Tate Bennett — Associate Administrator for Public Engagement & Environmental Education

Documents from the email mailbox of Tate Bennett, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement agreement with Pebble Limited Partnership on May 12, 2017, allowing Pebble to apply for a Clean Water Act permit while resolving previous litigation regarding EPA's actions in the Bristol Bay watershed. 2017
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The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued a press release applauding the EPA's decision to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule (WOTUS), as stated by Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith. 2017
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The Southern Illinois Power Cooperative petitions the Environmental Protection Agency to correct errors in its designation of Williamson County, Illinois as a nonattainment area under the sulfur dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard, citing reliance on faulty modeling by the Sierra Club and rejecting data from the Illinois EPA. 2017
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The email from Adam Piper of the Rule of Law Defense Fund discusses the embargoed draft press release regarding the EPA's Ozone rule, which is being reviewed for legal compliance before its public release. 2017
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The email exchange between Cassie Shirk from the Maryland Office of the Governor and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses the use of minimum risk pesticides on food crops and the regulatory requirements associated with them. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Al Collins discusses the retrieval of contact information for Spencer Abraham in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Amy Graham of the EPA discusses coordinating quotes from various officials for a press release regarding Administrator Scott Pruitt's multistate action tour in South Carolina and his decision to rescind the "Waters of the United States" rule. 2017
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The email discusses scheduling a monthly meeting on January 9, 2018, at the Heritage Foundation, involving participants from the Heritage Foundation and other organizations. 2017
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The email exchange between EPA officials discusses the use of narrative criteria by states in water quality assessments, emphasizing the need for clarification on consent agreements related to aquatic life and drinking water standards. 2017
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The email exchange involves Tate Bennett from the EPA discussing the retrieval of a lost bracelet with Khristine Brookes from the Cato Institute and other colleagues, following a meeting. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses two commentaries by William Yeatman on improving the transparency and accountability of the EPA's budget, following a meeting between Bennett and Yeatman. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses a piece by Fred Barnes regarding Administrator Pruitt, indicating engagement with various stakeholders and organizations. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett, Associate Administrator for Public Engagement & Environmental Education at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a request for a quick call to Rob Bluey regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The Delaware Department of Agriculture's Secretary Michael T. Scuse submitted a letter of interest to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for appointment to the Local Government Advisory Committee, emphasizing the importance of including agricultural perspectives in environmental policy discussions. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett, Associate Administrator for Public Engagement & Environmental Education at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, requests a quick call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Kevin Butt from Toyota discusses a point of contact in legal affairs at Honda, with Bennett seeking assistance during the holiday season. 2017
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture, led by Secretary Jeff M. Witte, submitted a letter expressing interest in reappointment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Local Government Advisory Committee, highlighting the importance of agricultural perspectives in environmental decision-making. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Tate Bennett from the EPA discussing the retrieval of a lost bracelet with Khristine Brookes from the Cato Institute and other colleagues, following a meeting. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett discusses a quick call related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating involvement with environmental education and engagement efforts by the EPA. 2017
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The email exchange between Don Parrish of the American Farm Bureau Federation and Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses the need for a conversation before making a call, indicating internal constraints on Bennett's ability to act. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with David Boaz from the Cato Institute, considering the availability of their CEO, in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA requests a phone call with Stan Dempsey regarding a matter related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The EPA, under Administrator Pruitt, is implementing a policy to eliminate conflicts of interest by prohibiting individuals receiving agency grant money from serving on EPA advisory boards, while also ensuring compliance with legal requirements for board membership representation. 2017
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Tate Bennett from the EPA is requesting a phone call with Dana from the Nevada Mining Association regarding a matter related to environmental engagement and education. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett, Associate Administrator for Public Engagement at the EPA, discusses preparing a guest list for an upcoming December event featuring Scott Pruitt. 2017
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The email from Carly Grether of NASDA provides logistical details and attire guidelines for attendees of the 2017 NASDA & COSDA Annual Meeting in New Orleans, including information on policy materials and agenda modifications. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the National Environmental Education Foundation discusses a recent meeting with Diane Wood and other representatives, expressing enthusiasm for future collaboration on environmental initiatives and upcoming events, including National Public Lands Day. 2017
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt acknowledged human contributions to climate change while questioning the extent of that impact, announced plans for "red team, blue team" debates on the issue, and confirmed the U.S. commitment to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses connecting various stakeholders regarding letters of support and social media outreach related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email exchange involves Stephen Gordon and other EPA officials coordinating a conference call regarding a question related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Traci Kraus from Cummins Inc. coordinating with Lincoln Ferguson and Tate Bennett from the EPA to arrange a visit for Administrator Pruitt to learn about Cummins' natural gas engines following a previous meeting. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses a special recognition event for the Administrator during a speech to the Commerce Lexington group on July 12, 2017, as mentioned by Bob Babbage. 2017
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The document discusses a media release in which Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and local commodity boards express their support for the Trump Administration's final Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes announced by the EPA for 2018. 2017
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The email from Millan Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a walk-through with the Louisiana Chemical Association for their annual meeting on October 26th, 2017, and includes coordination with Forrest McMurray and Tate Bennett for assistance. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Michael Bowman of ALEC discusses their collaboration and the opportunity for future meetings, highlighting the EPA's openness to working with ALEC on policy matters. 2017
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The email correspondence between David Edmund Black of Union Pacific and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses arranging a meeting between EPA Administrator Pruitt and Union Pacific leadership during Pruitt's visit to Omaha. 2017
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The document is a delivery report indicating that an email regarding the EPA and Army's proposal to amend the effective date of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" rule was undeliverable due to an incorrect recipient address. 2017
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The email exchange between Paul Schlegel of the Farm Bureau and Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses concerns regarding a grant potentially funding an anti-pesticide campaign in Hawaii, with Schlegel seeking guidance on whom to contact for more information. 2017
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The Maryland Department of the Environment's Ben Grumbles expresses support for the EPA's appointment of Alexandra Dunn as Region 1 Administrator, highlighting her extensive experience in environmental law and policy. 2017
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are proposing to delay the effective date of the 2015 rule defining "waters of the United States" by two years to allow for reconsideration of the definition and to provide regulatory certainty to stakeholders. 2017
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The email exchange involves Paul Sapperstein from FreedomWorks coordinating a lunch meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, facilitated by Tate Bennett from the EPA, and includes the submission of an official meeting request form. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Jerry Mullins of the National Marina Association discusses a request for an attachment related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses plans for a July 24, 2017 event in South Carolina focused on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, including a potential announcement by Administrator Pruitt to repeal the 2015 WOTUS final rule. 2017
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The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing a press release by Ag Commissioner Hyde-Smith that applauds the agency's decision to rescind the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, with plans to connect regarding dicamba technology. 2017
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The email from the EPA discusses organizing a WOTUS (Waters of the United States) tour and suggests potential state agricultural commissioners as contacts for the initiative. 2017
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The EPA has granted the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's request to extend the implementation period for the revised Agricultural Worker Protection Standards, and they are open to collaborating on incorporating additional recommendations. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Maryland Department of the Environment officials discusses arrangements for an upcoming Executive Council meeting, including seating concerns and a proposed lunch for EPA representatives on June 8, 2017. 2017
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed support for the EPA's decision to delay the implementation of the ozone rule in a communication dated June 6, 2017. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Megan Provost discusses scheduling a catch-up call, while also mentioning communication regarding the EPA's decision on chlorpyrifos and a potential letter from Senator Carper. 2017
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The email from the EPA discusses Administrator Pruitt's letter to U.S. Governors regarding the Clean Power Plan (CPP) and indicates that Tate Bennett is available to provide further information. 2017
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The email correspondence between EPA's Tate Bennett and CONSOL Energy's Tommy Johnson discusses the logistics and planning for Administrator Pruitt's visit to the CONSOL Bailey Mining Complex and the Murray Energy Century Mine on April 12, 2017. 2017
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The email correspondence between EPA's Tate Bennett and Maryland's Ariel Judah discusses the introduction of Bennett as the new liaison at the EPA and highlights a settlement agreement allowing the Pebble Limited Partnership's permit process to proceed. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett discusses coordinating a sit-down meeting with the EPA Administrator, where Joe Wilkinson suggests involving their General Counsel, Brian Prestwood, to provide background information for the discussion. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses scheduling a trip, indicating that Vice President Pence cannot attend an event in Indiana and suggesting a focus on Ohio and Pennsylvania instead. 2017
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The Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, and Department of Commerce have established an interagency working group to improve the Endangered Species Act consultation process for pesticide registrations and reviews. 2017
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The email from Quin Shea of the Edison Electric Institute expresses gratitude to Tate Bennett and the EPA staff for a productive meeting, highlighting opportunities for collaboration on environmental policy initiatives and outreach efforts. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett discusses the attendees of a meeting related to the CPP announcement, indicating that it will be made within the hour, and includes a list of participants from various labor organizations. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett discusses a scheduled meet and greet with Jim Hunter and other stakeholders to provide an overview of a letter, replacing a regular meeting at the EEI, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett confirms attendance at a meeting related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating communication between the EPA and external parties. 2017
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The document is a delivery report from the EPA indicating that an email regarding input on the Lead and Copper Rule could not be delivered due to an invalid recipient address. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Brad Viator discusses a delay in arriving at a meeting, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses the attendees of an internal meeting, providing their names and affiliations, in response to a request from Taylor Beis. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses coordinating a staff-level meeting regarding a letter from the Unions for Jobs and Environmental Progress (UJEP) addressed to ERA Administrator Scott Pruitt, with suggestions for timing and facilitation. 2017
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The email from Sara Bresnahan of the Pennsylvania House GOP discusses the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) and includes materials related to water quality concerns, emphasizing Speaker Turzai's prioritization of the issue. 2017
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The EPA announced that it will not implement additional federal financial responsibility requirements for hardrock mining facilities, concluding that existing regulations adequately address risks associated with the industry. 2017
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The document is an undeliverable email notification regarding a message sent by the EPA and the Army proposing to amend the effective date of the 2015 rule defining "Waters of the United States," which could not be delivered to the intended recipient at CropLife. 2017
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The email correspondence between Kevin O. Swanson from Michael Best Strategies and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Newtrient on November 6, 2017. 2017
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The EPA, under 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. 2017
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The document is an email from Carly Grether of NASDA requesting feedback from Elizabeth Bennett regarding the 2017 NASDA Annual Meeting to improve future events. 2017
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The email discusses concerns from the Hawai'i Farm Bureau regarding pending anti-pesticide legislation in the state legislature and seeks assistance from EPA officials regarding a grant related to this issue. 2017
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The EPA and the U.S. Army are proposing to amend the effective date of the 2015 rule defining "waters of the United States" to two years after finalization, allowing time to reconsider the definition and providing regulatory certainty to stakeholders. 2017
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The email correspondence between Mike Rock of Union Pacific and Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for Administrator Pruitt's visit to Omaha. 2017
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The email from Millan Hupp of the EPA discusses the attendee list and arrangements for Administrator Pruitt's upcoming visit to Omaha, confirming the participation of various senior advisors and press staff. 2017
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The document discusses the Senate EPW Committee Hearing on the nomination of Michael Dourson as EPA Assistant Administrator, focusing on the importance of maintaining a risk-based regulatory model for pesticides in contrast to the European Union's hazard-based approach. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Neal Carlton discusses a follow-up regarding methane, indicating ongoing communication related to environmental concerns. 2017
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) emphasized the need to expand export markets and preserve existing trade agreements for U.S. agriculture during its 2017 Annual Meeting, urging the administration to prioritize new free trade agreements and modernize NAFTA. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Traci Kraus from Cummins Inc. coordinating with EPA officials, including Tate Bennett, regarding a meeting request form for a potential external meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt. 2017
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The document is an email from Carly Grether of NASDA providing details about the final day of the 2017 NASDA Annual Meeting, including schedule highlights, registration information, and sponsor acknowledgments. 2017
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The email exchange between Don Parrish of the American Farm Bureau Federation and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses the necessity of a conversation before Bennett communicates with the Missouri Governor regarding an unspecified issue. 2017
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The email from Carly Grether confirms Elizabeth Bennett's registration for the 2017 NASDA Annual Meeting, providing details about hotel accommodations and transportation options. 2017
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The email from Frances Eargle of the EPA discusses the nomination package and support letter for Commissioner Templeton's membership in the LGAC, as communicated by Dudley Hoskins from NASDA. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett discusses suggested questions for a conversation with an EPA Administrator, focusing on topics such as conflicts of interest on advisory boards, definitions of environmentalism, chemical approval processes, and upcoming regulatory actions. 2017
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The email from the EPA's Tate Bennett discusses a scheduled meet and greet on October 10, 2017, with various stakeholders to provide an overview of a letter, replacing a regular meeting at EEI. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency informs Brooks Smith that a visit cannot be accommodated on short notice but invites his team to a Farmer Town Hall event with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on December 1, 2017, at Couser Farms in Nevada, Iowa, provided they RSVP. 2017
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The email correspondence involves members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the EPA discussing the nomination of Secretary Michael Scuse for the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) in 2017. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses arranging a quick call with Taylor Beis and Alexander Dominguez regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's ongoing multistate tour in South Carolina to promote the redefinition of the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule, aimed at returning regulatory power to states and providing certainty to agricultural stakeholders. 2017
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The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Army are proposing a rule to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule and revert to the previous definition of "waters of the United States" to provide regulatory certainty while preparing for a future re-evaluation of the definition. 2017
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The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Army are proposing a rule to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule and revert to the previous definition of "waters of the United States" to provide regulatory certainty for states, farmers, and businesses. 2017
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed support for the EPA's decision to delay the implementation of the ozone rule. 2017
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Kari Vaughn from the Michigan Agency for Energy is coordinating a follow-up call between U.S. EPA Associate Administrator Tate Bennett, Director Valerie Brader, and Tim O'Brien, in response to a request for scheduling. 2017
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) issued a statement applauding the EPA's decision to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule, emphasizing support from state and local governments, farmers, and landowners for the move to establish clearer regulations. 2017
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The EPA is urged to implement administrative changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard by adjusting Renewable Volume Obligations for 2018 and shifting the point of obligation from refiners to blenders to alleviate financial burdens on New Mexico's HollyFrontier Navajo Refinery and support local employment and fuel prices. 2017
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule on July 5, 2017, to set the minimum renewable fuel volumes for 2018 under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program, maintaining levels similar to 2017 due to growth limitations in cellulosic and advanced biofuels. 2017
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The American Farm Bureau Federation expressed support for the EPA's proposal to rescind the 2015 "Waters of the U.S." rule, labeling it a flawed regulation that hindered farming and private business. 2017
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture shared an invitation from the American Agri-Women regarding upcoming Fly-In events in Washington, D.C., aimed at engaging with legislators on agricultural issues. 2017
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The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is coordinating a meeting with the EPA regarding seating arrangements for an upcoming Executive Council meeting and lunch with the Governor, while also ensuring EPA representatives can attend a public press conference. 2017
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The email correspondence between Beau Greenwood of CropLife America and Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses comments submitted regarding existing regulations related to worker protection and certification and training rules, indicating a planned conversation on these topics. 2017
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The email from Dudley Hoskins of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture discusses the agenda and materials for an upcoming meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding pesticide regulations and includes attachments related to regulatory reform comments and member testimony. 2017
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the evaluation of existing regulations under Executive Order 13777, emphasizing the importance of cooperative federalism in enhancing regulatory processes and accountability. 2017
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