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 issued a regulatory alert on October 2, 2017, announcing a continuing information collection request regarding state implementation plans for the 2008 ozone NAAQS and designating a new ambient air monitoring method for carbon monoxide, while also proposing to approve revisions to the New Mexico SIP for Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the potential impact of upcoming climate reports on President Trump's efforts to roll back Obama-era environmental regulations, highlighting that these reports affirm the reality and dangers of climate change. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from October 11, 2017, discusses the Trump administration's proposal to rescind the Clean Power Plan, highlighting its implications for air pollution control and climate regulation, particularly favoring coal over renewables. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 9, 2017, discusses various environmental topics, including judicial guidance for reviving a ban on chemical coolants, the Trump administration's stance on a climate study, and significant pollution crackdowns in China. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from October 4, 2017, discusses air pollution trading programs in Texas, utility companies urging changes to carbon dioxide standards, and a potential lawsuit over missed ozone deadlines. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 14, 2017, discusses various environmental issues including West Virginia's coal subsidy proposal, potential changes to protections for the greater sage grouse, legal challenges to the EPA's toxic substances regulations, and Massachusetts' new emissions limits for power generators. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
Environmental groups are urging the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate the EPA's methane rule for new oil and gas wells, arguing that the agency's temporary stay violates the Clean Air Act and harms vulnerable communities. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the House Rules Committee's preparation of 80 amendments related to the EPA and Interior for consideration in the spending package H.R. 3354, highlighting key amendments concerning environmental funding, offshore drilling, and regulatory actions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a report on climate change optimism from former Obama officials, the Trump administration's potential conditions for remaining in the climate agreement, and the EPA's request to continue holding a case regarding greenhouse gas emissions regulations for trailers. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The EPA's October 11, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses amendments to California's Occupational Safety and Health regulations regarding hazardous chemicals in laboratories and process safety management for petroleum refineries, including a correction of a typographical error and new requirements for employer assessments. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the impact of President Trump's climate change policies, including pushback from GOP activists in California, critiques of the administration's deregulatory agenda, and the agency's reversal on implementing Obama-era ozone standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on August 10, 2017, regarding the critical status of a $900 million natural gas power plant in New York, which is dependent on state permits for a pipeline amidst environmental opposition. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email from the EPA discusses various energy and climate topics, including a new Israeli-French satellite for climate monitoring, a panel's conclusion on EPA head Pruitt's carbon skepticism, and issues related to coal-fired power plants and energy trading. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) expedited timeline for comments on the Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed rule favoring nuclear and coal power plants, amidst pushback from various energy sector groups and lukewarm support from Senate Energy Chairman Lisa Murkowski. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA is involved in discussions with Peabody Energy and the Bureau of Reclamation regarding the feasibility and costs of building a rail extension to support the Kayenta coal mine in Arizona, which is at risk of closure due to the impending shutdown of its sole customer, the Navajo Generating Station. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email from Ryan Jackson of the EPA Press Office discusses a Wall Street Journal editorial highlighting the resurgence of the coal industry under Trump's policies, contrasting it with the previous Obama Administration's regulatory approach that aimed to diminish coal production. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the Energy Department's grid study, requested by Secretary Rick Perry, which attributes the decline of coal-fired power plants primarily to the rise of cheap natural gas, while suggesting reforms from various agencies to enhance electricity market resilience without calling for specific legislative changes. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate topics, including coal mining, emissions trading, and budget cuts to energy research programs, as reported in the June 28, 2017 Energy and Climate Report. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report on the challenges facing U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plans due to a global supply glut, highlighting potential financial losses for exporters and the possibility of project delays and contract renegotiations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a report by the EIA predicting that renewable energy will account for nearly a third of global electricity generation by 2040, significantly reducing coal's share and emphasizing the growth of renewables and nuclear power. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate developments, including China's solar goals, G-20 nations' energy efficiency, the end of a clean coal project in Mississippi, and the rise of renewables over nuclear power in the U.S. power mix. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the release of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's early schedules, highlighting his meetings with industry leaders and minimal engagement with environmentalists, as well as his involvement in discussions around climate policy and regulatory reform. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 24
The EPA's August 3, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert details the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission's final rule repealing regulations on gas-oil ratios, monthly report costs, and pipeline map requirements, effective July 26, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA's August 22, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert details new California regulations for the Accidental Release Prevention Program for petroleum refineries and a proposed rule for a performance-based truck terminal inspection system by the California Highway Patrol. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a regulatory alert regarding California's Air Resources Board adopting new greenhouse gas emission standards for crude oil and natural gas facilities, including requirements for methane collection and leak detection. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate developments, including Argentina's approval of hydroelectric dams, Duke Energy's solar power plans in Florida, and legal actions against Shell Oil regarding climate change preparedness. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Ryan Jackson forwarded a Bloomberg BNA report discussing the potential development of a coal gasification plant by the Navajo Nation as a replacement for the soon-to-be-closed Navajo Generating Station, raising environmental and economic concerns. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various critical issues facing the agency, including Scott Pruitt's controversial decision on ozone air standards, industry challenges to methane regulations, coal ash liability cases, and potential new incentives for electric vehicle use. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email discusses climate change discussions at the U.N. General Assembly, President Trump's stance on the Paris Agreement, and a forthcoming climate conference in Chicago, while also mentioning the Senate Energy panel's consideration of nominees from FERC, DOE, and Interior. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 21, 2017, discusses the Trump administration's disbanding of a federal advisory panel on climate assessment, halting a health effects study on surface coal mining, and various energy developments including a new chief of staff for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state governors' opposition to offshore drilling. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses former Rep. Henry Waxman's support for environmentalists against corn ethanol production, the EPA's expansion of emergency clean fuel waivers due to Hurricane Harvey, and a debate on the connection between climate change and hurricanes, highlighting differing views from EPA chief Scott Pruitt and climate scientists. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Politico discusses the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs' Power Briefing, highlighting political updates including Kayleigh McEnany joining the RNC and President Trump's strained relations with Democratic leaders as the government faces funding and debt limit challenges. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from October 26, 2017, highlights Administrator Scott Pruitt's commitment to toughen regulations on corporate polluters, discusses the streamlining of fossil fuel regulations, and notes the agency's decision to maintain current toxic air pollution standards for wastewater treatment plants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the agency's impending issuance of the final renewable fuel standard rule for 2018 and mentions the White House's inter-agency review of draft rules to delay Obama-era methane limits for new oil and gas equipment. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
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 led to regulatory commitments on greenhouse gas emissions and mercury pollution. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent climate change litigation, including lawsuits by San Francisco and Oakland against fossil fuel producers, a coalition of states suing the Federal Highway Administration over greenhouse gas emissions tracking, and North Carolina's support for the Paris climate agreement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses concerns from House Republicans regarding the inclusion of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) drilling in the Senate's tax reform package, highlighting potential complications for the bill's passage and opposition from former Republican officials, as reported by POLITICO's Morning Energy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA is considering rewriting carbon dioxide pollution standards for power plants, as utilities like Ameren and Entergy advocate for a replacement to the Clean Power Plan amid concerns over potential lawsuits and stricter future regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a draft federal climate science report that contradicts Trump administration views on climate science and is currently under White House review, while also mentioning political reactions and a proposed subsidy for coal utilities in West Virginia. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 31, 2017, discusses various topics including New England's greenhouse gas reduction efforts, the Trump administration's stance on clean-car production loans, the impact of Hurricane Harvey on U.S. fracking, and legal actions against Black Elk Energy for an offshore explosion. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental news topics, including recommendations for leveraging chemical exposure data, the status of greenhouse gas regulations for the truck and trailer industry, potential revisions to national monuments by President Trump, and California's use of Volkswagen penalties to fund a new emissions lab. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses the impact of Hurricane Irma on Florida, detailing the EPA's response regarding Superfund site assessments and air pollution control waivers to maintain electricity supply, while also highlighting a call for climate change discussions from Miami's mayor. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from the EPA discusses California and New Mexico's lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management regarding the postponement of methane emission regulations, the potential nomination of climate skeptic Kathleen Hartnett White to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and the Department of Energy's request for information on revising energy efficiency standards for air compressors. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from October 9, 2017, highlights the retirement of Luminant's Monticello coal plant in Texas despite eased emissions regulations, alongside scrutiny of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's travel by the agency's watchdog. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The Department of Energy is releasing 500,000 barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to assist a Louisiana refinery impacted by Tropical Storm Harvey, as reported in an email from POLITICO to EPA official Ryan Jackson. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Bloomberg BNA to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses new Massachusetts regulations requiring power generators and gas companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 1990 levels by 2020, in compliance with a 2008 climate change law. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email discusses the EPA's annual Renewable Fuel Standard hearing where feedback will be gathered on proposed biofuel blending rules, highlighting the agency's decision to maintain the ethanol mandate while cutting advanced biofuels, and mentions a court ruling requiring the reinstatement of the methane rule for new oil and gas wells. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 16
The EPA's October 13, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses California's proposed regulations for greenhouse gas emission standards for crude oil and natural gas facilities, including registration requirements and fees, while also noting the suspension of a proposed rule on petroleum refinery emission limits by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics including Senator Burr's concerns about perfluorinated substances, criticism of Trump's CEQ nominee Kathleen Hartnett White, the EPA's request to revise coal ash rule provisions, and a court order for the EPA to release documents related to the Clean Water Act effluent rule review. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses ongoing pressures from Democratic attorneys general against the Trump administration's climate policy rollbacks, concerns over potential legal violations by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding anti-lobbying laws, and California's regulatory stance on vehicle fuel economy standards. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
Myron Ebell from the Competitive Enterprise Institute sent a reminder for the Cooler Heads Coalition meeting scheduled for December 4, 2017, at noon, where attendees could receive copies of Rupert Darwall's book and discuss a new paper by John Christy and Richard McNider. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate parts of President Trump's travel ban affecting six predominantly Muslim countries, highlighting its significance for national security as communicated by the White House, and is part of a briefing from the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Energy and Climate Report, highlighting a denial from the Department of Energy regarding Secretary Rick Perry's potential move to the Department of Homeland Security and a lawsuit against Duke Energy for allegedly operating an illegal open dump at its coal ash storage facility in North Carolina. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
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 following the Trump administration's inaction. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various legislative updates related to energy and climate policy, including proposed changes to Ontario's building codes, House bills easing coal industry regulations, and Congressional actions on sanctions against Russia and energy funding. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's July 31, 2017 Energy and Climate Report discusses various topics including New Zealand's proposed changes to its carbon emissions trading system, a lawsuit concerning greenhouse gas measurement delays for highways, Cheniere Energy's expansion in liquefied natural gas exports, SCANA Corp.'s abandonment of nuclear reactors in South Carolina, Ukraine's coal imports from Pennsylvania, and the Trump administration's stance 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from July 11, 2017, discusses various environmental issues, including the U.S. isolation following the Paris climate accord withdrawal, a potential lifting of Missouri's dicamba herbicide ban, and the House's efforts to expedite the rollback of the Clean Water Rule. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses the EPA's annual Renewable Fuel Standard hearing to gather feedback on its proposed biofuel blending rule, highlighting the agency's decision to maintain the ethanol mandate while reducing advanced biofuel requirements, and mentions a court ruling that reinstates the EPA's methane rule for new oil and gas wells. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 15
The email discusses ongoing climate change discussions at the U.N. General Assembly, President Trump's criticism of the Paris Agreement, and the announcement of a climate conference in Chicago, while also mentioning the Senate Energy panel's consideration of nominees from FERC, DOE, and the Interior Department. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
The email discusses various issues facing the EPA, including the reorganization of the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, legal challenges to HFC regulations, a National Academy of Sciences panel on stormwater permits, climate change considerations for the Chesapeake Bay cleanup, and calls from former officials to reject budget cuts to core programs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report, highlighting how the upcoming solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, presents a unique opportunity for the U.S. power sector to test and refine their systems in anticipation of increased reliance on renewable energy sources. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a conservative strategy regarding the greenhouse gas endangerment finding, suggesting a way to maintain the finding while allowing the agency to avoid certain regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report on the potential development of a coal gasification plant by the Navajo Nation, which could replace the Navajo Generating Station, raising environmental and economic concerns. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 12
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent developments in climate policy, including a new industry coalition supporting fuel economy standards, a directive from Administrator Scott Pruitt to end "sue and settle" agreements, and personnel changes aimed at advancing the Trump administration's deregulatory agenda. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses Administrator Scott Pruitt's rationale for repealing the Clean Power Plan, personnel changes within the agency, and speculation regarding the future of greenhouse gas regulations for new power plants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses Senate Republicans' strategy to use the fiscal 2018 budget process to facilitate oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), potentially overcoming Democratic opposition and fulfilling a long-standing goal of the GOP and oil companies, while facing challenges from within their own party. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 27
The EPA's September 29, 2017 Daily Environment Report discusses various environmental topics, including air pollution regulations, the extraction of rare earth minerals from coal, and the challenges faced by public water utilities, while highlighting the upcoming leadership change in EPA Region 2. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email discusses efforts by environmental advocates and Democrats to pressure House Republicans to oppose a Senate provision allowing oil and gas drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge as part of the tax package negotiations, highlighting the actions of various stakeholders and the ongoing political dynamics. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 27
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on September 27, 2017, discussing the implications of Hurricane Maria as a potential indicator of climate change-driven migration from Puerto Rico due to economic and environmental crises. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The email discusses a Poynter Journalism Ethics Summit where journalists and academics addressed the challenges of rebuilding public trust in the media amidst a polarized political climate, highlighting the need for increased transparency and fact-checking. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a recent U.S. District Court ruling that could impede coal, oil, and gas projects nationwide by determining that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement failed to adequately consider environmental and social impacts in its analysis of a Montana coal mine expansion. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from October 25, 2017, discusses various environmental issues including Senate Democrats' concerns over President Trump's nominee for the EPA chemical safety office, state struggles with toxic chemical standards, and legislative actions affecting coal and nuclear energy support. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from October 11, 2017, discusses various energy-related topics, including proposed changes to accounting for land easements affecting pipeline companies, ongoing legal challenges to the Clean Power Plan, and developments regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline and NAFTA negotiations on energy issues. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses concerns from House Republicans about including Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) drilling in the Senate's tax reform package, highlighting potential complications for the bill's passage and opposition from former Republican officials, as reported by POLITICO Pro Energy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 11
The EPA is facing pressure from federal judges to expedite its review of the Clean Power Plan, as the Trump administration's delay is seen as neglecting its statutory duty to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various legal and regulatory developments regarding coal ash disposal rules, permitting applications from Georgia and Oklahoma, and the implications of the Trump administration's review of vehicle greenhouse gas regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses updates on air and water pollution control, specifically addressing a court ruling that vacated part of a 2015 EPA rule on hydrofluorocarbons and revisions to national ambient air quality standards for ozone. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 7
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt stated that a government report linking human activity to climate change will not influence his plans to withdraw the Clean Power Plan and reconsider the agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gases. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals delayed arguments regarding the EPA's 2015 coal ash rule to November following Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision to reconsider parts of the regulation, requiring the agency to specify which portions will be reconsidered by November 15. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's involvement in President Trump's plans to reduce the size of national monuments in Utah and other states, amidst opposition from environmental groups and Native American tribes, while also highlighting a proposed bill to fund research into extracting rare earth minerals from coal deposits. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental regulatory issues, including staff defense of greenhouse gas modeling for vehicles, a court case regarding state powers under the Clean Water Act, industry pushback against the repeal of glider truck GHG rules, and concerns from state waste managers about the omission of sustainable materials management in the EPA's strategic plan. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate issues, including Germany's climate aid to Brazil, President Trump's stance on international climate agreements, rising coal mine fatalities, and the EPA's approach to environmental enforcement through state cooperation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 18, 2017, discusses various energy and climate issues, including potential conflicts of interest related to Energy Department nominees and the financial struggles of a nuclear plant in Georgia seeking expanded federal loan guarantees. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Energy and Climate Report, highlighting how upcoming government studies may hinder President Trump's efforts to roll back climate regulations, alongside updates on electric vehicle incentives and natural gas market dynamics. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 7, 2017, highlights various environmental topics, including the impact of President Trump's climate deal stance, ongoing Superfund investigations related to lead contamination near public housing, and a proposal that could save waste facilities $28 million by easing air pollution monitoring requirements. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA's Ryan Jackson forwarded a Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report discussing recommendations from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to the White House regarding potential boundary changes to national monuments, specifically Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, which are unlikely to significantly impact oil and gas development. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent developments in climate policy, including a federal court ruling against Wyoming's penalties on Volkswagen for emissions violations, ongoing debates regarding the Clean Power Plan, and comments on the proposed renewable fuel standard for 2018. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the American Petroleum Institute's promotion of a voluntary methane reduction program for the oil and gas sector while expressing uncertainty about the implications of potential rollbacks of EPA regulations under the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The EPA's Ryan Jackson shared highlights from a Bloomberg Environment report discussing various environmental topics, including the implications of a fracking ban in the Delaware Basin and the transformation of a retired coal plant into a wind industry hub. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses congressional actions regarding the renewable fuel standard (RFS), including Senator John Barrasso's call for overdue environmental impact studies, and highlights recent developments in climate policy and regulatory efforts under the Trump administration. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from the EPA discusses delays in revamping lead pipe regulations following the Flint water crisis, highlights EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision to avoid settling environmental lawsuits, and mentions California's ongoing climate change efforts amidst federal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 13
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the potential impact of upcoming climate reports on President Trump's efforts to roll back Obama-era climate regulations, highlighting that these reports may complicate the justification needed for such policy changes. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from November 6, 2017, highlights the U.S. stance at the Bonn Climate Talks amidst President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, discusses gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey affecting climate policy, and notes the Senate's upcoming vote on the EPA air office nominee. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The EPA, under Scott Pruitt, announced plans to review the upcoming National Climate Assessment report, emphasizing the need for objective evaluation of its scientific findings while dismissing discussions on carbon emissions as politically motivated. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from October 10, 2017, discusses the Trump administration's proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan, highlighting a shift in policy that downplays health benefits and favors coal over renewable energy. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from August 8, 2017, discusses various global energy trends, including China's coal import decline, climate risk lawsuits against financial institutions, and regulatory challenges related to chemical coolants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA announced that eight Texas coal-fired power plants can participate in a pollution trading program instead of installing new sulfur dioxide controls, as part of a rule aimed at improving visibility in the state. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Politico discusses various political events and controversies, including President Trump's social media activity and reactions from business leaders regarding the Manufacturing Council, while being presented in the context of a briefing by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs (CAPD). 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The EPA is proposing to revoke the Clean Power Plan and is under White House review for a potential replacement that may allow states to set their own standards for coal plants, while arguing that previous regulations were overreaching. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA announced a hearing and extended the comment period for a proposed rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan, which set carbon dioxide emission limits for electric generating units, in response to Executive Order 13783, with comments due by January 16, 2018. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 9