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 Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA confirms her participation as a keynote speaker at the Air & Waste Management Association's conference on climate change mitigation and adaptation scheduled for October 10-11, 2017, in Arlington, VA, and mentions the possibility of Administrator Pruitt also speaking. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence between Peabody Energy's Michael Flannigan and EPA's Mandy Gunasekara discusses a meeting regarding the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) and the Paris Agreement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Alexander Dominguez of the EPA confirms that Roger Horton, representing UMWA coal miners, can attend a hearing by checking in with Jan Nooney at the registration table. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Tyler Hamman of the Lignite Energy Council to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA requests a meeting on May 18, 2017, to discuss issues related to coal production and the agency's oversight. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence involves Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Tyler Hamman of the Lignite Energy Council to discuss issues related to coal production and EPA regulations on May 18, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Krista Hughes from Perkins Coie and EPA officials discusses the scheduling of a meeting on May 11th with the Small Refiners Coalition to address issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The document is an email from Magdeiana A. Deiahoyde at the Executive Office of the President regarding a scheduled update call on the CAFE-GHG (Corporate Average Fuel Economy - Greenhouse Gas) regulations, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
Rick MacPherson from Midwest Energy Emissions Corp is following up with EPA officials to initiate a proposed visit by Administrator Pruitt to a coal-fired utility to showcase EPA-supported technologies for environmental protection. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Mandy Gunasekara, Senior Policy Adviser for the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, discusses scheduling a meeting to address issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) with members of the Small Refiners Coalition. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA to Frederick R. Eames discusses various coal technologies, specifically high efficiency low emission (HELE), ultra supercritical (USC), and integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC), in preparation for a briefing. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Magdelana A. Delahoyde discusses a scheduled update call regarding the CAFE-GHG (Corporate Average Fuel Economy - Greenhouse Gas) regulations, related to the ongoing litigation of Sierra Club v. EPA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Michael J. Flannigan of Peabody Energy to Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA expresses gratitude for a discussion regarding the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) and the Paris Agreement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Betsy Monseu of the American Coal Council to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA requests confirmation of EPA's participation as a speaker at their Coal Market Strategies conference scheduled for August 15th and 16th, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email correspondence between EPA officials discusses scheduling a meeting to address greenhouse gas reporting requirements in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Betsy Monseu of the American Coal Council to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to introduce the Council and explore collaboration opportunities following the Eastern Fuel Buyers Conference. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Rachel Rogier of Arch Coal to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA requests Mandy's office number to discuss an unspecified issue. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Betsy Monseu invites Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA to a reception hosted by the American Coal Council at the Eastern Fuel Buyers Conference on May 2, 2017, highlighting the Council's role in advocating for the coal industry. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Rachel Rogier from Arch Coal discusses a request for Gunasekara's phone number to address an issue related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Rachel Rogier of Arch Coal to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses setting up a meeting between Deck Slone and Administrator Pruitt to further discuss issues related to the existing coal fleet. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
Leila Getto from the U.S. Department of the Interior introduces Jim Slutz, an adviser for the National Petroleum Council, to Kate MacGregor, sharing information about their recent arctic study. 2017 1
The email from Michael Kukuk of Oasis Petroleum informs Leila Getto and Elaine Hackett from the Department of the Interior that their plans for a VIP tour of the Monuments on September 6th have changed, and they will not be going to Washington that week. 2017 2
The email from Jack Gerard of the American Petroleum Institute to Leila Getto at the Department of the Interior discusses the launch of the Environmental Partnership, a collaborative initiative among 26 oil and natural gas companies aimed at reducing methane and volatile organic compound emissions through public reporting and innovative practices. 2017 3
The email from Jack Gerard of API to Leila Getto discusses the benefits of natural gas for the U.S. electric grid and expresses concerns about a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proposal that could disrupt competitive electricity markets by favoring coal and nuclear power, potentially increasing costs and harming manufacturing jobs. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) coordinating a visit to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss the new Administration's climate policy, with Mark Kasman facilitating the meetings. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Jonathan Miller of Volvo Group requests a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss the Phase 2 Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Greenhouse Gas regulation and potential future NOx emission regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the invitation for Secretary Ryan Zinke to attend the National Petroleum Council meeting on September 25, 2017, and seeks confirmation of his attendance. 2017 16
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating the confirmation of Secretary Ryan Zinke's attendance at the National Petroleum Council's meeting and reception scheduled for September 25, 2017, as indicated in communications involving Leila Getto and James Slutz. 2017 2
The email from Trent Lott to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the extension of a TOTE permit related to LNG vessel operations, referencing a previous meeting and supporting documentation from the International Maritime Organization. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 19
The email from Jonathan Miller of Volvo Group requests a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss the Phase 2 Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Greenhouse Gas regulation and potential future NOx emission regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Jonathan Miller of Volvo Group requests a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss the Phase 2 Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Greenhouse Gas regulation and potential future NOx emission regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Hilary Moffett of the American Petroleum Institute discusses an updated list of potential candidates for EPA advisory boards, including the resume of Allison Fisher, and is addressed to EPA officials Ryan Jackson and Richard Yamada. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Hilary Moffett of the American Petroleum Institute to EPA officials discusses a letter signed by 303 organizations urging the EPA to reconsider the 2015 ozone standards due to concerns about their economic impact. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 10
The email correspondence between Karen Billups of Balch & Bingham LLP and Ryan Jackson of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting regarding a letter from Senator Toomey related to coal refuse plants. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Rollie Wilson to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a letter from the Ute Indian Tribe requesting the agency's commitment to establish a Federal Implementation Plan for the Uintah and Ouray Reservation to support ongoing oil and gas production. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 6
The email correspondence involves Jonathan Miller from Volvo requesting a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss the Phase 2 Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Greenhouse Gas regulation and future NOx emission regulations, with proposed dates for the meeting. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Jack Gerard of the American Petroleum Institute to Leila Getto discusses the support from the Arctic Inupiat for oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), highlighting its potential for economic growth and energy security while emphasizing environmental safety. 2017 3
The email from Jack Gerard of the American Petroleum Institute to Leila Getto discusses the potential economic benefits and job creation from expanding offshore oil and natural gas development, urging support for proposals from Congress and the Trump administration to access federal offshore resources. 2017 3
The email from James Slutz of the Department of the Interior discusses a follow-up on a meeting and requests input on senior Interior staff to invite to a reception organized by the National Petroleum Council (NPC) on September 25, while also mentioning efforts to classify the event as a "widely attended gathering." 2017 1
The email correspondence between officials at the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the invitation extended to Secretary Ryan Zinke to attend the National Petroleum Council meeting on September 25, 2017, with a request for confirmation of his attendance. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses two meeting requests: one for him to speak at the National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association's event on September 25, 2017, and another for the Administrator to consider delivering a keynote address at the Air & Waste Management Association conference on October 10-11, 2017, focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The Office of the Secretary of the Interior canceled the April 27-28 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Climate Change and Natural Resources Science (ACCCNRS) to assess the status of Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) efforts and plans to re-charter the committee before its current charter expires. 2017 4
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, confirmed her availability for a call with Ann Loomis from Dominion Energy to discuss the status of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is coordinating meetings regarding the Rover natural gas pipeline certification and associated MBTA habitat mitigation issues with Bob Comer from Norton Rose Fulbright and Joey Mahmoud from Energy Transfer Partners. 2017 2
The document is an email from the Department of the Interior confirming a scheduled discussion with Scott Cameron regarding the upcoming Western Urban Water Coalition meeting on April 6, 2017. 2017 4
The Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting on February 6, 2017, regarding the certification of the Rover natural gas pipeline and associated MBTA habitat mitigation issues, with attendees including Energy Transfer Partners' EVP Joey Mahmoud and Bob Comer from Norton Rose Fulbright. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Scott Cameron of the Department of the Interior and Ray Shepherd of Peabody Energy discusses the importance of a meeting regarding the economic viability of coal and gas prices, with a request for regulatory relief to enhance coal competitiveness. 2017 3
The email from Robin Kime discusses a regulatory reform meeting with the American Petroleum Institute (AP) scheduled for May 16, 2017, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email from Karen Billups to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a meeting regarding coal refuse plants and references a letter from Senator Toomey to the EPA Administrator concerning environmental policies related to energy production in Pennsylvania. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
Consumer Watchdog criticizes the California Public Utilities Commission for allowing AES Corporation to build new fossil fuel power plants despite an electricity surplus, while calling for transparency regarding the company's influence on state officials, including Governor Brown's recent trip to Beijing. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 8
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA to Zachary Simpson discusses background information related to Subpart OOOO regulations concerning oil and gas well production and operational concerns about flare and combustor systems, as well as specific inquiries regarding their efficiency and operational status. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 21
The email exchange between Ray Shepherd of Peabody Energy and James Cason discusses the analysis of costs associated with coal and natural gas, with Shepherd requesting an extension until Monday to finalize the data. 2017 2
The email from Scott Cameron of the Department of the Interior introduces Gavin Clarkson, the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, to Ray Shepherd of Peabody Energy, highlighting Clarkson's expertise in Indian energy issues and his ideas for improving the cost-competitiveness of coal from the Kayenta mine. 2017 1
The Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting on September 15, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act issues. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior scheduled a meeting on September 15, 2017, to discuss Endangered Species Act issues with representatives from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Green Diamond. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting on September 13, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act (ESA) issues. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on September 13, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act (ESA) issues. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on September 13, 2017, to discuss Endangered Species Act issues with representatives from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Green Diamond. 2017 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (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, initiating a rulemaking process to incorporate updated technical data. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity is urging the EPA to postpone compliance deadlines under the Coal Combustion Residuals rule to prevent coal plant retirements and unnecessary compliance costs. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email correspondence involves the Air & Waste Management Association coordinating with the EPA regarding a keynote speaker, Ms. Dravis, for a Climate Change event, with Stephanie Glyptis confirming that they have all necessary information to proceed. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Joshua Fu discusses the confirmation of Samantha Dravis from the EPA as the keynote speaker for a climate change event, following a schedule change involving Mandy Gunasekara. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Scott Cameron of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior inquires whether Peabody Energy is eligible for a tax credit related to Indian coal production at the Navajo Generating Station (NGS). 2017 1
The Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on February 6, 2017, to discuss habitat mitigation issues related to the certification of the Rover natural gas pipeline, with attendees including representatives from Energy Transfer Partners and Norton Rose Fulbright. 2017 1
The document is an email from Google Calendar confirming a meeting between Scott Cameron of the Department of the Interior and others to discuss preparations for the Western Urban Water Coalition meeting scheduled for April 6, 2017. 2017 2
The email from Sheri Pais discusses a rescheduled meeting with Scott Cameron regarding preparations for the Western Urban Water Coalition (WUWC) meeting on April 6, 2017. 2017 2
The email from Betsy Monseu to Mandy Gunasekara discusses a meeting regarding coal policy under the Trump administration and extends an invitation for the EPA to speak at the American Coal Council's conference in August 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Rick MacPherson of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. to EPA officials discusses a meeting regarding initiatives related to global emissions technologies and proposes hosting EPA Administrator Pruitt at a utility customer site to showcase American advancements in coal-fired air quality improvement. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The Department of the Interior scheduled a meeting for September 15, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act issues. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior scheduled a meeting on September 7, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act issues. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting on September 7, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act (ESA) issues. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on September 7, 2017, to discuss Endangered Species Act issues with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond. 2017 2
The National Park Service scheduled a meeting for August 29, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act issues. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior scheduled a meeting for September 7, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur of the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler of Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act issues. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Ullman of the Independent Petroleum Association of America thanks Aurelia Skipwith for her participation in a forum and indicates that she may be contacted more frequently in the future. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Laura Azbill from Hightowers Petroleum coordinating a potential attendance for Steve Hightower at a "Leaders of Democracy Luncheon" organized by Harry Johnson of the MLK Memorial Foundation, with discussions about synergies among attendees from various organizations. 2017 3
The email from Ryan Ullman to Aurelia Skipwith confirms an invitation for her to speak at the IPAA Regulators' Forum on October 17, 2017, regarding oil and natural gas regulation, representing the Department of the Interior. 2017 2
The email exchange between Brenda Burman of the Salt River Project and James Cason discusses a meeting to address concerns and updates regarding the Navajo Generating Station, a coal plant on the Navajo Nation Reservation, amid ongoing discussions about its future involving various stakeholders, including the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Scott Cameron of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior and Ray Shepherd of Peabody Energy discusses the inclusion of the United Mine Workers of America in a meeting scheduled for March 1, 2017, regarding coal plant discussions. 2017 7
The Department of the Interior is evaluating the removal of references to climate change from its website in response to the President's stated policy. 2017 1
The email from James Cason of the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting with Holly Hopkins from the American Petroleum Institute to address issues and opportunities for the Trump Administration, following a previous unmet request. 2017 2
The email from Scott Cameron of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior discusses coordinating assistance for Mr. Cason's request for research on gas versus coal prices, while also providing contact information for Micah Chambers in Congressional Relations. 2017 2
The email from Scott Cameron of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior discusses the willingness of SRP to continue operating the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) into 2019, amidst considerations by its owners regarding a potential shutdown due to the lower costs of natural gas power generation. 2017 5
The email exchange involves Betsy Monseu from the American Coal Council inviting a senior representative from the EPA to speak at their Coal Market Strategies conference, but Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA declines the invitation due to unavailability. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email discusses plans for the Fall Climate Change Conference organized by the EPA, seeking participation from Administrator Pruitt or his associates, with a focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Aaron Flynn regarding greenhouse gas reporting requirements, in preparation for a panel discussion on November 30, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA discusses a follow-up on topics raised during a meeting with Murray, related to advanced coal technologies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence between Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA and Krista Hughes from Perkins Coie discusses scheduling a meeting for the week of May 8, 2017, to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program with members of the Small Refiners Coalition. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Krista Hughes of Perkins Coie and Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt for members of the Small Refiners Coalition on May 11, 2017. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 3
The email from Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses coordinating a meeting on May 11th with the Small Refiners Coalition to address issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email correspondence among EPA officials and external stakeholders discusses the scheduling of a meeting to continue conversations about advanced coal technologies. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 5
The email from Mandy Gunasekara, a Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. EPA, discusses logistical arrangements for her keynote speech at the A&WMA conference on climate change mitigation and adaptation scheduled for October 10-11, 2017, in Arlington, VA. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Rachel Rogier of Arch Coal to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA is a request for Gunasekara's office phone number to discuss an unspecified issue. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence involves Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Betsy Monseu, CEO of the American Coal Council, to discuss potential collaboration and resources related to the coal industry following the Eastern Fuel Buyers Conference. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 4
The email from Tyler Hamman of the Lignite Energy Council to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on May 18, 2017, to address issues related to coal production and EPA regulations. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Rachel Rogier of Arch Coal to Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA discusses a request for a meeting between Arch Coal's Senior VP Deck Slone and EPA Administrator Pruitt to address issues related to the existing coal fleet. 2017 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The Department of the Interior is scheduling a meeting on September 13, 2017, to discuss Endangered Species Act issues with representatives from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Green Diamond. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on September 15, 2017, to discuss Endangered Species Act issues with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting on September 13, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act issues. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on September 7, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act issues. 2017 2
The Department of the Interior is rescheduling a meeting for August 29, 2017, with Mr. Don Baur from the Western Urban Water Coalition and Mr. Galen Schuler from Green Diamond to discuss Endangered Species Act issues. 2017 2