Water Quality and Regulatory Discussions

This group includes emails discussing meetings and initiatives related to water quality, infrastructure challenges, and regulatory changes by the EPA.

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The email from Tricia Lynn at the EPA confirms to Jim Myers that the amended date for the WOTUS rule will be February 5, 2020, in response to a media inquiry. 2020
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13 Tier
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The EPA is proposing an extension of a national waiver allowing the purchase of non-domestic stainless steel nuts and bolts for Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF-funded projects until February 18, 2019, due to insufficient domestic supply to meet demand. 2019
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Lee Forsgren
1
The email correspondence between Kenneth Wagner, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, and Rich Dailey from Walmart discusses a potential meeting regarding a stormwater project. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
2
The email from Kenneth Wagner at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting regarding a joint stormwater project with Walmart, indicating that July would be a more suitable timeframe due to ongoing deadlines related to the WOTUS rulemaking. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
2
The email exchange between Rich Dailey of Walmart and Kenneth Wagner from the EPA discusses their ongoing collaboration on a stormwater project and expresses a desire to maintain communication following Wagner's continuation in his role at the agency. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
2
The email correspondence between ConocoPhillips and the EPA discusses plans for a meeting in New Orleans regarding the restoration of Louisiana wetlands, with an emphasis on connecting with relevant contacts involved in the RESTORE and NRDA processes. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
2
The email from Thomas Gibson of AISI to Lee Forsgren discusses pending requests for waivers of Buy America requirements for projects funded by the EPA's Drinking Water and Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund, confirming no objections to the remaining waiver requests while noting one project has been removed from the list. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
1
The email from Richard Manning to Tate Bennett discusses a recently signed directive document related to the Clean Water Act section 404(c) by the EPA, referencing the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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Tate Bennett
1
Walmart's Rich Dailey informs Kenneth Wagner about an upcoming meeting regarding a joint project with The Nature Conservancy and EPA Region III focused on improving water quality through stormwater ponds in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
1
The email exchange between Rich Dailey of Walmart and Kenneth Wagner of the EPA discusses a recent lunch meeting where they shared updates on Walmart's stormwater project and expressed interest in future collaboration. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
2
The email from Rich Dailey of Walmart discusses a joint stormwater project with the EPA, indicating that the new Deputy Administrator is interested, and proposes setting up a briefing for the Administrator and the Assistant Administrator for Water. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
1
The email from Rashid G. Hallaway to Sarah Greenwalt expresses gratitude for a meeting and reaffirms Citizens Energy's commitment to meeting the terms of a consent decree aimed at improving public health and water quality in Indianapolis, without seeking any changes to the agreement. 2018
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Sarah Greenwalt
1
The email details EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to Nebraska, where he discussed water infrastructure challenges, announced the partial deletion of properties from the Omaha Lead Superfund Site, and engaged with local farmers regarding the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. 2018
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Tate Bennett
5
The email from Rashid G. Hallaway discusses an invitation for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to tour Citizens Energy's $2 billion Diglndy project in Indianapolis, which aims to improve water quality and exceeds consent decree requirements. 2018
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Tate Bennett
1
The email from Elizabeth Thompson of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) expresses support for EPA Administrator Pruitt's efforts to reduce regulations that impact housing affordability and commends his leadership in rolling back the waters of the United States rule. 2018
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Tate Bennett
1
The email discusses the upcoming National Turkey Federation meeting scheduled for July 9, 2018, involving U.S. Environmental Protection Agency representatives, focusing on industry perspectives on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Waters of the United States (WOTUS). 2018
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Tate Bennett
2
Kenneth Wagner, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, discusses his upcoming schedule and collaboration on water quality projects with Walmart and The Nature Conservancy, emphasizing the importance of federalism and states' rights in environmental policy. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
2
The email exchange between Kenneth Wagner of the EPA and Rich Dailey from Walmart discusses a lunch meeting where they talked about a stormwater project and potential job opportunities in the mid-Atlantic region. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
1
The email from Daisy Letendre at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses a collaborative project with Walmart and The Nature Conservancy aimed at improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed through retrofitting stormwater ponds. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
1
John Kosco from the NAHB is reaching out to Amy Porter to discuss the status of the "find and fix" compliance documents related to stormwater policy and to arrange a meeting for further discussion. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
3
The document is an undeliverable email notification from the EPA regarding a message sent to a non-existent email address related to the EPA Region III/Walmart Stormwater Project. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
5
The email discusses a potential meeting between Walmart representatives and the EPA regarding developments in the EPA Region III/Walmart Stormwater Project, with Rich Dailey expressing willingness to participate after July 4. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
2
The email from Jeff More discusses the upcoming April 12th EPW Committee hearing on the SRF WIN Act, highlights the importance of partnerships for water quality, and requests EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator Lee Forsgren to speak at a Water Systems Council meeting on April 19th while addressing misinformation about the Act. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army finalized a rule establishing a two-year applicability date for the 2015 Clean Water Rule to provide clarity on the definition of "waters of the United States" amid ongoing reconsideration of the rule. 2018
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Tate Bennett
3
The email from Dan Byers of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses recent developments in energy policy, including new tariffs on solar panels, tax credit extensions, and significant actions by the Department of Interior and the EPA regarding the Waters of the United States regulation. 2018
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Brittany Bolen
3
Kenneth Wagner from the EPA confirms a meeting with Rich Dailey from Walmart to discuss the stormwater project and other topics. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
1
The email from Kenneth Wagner of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting regarding a joint stormwater project with Walmart, indicating that July would be a more suitable timeframe due to ongoing deadlines related to the WOTUS rulemaking. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
2
Walmart's Sr. Director of Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance, Rich Dailey, discusses a recent lunch meeting with EPA officials regarding a stormwater project and shares his resume for potential job opportunities. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
1
The EPA's Office of Policy's Smart Sectors program is collaborating with Walmart and The Nature Conservancy on a project to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed by retrofitting Walmart's stormwater ponds. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
1
The Association of American Railroads is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency to seek a declaratory ruling from the Surface Transportation Board on whether the ICC Termination Act preempts the Clean Water Act's Section 301 regarding discharges from rail cars in transit. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
3
The letter from Citizens Energy Group's CEO to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt invites him to tour the Dig Indy project, a $2 billion initiative aimed at improving public health and water quality in Indianapolis through a new sewer system, while highlighting the project's progress and cost reductions. 2018
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Tate Bennett
1
The email from Rashid G. Hallaway discusses an invitation from Citizens Energy's CEO to tour their $2 billion Diglndy tunnel project, which aims to improve Indianapolis' sewer system and water quality, highlighting its success and voluntary enhancements beyond a consent decree, intended for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's consideration. 2018
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Tate Bennett
1
The letter from Citizens Energy Group's CEO invites EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to tour the Dig Indy project, a $2 billion initiative aimed at improving public health and water quality in Indianapolis by addressing the Combined Sewer Overflow system, while highlighting the project's progress and cost reductions. 2018
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Tate Bennett
1
The email from Rashid G. Hallaway to Tate Bennett discusses an invitation for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to tour Citizens Energy's successful $2 billion DigIndy tunnel project, which aims to improve water quality in Indianapolis and exceeds consent decree requirements. 2018
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Tate Bennett
2
The Fertilizer Institute is seeking to arrange a meeting with Lee Forsgren from the EPA's Office of Water to discuss nutrient management and water quality, as David Ross is unavailable. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
3
The Fertilizer Institute invites David Ross of the EPA's Office of Water to discuss nutrient management and water quality improvements at their office on April 10, 2018. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
2
The ND Corn Growers Association is urging the EPA to extend the Reid Vapor Pressure allowance for E15 ethanol blends, address concerns over small refinery exemptions impacting Renewable Fuel Standard obligations, and support a new WOTUS rule that clarifies jurisdictional boundaries for farmers under the Clean Water Act. 2018
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Patrick Davis
2
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association is urging the EPA to extend the Reid Vapor Pressure allowance for E15 ethanol blends, express concerns over the impact of small refinery exemptions on Renewable Fuel Standard obligations, and advocate for clearer jurisdictional boundaries under the Clean Water Act. 2018
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Patrick Davis
2
The email exchange between Myron Ebell of the Competitive Enterprise Institute and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses the timing of the public release of a memo regarding Clean Water Act section 404(c) regulations related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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Tate Bennett
1
The email from Tracy Mehan to Andrew Wheeler and others discusses the release of an After-Action Report by the Water/Wastewater Emergency Response Network (WARN) on Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, aimed at advising policymakers and utilities on lessons learned and preparations for future hurricane events. 2018
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Andrew Wheeler
2
The National Rural Water Association submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Long-Term Lead and Copper Rule, expressing support for the agency's outreach and consultation efforts in revising the drinking water regulations. 2018
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David Ross
5
The American Water Works Association submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed rulemaking "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science," emphasizing the need for transparency in EPA's regulatory processes while ensuring compliance with statutory obligations under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 2018
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David Ross
9
The American Water Works Association is seeking feedback on a draft document addressing misconceptions about regulatory activity under the Safe Drinking Water Act since 1996, highlighting significant regulatory burdens and the need for resources as documented by the EPA. 2018
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David Ross
2
The document discusses Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge's introduction of the Collaborative Water and Soil Enhancement Act of 2018, aimed at addressing topsoil loss and protecting drinking water from agricultural runoff, with support from the American Water Works Association and The Nature Conservancy. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
2
The National Association of Water Companies expresses support to the EPA for revising the Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Steam-Electric Power Plants to enhance public health protections and address bromide discharges impacting drinking water supplies. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
4
The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado submitted comments to the EPA regarding the Long-Term Lead and Copper Rule, emphasizing the need for community-specific solutions and flexibility in implementing changes to reduce lead exposure in drinking water. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
4
The document is a letter from Congress addressing EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding the urgent need to reevaluate the outdated Lead and Copper Rule due to significant public health risks associated with lead exposure in drinking water, particularly affecting vulnerable communities. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
2
The City of Ferndale, Michigan, submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Lead and Copper Rule, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach among federal, state, and local agencies to effectively address lead exposure in drinking water. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
6
The American Water Works Association is seeking feedback on a draft document addressing misconceptions about the regulatory activity under the Safe Drinking Water Act since 1996, highlighting significant regulatory burdens and the need for resources. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
2
The email from Todd F. Gaziano discusses concerns regarding the WOTUS provision in the FY2018 Omnibus bill, emphasizing the need to influence its language to mitigate unintended impacts, particularly on subsection (b), and includes an analysis prepared by the Pacific Legal Foundation. 2018
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Tate Bennett
11
The document discusses provisions in the FY2018 Omnibus Bill that allow the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, highlighting potential legal protections and unintended negative consequences of this action. 2018
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Tate Bennett
2
The email from Elliott Laws of Crowell & Moring LLP discusses scheduling a meeting with David Ross to introduce Bill Cobb from Freeport-McMoRan and to address specific WOTUS-related impacts in the arid West. 2018
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Davidp Ross
1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to sign an action adding a two-year applicability date to the 2015 Clean Water Rule to provide regulatory certainty for farmers and ranchers, following a Supreme Court ruling on jurisdiction related to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS). 2018
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Troy Lyons
1
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Frank Richards from AGDC to address wetlands mitigation issues in Alaska. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
1
The email correspondence between Karen Gefvert of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau and EPA staff, including Tate Bennett, discusses scheduling a meeting for a delegation to address environmental issues affecting agriculture, specifically regarding CERCLA, WOTUS, and regulatory reform, on March 20, 2018. 2018
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Tate Bennett
1
The American Water Works Association commended the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee for introducing the bipartisan Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which includes measures to protect drinking water sources from nutrient runoff and enhances conservation programs benefiting water quality. 2018
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David Ross
2
The email from Andrew Wheeler at the EPA discusses follow-up actions regarding Clean Water Act Section 401, including a request for meetings with Dave Ross and the Administrator to address challenges related to the 401 process and energy infrastructure. 2018
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Andrew Wheeler
2
The Environmental Protection Agency is facing concerns from water utilities regarding the potential expansion of its WIFIA loan program to cover additional projects beyond drinking water and wastewater, as lawmakers express strong support for the initiative. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
3
The City of Newport News Waterworks Department submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Long-Term Lead and Copper Rule, emphasizing the need for community-specific solutions and flexibility in addressing lead exposure in drinking water. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
4
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the 2018 federalism consultation on potential long-term revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule, emphasizing the importance of tailored corrosion control measures and their ongoing efforts to reduce lead levels in drinking water. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
6
The National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties submitted a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt expressing their concerns and recommendations regarding the proposed regulatory revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safe drinking water standards while addressing public health impacts. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
4
The memorandum from EPA Administrator E. Scott Pruitt directs the Office of Water to develop a proposal to update the regulations governing the EPA's authority under Clean Water Act Section 404(c) to ensure regulatory certainty and align with modern environmental standards. 2018
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Tate Bennett
4
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are seeking additional public comment on their supplemental proposal to permanently repeal the 2015 definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) and revert to pre-2015 regulations due to stakeholder feedback indicating confusion and uncertainty. 2018
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Tate Bennett
2
The email details a visit by EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler to the Iowa State Fair, where he engaged with elected officials and stakeholders to discuss key agricultural and environmental issues, including the Renewable Fuel Standard and the Waters of the United States rule. 2018
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Tate Bennett
7
The email correspondence between Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association and Anna Wildeman of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss policy matters related to the Safe Drinking Water Act and various water quality issues. 2018
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David Ross
2
The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA confirms a meeting scheduled for March 14, 2018, to discuss air emission reporting from livestock farms and the Waters of the U.S. regulations, while also inquiring about the possibility of the Administrator speaking to the group. 2018
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Tate Bennett
2
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt addressed over 300 farmers and state agriculture leaders, emphasizing the agency's commitment to regulatory certainty and transparency, while announcing the redefinition of the "Waters of the U.S." rule and reaffirming support for the Renewable Fuel Standards. 2018
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Tate Bennett
3
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture invited EPA Assistant Administrator David Ross to speak at their 2018 Winter Policy Conference regarding water quality and nutrient reduction efforts. 2018
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Davidp Ross
1
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is requesting a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss critical issues affecting public clean water utilities, particularly focusing on infrastructure funding and regulatory reform. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
2
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) expressed gratitude to key congressional leaders for including its recommendations in the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, emphasizing the importance of Farm Bill conservation programs for protecting drinking water sources. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
5
The National Rural Water Association submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Long-Term Lead and Copper Rule, expressing support for the agency's outreach and consultation efforts in revising the drinking water regulations. 2018
ED_002061_00096262
Lee Forsgren
5
The Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding potential revisions to the Long-Term Lead and Copper Rule, emphasizing the need for community-specific solutions and flexibility in water chemistry management to effectively reduce lead exposure in drinking water. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
4
The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Long-Term Lead and Copper Rule, emphasizing the need for community-specific solutions to reduce lead exposure in drinking water while acknowledging their compliance with current lead action levels. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
4
The National Rural Water Association is urging the EPA to resist establishing a federal maximum contaminant limit for PFAS in drinking water, advocating instead for alternative federal initiatives to support local communities facing contamination issues. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are seeking additional public comment on their supplemental proposal to permanently repeal the 2015 definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) and revert to the pre-2015 regulatory framework. 2018
ED_002061_00064805
Tate Bennett
2
The memorandum from EPA Administrator E. Scott Pruitt directs the Office of Water to develop a proposal to update the regulations governing the EPA's authority under Clean Water Act section 404(c) to enhance regulatory certainty and align with modern environmental standards. 2018
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Tate Bennett
4
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses a two-page analysis of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) provision in the FY2018 Omnibus bill, indicating a need to influence the provision before its enactment. 2018
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Tate Bennett
11
The EPA is hosting a teleconference on February 14, 2018, to discuss the EE Local Grants Program, which is accepting applications for projects related to agriculture, water quality, and sustainability until March 15, 2018. 2018
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Tate Bennett
1
The email correspondence between Mitt Walker of the Alabama Farmers Federation and Tate Bennett from the EPA confirms a meeting scheduled for March 14, 2018, to discuss air emission reporting from livestock farms and the Waters of the U.S. regulations. 2018
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Tate Bennett
2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army finalized a rule establishing a two-year applicability date for the 2015 Clean Water Rule to provide clarity on the definition of "waters of the United States" while reconsidering the rule. 2018
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Tate Bennett
2
The document is an undeliverable email notification from Microsoft Outlook regarding a message sent by Tate Bennett about the EPA and Army finalizing the "Waters of the United States" applicability date, which could not be delivered to the recipient due to an invalid email address. 2018
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Tate Bennett
4
The email from Lee Tanner, a Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. EPA, discusses preparations for an upcoming meeting on March 14, 2018, regarding air emission reporting from livestock farms and the Waters of the U.S., requesting attendee information for security purposes. 2018
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Tate Bennett
2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army finalized a rule establishing a two-year applicability date for the 2015 Clean Water Rule to clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" amid ongoing judicial actions. 2018
ED_002061_00056232
Tate Bennett
3
The email from Gary Steinbauer discusses scheduling conflicts for a panel at the ABA SEER Fall Conference, specifically addressing updates on Clean Water Act developments from the EPA's Office of Water. 2018
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Davidp Ross
1
The Gulf Coast Authority is seeking a conference call with the EPA to discuss the prohibition on sending wastewater to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) and the potential for properly designed POTWs to treat produced water under CWT regulations. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
1
The email from David Chung to Lee Forsgren discusses the need for assistance in arranging a meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding Freeport McMoRan's concerns about WOTUS issues in Arizona, following an unsuccessful attempt to secure a meeting. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
1
The letter from various organizations supports the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' proposal to repeal the 2015 Rule defining "Waters of the United States" and emphasizes the need to consider the Supreme Court's limitations on jurisdiction established in the SWANCC decision during the rulemaking process. 2018
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Davidp Ross
6
The email correspondence involves the EPA coordinating a call regarding Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, with participants including Brittany Bolen from the EPA and Christine Wyman from Bracewell LLP. 2018
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William Lovell
2
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses a friend's inquiry about testing drinking water for contaminants and suggests that the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDEC) should reach out to assist her. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
2
The email correspondence between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and David Chung discusses arranging a meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address Freeport McMoRan's concerns regarding WOTUS issues following their April meeting. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memo from Administrator Scott Pruitt on June 27, 2018, proposing changes to increase regulatory certainty in the permitting process under section 404 of the Clean Water Act. 2018
ED_002061_00077108
Tate Bennett
3
The EPA has submitted a regulation to delay the implementation of the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule to the White House for review, aiming to finalize it quickly following a Supreme Court ruling that could lift a stay on the rule's enforcement. 2018
ED_002061_00074594
Tate Bennett
2
Agricultural organizations submitted comments to the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advocating for the finalization of the proposal to permanently repeal the 2015 rule defining "waters of the United States," emphasizing the need for clarity and predictability in water regulation affecting their operations. 2018
ED_002061_00159698
Davidp Ross
23
The email from Western Growers expresses support for the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to finalize a two-year applicability date for the 2015 Clean Water Rule, emphasizing the need for clarity and certainty for farmers while addressing concerns about the rule's impact on agricultural livelihoods. 2018
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Michael Abboud
1
The American Water Works Association is inviting David Ross to participate in their Annual Conference & Exposition 2018 in Las Vegas, NV, from June 11-14, where he could discuss priorities for the Office of Water and the drinking water program. 2018
ED_002061_00160189
David Ross
1
The email from Chris Hornback of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies discusses the potential update of the 'Stoner/Beauvais' memo, emphasizing the importance of water quality partnerships and trading, and requests to connect with the appropriate person for further discussion. 2018
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David Ross
1
The email from Chris Hornback of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) thanks David Ross for his participation in a Fly-In program, emphasizing the importance of direct engagement with members and offering ongoing support on water sector issues. 2018
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David Ross
1
The email from Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association shares a new article on forests and water quality from the Journal AWWA, indicating ongoing discussions related to environmental impacts on water resources. 2018
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David Ross
1
The National Rural Water Association is requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to consider non-profit wastewater utilities eligible for financial assistance from the Clean Water State Revolving Funds, as many small and rural communities are currently ineligible due to their non-municipal status. 2018
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David Ross
1
The National Rural Water Association submitted a memorandum to David Ross at the EPA requesting an interpretation of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to allow non-profit wastewater utilities eligibility for state revolving funds financial assistance. 2018
ED_002061_00159864
David Ross
1