EPA Communications and Meetings Under Trump Administration

This collection includes emails and correspondence from the EPA and the Department of the Interior discussing meetings, public forums, and responses to environmental policies during the Trump administration.

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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The email correspondence between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Venture while ensuring compliance with ethics guidelines due to Westlands Water District being a client. 2018 4
The Department of the Interior's legal team determined that Deputy Secretary's meeting with General Moly representatives regarding the Mt. Hope project Supplemental EIS poses no ethical concerns under existing statutes and the Trump administration Ethics Pledge. 2018 3
The email correspondence involves Denny Rehberg coordinating with Gareth Rees from the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding scheduling a meeting to discuss Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which is affected by a monument designation from the Obama Administration. 2018 3
The email correspondence involves the Department of the Interior discussing a meeting request regarding Amplify Energy's oil and gas operations off the Pacific Coast and onshore, with Katherine Ambrose following up for additional context. 2018 6
The National Congress of American Indians is requesting a meeting with Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt of the Department of the Interior to discuss changes in Indian Affairs policies following the departure of Secretary Ryan Zinke, particularly regarding tribal lands and self-governance. 2018 2
The email exchange between Denny Rehberg and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Venture, with considerations for briefing materials and participants, while clarifying that discussions will not involve Westlands Water District. 2018 8
The email from David Bernhardt at the Department of the Interior discusses a potential meeting with Dan and Linda Mitrovich regarding an innovative public-private partnership project in California that involves federal, state, and private lands, emphasizing its support from various stakeholders and the absence of taxpayer funding. 2018 1
The email from David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, instructs Denny Rehberg to contact Gareth Rees for the necessary ethics form related to discussions about Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which is affected by a monument designation from the Obama Administration. 2018 1
The email correspondence between Chase Adams of the American Sheep Industry Association and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting with Deputy Secretary Bernhardt to address the reevaluation of BLM policy 1730 regarding domestic sheep and goats. 2018 3
The Department of the Interior has determined that Deputy Secretary Bernhardt can accept an invitation to speak at the API Upstream Committee meeting on July 17, 2018, where he will present official remarks related to the Department's mission, including the Outer Continental Shelf Financial Assurance Program. 2018 9
The email exchange between Denny Rehberg and Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding issues related to monuments and mines, while clarifying that discussions about Westlands Water District are not permitted due to ethical considerations. 2018 5
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy for September 14, 2018, at 11 AM. 2018 8
The Department of the Interior's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management is coordinating a meeting with the American Sheep Industry Association for January 2, 2019, following the Deputy Secretary's unavailability. 2018 8
The Department of the Interior's Ethics Office has approved Deputy Secretary Bernhardt's attendance and official remarks at the American Exploration & Production Council's Winter Board Meeting on December 7, 2018, where he will discuss the Department's reorganization. 2018 12
The email correspondence from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting between AWEA representatives and DOI officials regarding wind energy priorities. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves the Department of the Interior discussing a meeting request form related to Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt, with Gareth Rees indicating he can forward it to ethics for scheduling. 2018 2
The email from Matthew Dermody of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting between Deputy Secretary Bernhardt and Lowell Baier to address topics including wildlife administration, mineral lease withdrawals near Yellowstone National Park, and proposed revisions to ESA regulations. 2018 2
The Department of the Interior's Departmental Ethics Office confirmed that David Bernhardt is recused from discussing specific matters involving Halliburton and Nobel Energy due to ethics regulations, while also approving his participation in a separate event. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Erik Milito from the American Petroleum Institute discusses the arrangement for Mr. Bernhardt to speak at the API's Upstream Committee meeting on July 17, 2018, in Washington, D.C., pending the completion of an attached form for ethics review. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting for the week of May 14, 2018, to address issues related to monuments and mines, while clarifying that discussions regarding Westlands Water District are not permitted due to ethical considerations. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Denny Rehberg requesting a form from Gareth Rees to facilitate an ethics review for discussions with the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which was affected by a monument designation during the Obama Administration. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting between Hayes, representing AWEA, and David Bernhardt to address wind energy priorities and related issues. 2018 2
The document details a scheduling correspondence between Colin Hayes, a founding partner at a consulting firm, and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior regarding a meeting set for September 14, 2018. 2018 2
The emails between Colin Hayes of LOT SIXTEEN and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discuss scheduling a meeting with Mr. Bernhardt, with various proposed dates in August and September. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes requesting a meeting with officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding wind energy priorities for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), with Gareth Rees facilitating the meeting request process. 2018 2
The document consists of email correspondence between Colin Hayes, a founding partner at Lot Sixteen, and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior, discussing scheduling a meeting with Mr. Bernhardt for potential dates in August and September 2018. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy priorities related to the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 2018 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering a request for Administrator Scott Pruitt to keynote the AAPCA 2018 Spring Meeting, focusing on Clean Air Act priorities, scheduled for April 4-6, 2018, in Lexington, KY. 2018 3
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting while ensuring compliance with ethics guidelines regarding the Westlands Water District as a client. 2018 2
The email exchange between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees discusses the potential rescheduling of a wind energy meeting originally set for September 14, 2018, due to uncertainties caused by Hurricane Florence, with a suggestion to consider later dates and logistics for attendees from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 2018 2
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting request for Deputy Secretary to discuss concerns regarding the Central Valley Project and CVPIA Restoration Fund Payments with representatives from the Trinity Public Utilities District and Westlands Water District. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting between Hayes, representing AWEA, and Deputy Secretary Bernhardt to discuss wind energy priorities. 2018 2
The email from Colin Hayes to officials at the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting with the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) to address their priorities related to DOI activities. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Denny Rehberg and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Venture, ensuring that discussions will not involve Westlands Water District due to ethical considerations. 2018 2
The email exchange between Colin Hayes of Lot Sixteen and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting with Mr. Bernhardt, focusing on potential dates in August 2018. 2018 2
The email from the Department of the Interior discusses the ethics considerations for David Bernhardt's upcoming meeting with Jeff Kightlinger, clarifying that Bernhardt's recusals do not prevent the meeting but cautioning against discussing any party matters related to his former clients. 2018 2
The email from Gareth Rees of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy with Colin Hayes from AWEA, contingent upon the completion of a request form for approval. 2018 2
The email correspondence from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting for the American Sheep Industry Association with Assistant Secretary Balash, confirming availability for January 2nd, 2019. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Chase Adams of the American Sheep Industry Association and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses a request for a meeting with Deputy Secretary Bernhardt to address the reevaluation of BLM policy 1730 concerning domestic and bighorn sheep, along with the submission of an ethics form. 2018 2
The email discusses a meeting scheduled for 11 am tomorrow involving the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, with Gareth Rees coordinating and confirming participation from David and providing a completed meeting proposal form. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Gareth Rees from the U.S. Department of the Interior coordinating a meeting request from Colin Hayes of AWEA to discuss wind energy priorities with Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt. 2018 2
The email exchange between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Venture, with a preference for dates in mid-May while ensuring compliance with ethics guidelines concerning Westlands Water District. 2018 7
The email correspondence involves the Department of the Interior discussing a meeting request related to Amplify Energy, a company focused on oil and gas properties in the U.S., with Katherine Ambrose coordinating the scheduling. 2018 5
The email discusses concerns raised by the National Park Service (NPS) regarding delays in the appraisal process for a project due to incomplete documentation and the need to finalize ventilation shaft positions, as well as the lengthy timeline for land exchanges. 2018 1
The National Park Service (NPS) expressed concerns about the color of structures at the SpaceX Texas Launch Site, suggesting a shift to earth tones to reduce environmental contrast. 2018 2
The email from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting and coordinating document preparation related to a project, with specific tasks assigned to team members regarding scope and construction plans. 2018 1
The email exchange involves the National Park Service coordinating a meeting and information sharing regarding a project with representatives from The Boring Company, specifically discussing scheduling, documentation, and concerns related to legal descriptions. 2018 2
The email from Steve Davis discusses concerns regarding the National Park Service's delay in starting an appraisal due to unprepared documents and the need for finalized ventilation shaft positions, as well as the lengthy timeline for land exchanges. 2018 1
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding a proposed ventilation shaft on private land, with discussions about a meeting and legal descriptions of the project. 2018 2
The National Park Service (NPS) is discussing the color of structures at the SpaceX Texas Launch Site, suggesting a shift to earth tones to reduce visual contrast with the environment. 2018 2
The National Park Service responded to The Boring Company's proposal regarding the Baltimore-Washington Parkway corridor, providing relevant information and contact details for further discussion. 2018 1
The Boring Company is organizing a meeting with representatives from the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to discuss an Environmental Assessment on January 23, 2018. 2018 2
The email from Steve Davis discusses coordinating with Ann Navaro regarding an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a project, seeking to determine if the coordination should be with her or someone at the National Park Service (NPS). 2018 1
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding the legal description and alignment for the BW tunnel project, addressing easement documentation and title issues. 2018 4
The document details communications between J. Steven Gardner and the Department of the Interior regarding his ethics agreement and concerns raised by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) about his potential conflicts of interest related to his appointment as Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). 2018 9
The email correspondence between Daniel Jorjani of the U.S. Department of the Interior and J. Steven Gardner discusses preparations for a business transition related to Gardner's potential confirmation as Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). 2018 8
The email from Daniel J. Jorjani, Principal Deputy Solicitor at the U.S. Department of the Interior, discusses the resolution of a file related to the confirmation process for J. Steven Gardner, indicating that it is expected to be fully resolved by the following week. 2018 1
The email correspondence between Peter May of the National Park Service and Steve Davis of the Boring Company discusses scheduling a meeting to address project scope, construction plans, and legal concerns related to a project involving the National Park Service. 2018 1
The National Park Service is discussing concerns regarding the legal description related to The Boring Company's proposal for the Baltimore-Washington Parkway corridor and is seeking clarification from the company's team. 2018 1
The email correspondence involves officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior discussing scheduling a meeting regarding the BW tunnel project for January 23, 2018. 2018 8
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator Scott Pruitt is requested to be the keynote speaker at the Club for Growth's Annual Economic Retreat from March 1-3, 2018, focusing on the importance of deregulation. 2018 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator Scott Pruitt has been invited to speak at the ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition on March 21, 2018, to discuss the implications of the Trump Administration's policies on energy and environmental matters. 2018 3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received an event request for Administrator Scott Pruitt to be the keynote speaker at the American Wood Protection Association's annual meeting on April 23, 2018, focusing on EPA regulations and the wood preservation industry. 2018 3
The document outlines the proposed schedule and delegation details for a CEC Council Session scoping mission in Oklahoma City, organized by the EPA, focusing on venue considerations for the upcoming Council Session in June 2018. 2018 2
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company to finalize a draft easement and legal description for the BW tunnel project, addressing specific items from previous correspondence and seeking to expedite the process despite challenges with title companies. 2018 4
The email from Edward McDonnell to Daniel Jorjani discusses a hypothetical scenario related to ethics within the U.S. Department of the Interior, emphasizing the importance of good faith reliance on agency ethics advice. 2018 5
The email correspondence between Daniel Jorjani of the U.S. Department of the Interior and J. Steven Gardner discusses the status of Gardner's nomination as Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and the upcoming meeting regarding ethics compliance. 2018 10
Daniel J. Jorjani of the U.S. Department of the Interior is preparing to discuss ethical considerations regarding Steve Gardner's nomination for Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) in an upcoming meeting. 2018 1
The email correspondence involves the Department of the Interior discussing scheduling a meeting regarding the BW tunnel project with representatives from the Boring Company and the National Park Service. 2018 7
The National Park Service is exploring alternative methods for initial land valuation related to a project involving The Boring Company, as a full appraisal may be challenging at this stage, while also emphasizing that completing the appraisal is not critical for starting construction. 2018 2
The email from Steve Davis to the NPS team requests clarification on legal description deficiencies mentioned in a previous letter, indicating a need for additional information from Peter May's team regarding appraisal status. 2018 1
The email from Steve Davis discusses the progress of the DC permitting process for Elon Musk's Hyperloop project, highlighting positive developments in the Environmental Assessment and suggesting an informal appraisal to expedite the process while the formal appraisal continues. 2018 1
The email correspondence involves the National Park Service (NPS) discussing a meeting and the provision of a standard Statement of Work (SOW) for an Environmental Assessment (EA) with representatives from the Boring Company and the Department of the Interior (DOI). 2018 15
The email correspondence involves the National Park Service (NPS) coordinating a meeting with The Boring Company regarding project planning and legal concerns, with specific actions outlined for document provision and scheduling. 2018 1
The email from Steve Davis summarizes a meeting regarding project coordination among National Park Service (NPS) officials, including action items for providing a scope document, scheduling a kickoff meeting, and addressing legal description concerns related to construction plans. 2018 1
The email from Jane at The Boring Company invites Daniel Jorjani from the Department of the Interior, along with other officials, to discuss an Environmental Assessment (EA) on January 23, 2018. 2018 2
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding the environmental assessment (EA) for the BW tunnel project, with a scheduled call to discuss further details. 2018 6
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company to move forward with an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the BW tunnel project, as discussed in a series of emails among agency officials and project representatives. 2018 5
The National Park Service (NPS) is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding the legal description and alignment for a tunnel project, with updates on easement documents and title company assessments discussed in the email chain. 2018 4
The U.S. Senate Committee encourages the Environmental Protection Agency to allocate at least $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2018 for a study on the effectiveness of environmental regulations related to unconventional oil and gas development, in partnership with not-for-profit institutions. 2018 1
The email from Owen McDonough, Program Manager at the National Association of Home Builders, discusses logistics for an event in Colorado and provides contact information for Jim Tobin, the NAHB Chief Lobbyist. 2018 2
The email from Owen McDonough of the National Association of Home Builders discusses logistics in Colorado and provides contact information for Jim Tobin, the NAHB Chief Lobbyist. 2018 2
The document discusses the political implications of the Republican healthcare bill, highlighting concerns from GOP strategists about potential voter backlash and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's plan to target vulnerable Republican House members in California with ads opposing the bill. 2018 2
The email exchange between James Slutz and Katharine MacGregor discusses plans for a brown bag lunch on the roof of the Department of the Interior, following a suggestion made by Leila Getto, with arrangements for sandwiches to be picked up. 2018 8
The email correspondence from Scott Mason of Holland & Knight to Leila Getto at the Department of the Interior discusses a travel request for Secretary Zinke to visit the Kayenta Mine in Arizona during his upcoming trip for a speaking engagement. 2018 13
The email from Katharine MacGregor of the Department of the Interior discusses coordinating a banquet schedule with Cory Kief of Crosby Tugs, indicating that the Secretary's scheduler is working on it. 2018 4
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating with the National Petroleum Council to schedule a briefing on well containment and oil spill response related to the Arctic Study Report, with proposed dates in April. 2018 15
The email correspondence involves Josette M. George confirming Ryan Lance's attendance at a dinner with Secretary Ryan Zinke, organized by the U.S. Department of the Interior, on March 5, 2018. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves the U.S. Department of the Interior's scheduling team discussing a potential meeting between Secretary Zinke and representatives from the National Forest Homeowners organization, with a focus on coordinating schedules. 2018 2
The email correspondence between officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the logistics and participants for a meeting between Secretary Zinke and Governor Daugaard scheduled for February 23, 2018, during the National Governors Association event. 2018 3
The email correspondence between Scott Mason of Holland & Knight and Leila Getto of the Department of the Interior discusses the potential attendance of a senior official, possibly Secretary Bernhardt, at the "Say YES to NGS" event in Arizona on February 6, 2018, which aims to support the continuation of the Navajo Generating Station. 2018 42
The email from Edward McDonnell, Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Official at the U.S. Department of the Interior, inquires about the expected attendance of board members at an event hosted by Secretary Zinke for sportsmen. 2018 25
The email from Edward McDonnell of the DOI Ethics Office requests information to assess whether Secretary Zinke and his wife can accept a free invitation to the Sportsmen's Late Night event, including details about the event's sponsorship, fundraising status, and attendee demographics. 2018 7
The email from Jack Gerard of the American Petroleum Institute to Leila Getto at the Department of the Interior discusses the Trump administration's plan to expand offshore energy development, emphasizing its importance for U.S. energy security and potential job creation, while asserting that safety measures and regulations have improved significantly. 2018 3
The email correspondence between Anna Seidman of Safari Club International and Leila Getto of the Department of the Interior discusses Secretary Zinke's attendance and speaking engagement at the SCI Convention banquet on February 3, 2018. 2018 7
The email correspondence between Todd Wynn of the U.S. Department of the Interior and Suzanne Swink of BP discusses adding Swink to a stakeholder list related to DOI issues. 2018 2
The email exchange between Sarah Sandison and Leila Getto discusses rescheduling a meeting related to Secretary Zinke's attendance at the World Gas Conference, with Getto representing the U.S. Department of the Interior. 2018 8
The email from Leila Getto of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses a proposed meeting with Secretary Zinke during a visit to Missouri, following a request from Jim Stone regarding the Secretary's availability on September 12-14, 2018. 2018 10
The email correspondence between Megan Goltz and Leila Getto discusses a scheduled phone call between Secretary Zinke and Governor-elect Noem regarding the possibility of having fireworks at Mount Rushmore on the 4th of July. 2018 4
The email from James Slutz to Leila Getto discusses Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke's presentation emphasizing the need for collaboration with industries to enhance technology and stewardship in regulatory practices. 2018 1