed meeting dates provided.
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The EPA is preparing a one-page summary on methane in response to a request from the Administrator for an upcoming hearing.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses facilitating a meeting with the Administrator regarding the Midwest Ozone Group's assessment of international transport impacts on ozone air quality, following the Administrator's recent letter extending deadlines related to the 2015 ozone NAAQS.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA connects Frederick Eames with Richard Yamada to discuss potential applicants for the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC).
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence between Robert Meyers and Mandy Gunasekara discusses scheduling a phone call to address pending litigation regarding the wood heater/pellet fuel rule under the Clean Air Act, with Gunasekara representing the EPA and Meyers representing the Pellet Fuels Institute.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with the Midwest Ozone Group to address ozone issues and the recent announcement to delay designations, with coordination between EPA staff and Dave Flannery from Steptoe & Johnson.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The document discusses the nomination of Bill Wehrum by President Trump to serve as the EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, highlighting praise from environmental leaders for his qualifications and experience in air quality issues.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence among EPA officials discusses the preparation of a one-page briefing on methane in response to a request from the Administrator ahead of an upcoming hearing.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Dave Flannery to Madeline Morris and Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for the Midwest Ozone Group with the Administrator to address key issues related to ozone concentrations, state obligations for Good Neighbor SIPs, and a petition regarding the CSAPR Update.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Dave Flannery to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt to address the Midwest Ozone Group's concerns regarding the CSAPR Update and its regulatory reform comments.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence between Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA and William Wehrum discusses an invitation for Gunasekara to speak at a Utility Air Regulatory Group meeting on Clean Air Act regulatory issues scheduled for June 22, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Dave Flannery discusses scheduling a meeting for the Midwest Ozone Group to address issues related to the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Administrator's extended deadline for nonattainment designations.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email exchange between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Dave Flannery discusses coordinating a meeting with Administrator Pruitt regarding the Midwest Ozone Group and the proposed July meeting dates.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The document is an email from Brittany Bolen regarding a scheduled call with Joe Stanko to discuss ozone issues related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA is providing waivers to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority due to their inability to upgrade to meet emissions standards, as discussed in an email exchange between Mandy Gunasekara and Robert Smith.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's Press Office discusses Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision to delay the implementation of the 2015 Ozone Standards, receiving support from Senate leaders who argue it provides necessary relief for states and local governments.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Dave Flannery to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses the Midwest Ozone Group's assessment of international transport impacts on ozone air quality and their request for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt to address concerns regarding the CSAPR Update and regulatory reform comments.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email exchange between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Robert Meyers discusses scheduling a phone call to address pending litigation regarding the wood heater/pellet fuel rule under the Clean Air Act, which is currently in abeyance at the D.C. Circuit.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email correspondence from the EPA discusses connecting Richard Yamada, Deputy in the Office of Research and Development, with Frederick Eames regarding potential applicants for the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC).
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Brittany Bolen of the EPA discusses a scheduled meeting on June 15, 2017, with the Brick Industry Association to address concerns regarding the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Brick Manufacturing, without discussing ongoing litigation.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email exchange between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Robert Meyers discusses setting up a conference call regarding pellet fuels in relation to the Clean Air Act section 111 rule.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The document is an email from Alexander Dominguez regarding the cancellation of a scheduled call on July 14, 2017, about the Texas Regional Haze issue, involving representatives from Vistra Energy, Xcel Energy, and AEP, as part of a case related to the Sierra Club v. EPA.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from the EPA Press Office discusses the agency's decision to delay the implementation of the 2015 Ozone Standards, highlighting support from Senate leaders who argue that the delay provides relief to states and local governments facing compliance challenges.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) are coordinating efforts to address the environmental impacts of Hurricane Harvey, reporting improvements in air quality and the operational status of drinking water systems while mobilizing community liaisons to assist affected areas.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is collaborating with states to address technical issues and disputed designations related to the 2015 ozone standards, while announcing a one-year extension for final designations to October 1, 2018.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The document details the nomination of Bill Wehrum by President Trump to serve as the EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, highlighting support from environmental leaders for his extensive experience in air quality issues.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Rahul Thaker of the North Carolina Division of Air Quality confirms details regarding his participation in a panel session at the Air & Waste Management Association's 2017 Annual Conference, including presentation timing and registration requirements.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt, approved Arizona's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan and withdrew the Federal Implementation Plan for the Coronado Generation Station during a visit with Governor Doug Ducey.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal the glider provisions from the Heavy-Duty Truck Rule, asserting that gliders should not be classified as "new motor vehicles" under the Clean Air Act, and is seeking public comments on this decision until January 5, 2018.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intention to appoint members to three key Federal Advisory Committees, including the Board of Scientific Counselors, the Clean Air Science Advisory Committee, and the Science Advisory Board, emphasizing a commitment to independent scientific advice and diverse expertise.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the extension of enforcement discretion for Puerto Rico Electric and Power Authority facilities affected by Hurricane Maria until January 31, 2018, to facilitate power restoration while allowing temporary relief from certain Clean Air Act requirements.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Arizona's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan and withdrew a Federal Implementation Plan for the Coronado Generation Station during a visit by Administrator Scott Pruitt with Governor Doug Ducey on October 6, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses concerns from Senate Democrats regarding Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's plans to reorganize senior officials at the Department of the Interior and his suspension of parts of the Methane Waste and Prevention Rule, which they argue violates administrative law.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses various environmental policy issues, including the scaling back of TSCA framework rules, legal challenges to delays in the RMP rule, debates over combined NAAQS for pollutants, skepticism about NSR reform, and GOP states urging the application of a narrow standard in a new CWA rule.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the renewable fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) program for 2018 and biomass-based diesel volumes for 2019, maintaining stability in the marketplace as required by the Clean Air Act.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA announced President Trump's nomination of Bill Wehrum to serve as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, receiving praise from environmental leaders for his extensive experience in air quality issues.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the sentencing of Oliver Schmidt, a former Volkswagen senior manager, to 84 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to cheat U.S. emissions tests and violations of the Clean Air Act.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's June 21, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses proposed amendments to air quality regulations in California, including new source review procedures for toxic air contaminants and fee increases by local air quality management districts, with public hearings and comment deadlines outlined.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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Fifteen Democratic attorneys general sued the EPA for failing to meet a deadline to designate areas not in compliance with the 2015 ozone standard, which would require states to develop air quality improvement plans.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA Press Office announced President Trump's nomination of Bill Wehrum to head the Office of Air and Radiation, receiving praise from environmental leaders for his extensive experience in air quality issues.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA and TCEQ are coordinating efforts to address the environmental impacts of Hurricane Harvey, reporting improvements in air quality and the operational status of water systems while mobilizing community liaisons to assist local officials and residents.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses advice from business groups to the EPA regarding regulatory reform under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need to revise or eliminate certain Clean Air Act rules and change how regulations are written, in response to Trump's executive order on regulatory reform.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA is involved in discussions regarding a stalled bill to expand E15 gasoline sales, with key concerns raised by Senator Tom Carper about RIN market transparency and potential ozone emissions, as various senators express differing support and opposition.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal the glider provisions of the Heavy-Duty Truck Rule, asserting that gliders should not be classified as "new motor vehicles" under the Clean Air Act, in an effort to reduce regulatory burdens on the glider industry.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA announced its intention to appoint members to three Federal Advisory Committees, including the Board of Scientific Counselors, the Clean Air Science Advisory Committee, and the Science Advisory Board, to ensure independent scientific advice and diverse expertise.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the extension of enforcement discretion for Puerto Rico Electric and Power Authority facilities affected by Hurricane Maria, providing relief from certain Clean Air Act requirements until January 31, 2018, to aid in restoring electricity in Puerto Rico.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA announces the latest issue of Inside EPA, highlighting concerns over proposed budget cuts to state grants, potential appointments of former state officials to key EPA positions, criticism of the agency's secrecy regarding ozone standards, and ongoing legal challenges related to compliance deadlines for power plant regulations.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA announced the withdrawal of two direct final rules regarding amendments to the Louisiana and Texas State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for air quality, in response to adverse comments, effective May 22, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA announced that a former Volkswagen senior manager was sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to cheat U.S. emissions tests, highlighting the agency's commitment to enforcing the Clean Air Act.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses the Senate's failure to advance a Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at repealing an Obama-era regulation on methane emissions, highlighting the political dynamics and implications for oil companies and environmentalists.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is considering a year-round ethanol waiver to appease Senate Republicans, which could facilitate the repeal of an Obama-era methane regulation, amidst ongoing legal debates about the authority to grant such a waiver.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency is facing a lawsuit from environmental and public health groups claiming that its decision to delay new ozone pollution limits is illegal, as it could hinder compliance efforts in regions exceeding the national standards.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses the EPA's decision to delay the implementation of a tightened ozone standard, coinciding with a visit by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to Ohio with President Trump to promote infrastructure and energy dominance.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt, approved Arizona's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan and withdrew the Federal Implementation Plan for the Coronado Generation Station during a visit with Governor Doug Ducey on October 6, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA requested a delay in oral arguments regarding a Clean Air Act waiver that allows California to impose stricter emissions regulations, which the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals granted, requiring the EPA to provide updates on its review every 90 days.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced a two-year postponement of compliance deadlines for new wastewater limits affecting over 1,000 power plants, originally set for 2018, now extended to 2020, as it reconsiders regulations on toxic wastewater from air pollution control systems and bottom furnace ash.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental topics, including the impact of recent Democratic election victories on clean energy initiatives, criticism of the EPA's ozone designations, and Senate Democrats' strategies against Trump's environmental nominees.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA issued a final determination regarding Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co.'s project in California, stating it is not a major PSD modification, and approved revisions to Iowa's SIP and operating permits program to enhance air quality regulations.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's June 16, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses proposed amendments by the South Coast Air Quality Management District regarding VOC emissions limits for adhesives and sealants in California, as well as amendments to the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basin Plan by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board to address salinity objectives.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's May 30, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses the draft 2017 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan from the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District and a final rule from the South Coast Air Quality Management District regarding equipment not requiring a written permit.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA issued a regulatory alert on June 13, 2017, announcing proposed amendments to the Alaska State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality, including updates to minor source permitting and public involvement provisions, and extended the comment period for a consent decree related to Clean Air Act violations by Westward Seafoods Inc.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's decision to delay the implementation of the 2015 Ozone Standards received support from various senators, including Mitch McConnell and Shelley Moore Capito, who argued it would provide relief to states and local employers struggling to comply with the regulations.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's June 8, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses upcoming hearings by the South Coast Air Quality Management District regarding proposed amendments to emissions regulations for refinery flares and a supplemental analysis for PM-2.5 and ozone standards, aligning local rules with recent EPA updates.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA issued a final rule approving revisions to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District regulations regarding emissions from large confined animal facilities, effective July 10, 2017, and proposed a rule extending the attainment dates for the PM-2.5 nonattainment area in Idaho and Utah.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's criticism of the previous administration's expansion of the EPA's regulatory authority under the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, emphasizing a shift back to the agency's core responsibilities.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA issued a regulatory alert on May 30, 2017, detailing final rules regarding air quality standards for Imperial County, California, and Delaware, as well as a proposed rule for regional haze in the District of Columbia.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California and Delaware State Implementation Plans (SIPs) regarding air pollution control measures, including rules for nitrogen oxides emissions and reasonably available control technology for ozone standards, with comments due by October 12, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA issued a regulatory alert on August 28, 2017, announcing final rule approvals for revisions to the Alaska and Kentucky State Implementation Plans (SIPs) regarding air quality standards and emissions monitoring, effective September 27, 2017.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The document is an EPA regulatory alert detailing proposed revisions to the Arizona and Illinois State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with comments due by November 6, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses several key actions and decisions by the Trump administration, including Administrator Scott Pruitt's directive to limit "sue and settle" practices, the proposed budget for a refocused IRIS program, the implementation of an Obama-era Superfund vapor intrusion rule, and the defense of an Obama-era Clean Air Act policy in a Supreme Court brief.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various controversies and legal challenges surrounding the agency's new chemical review process, delays in methane standards, and the authority to delay a facility safety rule, reflecting the contentious regulatory environment under the Trump administration.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics including states' concerns over the EPA's ozone data, opposition to Michael Dourson's nomination, support from the CSB for parts of the Obama-era RMP rule, manufacturers' calls for NSR reform, and the EPA's proposals for prioritizing chemicals for TSCA risk analyses.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA announced a proposed settlement agreement with Veolia ES Technical Solutions LLC regarding a Clean Air Act Title V renewal permit, requiring the installation of emissions control systems, while the Justice Department proposed a consent decree with U.S. Seafoods LLC for Clean Air Act violations involving refrigeration equipment, both with comments due by December 15, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA proposed amendments to regulations under 40 CFR 52 to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan for Placer County and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, addressing reasonably available control technology requirements for ozone standards, with comments due by July 17, 2017.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses the White House granting an ethics waiver to energy aide Mike Catanzaro, allowing him to participate in EPA policy matters he previously lobbied on, including the Clean Power Plan and methane regulations.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is delaying the decision on which U.S. areas do not meet the 2015 ozone standard, citing insufficient information and the need for further review of state suggestions and recent air quality data.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA approved revisions to the Maine State Implementation Plan concerning new motor vehicle emission standards, incorporating California's low emission vehicle programs and updating heavy-duty diesel engine standards, effective October 10, 2017.
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EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's July 10, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses updates from California's Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District on health risk assessment methodologies for toxic air contaminants and a tentative general order from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding water discharge requirements for municipal wastewater dischargers.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal the glider provisions from the Heavy-Duty Truck Rule, arguing that gliders should not be regulated as "new motor vehicles" under the Clean Air Act, in an effort to support the glider industry and reduce regulatory burdens.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report from June 7, 2017, highlights states urging the agency to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos, discusses delays in FDA agricultural water quality rules, and notes potential postponements in ozone standard decisions amid the Trump administration's regulatory approach.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA has issued a 90-day stay on its methane standards for landfills while reconsidering certain provisions, amidst calls from Congress for greater public participation in upcoming meetings.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report from May 25, 2017, highlights legislative developments regarding pesticide regulations, a court-mandated ozone pollution plan for Kentucky, and the agency's scrutiny of 1-bromopropane under a new federal toxins law.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental regulatory issues, including potential changes to air quality standards under new leadership, concerns over exemptions for animal feeding operations from emissions reporting, and ongoing legal challenges related to nutrient limits in wastewater permits and data disclosure laws in New Jersey.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's Daily Environment Report from May 24, 2017, highlights the Trump administration's proposed fiscal year 2018 budget, which would significantly reduce EPA staffing to its lowest levels since the mid-1980s, and discusses ongoing legal actions related to air pollution and the potential elimination of the Chemical Safety Board.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt, approved Arizona's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan and withdrew a federal plan for the Coronado Generation Station during a visit with Governor Doug Ducey on October 6, 2017.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The email discusses various developments at the EPA under the Trump administration, including the confirmation of Susan Bodine as enforcement chief, community resistance to reforms in the Superfund program, a court ruling on methane regulations, and plans for a long-term deregulatory agenda.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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The EPA's July 14, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses regulatory updates from California, including increased fees by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and amendments to toxic air contaminant lists by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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3 |
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The EPA is proposing to retain the current primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as protective of public health, following a review mandated by the Clean Air Act and a federal court order.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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10 |
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The EPA announced a proposed consent decree with Harley-Davidson Inc. regarding violations of the Clean Air Act related to the sale of illegal aftermarket devices and uncertified motorcycles, requiring a $12 million penalty and compliance measures for future sales.
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2017 |
EPA-HQ-2017-008402 |
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10 |