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EPA's Enforcement Strategies and Compliance Updates

This group contains documents detailing the EPA's enforcement strategies, compliance issues, and administrative actions related to environmental regulations and investigations.

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Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The document discusses the inefficiencies and redundancies in federal resource allocation due to the ENERGY STAR program being administered by the EPA instead of the DOE for home appliances, highlighting overlapping certifications and enforcement responsibilities between the two agencies. — —
ED_002061_00183259
Bill Wehrum
 2
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a directive to end "sue and settle" practices, aiming to increase public participation and transparency in consent decrees and settlement agreements, thereby halting the use of litigation to impose regulations by special interest groups. — —
ED_002061_00075759
Tate Bennett
 2
The document discusses Sunbelt Rentals' business overview and its response to the Sierra Club v. EPA case regarding mobile off-highway emissions regulations, highlighting the company's growth and compliance strategies. — —
ED_002061_00181071
Bill Wehrum
 22
The document pertains to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's involvement in the Sierra Club v. EPA case, focusing on regulatory actions related to environmental compliance. — —
ED_002061_00066051
Tate Bennett
 1
The document from the American Water Works Association discusses resources related to cyanotoxins, including various guidelines and information for water utilities, in the context of regulatory compliance and public health concerns. — —
ED_002061_00160229
Davidp Ross
 2
The document outlines the need for updated conflict of interest certifications from new members of the RESTORE Council to ensure no personal conflicts affect Council projects, as part of compliance with previous membership requirements. — —
ED_002061_00174529
Kenneth Wagner
 2
The EPA is proposing a "Voluntary Protection Program" aimed at allowing RMP-regulated entities to invite audits without penalties to improve industry-agency relations and focus enforcement on non-compliant entities. — —
ED_002061_00082490
Brittany Bolen
 1
The document outlines recommended actions for various topic areas related to emergency management and compliance auditing, specifically addressing revisions and removals of certain requirements in response to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. — —
ED_002061_00121891
William Lovell
 5
The document outlines emissions control technologies and monitoring equipment for various Ardagh Glass Inc. facilities and other glass container companies, detailing NOx limits and compliance schedules as part of EPA Region V's oversight. — —
ED_002061_00175155
Kenneth Wagner
 7
The document is an EPA Region V comparison of emissions controls and monitoring equipment for various Ardagh Glass Inc. facilities and Anchor Glass Container Corporation, detailing NOx limits and compliance schedules. — —
ED_002061_00179315
Kenneth Wagner
 7
The Council for National Policy outlines guidelines for speakers at its events to ensure compliance with federal tax laws and election regulations, prohibiting endorsements or criticisms of political candidates and parties. — — — 1
The document outlines a meeting agenda for a discussion between Phillips 66 and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on July 26, focusing on the company's research and development efforts related to environmental regulations, compliance solutions, and alternative energy technologies. — — — 3
The email from Ed McDonnell, Deputy Director of the Ethics Law and Policy at the U.S. Department of the Interior, clarifies that communications with agency ethics officials do not guarantee attorney-client privilege and outlines the implications of relying on their advice regarding potential legal violations. — — — 2
The Pentagon has decided to withhold the results of routine inspections at nuclear weapons bases to prevent adversaries from gaining insights into U.S. nuclear vulnerabilities, as stated by Navy Capt. Greg Hicks from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. — — — 2
The document discusses the investigation into potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign, including a correction regarding President Trump's comments on the appointment of a special counsel, and reports on a shooting incident involving a gunman who targeted Republican lawmakers, as revealed by law enforcement officials. — — — 2
The document discusses recommendations from the Observer Standards for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) regarding the assessment of permit fees to support the Protected Species Observer (PSO) program, as well as the establishment of national PSO qualifications and eligibility requirements, emphasizing the need for equitable fees and flexibility in training and provider standards. — — — 2