Justin Schwab — Deputy General Counsel

Documents from the email mailbox of Justin Schwab, an EPA official during the Trump 1.0 administration.

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The email from Lee Fuller discusses a meeting between the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and EPA staff regarding concerns about Subpart OOOOa regulations, focusing on definitions, fugitive emissions monitoring, and the treatment of low production wells. 2018
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The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) is providing the EPA with a legal white paper that outlines the agency's authority to classify biogenetic CO2 as distinct from other forms of CO2, supporting the carbon neutrality of biomass. 2018
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The email from Matthew Kuryla to Justin Schwab and Jim Rizk discusses scheduling a call to discuss next steps on a Texas petition related to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the EPA. 2018
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The document is an appointment confirmation for a meeting at EPA Headquarters regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, scheduled for August 17, 2018, involving representatives from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. 2018
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The document from the Texas Industry Project discusses the implications of a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling on the EPA's ozone implementation rule, clarifying that the ruling does not invalidate Texas's separate redesignation actions for the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (HGB) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) areas, and outlines the process for Texas to submit additional plan elements for EPA review 2018
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The email from Don Elliott of Covington & Burling LLP discusses a conversation with Susan Bodine regarding litigation options to challenge the EPA's authority to issue Unilateral Administrative Orders (UAOs) related to the Westlake landfill site, indicating a need for further discussion on the risks involved before the agency's proposed decision. 2018
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The emails between Mark DeLaquil and Justin Schwab discuss scheduling a lunch meeting, with Schwab representing the EPA. 2018
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The email from Emily Lindley, Chief of Staff at EPA Region 6, discusses her interest in participating in a call regarding Texas's petition for reconsideration of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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The email from Matthew Kuryla of Baker Botts discusses a phone call with the EPA regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, confirming a new meeting time while working remotely. 2018
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The email from Jack Gerard informs Justin Schwab about the live streaming of the American Petroleum Institute's State of American Energy 2018 event and mentions compliance with U.S. Senate and House ethics rules for attendance. 2018
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The email from Matthew Kuryla discusses a redesignation substitute analysis relevant to ongoing issues, seeking confirmation from Matt Leopold and Justin Schwab at the EPA that no contradictory actions are underway. 2018
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce requested the EPA to extend the review period for New York's Clean Air Act Section 126 petition, which seeks to impose stricter nitrogen oxide emissions limits on over 350 facilities, to ensure public participation in the decision-making process. 2018
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The email from Matthew Kuryla at Baker Botts discusses a phone call with the EPA regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating coordination among legal representatives. 2018
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The email exchange between Don Elliott and Justin Schwab discusses scheduling a call regarding an unspecified topic, with Elliott indicating his availability around his teaching commitments at Yale. 2018
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The email correspondence involves the EPA coordinating a meeting between Justin Schwab and Kevin Messner from AHAM to discuss refrigerants, specifically regarding charge size and a court ruling, during the March 6-8, 2018 timeframe. 2018
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The email from Lee Forsgren discusses a tentative appointment related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, scheduled for September 5, 2018, involving the Environmental Protection Agency. 2018
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The email from Mark Hamlin of Baker Botts discusses the case "Sierra Club de Puerto Rico v. EPA," providing final briefs and related documents to Alan Greenberg at the DOJ's Environment and Natural Resources Division. 2018
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The email from Shailesh Sahay of POET requests a meeting with EPA Assistant Administrator Wehrum to discuss POET's corn fiber Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathway application. 2018
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The email exchange between Justin Schwab and Kevin Messner discusses the impact of air conditioning and refrigeration on productivity and society, referencing an article and suggesting further reading on the topic. 2018
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The document is a court opinion regarding the Sierra Club's petition to vacate a 1980 Environmental Protection Agency rule related to state implementation plans under the Clean Air Act, in the context of a lead problem in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, where Energy Answers Arecibo, LLC is seeking to build a waste incinerator. 2018
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The email from Michael Schon of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center discusses a petition to the EPA regarding New York State's CAA Section 126, referencing the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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The email correspondence between Peter A. Pagano from Boeing and Delaney Rakosnik from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Assistant Administrator Bill Wehrum on September 20, 2018, regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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The email from Kevin Messner of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers discusses the impact of air conditioning and refrigeration on productivity and society, referencing an article and suggesting further reading on the topic. 2018
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The document discusses the manipulation of data in a study submitted by environmentalists regarding methane emissions from low producing wells, which was used to support the EPA's proposal to remove the exclusion for these wells under Subpart OOOOa, highlighting issues with the methodology and data interpretation. 2018
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The email from David M. (Max) Williamson discusses scheduling a working session with EPA officials regarding the resolution of the biogenic CO2 issue, indicating interest from the agricultural community. 2018
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The email from Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to address New York's Section 126 petition, as requested by Peter Whitfield from Sidley Austin LLP. 2018
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The email exchange between Adam Gustafson and Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss lifecycle analysis, with a memo attached for reference. 2018
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Peter Whitfield from Sidley Austin LLP informs Justin Schwab about an upcoming letter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding New York's Section 126 petition and requests a quick call to discuss it. 2018
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The email from Peter Whitfield of Sidley Austin LLP discusses a letter to the EPA requesting a six-month extension for the agency's response to New York's Section 126 petition, in preparation for a meeting with colleagues. 2018
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Kohler Co. representatives expressed concerns to EPA officials regarding the proposed non-attainment designation for Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, related to the 2015 Ozone NAAQS and discussed the impact on their manufacturing operations. 2018
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The US EPA Science Advisory Board, led by Thomas Carpenter, is implementing a process for hiring foreign nationals as Special Government Employees (SGEs), having collaborated with the Office of General Counsel and Human Resources to draft a summary of the hiring steps. 2018
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The email from Peter Whitfield of Sidley Austin LLP to Justin Schwab discusses the mailing of a letter to the EPA regarding a Section 126 extension. 2018
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The memo from Adam Gustafson to Justin Schwab at the Environmental Protection Agency discusses the need for an updated lifecycle analysis of ethanol's greenhouse gas emissions for the triennial report to Congress, highlighting that new scientific data has emerged since the last analysis in 2010, which the EPA has not yet addressed. 2018
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The email exchange between Justin Schwab of the EPA and Adam Gustafson discusses scheduling a conversation about lifecycle analysis, with a potential rescheduling due to an unspecified issue. 2018
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The document is an email notification regarding an accepted interview appointment for Justin Schwab at the EPA, scheduled for August 27, 2018, from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM EDT in Room 4304, as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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The document is an email notification regarding an accepted interview scheduled for August 30, 2018, involving Justin Schwab from the EPA and an unnamed candidate, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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The document is an email notification regarding an accepted interview appointment for Justin Schwab at the EPA, scheduled for August 28, 2018, in Room 4530. 2018
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The document is an email notification regarding an accepted interview appointment for Justin Schwab at the EPA, scheduled for August 30, 2018, in Room 6013, with multiple attendees and a note that the meeting will be conducted via Skype. 2018
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The document is an email notification regarding an accepted interview appointment for Justin Schwab at the EPA, scheduled for August 29, 2018, in Room 4304. 2018
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The document is an email notification from Google Calendar regarding an accepted interview appointment for Justin Schwab at the EPA, scheduled for August 31, 2018, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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The document is an email notification regarding an accepted interview appointment for Justin Schwab at the EPA, scheduled for August 30, 2018, in a specific conference room. 2018
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The document is an email notification regarding an accepted interview appointment for Justin Schwab at the EPA, scheduled for August 27, 2018, from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time. 2018
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The Air Stewardship Coalition requests the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend by six months the proceedings related to a petition from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation that seeks additional emissions reductions from numerous industrial facilities under the Clean Air Act. 2018
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The email from Mark DeLaquil of BakerHostetler to Justin Schwab discusses scheduling a lunch meeting amidst ongoing trials related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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The letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requests the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt an updated lifecycle analysis for corn ethanol to reflect recent improvements in production and to support the Trump Administration's commitment to sound science and transparency. 2018
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The email from Adam Gustafson to Justin Schwab discusses the importance of updating the lifecycle analysis of biofuel greenhouse gas emissions for the Triennial Report to Congress, highlighting concerns about the Office of Transportation and Air Quality's (OTAQ) reluctance to revise its analysis despite new research. 2018
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The Urban Air Initiative and several coalitions submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding its Proposed Rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program for 2018, criticizing the agency for relying on outdated lifecycle emissions data and failing to provide a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis. 2018
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is requesting the EPA to extend the review period for New York's Clean Air Act Section 126 petition, which seeks to impose stricter nitrogen oxide emissions limits on over 350 facilities, to ensure public participation in the decision-making process. 2018
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency responds to a request from Illinois Communications Director Tricia Braid regarding the need to update the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions analysis for corn starch ethanol, indicating that changes would have limited impact on the Renewable Fuel Standard due to existing exemptions under the Clean Air Act. 2018
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Clint Woods from the U.S. EPA's Office of Air and Radiation is coordinating a follow-up discussion regarding concerns raised by the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and others about Subpart OOOOa regulations, particularly focusing on definitions, fugitive emissions monitoring, and low production wells. 2018
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The email correspondence between Peter Whitfield of Hogan Lovells and Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses the search for a copy of an executive order related to climate change policy released by the Trump administration on March 28, 2017. 2017
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The email exchange between Justin Schwab and Anne Cottingham discusses the timing of Schwab's presentation at the Nuclear Energy Institute's Legal Advisory Committee meeting, with a request for him to arrive by 1:30 PM instead of 1:45 PM. 2017
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The email from Lee Fuller of the IPAA discusses a follow-up on air emissions management in oil and natural gas production, sharing several attached documents related to comments and petitions submitted to the EPA regarding existing regulations and data manipulation issues. 2017
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The email from Emily Fisher of the Edison Electric Institute discusses the need to improve the New Source Review (NSR) process and indicates that Alex Bond will follow up to set up a meeting on this topic after a meeting with the Administrator. 2017
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The email from Justin Schwab at the EPA discusses a follow-up meeting with Lee Fuller from the IPAA regarding air emissions management in oil and natural gas production, including the sharing of documents related to regulatory comments and issues. 2017
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The email from Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses coordinating a meeting regarding the New Source Review (NSR) process, involving input from Emily Fisher and Alex Bond of the Edison Electric Institute. 2017
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Michael Fitzpatrick from GE Corporate is seeking to arrange a meeting with Justin Schwab to discuss regulatory policy following their encounter at the ACUS Plenary. 2017
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The email exchange between Justin A. Savage from Sidley Austin LLP and Justin Schwab from the EPA discusses logistics and preparation for a panel on the Clean Power Plan at the Energy Bar Association on December 19, 2017, including a request for a bio and scheduling a prep call. 2017
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The email from Justin A. Savage of Sidley Austin LLP discusses logistics and preparations for a panel on the Clean Power Plan (CPP) featuring Justin Schwab, Deputy General Counsel at the EPA, scheduled for December 19, 2017, organized by the Energy Bar Association. 2017
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The email from Sidley Austin LLP invites recipients to a cocktail reception on November 9, 2017, to introduce their newest environmental lawyers, including Peter Whitfield, in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email correspondence between Robert Meyers of Crowell & Moring LLP and Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses scheduling an urgent bilateral call for the week of August 14, 2017. 2017
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The email discusses preparations for a panel discussion on December 19, 2017, involving Justin Schwab, Deputy General Counsel at the EPA, and outlines logistics, a prep call, and a draft bio for the event. 2017
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The document provides biographies of speakers, including David Doniger from NRDC and Michael G. Dowd from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, who are involved in discussions related to the Clean Power Plan and air quality management. 2017
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The email from Peter Whitfield of Hogan Lovells discusses a legal case related to tribes and CERCLA, mentioning an attachment of a court case that was recently cited by another court. 2017
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The email from Marcella Burke to Justin Schwab discusses her desire to meet while in Washington, D.C., and references the recent hiring of a third political Deputy General Counsel at the EPA. 2017
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The email from Don Elliott of Covington & Burling discusses the Diageo motion to dismiss regarding the effects of controls on whiskey aging emissions, highlighting prior studies that indicate adverse effects on product quality, and seeks confirmation from Phillip Brooks at the EPA about Gallo's similar findings. 2017
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The email exchange involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) coordinating a meeting with Baker Botts to discuss the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with Monique Patrick providing available times for Justin Schwab. 2017
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The document is a letter from various oil and gas trade associations to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, providing comments on the proposed rule regarding emission standards for the oil and natural gas sector and the stay of certain requirements published in the Federal Register. 2017
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Megan McChesney from Americans for Tax Reform invites Justin Schwab to a policy dinner and provides an information sheet regarding the event. 2017
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The document is a letter from Grover G. Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform inviting EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to participate in a policy roundtable dinner in 2017. 2017
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The email exchange between Justin Schwab from the EPA and Marcella Burke from Akin Gump discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss the agency and potential future opportunities, with a proposed time of 5 PM on Tuesday. 2017
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The email from Shannon S. Broome of Hunton & Williams discusses scheduling a meeting regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The document is an email from Justin A. Savage correcting and updating the biography of Justin Schwab, Deputy General Counsel at the EPA, highlighting his role and qualifications related to the Clean Air Act. 2017
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The email exchange between Peter Whitfield of Sidley Austin LLP and Justin Schwab from the EPA discusses the scheduling of a panel event related to environmental law, set for December 19, 2017. 2017
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The email from Michael A. Ferguson, a Senior Advisor at BakerHostetler, discusses forwarding a resume for a candidate for the Region 2 Administrator position to Justin Schwab. 2017
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The email correspondence between Justin A. Savage from Sidley Austin LLP and Justin Schwab from the EPA discusses the preparation of speaker bios for an Energy Bar Association event focused on the Clean Power Plan. 2017
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The email correspondence between Paul Sapperstein of FreedomWorks and Madeline Morris of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between Adam Brandon and Administrator Pruitt for September 2017. 2017
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The email correspondence involves participants from various organizations, including the EPA, discussing the organization and outline of a panel event on the Clean Power Plan, facilitated by Justin Schwab, with an emphasis on continuing dialogue and collaboration. 2017
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The email exchange between Justin Schwab from the EPA and Justin A. Savage from Sidley Austin LLP discusses revisions to speaker bios for an upcoming Energy Bar Association event focused on the Clean Power Plan. 2017
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The email from Shannon S. Broome of Hunton & Williams informs recipients that the National Environmental Development Association (NEDA) does not oppose an extension of a motion deadline to July 28, 2017, in the case Sierra Club v. EPA. 2017
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The email from Samuel Brown thanks Kevin Minoli and others for their participation in an environmental law and policy event, highlighting positive feedback received from participants, in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email from Michael Dowd of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality discusses approval of a draft outline for an Energy Bar Association event focused on the Clean Power Plan. 2017
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Mark DeLaquil from BakerHostetler is reaching out to Justin Schwab regarding a discussion on the SNAP litigation related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email exchange between Peter Whitfield from Sidley Austin LLP and Justin Schwab from the EPA discusses the scheduling and participation in a reception for new environmental lawyers, set for December 19, 2017. 2017
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The email from Anne Cottingham of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) outlines details for the upcoming NEI Legal Advisory Committee meeting on November 14, 2017, including speaker arrangements and logistical instructions. 2017
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The email exchange between Justin Schwab of the EPA and Peter Robertson discusses scheduling a phone call to check on the status of an ongoing matter related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email exchange between Rachel Lattimore of CropLife America and Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses an invitation for Schwab to attend a CropLife America Law Committee meeting on June 15, 2017, highlighting the opportunity for him to speak at the event. 2017
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The email exchange between Peter Robertson and Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses scheduling a follow-up call regarding previous communications, with Schwab currently on vacation and suggesting to connect on Monday or Tuesday. 2017
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The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) coordinating a planning call for the Energy Bar Association Panel, with scheduling assistance from Monique Patrick due to Justin Schwab's unavailability. 2017
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The email exchange between Justin A. Savage of Sidley Austin LLP and Justin Schwab from the EPA discusses revisions to speaker bios for an Energy Bar Association event focused on the Clean Power Plan. 2017
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Peter Whitfield from Hogan Lovells is coordinating a meeting with the EPA regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case scheduled for Wednesday at 4 PM. 2017
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The email correspondence involves Rachel Lattimore from CropLife America inviting David Fotouhi and Justin Schwab from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to a Law Committee meeting on June 15, 2017, and confirming their attendance. 2017
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Justin Schwab from the EPA confirms his attendance at a reception hosted by Sidley Austin LLP for their newest environmental lawyers and discusses the timing for a panel participation. 2017
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The email correspondence between Justin Schwab of the EPA and Peter Whitfield of Sidley Austin LLP discusses inquiries related to the Formaldehyde Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 2017
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The email from Justin A. Savage of Sidley Austin LLP discusses a draft outline for an Energy Bar Association event focused on the Clean Power Plan, soliciting feedback from attendees. 2017
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The email from Peter C. Whitfield of Hogan Lovells discusses the provision of a signed 2007 Consent Decree related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating communication with Mandy Gunasekara and Justin Schwab regarding the document. 2017
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The email from Lee Fuller to Justin Schwab discusses the IPAA's comments on the EPA's Notice of Data Availability regarding proposed changes to compliance deadlines for methane regulations affecting low producing oil and natural gas wells, advocating for the extension of these deadlines and highlighting the need for differentiated regulatory approaches based on production levels. 2017
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The email from David Doniger discusses the draft outline for an Energy Bar Association event focused on the Clean Power Plan, with feedback requested from attendees, including representatives from various law firms and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. 2017
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The email exchange involves Justin Schwab from the EPA coordinating a call with Peter Robertson and Thomas M. Barba regarding scheduling, indicating a discussion related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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The email correspondence between Peter Whitfield of Sidley Austin LLP and Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses the lack of received questions for an upcoming panel related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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