Byron Brown — Deputy Chief of Staff

Documents from the email mailbox of Byron Brown, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.

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The email from Denise Bode outlines a meeting recap regarding the EPA's potential role in fostering voluntary public-private partnerships, highlighting support for regional offices and specific state efforts in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Wisconsin. 2017
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The email exchange between Denise Bode of Michael Best Strategies and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses the transition of scheduling responsibilities from Sydney Hupp, who no longer works at the agency, to Maddy Morris, in relation to a meeting involving the leadership of the American Pipeline's team. 2017
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The email from Thomas J. Imeson of Northwest Natural discusses ongoing efforts and concerns regarding the cleanup of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site and the Gasco sediments site, including the submission of comments on a proposed sampling plan by EPA Region 10. 2017
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The email from Timothy Keeler of Mayer Brown LLP discusses a request for a meeting regarding a Congressional letter and regulatory fix related to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) issue, involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2017
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Kenneth Wagner, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, expresses interest in meeting with Denise Bode and her colleagues to discuss their work on clean water and emphasizes the importance of industry innovation in environmental advancements. 2017
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The email correspondence between Denise Bode and Kenneth Wagner discusses scheduling a meeting related to an unspecified topic involving the EPA. 2017
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Byron Brown from the EPA is coordinating a meeting with Don Parrish to discuss an important water quality standards issue related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt, has decided to reconsider provisions of the Coal Combustion Residuals Rule in response to petitions from the Utility Solid Waste Activities Group and AES Puerto Rico LLP, while also planning to address related legal challenges before a court deadline. 2017
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The email from Thomas Lorenzen of Crowell & Moring LLP is a reminder to Byron Brown about a scheduled call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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Byron Brown from the EPA arranged a call with Dimitrios Karakitsos from Holland & Knight to discuss an importation matter with the new OECA deputy, Patrick Traylor. 2017
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The email correspondence between Mary Jo Tomalewski of CropLife America and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a conference call with Jay Vroom for April 17, 2017, to catch up on relevant topics. 2017
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Denise Bode from Michael Best Strategies is following up with Byron Brown regarding their meeting and inquiring if he is still the lead on their work related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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Heidi Hansen from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking assistance from Byron Brown at the EPA to expedite communication regarding an authority related to the transportation and disposal of a sinking boat. 2017
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The document is an email from Anna Burhop of Bracewell LLP providing updated contact information, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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Denise A. Bode from Michael Best Strategies is inquiring about the appropriate contact person at the EPA for the Administrator's Superfund (CERCLA) efforts. 2017
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The email from Elliott Laws to Byron Brown discusses the commencement of a security review related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating involvement from Crowell & Moring LLP. 2017
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The email exchange between Byron Brown of the EPA and Thomas Lorenzen of Crowell & Moring LLP discusses Brown's return to the EPA and expresses a desire to meet for lunch or coffee. 2017
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The email exchange between Byron Brown of the EPA and Justin Savage from Sidley Austin discusses the release of the CERCLA 108(b) Rule and the request for a copy of the rule, which was not yet available on the EPA website. 2017
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The email from Byron Brown of the EPA discusses the agency's response to a petition submitted by AES Puerto Rico LP regarding the CCR rule, as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Byron Brown at the EPA provides a response to a petition submitted by the Utility Solid Waste Activities Group regarding the CCR rule. 2017
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The North Dakota Department of Transportation submitted a document detailing priority infrastructure needs across the state, as requested by Troy Lyons. 2017
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The email correspondence between Laura Skaer of the American Exploration & Mining Association and Byron Brown of the EPA confirms a meeting scheduled for October 2, 2017, to discuss CERCLA 108(b). 2017
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The email from Cheryl Wolff of the Nebraska Governor's Policy Research Office discusses the submission of a spreadsheet listing shovel-ready infrastructure projects in Nebraska that lack funding, in response to a request from Governor Rickett's office. 2017
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The email from Nena Shaw at the USDA discusses collaboration with Toyota and other stakeholders to streamline the NEPA environmental review process, aiming to achieve a two-year cycle time for approvals. 2017
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The scoping memorandum from Geosyntec Consultants outlines proposed pre-remedial design investigation studies for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, aimed at supporting the allocation of the Record of Decision and refining sediment management area footprints, as part of a strategy sponsored by the Pre-Remedial Design Group. 2017
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The email exchange between Laura Skaer and Byron Brown discusses the scheduling of a meeting at the EPA involving Skaer, Matt Ellsworth, and Ron McMurray on May 3, 2017. 2017
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The email exchange between Laura Skaer of the American Exploration & Mining Association and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to talk about CERCLA 108(b) during Skaer's visit to Washington, D.C. 2017
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Heidi Hansen from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources is coordinating a meeting with Byron Brown from the EPA to discuss a visit after a scheduled meeting on December 6, 2017. 2017
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The email exchange between Heidi R. Hansen from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and Byron Brown from the EPA discusses a potential meeting after a scheduled meeting on December 6, 2017. 2017
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Denise Bode from Michael Best Strategies is following up with Byron Brown regarding their meeting and inquiring about scheduling a call to discuss next steps related to their work with the agency. 2017
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The email exchange between Jay Vroom of CropLife America and Byron Brown discusses the need to schedule a phone call regarding an upcoming meeting at the White House. 2017
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The email exchange between Heidi R. Hansen from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and Byron Brown from the EPA discusses a meeting arrangement for December 6, 2017, with Hansen indicating she has an escort and will not need to meet Brown. 2017
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The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity is urging the EPA to postpone compliance deadlines under the Coal Combustion Residuals rule to prevent coal plant retirements and unnecessary compliance costs. 2017
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Robert Livingston updates EPA officials on developments related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case concerning Verizon in Hicksville, NY. 2017
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Northwest Natural's Vice President, Tom Imeson, sent a report to EPA officials regarding the status of the Gasco remedial design and recommendations for correcting errors in the Portland Harbor Superfund Site Record of Decision. 2017
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The email from Douglas H. Green of Venable LLP discusses logistics for a meeting scheduled for 10 am the following day, involving members of USWAG and representatives from individual utilities, addressed to Byron Brown. 2017
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The email from Thomas Lorenzen congratulates Byron Brown on his return to the EPA and expresses a desire to meet for lunch or coffee, indicating a professional relationship between Lorenzen and the agency. 2017
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The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing a water quality trading program with representatives from Michael Best Strategies, including Byron Brown and Denise Bode. 2017
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The email from Robert Tomiak of the Office of Federal Acquisition discusses sharing data from the Council on Environmental Quality regarding Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) cycle times and volumes by agency, while also indicating a request for further data to support analytics on project life cycles. 2017
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The Associated General Contractors of America submitted comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the evaluation of existing regulations in accordance with Executive Order 13777, emphasizing their expertise in construction and procurement regulations. 2017
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The email correspondence between Laura Skaer and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on May 3, 2017, involving Skaer, Matt Ellsworth, and Ron McMurray to address unspecified topics. 2017
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The email correspondence between Chris Hornback of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies and Sarah Greenwalt of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses scheduling a meeting for April 20, 2017, to coordinate on water-related issues, noting that the EPA Administrator will be unavailable. 2017
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The email correspondence between Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA and Chris Hornback of NACWA confirms a meeting scheduled for April 20, 2017, regarding topics relevant to pretreatment professionals. 2017
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The email correspondence between Chris Hornback of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies and Sarah Greenwalt from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirms a meeting scheduled for April 20, 2017, at 10 AM to discuss water-related issues. 2017
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The email exchange involves Chris Hornback from NACWA coordinating a meeting with EPA officials, including Byron Brown and Sarah Greenwalt, to discuss scheduling a call for May 9, 2017, at 4 PM. 2017
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The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) submitted comments to the EPA regarding Docket ID EPA-HQ-OA-2017-0190, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the Clean Water Act while seeking improvements for public wastewater treatment utilities. 2017
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The email from Anne Fitzpatrick of Geosyntec Consultants discusses a draft scoping memorandum for the Pre-Remedial Design Group's proposed activities aimed at expediting field and analysis work in alignment with EPA's pre-design sampling objectives, with a goal to complete these studies by June 2019. 2017
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Denise Bode from Michael Best Strategies inquires with Byron Brown about a meeting regarding Wisconsin companies affected by the Ozone rule and seeks updates on a task force being formed on the issue. 2017
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The email from Denise A. Bode of Michael Best Strategies is a request to arrange a meeting between the Administrator and Harry Pefanis, President of Plains, for a brief meet and greet on Thursday. 2017
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The email from Megan Provost of Dow AgroSciences discusses concerns regarding the EPA's recently finalized biological evaluations under the Endangered Species Act for certain pesticides, urging for their withdrawal due to perceived flaws and rushed processes. 2017
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Denise Bode from Michael Best Strategies inquires about the new scheduler for the Administrator after learning that Maddy is no longer in that role, seeking guidance on directing meeting requests to Harry Pefanis. 2017
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The email correspondence between Rich Gold of Holland & Knight and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with executives from the Orange County Water District during their visit to Washington, D.C. 2017
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The email from Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA confirms a meeting with Chris Hornback from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies on April 20, 2017, at 10 AM, and provides details for security escort. 2017
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The email exchange between Laura Skaer and Byron Brown discusses scheduling a meeting at the EPA involving Skaer, Matt Ellsworth, and Ron McMurray. 2017
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The North Dakota Department of Transportation submitted a list of priority infrastructure needs to the Governor's office, as requested by Troy Lyons, in relation to ongoing discussions about infrastructure projects. 2017
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Chris Bliley from Growth Energy is seeking a meeting with EPA officials Byron Brown and Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) issue. 2017
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The email from Andy O'Hare of The Fertilizer Institute requests a meeting with Byron Brown regarding the CERCLA 108(b) proposal, indicating coordination with colleagues at the National Mining Association. 2017
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The email from Keniece Barbee of the Corn Refiners Association discusses updates regarding Byron Brown and requests a recent biography for attendees of a meeting with various agricultural industry leaders, coordinated with Michelle Hale from the EPA. 2017
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The Fertilizer Institute's Vice President, Andy O'Hare, sent an email to Byron Brown discussing the review of comments from Earthworks on phosphate mines in relation to CERCLA rulemaking, attaching a document that rebuts claims made by Earthworks. 2017
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The Corn Refiners Association is requesting a meeting with the EPA to discuss their legal challenge against the agency's finding that greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft endanger public health, particularly regarding the treatment of biogenic CO2 emissions in relation to fossil fuels. 2017
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The email exchange between Timothy Charters and Byron Brown discusses a potential meeting and social lunch, with Brown noting his recusal from oil and gas issues while working at the EPA's Office of Water. 2017
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The email from Michelle Hale at the EPA discusses the coordination of an Ag Leaders meeting with Administrator Pruitt, including invitations to various animal agriculture representatives and confirmation of attendees from multiple agricultural organizations. 2017
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The Fertilizer Institute submitted additional comments to the EPA arguing for the exclusion of potash and phosphate sectors from the proposed financial responsibility requirements for hardrock mining facilities, citing their low risk and existing regulatory oversight. 2017
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The Fertilizer Institute is inviting EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to address their gathering in September, as communicated by Andy O'Hare to Byron Brown. 2017
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The Fertilizer Institute invited EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to deliver the keynote address at their World Fertilizer Conference in September 2017, highlighting the importance of the fertilizer industry and its economic impact. 2017
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The email from Andy O'Hare to Byron Brown discusses comments from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding a CERCLA proposal, indicating that the comments predate the proposal and provide insight into FDEP's perspective. 2017
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The email correspondence between John Bode of the Corn Refiners Association and Byron Brown from the EPA discusses the need for direction on addressing the biogenic CO2 issue, which was raised with Administrator Pruitt during an event. 2017
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The letter from representatives of the iron ore mining industry to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt expresses concerns about the inclusion of the domestic iron ore industry in the proposed CERCLA 108(b) hardrock mining financial assurance regulations, arguing that it poses a low Superfund risk and should be excluded to protect jobs in Minnesota and Michigan. 2017
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The email from Ed Thomas of The Fertilizer Institute to Byron Brown discusses the potential exemption of phosphate and potash mines from the CERCLA Financial Assurance for Hard Rock Mining Rule and requests a brief meeting to discuss the EPA's progress on this issue. 2017
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The email exchange involves Byron Brown from the EPA introducing Chris Bliley and Anthony to Tate Bennett, the new Deputy AA for OCIR, and coordinating a phone call between Bliley and Brown. 2017
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The email exchange between Byron Brown of the EPA and Denise Bode discusses coordinating a meeting regarding nutrient policy, with Bode seeking to confirm Brown's role and availability following a recent meeting. 2017
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The email from Chris Bliley of Growth Energy discusses their statement on the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume obligations, with an attached press release regarding the 2018 proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). 2017
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The Fertilizer Institute's Andy O'Hare thanked EPA's Byron Brown for a meeting regarding CERCLA 108, advocating for an exclusion of phosphate and potash from the rule's scope and seeking updates on the reconsideration of the phosphate fertilizer risk and technology review. 2017
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The email from Byron Brown at the EPA discusses a follow-up on the biogenic CO2 issue raised by John Bode of the Corn Refiners Association, who is seeking to connect with the appropriate person at the agency after a discussion with Administrator Pruitt. 2017
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The email from Byron Brown at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, coordinating with Keniece Barbee from the Corn Refiners Association and including his assistant Veronica for assistance. 2017
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The email from Paul Balserak of the American Iron and Steel Institute to Byron Brown discusses materials related to CERCLA 108b and hardrock mining, which were covered in a meeting with the EPA. 2017
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The email exchange between Byron Brown, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the EPA, and Martin Doern from Xcel Energy discusses a recent meeting and congratulates Brown on his new job. 2017
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources submitted comments to the EPA regarding the proposed CERCLA 108(b) financial responsibility requirements for the Hardrock Mining Industry, arguing that the rule could conflict with existing state regulations that effectively manage mining operations and mitigate environmental risks. 2017
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The email exchange between Paul Balserak and Byron Brown discusses scheduling two meetings on June 20, 2017, involving six to seven participants, in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Heidi Hansen expresses gratitude to EPA's Byron Brown for sharing news that the EPA has determined the risks from the hardrock mining industry are minimal and that no additional federal regulations are needed. 2017
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The memorandum from Tom Sorel, Director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation, to the Environmental Protection Agency discusses the state's urgent infrastructure needs totaling over $2.6 billion for roadway projects and advocates for a formula-based funding approach to efficiently address these needs. 2017
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The email from BIS SELL Inc. to the EPA's Chief of Staff, Ryan Jackson, seeks urgent intervention regarding the quarantine of their imported cleaning machines due to a labeling error related to EPA establishment numbers, which is causing significant commercial losses. 2017
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The email from Fern Abrams of IPC to Byron Brown discusses follow-up actions and collaboration with the EPA regarding the negotiated rulemaking on TSCA reporting of byproducts and the RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Rule, emphasizing the desire for an abeyance to facilitate settlement discussions. 2017
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The email exchange between Byron Brown from the EPA and Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight discusses scheduling a lunch meeting to talk about the Energy Star issue. 2017
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The email correspondence between Brent de Jong of Castlelake and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses a follow-up meeting regarding Mississippi Phosphates and includes a link to Florida's phosphate-related information. 2017
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The email from United States Steel's counsel discusses upcoming deadlines and the status of two appeals related to environmental cases in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. 2017
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The email discusses the Orange County Water District's (OCWD) recent legal victory affirming its authority to investigate and remediate groundwater contamination, allowing it to pursue responsible parties for costs related to these efforts. 2017
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The email from Todd D. Young of U.S. Steel to Byron Brown discusses additional comments on the CERCLA 108(b) draft rule, including official comments from U.S. Steel and a bipartisan Congressional letter expressing concerns about the inclusion of iron ore in the rule. 2017
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The email exchange between T.A. Hawks of Monument Policy Group and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting originally set for November 13, 2017, at 2 PM, which was confirmed after a brief discussion about potential conflicts. 2017
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United States Steel Corporation submitted comments to the EPA urging reconsideration of the inclusion of iron ore mining under the proposed financial responsibility regulations for hardrock mining pursuant to CERCLA 108(b). 2017
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The email from Dimitri Karakitsos of Holland & Knight LLP to Byron Brown at the EPA discusses scheduling a conversation to provide an update related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The document is a revised working draft from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlining the sampling plan for pre-remedial design, baseline, and long-term monitoring at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site. 2017
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Byron Brown from the EPA acknowledges receipt of a Treasury study on unfunded infrastructure projects from Edward Mortimer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 2017
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Byron Brown from the EPA and Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight are coordinating a brief meeting after Brown's CEQ meeting on October 12, 2017. 2017
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The email correspondence discusses the EPA's draft sampling plan for the Portland Harbor cleanup, highlighting concerns about the lengthy and costly remedial investigation proposed by private parties, and the intention to meet with the Pre-Remedial Design Group to discuss the plan. 2017
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The email exchange between Byron Brown of the EPA and representatives from Castlelake discusses scheduling a call regarding the "Florida Test" related to a board meeting and strategy discussion. 2017
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Byron R. Brown, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is coordinating a meeting with Aaron Cutler regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Byron Brown at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight LLP regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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Byron Brown from the EPA is coordinating a meeting with Brent de Jong regarding the Mississippi Phosphates site, suggesting a time for discussion later in the week. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Byron Brown from the EPA coordinating with Brent de Jong and Kirsten Djadoo regarding a follow-up meeting about the Mississippi Phosphates site. 2017
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