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 email correspondence from the EPA's Executive Scheduler, Sydney Hupp, discusses scheduling a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt in July, indicating progress in setting up the event. 2017
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The email from the U.S. EPA's Forrest McMurray discusses confirming a location for a dinner with the North Dakota Governor. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett and Levi Bachmeier discusses lunch menu options and dietary restrictions for an upcoming event, with Bennett confirming he will follow up on the matter. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the U.S. Beet Sugar Association discusses sharing contact information for American Crystal Sugar Company and Minn-Dak Farmers Coop with Cassie Bladow and Levi. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses the attendance of Attorney General Reyes at a meeting, confirming that he is aware of it and planning to attend, following a request from Scott Pruitt. 2017
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The email exchange involves Tate Bennett from the EPA discussing sugar industry contacts with Cassie Bladow from the U.S. Beet Sugar Association and Levi Bachmeier from North Dakota, indicating coordination on sugar-related matters. 2017
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The document outlines the Trump administration's key policy achievements related to environmental regulations, specifically highlighting the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords and efforts to ensure clean air and water, as reported by the EPA and other sources. 2017
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The email from the U.S. EPA discusses scheduling information regarding the Administrator's use of a state plane for travel from Fargo to Grand Forks, ND. 2017
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The email from the EPA's Sarah Greenwalt to Tate Bennett discusses a request from a contact in Utah for a map of past jurisdictional determinations, with a link to a relevant website for reference. 2017
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The email from Kyle Roskam of the Wisconsin Governor's office to Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses wetland delineations and regulations, state rights regarding authority delegation, and consistent interpretation of NAAQS across jurisdictions. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses rescheduling a meeting with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) due to the state fair, suggesting an alternative date for a meeting as part of the State Action Tour on Waters of the United States (WOTUS). 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Governor Pruitt regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) as part of a state action tour, suggesting potential dates for the meeting. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Levi Bachmeier from the North Dakota Governor's Office discusses mailing addresses, likely in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA inquires about the number of staffers attending a meeting related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses coordinating a farm visit for Administrator Pruitt with U.S. Senator John Hoeven's office and North Dakota grower groups. 2017
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator Scott Pruitt is requested to speak at the American Legislative Exchange Council's 2018 Annual Meeting on August 9, 2018, focusing on future environmental programs during a keynote address. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Elizabeth Thompson of the National Association of Home Builders discusses their recent meeting and shares contact information for future collaboration. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses a congratulatory letter for Administrator Pruitt, which was sent by Cathy Stepp from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and seeks to identify which topics from a list are of primary interest for discussion. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Valerie Brader from LARA discusses scheduling a phone call regarding an unspecified topic. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Joseph Verruni of the Cato Institute discusses preparations for a visit and remarks by Peter Goettler, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship and cooperation between state and federal governments under Administrator Scott Pruitt's leadership. 2017
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has determined the risks from the hardrock mining industry to be minimal and will not impose additional federal requirements. 2017
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The email exchange involves EPA employees coordinating a meeting with Khristine Brookes from Cato Institute regarding a lost bracelet and scheduling a coffee or lunch meeting. 2017
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The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discussing a visit to the Cato Institute, with participants including Joseph Verruni from Cato and Hayley Ford from the EPA, planning the details and attendees for the meeting. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Tate Bennett from the EPA confirming attendance at a business event with Administrator Pruitt during the Manufacturer's summit in Phoenix, while indicating that he will not be able to attend due to a wedding. 2017
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The email correspondence involves the EPA confirming participation in a business event with Administrator Pruitt during the Manufacturer's summit in Phoenix, scheduled for October 6, 2017. 2017
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The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule and revert to the previous definition of "waters of the United States" to provide regulatory certainty and return power to the states, following a Presidential Executive Order. 2017
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The email exchange between EPA's Tate Bennett and Utah's Alan Matheson discusses a request from E&E News reporter Ariel Wittenberg regarding information on a drainage ditch and permitting issues related to a subdivision in Salt Lake City, Utah, mentioned by EPA Administrator Pruitt. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses the possibility of corn growers having a seat at a meeting, indicating a request for their inclusion in discussions related to environmental matters. 2017
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The email from the EPA discusses a 15-day comment period related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from the EPA's Executive Scheduler, Madeline Morris, confirms the scheduling of a meeting with Governor Reynolds and discusses logistics for the meeting. 2017
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The email from Stephanie Groen of the Iowa Governor's Office to EPA officials discusses the submission of Iowa's comments regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulations. 2017
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a reduction in the mandate for cellulosic biofuel to 238 million gallons while maintaining the ethanol blending requirement at 15 billion gallons, reflecting market demand for 2018. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Stephanie Groen from Iowa discusses ongoing communication and coordination regarding an environmental issue, with plans for a meeting in July to further address the matter. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Kayla Lyon, a Policy Advisor for the Iowa Governor's Office, discusses scheduling a call to talk about an event involving Administrator Pruitt in Iowa. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Perry Aasness of the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council discusses logistics for hosting an event, including potential venues and invitees for an administrator's visit. 2017
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The email exchange between EPA's Tate Bennett and Iowa's Stephanie Groen discusses a congratulatory letter from EPA Administrator Pruitt regarding the Governor's Senate confirmation, which the Governor appreciated. 2017
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The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is inviting participants to a "Waters of the U.S." roundtable discussion with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt scheduled for July 24, 2017, in Cameron, SC. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Catherine Cromer from the Tennessee government discusses scheduling a call to catch up regarding an upcoming meeting. 2017
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FreedomWorks invited EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at their Restore Liberty conference in April 2018, focusing on the rollback of regulations under his leadership. 2017
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The email exchange between Don Parrish and Tate Bennett discusses a personal matter, with no specific agency action or decision mentioned, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Don Parrish to Tate Bennett discusses checking on a question related to Tennessee and mentions an informal survey about dicamba for the EPA Administrator, as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett to Kari Vaughn discusses scheduling a phone call with Director Valerie Brader regarding a CTE utility issue at the Michigan Agency for Energy. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett discusses the approval of an invitation related to an event, emphasizing the need for a "not for external distribution" label to prevent further forwarding, and is addressed to James Tobin of the National Association of Home Builders. 2017
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) expressed support for the EPA's decision to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule, citing the need for clearer regulations that respect state authority while protecting clean water. 2017
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) commended the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for granting an extension on the implementation of the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) rule to allow for the completion of necessary guidance and training. 2017
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The email correspondence between Chad Nitsch of the EPA and Britt Aasmundstad from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture discusses a successful call regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) with 55 participants, highlighting positive feedback and coordination efforts. 2017
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The email from Adam Piper to Tate Bennett discusses the attachment of a 2015 comment letter regarding the Ozone Rule, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, and includes states involved in the matter. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA requests contact information for the Bateman family in North Dakota to conduct an informal survey on dicamba for the Administrator. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Tate Bennett from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Keith Appel from CRC Public Relations, facilitated by Amy Graham, to discuss a potential lunch or coffee meeting on September 26, 2017. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Don Parrish discusses scheduling a visit related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Levi Bachmeier, a Policy Advisor from the Office of the Governor, discusses Dr. Christina Hargiss in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses the DC Circuit Court of Appeals granting a stay on the mandate vacating the EPA's 2008 rule that exempted farms from CERCLA and EPCRA emissions reporting requirements until January 22, 2018. 2017
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt visited Nebraska to discuss the proposal to rescind the 2015 WOTUS rule with Governor Pete Ricketts and agriculture stakeholders, emphasizing regulatory certainty for farmers and ranchers. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett and Patrick Hedger discusses their meeting at an event related to a scientific advisory directive, with Hedger expressing interest in collaborating with the EPA and FreedomWorks on regulatory reform. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Don Parrish discusses the scheduling of state annual meetings. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Levi Bachmeier from North Dakota discusses obtaining contact information for the Bateman family to conduct an informal survey on dicamba for the EPA Administrator. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett to Ethan Mathews discusses information provided by CropLife America to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee regarding the nomination hearing of Michael Dourson, with a focus on the PRIA question. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses arranging a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and Union Pacific leadership during Pruitt's upcoming visit to Omaha. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the HollyFrontier Companies discusses a potential meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt and offers to host him at one of their refinery locations, specifically mentioning Wyoming as a point of interest. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses scheduling a visit for Administrator Scott Pruitt to meet with UP leadership in Omaha, correcting the date to Friday at 1:30 or 2 PM. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses a request for an introduction to contacts at the Michigan Farm Bureau, following a communication from Don Parrish. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA requests a connection with contacts in Nebraska regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email discusses the Gillibrand amendment to HR1029, which was mentioned by Andrew Vlasaty from the Agriculture Committee and is set to be offered and then withdrawn, with recipients including representatives from CropLife America and the Farm Bureau. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett discusses the submission of NASDA comments regarding the EPA's evaluation of existing regulations, specifically related to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2017-0190. 2017
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Beau Greenwood of CropLife America discusses comments on existing regulations related to worker protection and certification and training rules, with plans for further conversation on these topics. 2017
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Adam Piper discusses the progress of an ozone-related letter, indicating that a decision or action is expected to occur later that day. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett, Senior Deputy Associate Administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is regarding a call arrangement with Paul Schlegel related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472 NDCA). 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett to Bill McBride discusses the need for the Michigan Agency for Energy to be contacted regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett discusses the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472 NDCA) and includes an attachment related to the case, sent to a colleague at the North Dakota government. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA confirms the RSVP of Alex Dunn and Todd Parfitt for Administrator Pruitt's announcement scheduled for October 31, 2017. 2017
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The email exchange between EPA officials discusses the logistics for a trip to Nebraska, specifically confirming the total count of attendees for transportation and lunch arrangements. 2017
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The email correspondence discusses the organization of a coffee roundtable event on October 5, 2017, involving attendees from the National Association of Home Builders and the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs, with a query about who will lead the Q&A session. 2017
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Kenneth Wagner from the EPA expresses interest in discussing the Michigan Department of Agriculture's experiences with EPA Region 5 following a meeting with Administrator Pruitt. 2017
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The email from Kyle Roskam, Director of Federal Relations for Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, discusses the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating involvement or interest in federal environmental litigation. 2017
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA expresses gratitude to participants of a quarterly feedback session and encourages ongoing communication and assistance. 2017
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The Governors' Coalition, led by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, is requesting a follow-up call with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss progress on regulatory reforms beneficial to agricultural communities. 2017
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The email from Larry Pearce of the Governors' BioFuels Coalition discusses a thank you letter to EPA Administrator Pruitt and proposes scheduling a conference call to address suggested regulatory modifications from governors. 2017
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is coordinating with the EPA to find a communications staffer to participate in a panel at the annual meeting of the Communication's Officers of State Departments of Agriculture (COSDA) in New Orleans. 2017
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources discusses ozone issues in Sheboygan County and shares a fact sheet along with a letter from Governor Walker regarding ozone designation recommendations for the 2015 ozone standard. 2017
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The email from Diane Wood expresses gratitude to the board members of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for their contributions and support. 2017
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The email exchange between Cassandra Torstenson from North Dakota and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses a PowerPoint presentation related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472 NDCA). 2017
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The email correspondence involves Tate Bennett from the EPA coordinating with Mike Thompson regarding a lunch meeting and speaker details for an event related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The commentary by Edward J. Calabrese discusses the ideological motivations behind the 1956 recommendation by the US National Academy of Sciences to adopt a linear, non-threshold model for cancer risk assessment, arguing that it was based on deliberate falsification of research, and calls for a reevaluation of its impact on toxicology and public health practices. 2017
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The LGAC Small Community Advisory Subcommittee held a meeting on June 14, 2017, to discuss the WOTUS charge and agricultural issues, with key contributions from various members including Commissioner Robert Cope and Secretary Jeff Witte. 2017
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The email from Rich Zipperer of the Wisconsin government is an automatic reply indicating his absence from the office during May 9-12, 2017, and references a settlement agreement between the EPA and Pebble Limited Partnership related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The Wyoming Mining Association expressed approval of the EPA's decision to halt rulemaking under CERCLA 108(b), stating it would alleviate financial burdens on Wyoming's mining industry and promote economic growth. 2017
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The email from Rob Bluey to EPA officials expresses gratitude for hosting Administrator Scott Pruitt at a Heritage Foundation event, highlights positive feedback received from attendees, and mentions the publication of a transcript of the interview. 2017
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The email exchange involves Tate Bennett from the EPA coordinating attendance for Adam Hawkins at a business event with Administrator Pruitt during the Manufacturer's summit in Phoenix. 2017
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The email correspondence involves David Boaz from the Cato Institute seeking information about the EPA's Red Team project, with Will Lovell from the EPA directing him to Tate Bennett, the Associate Administrator for the Office of Public Engagement. 2017
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The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to Toyota's new headquarters in Plano, Texas, as part of his state action tour, highlighting the company's commitment to environmentally-friendly practices and a $10 billion investment in the U.S. over five years. 2017
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The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit to Toyota's new headquarters in Plano, Texas, as part of his state action tour, emphasizing the agency's interest in environmentally-friendly business practices. 2017
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The email correspondence involves the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discussing attendance and coordination for an upcoming visit, with a reminder about compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. 2017
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The email correspondence between Kim Rubin of Toyota Motor North America and Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses preparations for Administrator Pruitt's visit to Toyota's headquarters, including attendee details and contact information. 2017
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The email from Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, discusses scheduling a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and representatives from Ford on May 23 or 24, 2017, regarding sustainability and environmental topics. 2017
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The email from Douglas Hoelscher of the Executive Office of the President discusses connecting Tate Bennett with Stephanie Groen regarding the Iowa anti-degradation issue previously discussed with the EPA Administrator. 2017
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The email from Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, confirms a proposed meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt on July 13, 2017, and inquires about the preferred format for the engagement. 2017
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The document is a delivery report from Microsoft Outlook indicating that an email sent to aubrey_vaughan@mcconnell.senate.gov regarding letters of support and social media outreach could not be delivered due to the recipient's address not being found. 2017
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The email from Jayne Millerick, Chief of Staff to New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, discusses the Governor's response to the EPA regarding the Waters of the United States, following a request for feedback from Secretary Pruitt and Douglas Lamont. 2017
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The LGAC Small Community Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) held a meeting on June 14, 2017, to discuss the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) charge and related agricultural issues, with key contributions from various members including Commissioner Robert Cope and Secretary Jeff Witte. 2017
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The email correspondence between Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, and Kenneth Wagner, Senior Advisor at the EPA, discusses a productive meeting regarding North Dakota's issues and establishes ongoing communication for future collaboration. 2017
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