Energy Policy Discussions and Climate Regulations

This group contains emails and communications regarding energy regulations, climate science meetings, and industry perspectives on environmental policies.

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The EPA, under Administrator Scott Pruitt, announced a decision to end the "sue-and-settle" practice, which involved settling lawsuits with conservationists and industry that forced the agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and mercury pollution. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke initiated a review of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan, following President Trump's executive order to reassess the previous administration's policies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email discusses a briefing by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs (CAPD) and includes updates on President Trump's visit to the Western Wall and his comments regarding Israeli intelligence shared with Russia, as reported by Politico journalists. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses the uncertain status of a Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at nullifying a Bureau of Land Management rule on methane emissions from oil and gas drilling, highlighting the political dynamics and key undecided senators involved. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The EPA announced its intent to revisit provisions of the Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines due to stakeholder concerns from the trailer and glider industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses the expectation among GOP senators, particularly from the Senate Finance Committee, regarding the upcoming legislation to extend expired tax provisions related to renewable energy and agriculture, which will be pursued separately from the major tax bill currently advancing in Congress. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related topics, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's inquiry into a coal industry's action plan to influence the Trump administration, ongoing litigation regarding the Clean Power Plan, and investigations into Carl Icahn's involvement in biofuels policy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses Alaska Governor Bill Walker's announcement of the state's commitment to meet the Paris climate accord goals and the establishment of a new committee to address climate change impacts, despite the state's reliance on oil and gas production. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA invites participants to a private roundtable hosted by the Center for a New American Security on September 14, 2017, to discuss the future of U.S. climate leadership following the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA announced it will hold three additional public hearings on the proposal to withdraw the Clean Power Plan, responding to significant public interest following initial hearings in coal regions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses President Trump's nominee for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Barry Myers, who affirmed his commitment to supporting climate research and not suppressing scientific findings during his confirmation hearing. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
Senator Ed Markey urged President Trump to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to mitigate rising gasoline prices following Tropical Storm Harvey's impact on refining capacity, as reported in an email from the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's approval of a bill to open a section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil and gas drilling, highlighting the political dynamics and environmental concerns surrounding the decision. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA is considering extending the phase-in periods for key requirements of the 2016 methane emissions rule for new oil and gas wells, following a court ruling that struck down a previous stay, and will seek public comment for 30 days on this approach. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the Trump administration's proposed budget for fiscal 2018, which includes a 31 percent cut to the EPA's funding, significantly impacting climate change programs and state grants, while some areas receive modest increases. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against the Sierra Club's challenges to the Energy Department's approval of liquefied natural gas exports, affirming the agency's decisions regarding the Cove Point, Sabine Pass, and Corpus Christi projects. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from the EPA discusses National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn's comments on President Trump's evolving views regarding the Paris climate agreement following discussions at the G-7 summit, emphasizing Trump's environmental concerns balanced with economic considerations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA Press Office email discusses a correction issued by The New York Times regarding a misleading article about a federal climate change report, which falsely suggested that the Trump administration was suppressing the report, highlighting the need for accurate reporting on climate issues. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA is required to provide updates every 90 days on the review of the carbon emissions rule for future power plants, as the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has indefinitely frozen challenges to the rule amid concerns over the Trump administration's inaction. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed the Trump administration's request to pause a climate change lawsuit brought by children against the federal government, requiring them to respond within 30 days while addressing jurisdictional issues related to the Energy Policy Act of 1992. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the uncertain prospects for the EPA in appealing a court ruling that struck down its 90-day stay of Obama-era methane standards for new oil and gas operations, highlighting a potential legal argument regarding the authority of courts to review such stays. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses key developments within the agency, including the appointment of Richard Yamada as the new deputy chief of the Office of Research and Development, ongoing litigation regarding coal ash disposal rules, and criticisms of the proposed ban on trichlorothylene (TCE) under the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is planning to use a legal argument to exempt coal-fired power plants from further regulation of carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Air Act, citing existing mercury regulations, amidst anticipated opposition from environmental groups. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 27
The Interior Department is outlining its regulatory reform plans focused on the oil and gas industry, including a review of Obama-era energy regulations and the implementation of President Trump's directive to repeal two rules for every new regulation adopted. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses Vanguard's commitment to addressing climate change in its investment strategies, prompted by pressure from Walden Asset Management, and highlights upcoming comprehensive reporting on their Investment Stewardship activities, as noted by the EPA's Samantha Dravis. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from the EPA discusses recent environmental policy developments, including a D.C. Circuit ruling vacating the EPA's stay on methane regulations, House GOP bills aimed at relaxing Clean Air Act permitting requirements, and the EPA's progress on aircraft greenhouse gas standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email discusses the U.S. delegation's focus on promoting cleaner fossil fuels and nuclear power at the COP23 climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany, while indicating that renegotiation of the Paris Agreement is not a priority for the Trump administration, according to a White House official. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 31
The EPA's inspector general has initiated an inquiry into the agency's methods for estimating methane emissions from the oil and gas industry, focusing on the incorporation of data from specific studies and addressing any technical concerns raised about those studies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Samantha Dravis forwarded a POLITICO article reporting that a federal appeals court canceled oral arguments in the Sierra Club's lawsuit challenging the Energy Department's approval of the Cove Point liquefied natural gas export application, indicating a decision may be forthcoming. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA is set to publish a proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan in the Federal Register on Monday, initiating a 60-day comment period, while also reviewing a potential replacement rule that questions the agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gases from power plants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The Environmental Protection Agency's email discusses President Trump's plan to roll back the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, which was established to protect federal investments from climate-related flooding, as part of an executive order to be signed on August 15, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA, under Administrator Scott Pruitt, announced the termination of the "sue-and-settle" practice, which involved settling lawsuits with conservationists and industry that mandated regulatory actions on greenhouse gas emissions and mercury pollution. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from POLITICO reports that former Trump campaign aide Sam Clovis has withdrawn his candidacy for the USDA chief scientist position due to criticism over his qualifications and the political climate in Washington. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses Syria's announcement to ratify the Paris climate agreement during the COP23 climate summit, highlighting that this leaves the U.S. as the only country not participating in the accord. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various developments regarding the agency's direction under the Trump administration, including anticipated cuts to the EPA budget, changes in compliance assistance, mixed reactions to proposed drinking water legislation, and pressure on President Trump to exit the Paris climate agreement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses the ongoing negotiations between the Trump administration and Midwestern senators regarding the EPA's stance on biofuels, highlighting Senator Joni Ernst's demand for public commitments from the administration to support the renewable energy industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email discusses Senator Rob Portman's decision to support a Congressional resolution to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule limiting methane emissions from oil and gas drilling, following assurances from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding future actions on methane venting and flaring. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses President Trump's intention to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate change, highlighting the potential diplomatic and economic implications, as reported by POLITICO. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a federal court ruling allowing industry groups to withdraw from a case regarding youth claims against the government for failing to protect against climate change, updates on litigation challenging the Clean Power Plan, and a Senate committee's postponement of a vote on the confirmation of EPA enforcement chief Susan Bodine. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses the uncertainty surrounding President Trump's decision on whether the U.S. will remain in the Paris climate change agreement, highlighting his reluctance to endorse it during the G-7 summit and the implications of a potential withdrawal as reported by various sources. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email discusses the U.S. Interior Department's plans to offer significant onshore and offshore drilling acreage as part of the Trump administration's "energy dominance" agenda, while highlighting concerns about low oil prices potentially deterring companies from purchasing the leases. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 30
The email discusses the upcoming hearings in West Virginia where critics of the Clean Power Plan will urge the EPA to replace the regulation with new standards that are flexible and defendable against lawsuits, amidst conflicting pressures from conservative interests regarding climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email from the EPA Press Office discusses Senator Shelley Moore Capito's support for the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Clean Power Plan, highlighting a listening session in Charleston and emphasizing the positive changes for West Virginia's coal industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses the State Department's announcement that Tom Shannon will not attend the COP23 climate talks in Bonn, Germany, and that Judith Garber will lead the U.S. delegation instead. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from the EPA discusses the announcement that Thomas Shannon from the State Department will lead the U.S. delegation to the upcoming climate talks in Bonn, Germany, amid speculation that EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt sought to take that role. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses the Trump administration's response to foreign countries' inquiries about U.S. climate policies and carbon reduction targets under the Paris Agreement, indicating a review of existing policies with a focus on economic growth and energy independence. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses Senator Rob Portman's decision to support a Congressional Review Act resolution to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule limiting methane emissions from oil and gas drilling, following assurances from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding future actions on methane venting and flaring. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses the postponement of a White House meeting regarding the Paris climate change agreement, highlighting internal divisions among Trump's advisers and the pressure from European allies for the U.S. to remain in the accord. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics including the D.C. Circuit's skepticism towards the EPA's request to delay a lawsuit on air toxics rules, a new interpretation of the Clean Air Act regarding greenhouse gas limits for "glider" trucks, contentious proposed legislation on farm waste disposal under the RCRA, and concerns from former EPA officials about the agency's future under Administrator Scott P 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses highlights from President Trump's fiscal 2018 budget proposal, including significant energy cuts, the restart of a nuclear waste fee, opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling, and changes to royalty payments for Gulf Coast states, as reported by POLITICO Pro Energy to EPA official Ryan Jackson. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 16
The document is an Energy and Climate Report from the EPA discussing President Trump's announcement of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, its implications for the energy sector, and updates on voluntary buyout procedures within the agency. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from May 25, 2017, discusses the White House's review of a plan to pause the implementation of an Obama-era methane emissions rule for oil and gas wells, as announced by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email discusses a Playbook Power Briefing from Politico, highlighting former Speaker John Boehner's comments on President Trump's performance and the potential withdrawal from the climate deal, addressed to Ryan Jackson at the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA is reviewing a plan to pause the implementation of an Obama-era methane emissions rule for oil and gas wells, while Colorado may shut down wells if operators fail to meet inspection deadlines following a recent fatal explosion. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from June 30, 2017, discusses the halting of a coal jobs analysis due to a federal court ruling, President Trump's initiatives to promote energy dominance, and clarifications regarding chemical risk evaluations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email discusses concerns from Senate Democrats about the potential inclusion of oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) within a broader tax reform package being advanced by Senate Republicans, highlighting the lack of attention to the issue amidst the tax debate. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 17
The email discusses Senator Rob Portman's decision to support a Congressional Review Act resolution to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule limiting methane emissions from oil and gas drilling, following assurances from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding future actions to address methane venting and flaring. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email discusses the impending Senate vote on the Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at repealing the Obama administration's methane emissions rule for oil drilling on public lands, highlighting the uncertainty of the vote and key lawmakers' positions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 25
The email discusses a coalition of center-right groups urging the International Trade Commission (ITC) to refrain from recommending tariffs in a solar trade case, arguing that such tariffs would increase costs and harm the domestic solar industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses a statement by NERC CEO Gerry Cauley to lawmakers, asserting that while it is technically feasible to run the electric grid predominantly on renewable energy, significant challenges remain regarding reliability and coordination. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA has decided to reconsider certain provisions of the final rule regulating coal combustion residuals as nonhazardous waste, following petitions from industry groups, to potentially improve state permit programs while ensuring environmental protection. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses skepticism among climate scientists regarding Administrator Scott Pruitt's proposal for a debate on climate science, fearing it may undermine existing regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses California's attorney general's support for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's stance on the state's Clean Air Act waiver, highlights BlackRock's push for better climate risk disclosures from energy companies, and mentions ongoing litigation regarding the repeal of the Clean Power Plan. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses skepticism among climate change scientists regarding EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's proposal for a debate on climate science, expressing concerns that it may undermine scientific integrity and support regulatory rollbacks. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email discusses concerns raised by former EPA transition official David Schnare regarding Administrator Scott Pruitt's plan for a "red team, blue team" debate on climate science, suggesting it could politicize the issue and exceed the agency's authority. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Senate Energy Committee's release of legislation by Chairman Lisa Murkowski that would open a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development, aiming to raise $1 billion in revenue over the next decade. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses ongoing climate-related regulatory actions and opposition to the Trump administration's policies, including calls for public hearings on the repeal of the Clean Power Plan and legal actions regarding the Paris climate agreement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for July 4, 2017, highlights significant developments including a federal court's rebuke of the agency for suspending methane regulations, skepticism from climate scientists regarding Administrator Pruitt's call for climate debate, and concerns over the potential shutdown of the Chemical Safety Board. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses recent House amendments related to the EPA and Interior during a spending package debate, highlighting key decisions such as funding for park maintenance, the Clean Water State Revolving Funds, and monitoring water quality post-Gold King Mine spill, while also noting failed efforts to restore funding for environmental justice and block offshore drilling. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's Senate hearing on June 27, 2017, regarding the proposed 31 percent budget cut to the EPA and highlights a newly filed enforcement case against a Colorado oil drilling company. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses President Trump's announcement to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement and includes reactions from various sources, including former President Obama, as well as details about an ethics waiver for a White House advisor. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's June 16, 2017 Energy and Climate Report discusses various topics including legal challenges to refinery expansions in California, Canada's climate change funding conditions, the resilience of green bond markets post-U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and highlights frequent meetings between EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and energy company executives. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses a White House meeting during Energy Week where state officials and Native American tribal leaders, including representatives from the Navajo Nation, will address energy development on tribal lands and the future of the Navajo Generating Station, amidst ongoing challenges in coal energy viability. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses California's delay in voting on a cap-and-trade bill, the American Coalition for an Energy-Efficient Economy's push to maintain trailer regulations in the EPA's greenhouse gas rule, the Senate's approval of Susan Bodine's nomination for EPA's enforcement office, and highlights from an interview with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding the agency's regulatory authority and 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from November 21, 2017, highlights issues related to drinking water contamination by fluorochemicals, international climate negotiations, and the U.S. government's stance on coal and greenhouse gas refrigerants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from September 15, 2017, highlights various environmental issues, including New York City's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, congressional support for coal-fired power plants, and Brazil's initiative to protect 10% of its coastal areas under the UN Convention on Biodiversity. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses President Trump's announcement on June 1, 2017, regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, emphasizing his intention to negotiate a new deal that he believes would be fairer to the United States, as reported by Politico's Playbook Power Briefing. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The EPA is facing legislative amendments from the House that would bar it from enforcing methane emission limits and considering the societal costs of carbon emissions in its regulations, as part of the fiscal year 2018 funding bill. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses President Trump's energy speech highlighting modest initiatives such as a review of nuclear policy, a new offshore drilling plan by BOEM, efforts to facilitate overseas coal financing, and increased LNG exports, as reported by POLITICO Pro Energy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from POLITICO reports that the White House is informing supporters about President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, with administration officials communicating this to congressional staffers and conservative groups. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses President Trump's announcement on June 1, 2017, regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord and plans to renegotiate the agreement to better benefit American workers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses President Trump's announcement on June 1, 2017, regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord and plans to renegotiate the agreement to better benefit American workers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on September 15, 2017, highlighting a Tenth Circuit Court ruling that requires the Bureau of Land Management to revise its climate impact analysis for coal leases in Wyoming, following a challenge by environmental groups. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses reactions to President Trump's announcement of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, highlighting European Commissioner Miguel Arias Caete's assertion that the decision has galvanized support for the agreement among remaining signatories. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA is under scrutiny from federal appeals court judges to provide technical evidence for its decision not to lower carbon monoxide emissions limits for large industrial boilers, as reported in the Energy and Climate Report dated September 15, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related topics, including calls from House energy panel Chairman Greg Walden for improved federal land management to reduce wildfire-related air pollution, the DOJ's efforts to halt a climate change lawsuit, and comments from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding his critics. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's order to review sage grouse conservation plans across 11 Western states, which is seen as a potential threat to existing protections in favor of oil and gas development, amidst contrasting opinions from former officials and conservationists. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt faced intense questioning about President Trump's climate change views and the decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement during media appearances, emphasizing economic concerns over climate science. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 18
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that the agency has not yet determined its approach to the Clean Power Plan and greenhouse gas emissions regulations, emphasizing the need to evaluate its authority under the Clean Air Act. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses concerns from GOP senators regarding unfilled vacancies in energy and environmental positions within the Trump administration, highlighting the need for expedited nominations and the EPA's reconsideration of coal ash regulation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The EPA's May 23, 2017 Daily Environment Report discusses various environmental issues, including a lawsuit against the agency regarding air pollution standards, funding shifts within the agency, and international concerns about climate change's impact on food security. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has paused the implementation of the EPA's greenhouse gas trailer standards for heavy-duty trucks, delaying compliance deadlines for manufacturers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate-related legislative actions and decisions, including proposed funding cuts for ARPA-E, a new German fund for clean-energy projects, a $1 billion mine cleanup bill, and the extension of the Navajo Generating Station's lease, as well as calls for an investigation into EPA's interference in congressional testimony. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 16
The EPA faced a federal appeals court ruling that criticized its decision to suspend Obama-era methane emissions regulations, reinstating those regulations amid ongoing discussions about climate policy and related controversies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental regulatory issues, including a court ruling affecting methane standards, criticisms of the EPA's delay on the Risk Management Plan, calls for the DOE to revise the new source review program, and the impact of Volvo's electrification plan on vehicle greenhouse gas rules. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Transportation Department's plans to advance the next phase of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model years 2022-2025, including public comment opportunities and potential implications of the Trump administration's review of greenhouse gas standards set by the EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA is facing scrutiny from a federal appeals court regarding its decision not to impose stricter carbon monoxide emissions limits for large industrial boilers, as highlighted in the September 18, 2017 Daily Environment Report. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on June 16, 2017, announcing the approval of revisions to Nevada's State Implementation Plan regarding particulate matter emissions and a three-month stay on certain methane and VOC emissions regulations for the oil and natural gas sector. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on June 5, 2017, announcing a stay on certain methane and VOC emissions standards for the oil and natural gas sector while reconsidering specific provisions of a previous rule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate issues, including Brazil's decision to reduce protected areas in the Amazon, the EU's report on natural hazard exposure, President Trump's indecision on the Paris climate accord, and Scott Pruitt's criticism of the Obama administration's environmental policies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2