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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council held a Steering Committee call on August 8, 2018, to discuss the refinement of outcomes and objectives and review the proposed FY19 operating budget, with actions planned for further discussion in September and responses to budget inquiries by mid-August.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council discussed agenda items and scheduled a next Steering Committee meeting for July 25, 2018, during a call on July 11, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The email from Britt Aasmundstad of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture to David Ross discusses scheduling a quick call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture invited EPA Assistant Administrator David Ross to speak at their 2018 Winter Policy Conference regarding water quality and nutrient reduction efforts.
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The email from Carly Grether of NASDA requests feedback from David P. Ross regarding the 2018 NASDA Winter Policy Conference.
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The email from Lee Bridgett of the American Farm Bureau Federation thanks David Ross for speaking at their Council of Presidents meeting, accompanied by a letter from President Zippy Duvall.
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The American Farm Bureau Federation expresses appreciation to David Ross, Assistant Administrator of the EPA's Office of Water, for his collaborative approach and commitment to addressing environmental issues while supporting agricultural sustainability.
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The email from Gary Steinbauer discusses scheduling conflicts for a panel at the ABA SEER Fall Conference, specifically addressing updates on Clean Water Act developments from the EPA's Office of Water.
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President Trump announced the nomination of Jonathan Katchen, an oil and gas lawyer, for a federal judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, which could influence rulings on significant energy projects.
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The email from Elliott Laws of Crowell & Moring LLP discusses scheduling a meeting with David Ross to introduce Bill Cobb from Freeport-McMoRan and to address specific WOTUS-related impacts in the arid West.
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The email correspondence between David P. Ross of the EPA and Elliott Laws discusses scheduling a meeting with Bill Cobb, indicating Ross's busy schedule and his intention to check for availability with colleagues.
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Kyle W. Parker from Oil Search is reaching out to David Ross at the EPA to discuss the NEPA review process for the Nanushuk development project in Alaska and to introduce Keiran Wulff, while also mentioning an upcoming court appointment related to the US District Court vacancy in Alaska.
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The email from Kyle W. Parker to David P. Ross discusses President Trump's announcement of another round of judicial nominations, with an attached article for reference.
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The email from Lee Bridgett of the American Farm Bureau Federation discusses comments submitted regarding the definition of "Waters of the United States" and the recodification of a preexisting rule to the EPA, with attached documents for reference.
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The email exchange between Aaron Ringel and Christine Wyman discusses scheduling a coffee meeting to catch up on matters related to the EPA, with Wyman expressing interest in discussing specific topics.
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The email from Blake Barfield, Director of Government Affairs at HollyFrontier, requests a brief phone conversation with Aaron Ringel regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Christine Wyman, Senior Counsel at Bracewell LLP, to Aaron Ringel discusses scheduling a meeting to talk about the EPA and related topics in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The document is a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt urging support for exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard for small refineries facing economic hardship.
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The email from Blake Barfield of HollyFrontier discusses the EPA's potential reallocation of volumes related to Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and includes letters from Congress urging the EPA not to proceed with such reallocations.
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The document is a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt urging support for exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard for small refineries facing economic hardship, emphasizing the need for the EPA to exercise discretion in administering the program.
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Christine Wyman from Bracewell LLP inquires about the participation of non-governmental entities in the upcoming EPA PFAS Summit, indicating that they represent a company that could contribute valuable insights on the issue.
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The email from Blake Barfield to Aaron Ringel discusses a letter from Congressman Sessions to EPA Administrator Pruitt regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Aaron Ringel at the EPA indicates that John Konkus is currently managing public relations for Wheeler, following Wilcox's absence.
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The document outlines the details of the "Restore Liberty" event organized by FreedomWorks, featuring prominent speakers and focusing on topics such as the 2018 midterm elections and tax reform, with proceeds aimed at advancing the organization's mission for smaller government and personal liberty.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to sign an action adding a two-year applicability date to the 2015 Clean Water Rule to provide regulatory certainty for farmers and ranchers, following a Supreme Court ruling on jurisdiction related to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is informing stakeholders about new reporting requirements under CERCLA for hazardous substance air releases from animal waste due to a recent court decision, and providing resources for compliance.
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The email from Will Lovell, a Policy Advisor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pertains to the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472 NDCA) and references Tier 3/4.
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Will Lovell from the EPA is coordinating a meeting with Heidi McAuliffe from the American Coatings Association and has requested her to fill out a meeting request form.
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Will Lovell from the EPA sent an email to Christine Wyman providing the external meeting request form for Administrator Pruitt, requesting its completion and return.
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The email correspondence between Albert Kelly of the EPA and Denise Bode discusses a follow-up on providing additional information needed for their collaboration.
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The American Coatings Association is requesting a meeting with the EPA to discuss regulatory reform efforts related to MON/MACT rules, an aerosol coatings petition, and the Smart Sectors program.
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Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, is communicating with Elliott Laws regarding his departure from the agency and expressing a desire to catch up before leaving.
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The email from Denise Bode seeks guidance from Byron Brown on connecting with the appropriate EPA personnel regarding electronic Renewable Identification Numbers (eRINs) to support Newtrient's efforts in enhancing nutrient management technologies on dairy farms.
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The email from Elliott Laws of Crowell & Moring LLP to Byron Brown discusses seeking advice on an issue related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Timothy Keeler of Mayer Brown LLP to various recipients, including EPA officials, discusses the Sabin Metal team's response to suggestions made in a prior meeting regarding their potential path forward, as referenced in an attached letter.
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Denise Bode from Michael Best Strategies is requesting to schedule a call with Byron Brown regarding staffing considerations due to vacancies.
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The email from Denise A. Bode of Michael Best Strategies requests assistance from Byron Brown in connecting with the appropriate EPA personnel regarding Newtrient's efforts to enhance nutrient management technologies on dairy farms and their interest in discussing electronic RINs (eRINs) to improve the economic viability of digester technology.
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Denise A. Bode from Michael Best Strategies is inquiring about the lead contact at the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention regarding pesticide issues affecting the American Fruit and Vegetable Coalition.
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Ryan Jackson from the EPA discusses the status of proposed language regarding reporting exclusions related to the Fischer language in appropriations, suggesting collaboration with Don Parrish to explore alternatives if the proposal is not successful.
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The email from Brittany Bolen of the EPA addresses a misunderstanding regarding a previous email she did not send, while also discussing an upcoming meeting with Bayer and the necessary security protocols for attendees.
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The email from Robert Helminiak of SOCMA to Brittany Bolen discusses three regulatory issues involving the EPA: the unexpected denial of a long-standing RCRA exemption, SOCMA's intervention in a lawsuit against the EPA regarding the DSW rule, and support for a proposed RMP rule.
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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 with Andrew Walmsley regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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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 follow-up regarding a contact related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472 NDCA).
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett and Don Parrish discusses the scheduling of meetings with various state Farm Bureaus (FBs) related to agricultural policy, indicating coordination efforts by the Farm Bureau.
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses tweets from FreedomWorks that amplify recent deregulatory actions taken by the agency.
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett and Aline DeLucia discusses the sharing of an updated chart on Dicamba, with DeLucia representing the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Aline DeLucia discusses scheduling a call to touch base on the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Tate Bennett discusses the EPA's ongoing review of chlorpyrifos, highlighting concerns about the Columbia Center's data used to support a ban on the pesticide, and includes a statement from an EPA spokesperson regarding the agency's challenges in accessing the data.
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett and Aline DeLucia discusses the inability to obtain specific information related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating a communication about regulatory matters involving the Environmental Protection Agency.
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA expresses gratitude for a productive meeting with representatives from the National Black Chamber of Commerce and mentions plans to follow up on discussed items.
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Paul Schlegel of the American Farm Bureau Federation discusses scheduling a conference call with key members from various states regarding dicamba.
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Paul Schlegel of the American Farm Bureau Federation discusses rescheduling a call to include OCSPP counsel, with proposed dates and times for the meeting.
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The EPA is releasing a draft human health risk assessment for the pesticide atrazine, highlighting potential risks to children and workers, and inviting public comment on this and related assessments for simazine and propazine.
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Patrick Pledger discusses scheduling a call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The American Farm Bureau Federation's Paul Schlegel corrected the date and time for a conference call with the EPA regarding dicamba, rescheduling it from August 3 to August 8, 2018.
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The email from Don Parrish of the American Farm Bureau Federation introduces Tate Bennett, a contact at the EPA, to Bob White, discussing potential connections with officials in Montana, Indiana, and West Virginia.
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The email from Paul Schlegel discusses draft language related to the Senate bill for the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating what the House could accept, and includes an attachment for review.
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The email exchange between Don Parrish and Tate Bennett discusses connecting with individuals in Montana, Indiana, and West Virginia regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating coordination efforts related to environmental issues.
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The email from Hayley Ford at the Environmental Protection Agency confirms that Administrator Pruitt will attend the AFBF Council of Presidents meeting on July 11, 2018, and requests completion of a speaker request form for the event.
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The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) related to the Endangered Species Act and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Ethan Mathews of CropLife America thanks Tate Bennett from the EPA regarding the executed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Dennis Deziel of Dow Chemical Company discusses the need to reschedule a visit to Dow's headquarters in Midland, Michigan, originally planned for July 16-17, to either August or the fall due to scheduling conflicts.
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The email from Samantha Dravis at the EPA discusses a query from Kelly Johnson regarding the lead for the Pesticide Working Group announced by Administrator Pruitt, and includes a response indicating that Nancy Beck from the OCSPP office is being copied for further assistance.
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The email from Janet Collins to Nancy Beck and others discusses a tentative appointment regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, scheduled for August 16, 2018.
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The email from John Vandenberg of the EPA discusses scheduling DPE meetings, indicating that July dates are preferable over the previously suggested June dates.
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The email from Edward Krenik to John Vandenberg of the EPA discusses scheduling meetings to coordinate scientific studies related to the development of a pharmacokinetic model for recalculating the inhalation unit risk for chloroprene, as directed by Dr. Tina Bahadori.
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The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers expressed support for reforming the Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) program under the EPA Renewable Fuel Standard due to its adverse impact on refineries and job security in industrial states.
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The email from Andrew Wheeler, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. EPA, indicates his inability to attend a CropLife America Strategic Oversight Council meeting on pesticide policy due to a focus on internal meetings, but expresses willingness to engage at a later date.
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The email from Delaney Rakosnik confirms a meeting with Bill Wehrum at the EPA on August 22, 2018, providing detailed directions and security procedures for attendees.
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The email correspondence between Mary Jo Tomalewski from CropLife America and Tamika Burton from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for the Production Ag CEO Council on June 12, 2018.
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The email from Scott Segal to Andrew Wheeler discusses the Clean Water Act Section 401, expresses appreciation for the EPA's leadership, and outlines requests for meetings to address challenges related to the 401 process and energy infrastructure, highlighting increased congressional and state interest in the issue.
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Bill Wehrum, Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, confirms a lunch reservation with Jeff Holmstead for February 21, 2018, while declining to switch it to dinner due to a prior commitment.
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The document is an oral statement by Jeffrey R. Holmstead before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, discussing the complexities and inefficiencies of the Clean Air Act's multiple regulatory programs for air pollution from manufacturing and energy facilities.
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The email from Jeff Holmstead to Bill Wehrum discusses an upcoming meeting with Air Liquide executives regarding their difficulties in getting a pathway approved under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, highlighting their cooperation with the EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) and the significance of the issue for the company.
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On May 23, 2018, Kenneth Wagner, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, confirmed a 2:15 PM meeting with Denise Bode regarding a discussion, likely related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is holding a meeting on January 24, 2018, to vote on the Commitment and Planning Support Funded Priorities List and the Robinson Preserve Funding Approval, while also welcoming a new chair and discussing the draft annual report to Congress.
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The American Gas Association's Chief Regulatory Counsel, Pam Lacey, declined an invitation from the EPA to participate in an oil and natural gas roundtable focused on upstream production issues, emphasizing AGA's interest in downstream natural gas distribution topics.
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is inviting Kenneth Wagner to their Congressional Reception at the Capitol Visitor Center on January 29, 2018.
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The document provides a status update from the Council regarding the Restoration Assistance & Awards Management System (RAAMS), indicating that of the 51 expected Category 1 funding applications for the 2015 FPL, 46 have been initiated and 32 grants totaling $115,759,200 have been awarded as of July 31, 2018.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council discusses the development of a Projects Concepts Database to streamline project funding and improve proposal information management, as part of their April 2018 Steering Committee Meeting.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council's April 25, 2018, Steering Committee meeting focused on evaluating options for acquiring a grants management system to efficiently manage RESTORE Grant Programs, with recommendations based on system evaluation, cost, and risk.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council held a Steering Committee meeting on April 24-25, 2018, to discuss updates on the FPL3 and 10-Year Funding Strategy, including submission guidelines, environmental compliance, and budget considerations.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council held a Steering Committee meeting on April 24-25, 2018, in Gulf Breeze, Florida, to discuss the funding strategy and workflow for the third Funded Project List (FPL 3) and commitments related to environmental compliance and transparency.
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The document from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides a damage estimate related to various flood control projects funded under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, detailing specific projects across multiple states.
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is inviting attendees to their Congressional Reception at the Capitol Visitor Center on January 29, 2018, with RSVP required by January 24.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council discussed and made decisions regarding the draft Annual Report to Congress, planned a face-to-face Steering Committee meeting, approved the 2017 Funded Priorities List, and authorized funding for the Robinson Preserve during their January 24, 2018 meeting.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is holding a meeting on January 24, 2018, to welcome a new chair, discuss the draft annual report to Congress, and vote on the Commitment and Planning Support Funded Priorities List and Robinson Preserve funding approval.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Steering Committee held a call on February 7, 2018, to discuss updates on the CPS award process, the upcoming vote on the 2017 Annual Report to Congress scheduled for February 21, and plans for a face-to-face meeting in Florida in April.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Steering Committee agenda outlines plans for an upcoming face-to-face meeting in Florida, updates on the Interagency Regulatory Efficiency Work Group, and a council vote on the 2017 Annual Report to Congress.
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The document provides a status update from the Council regarding the Restoration Assistance & Awards Management System (RAAMS) for the 2015 Funding Proposal List (FPL), indicating that 46 out of 51 expected applications have been initiated, with 32 grants awarded totaling $115,759,200.
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The document outlines decisions and actions from a February 21, 2018, Steering Committee meeting of the Council, including scheduling a face-to-face meeting in Pensacola on April 24-25, 2018, and approving the 2017 Annual Report to Congress.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is seeking to replace its current grants management system, the Restoration Application and Award Management System (RAAMS), due to its impending termination, and has formed a Task Force to analyze alternatives and recommend a new system to ensure compliance with federal assistance regulations.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council held a Steering Committee meeting on April 24-25, 2018, to discuss the funding strategy and submission guidelines for the third Funded Project List (FPL 3) and to enhance collaboration and environmental compliance processes.
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The document from the Council provides an update on the status of the Restoration Assistance & Awards Management System (RAAMS) as of April 30, 2018, indicating that 43 out of approximately 51 Category 1 funding applications have been initiated, with 30 grants awarded totaling $112,591,200.
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