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 email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics including the agency's review of vehicle greenhouse gas standards, the implications of Canada's response to U.S. emissions policies, and Administrator Scott Pruitt's reluctance to increase renewable fuel standard production goals. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email discusses the ongoing debate over the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) new five-year offshore drilling plan, highlighting contrasting positions from lawmakers and environmental groups regarding drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic regions, as well as the deadline for public comments. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses a Playbook Power Briefing from the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs, highlighting tensions between the Trump White House and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell regarding healthcare legislation and the challenges faced in repealing and replacing Obamacare. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The EPA is reconsidering regulations on coal combustion residuals as hazardous waste, as mentioned in the Energy and Climate Report dated September 14, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related headlines, including opposition to a proposed FERC plan to support coal and nuclear plants, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's commitment to rolling back Obama-era regulations, and the final 2018 renewable fuel standard blending targets that have drawn criticism from both refiners and biofuel groups. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 7, 2017, discusses various environmental issues, including the impact of soybean cultivation on Brazil's Cerrado, trade tensions over ethanol with Brazil, rising greenhouse gas emissions in Germany, and proposed changes to sage grouse conservation plans by the Interior Department. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various legal and regulatory developments affecting the agency, including a potential Supreme Court case on wetlands regulation, a ruling on renewable fuel standard exemptions, reconsideration of greenhouse gas rules for trailers and glider kits, and implications of Superfund liability for the U.S. government. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The document contains various news summaries, including a record drug seizure by the Coast Guard, Navy personnel issues, and climate change discussions, but does not focus on a specific agency action or decision. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA has released interim final guidance for states to establish their own coal ash management permit programs, following a congressional change allowing state delegation, while environmental groups call for a formal rulemaking process to ensure adequate protections. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses a peer-reviewed study by Harvard researchers revealing that Exxon Mobil misled the public about climate change over 40 years, highlighting discrepancies between their scientific communications and public advertisements, and mentions imminent decisions regarding national monuments by the Interior Secretary. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 22
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from September 13, 2017, highlights various environmental issues, including an investigation into Arkema's safety procedures post-explosion, concerns from the furniture industry regarding a potential solvent ban, and a court ruling requiring Exxon Mobil to disclose accounting details in a climate change probe. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA is planning to conduct a new rulemaking to potentially revise the 2015 regulation that limits toxic discharges from coal-fired power plants, as indicated by Administrator Scott Pruitt's letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's scientific integrity panel concluded that Administrator Scott Pruitt's comments on carbon dioxide not being the primary driver of climate change did not violate the agency's scientific integrity policy, despite a complaint from the Sierra Club. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA has submitted a draft advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to the White House OMB to seek comments on options for replacing the Clean Power Plan, initiating an uncertain regulatory process for power sector greenhouse gases. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on August 22, 2017, detailing the White House's denial of emergency requests from Murray Energy and FirstEnergy to keep their coal operations running, despite President Trump's earlier promises of support. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report on the Trump administration's push to support the coal industry as a means of ensuring grid reliability, despite the growing role of renewable energy sources, and references a Department of Energy study advocating for less stringent regulations on coal plants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 18
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report highlighting the parallels between President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and Brexit, as noted by UN official Rachel Kyte. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Senate Judiciary Committee's approval of Jeffrey Bossert Clark's nomination to lead the Justice Department's environment division, highlighting partisan objections regarding his stance on climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from the EPA's Ryan Jackson contains a summary of election results highlighting the Democratic victories of Ralph Northam in Virginia and Phil Murphy in New Jersey, emphasizing the implications of these outcomes in the context of the political climate following Donald Trump's election. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related topics, including a clean energy group's optimism about transitioning to a low-carbon economy, praise for President Trump's executive order to streamline environmental reviews, personnel changes at the EPA, and the establishment of a new resource for state attorneys general opposing Trump's environmental rollbacks. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council alleging the agency's violation of the Freedom of Information Act regarding Administrator Scott Pruitt's climate change debate plans, alongside personnel news and a new voluntary methane emissions reduction program from the American Petroleum Institute. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA is revisiting Obama-era rules aimed at reducing carbon emissions from heavy-duty vehicles due to industry complaints, while also facing delays in potential regulation of gasoline additives due to inconclusive health effects research. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses the U.S. Interior Department's plans to offer significant acreage for oil and gas drilling in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting concerns about low interest from companies due to market conditions and high production costs, which could result in idle lands that do not generate tax revenue. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Senate's rejection of a Democratic amendment aimed at blocking oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge during budget discussions, highlighting the political divide and implications for energy policy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent court rulings related to the agency's methane rule implementation delay and hydrofluorocarbon regulations, highlights an upcoming speech by former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and notes proposed cuts to Justice Department payments for Superfund litigation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from the EPA discusses a POLITICO article highlighting how climate change skeptics are using a recent study to challenge the consensus on climate change, while scientists criticize the misinterpretation of their findings. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses the Senate's progress on resolving issues related to ANWR drilling in a tax package, with EPA expected to maintain steady biofuel volumes, while Senate Democrats rally against the drilling proposal. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 17
The email discusses the EPA's conclusion that Administrator Scott Pruitt's comments on climate change did not violate the agency's scientific integrity policy, following a complaint from the Sierra Club. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The email discusses the Senate's invocation of cloture on William Wehrum's nomination to lead the EPA's air office, highlighting partisan tensions and opposition from Democrats and environmental groups due to his views on climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The EPA is reconsidering specific 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 EPA is holding a hearing on September 6, 2017, to reconsider the greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2022-2025, as part of its required midterm evaluation process. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 31, 2017, highlights air pollution concerns in Houston due to Hurricane Harvey, Maryland's efforts to clean the Chesapeake Bay, and various energy-related developments including Enbridge's pipeline repairs and Xcel Energy's proposal to close coal-fired units in Colorado. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from November 9, 2017, discusses the agency's intention to reconsider coal ash regulations, a Senate confirmation vote for the head of the EPA's air pollution office, and highlights significant environmental news including election outcomes and pollution issues in New Delhi. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
A federal court ruled that the EPA overstepped its authority by attempting to ban hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are used as replacements for ozone-depleting substances, thereby impacting the agency's ability to regulate these chemicals under the Clean Air Act and raising concerns about compliance with the Montreal Protocol. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics related to the agency's regulatory actions and enforcement trends under the Trump administration, including a federal judge's criticism of an executive order on regulatory review, concerns over declining enforcement cases, and the reopening of the review for vehicle greenhouse gas standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various actions and decisions by the Trump administration's EPA, including a lawsuit by the Sierra Club regarding Renewable Fuel Standards, Administrator Scott Pruitt's rejection of comments on greenhouse gas findings, a request for clarification on a solid waste ruling, the removal of climate change references from the EPA's state energy website, and an upcoming DOJ guide on settlement directives. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received an Energy and Climate Report on August 14, 2017, highlighting various energy topics including the operation of Brazil's first corn ethanol plant, a federal ruling on coal permit emissions, delays in a biodiesel dumping investigation, and Energy Secretary Rick Perry's upcoming visit to the Hanford Nuclear Site. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 15, 2017, highlights key environmental news including the launch of Brazil's first corn ethanol plant, Energy Secretary Rick Perry's visit to the Hanford Nuclear Site regarding cleanup management, and a federal judge's ruling against the U.S. Office of Surface Mining for failing to consider climate impacts in a coal mining permit decision. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from November 3, 2017, highlights the agency's decision to significantly reduce the estimated social costs of methane emissions to justify delaying pollution standards for oil and gas drilling, alongside other environmental news and regulatory updates. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
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 from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics related to energy and climate policy, including the impact of diesel on German elections, the insurance industry's response to climate change risks, Senate Democrats' focus on climate resilience in flood insurance debates, and California's potential re-evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions targets for vehicles. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent developments in climate policy, including the Senate's approval of Jeffrey Clark's nomination for the Justice Department's environment division, initiatives by Arnold Schwarzenegger to combat climate change, and the EPA's impending rejection of a petition from refiners regarding the renewable fuel standard. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related topics, including the potential impact of the Trump administration's policies on emissions regulations, a new executive order affecting NEPA reviews, and ongoing legal challenges to the EPA's renewable fuel blending requirements. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
A coalition of states led by New York and California has sued the EPA over Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision to delay the implementation of the 2015 ozone standard, claiming it jeopardizes public health. 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 EPA's Daily Environment Report for October 23, 2017, highlights various environmental issues, including challenges for biotechnology companies in the EU post-Brexit, a Senate budget plan that may permit oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and Monsanto's lawsuit against Arkansas over a herbicide ban. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various updates, including Attorney General Jeff Sessions' directive for the DOJ to review settlements involving third-party payments related to the EPA, the agency's efforts to streamline risk reviews for new chemicals under the updated Toxic Substances Control Act, and concerns from the oil and gas sector regarding compliance with methane standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email discusses the implications of the Senate's tax overhaul on the renewable energy sector, highlighting concerns from the EPA regarding a provision that could undermine tax credits essential for financing wind and solar projects, while also mentioning the potential opening of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil leasing. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on September 12, 2017, covering a federal court case regarding Exxon Mobil's inability to withstand climate impacts at its Massachusetts terminal and the oil industry's opposition to a proposed offshore wind ban in Maryland. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from August 2, 2017, discusses various environmental topics, including the lack of barriers from environmental laws for President Trump's border wall, the enforcement of methane emissions limits for the oil and gas industry amid legal challenges, and the federal forgiveness of Flint's $20 million water debt while providing additional funding. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a coordination meeting with Paul Walker of ConservAmerica to address agenda items related to the economic impact of proposed regulations, state involvement in rule-making, and the EPA's plans for coal ash management. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses ongoing legal challenges related to environmental issues, including a Louisiana flood agency's petition to the Supreme Court against oil and gas companies and concerns over proposed legislation in New York that could expand environmental rights for residents. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental enforcement issues, including reduced oversight of state programs, the agency's discretion in handling state NPDES powers, the American Petroleum Institute's voluntary methane reduction efforts, and a court ruling against a refiner's suit regarding the renewable fuel standard's compliance mandate. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA provides an update on environmental regulations, specifically detailing new air pollution control measures and greenhouse gas emission standards implemented by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email discusses a Power Briefing presented by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs, highlighting President Trump's military stance on North Korea and ongoing back channel diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea, as well as concerns about the safety of American citizens in the region. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the muted reactions from lawmakers regarding the proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan, highlights testimony from coal miners at a public hearing in West Virginia, and notes EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's skepticism about the link between climate change and extreme hurricanes. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent developments in environmental news, including the election of Ralph Northam as Virginia's governor, the upcoming Senate debate on President Trump's EPA air office nominee, and the European Union's proposal to cut car carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2030. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 19
The email from the EPA discusses ongoing legal actions, including a lawsuit against the Department of Energy regarding a carbon capture project and a suit by environmentalists to compel the EPA to respond to a petition on emissions regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from September 6, 2017, discusses the EU's commitment to the Paris climate accord despite the U.S. withdrawal, announces the upcoming proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan, and highlights political dynamics affecting U.S. energy regulation and international climate funding. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 30, 2017, discusses air pollution threats from Hurricane Harvey in Houston, the need for repairs on Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline in Michigan, Xcel Energy's proposal to retire coal units in Colorado, and a court ruling against the Interior Department for delaying an oil and gas royalty rule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from the EPA discusses a scheduling conflict for Administrator Pruitt regarding an invitation from the Kentucky Coal Association for an event on September 8, 2017, as he will be out of the country. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Rachel Rogier of Arch Coal discusses scheduling a meeting between Arch Coal's Senior VP and EPA Administrator Pruitt to address issues affecting the coal industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's scientific integrity panel concluded that Administrator Scott Pruitt's comments on climate change did not violate agency policy, despite a complaint from the Sierra Club regarding his assertion that carbon dioxide is not the primary driver of climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The email discusses the optimism among senior House Republicans regarding the inclusion of a provision to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil and gas drilling in the final tax package, as well as concerns from Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley about changes to renewable energy project qualifications in the House-passed bill. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from November 1, 2017, highlights various environmental issues, including allegations against Arch Coal for violating Colorado mining laws and the ongoing legal case regarding asbestos warnings. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA deputy administrator nominee Andrew Wheeler faced scrutiny during his confirmation hearing regarding his past lobbying for Murray Energy and his involvement in meetings discussing coal aid with the Energy Department, while asserting he did not draft a coal policy memo provided to President Trump by the company's CEO. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The document is an Energy and Climate Report from the EPA discussing various topics including proposed duties on biodiesel imports from Argentina and Indonesia, Colorado's support for royalty cuts for Arch Coal, California's successful greenhouse gas auction, and the denial of an emergency request from Murray Energy by the White House. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental topics, including the implications of Brexit on U.K. carbon allowances, the Interior Department's efforts to streamline land decision processes for oil and gas projects, and insights on groundwater management in California compared to other states, as well as a UN call for global action to reduce fishing bycatch. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email discusses President Trump's condemnation of racism and violence following the Charlottesville incident, highlighting the resignation of Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier from a presidential advisory panel in response to Trump's remarks, as reported in a Playbook Power Briefing by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses industry backlash against the proposed repeal of greenhouse gas restrictions on glider trucks, ongoing legislative efforts to overhaul NEPA for faster project reviews, and defense of the EPA's vehicle greenhouse gas modeling amid criticism from the auto industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Trump administration's plans for a scaled-back replacement of the Clean Power Plan, a request from scientific leaders for a meeting regarding climate change science reviews, and ongoing legislative actions related to environmental policy and EPA office preservation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report highlighting methane emissions in the Four Corners area, emphasizing the impact of the Bureau of Land Management's 2016 Methane and Waste Prevention Rule on oil and gas operations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email correspondence from the EPA's Sydney Hupp discusses scheduling a meeting for Administrator Pruitt with representatives from We Are Golf, a coalition of golf industry leaders, facilitated by Forbes-Tate Partners. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Elizabeth Gore requests a meeting between EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Rick Muncrief, CEO of WPX Energy, to discuss the regulatory environment for the oil and gas industry, but the Administrator is unavailable on the proposed dates. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Owen McDonough of the National Association of Home Builders and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt for an industry coalition on May 8, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The email from POLITICO Pro Energy discusses the reaction of climate change skeptics, particularly the Heartland Institute, to a peer-reviewed study suggesting the planet can tolerate more greenhouse gas emissions, while also highlighting the authors' concerns about misinterpretations of their findings, in the context of the EPA's ongoing climate discussions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 30
The document is an EHS State Regulatory Alert from the EPA summarizing recent regulatory updates from California, including amendments to greenhouse gas emissions reporting for crude oil and natural gas facilities and new regulations for mobile automotive repair dealers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 20
The EPA is set to re-evaluate Obama-era regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions from heavy-duty vehicles in response to industry complaints, as reported in the Energy and Climate Report dated August 17, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a September 12, 2017, Energy and Climate Report detailing various climate-related legal actions, including a New York court ruling against Exxon Mobil's privilege claims, a federal judge's comments on climate change litigation, and discussions on offshore wind projects and hydraulic fracturing in the Delaware River Basin. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA is facing legal challenges regarding its greenhouse gas rule for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, while the Federal Highway Administration plans to resume implementing an Obama-era rule on tracking greenhouse gas emissions from national highways. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's December 4, 2017 update discusses recent state-level air pollution control rulemakings in Indiana and Virginia related to emissions trading programs under the federal Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, along with a new article on defining green finance for climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report highlighting the White House's denial of emergency requests from Murray Energy Corp and FirstEnergy Corp to keep their coal operations running, despite President Trump's earlier promises of support. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various legal and regulatory developments affecting the agency, including a federal court ruling on Clean Water Act violations related to coal ash, congressional restrictions on EPA's waiver authority for small refiners under the renewable fuel standard, and environmentalists' legal actions against the EPA's suspension of methane emissions limits from landfills. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email discusses concerns from oil and gas industry executives about the Trump administration's aggressive regulatory rollbacks, particularly regarding methane emission standards, and the potential risks of such actions leading to disasters or unfair competition. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email correspondence from the EPA's Sydney Hupp discusses scheduling a speaking engagement for Administrator Pruitt with the US Oil and Gas Association, indicating the need for coordination with Albert regarding the timing of the event. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between EPA officials discusses scheduling a coordination meeting regarding the economic impact of proposed regulations and the involvement of state commissions in the rule-making process, with a focus on coal ash management. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between Rachel Rogier from Arch Coal and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, with potential dates being considered around June 22, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is implementing a policy that retroactively bars current science advisors from receiving agency grants, prompting concerns of a "purge" of independent advisors, while also preparing to pause provisions of the Obama-era oil and gas methane rule and facing criticism over budget cuts affecting the agency's strategic plan. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report highlighting that states, particularly those in the U.S. Climate Alliance, are on track to meet Paris Climate Agreement targets despite federal rollbacks under President Trump, emphasizing the need for continued state-level action on climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various legal and regulatory challenges facing the agency, including court rulings affecting hydrofluorocarbon limits, ozone standard designations, methane regulations, and lead dust hazard standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email discusses a Playbook Power Briefing from the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs, highlighting President Trump's rally in Phoenix and the disarray of his Council of CEOs following his controversial remarks on Charlottesville, with several CEOs resigning from the manufacturing council. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various climate-related news, including California's optimistic outlook on zero-emission vehicle sales despite projected shortfalls, a federal court ruling against refiners regarding the renewable fuel standard's compliance mandate, and the American Petroleum Institute's voluntary methane reduction initiative amidst potential rollbacks of EPA regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the agency's response to climate change amidst recent hurricanes, Senate Democrats' inquiries about staff reductions and their impact on public health, and the blockage of Susan Bodine's nomination to lead the EPA's enforcement office. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental and energy topics, including Illinois EPA's proposal to cap emissions from Dynegy coal plants, the new head of a state air pollution group, and Energy Secretary Rick Perry's comments on rare earth minerals from coal. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Bob Perciasepe from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions discusses scheduling a meeting for April 25, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email correspondence involves Rashid G. Hallaway requesting a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt on behalf of Steve Chancellor to discuss coal industry regulations and express gratitude for the Administrator's leadership, with Sydney Hupp from the EPA's Office of the Administrator coordinating the scheduling. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA's Office of the Administrator coordinating a meeting with Adria Cooper and Bob Perciasepe from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) scheduled for May 25, 2017, at 2 PM. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA discussing scheduling a meeting with Ron Ness from the North Dakota Petroleum Council regarding a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and potential speaking engagements in North Dakota. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email correspondence between Ron Ness of the North Dakota Petroleum Council and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding a letter from the NDPC. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
Environmentalists are urging a federal court to compel the EPA to enforce its methane rule for new oil and gas wells after the agency failed to appeal a prior court ruling that deemed its stay of the rule unlawful. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2