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 discusses West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's unexpected decision to switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, as reported by POLITICO, highlighting the political implications of this move for both parties. 2017 4
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 9, 2017, discusses various environmental topics, including judicial guidance for reviving a ban on chemical coolants, the Trump administration's stance on a climate study, and significant pollution crackdowns in China. 2017 4
The EPA's December 1, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert outlines updates on Alaska's draft clean water and drinking water intended use plans for fiscal year 2018 and California's proposed amendments to air quality regulations for nitrogen oxide emissions from certain heating appliances. 2017 8
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses ongoing climate change nuisance lawsuits in California against fossil fuel producers, including a federal court's decision to block claims against Peabody Energy due to its bankruptcy, and critiques of EPA chief Scott Pruitt's stance on renewable energy tax credits. 2017 2
the EPA received an email discussing the fallout from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's threats regarding Alaska's energy priorities following Senator Lisa Murkowski's vote against Obamacare, prompting calls for investigations and a push for cooperation between Alaska's senators and the Trump administration. 2017 6
The EPA's Daily Environment Report for August 14, 2017, discusses various environmental issues including West Virginia's coal subsidy proposal, potential changes to protections for the greater sage grouse, legal challenges to the EPA's toxic substances regulations, and Massachusetts' new emissions limits for power generators. 2017 2
The EPA's Daily Environment Report from October 26, 2017, highlights Administrator Scott Pruitt's commitment to toughen regulations on corporate polluters, discusses the streamlining of fossil fuel regulations, and notes the agency's decision to maintain current toxic air pollution standards for wastewater treatment plants. 2017 4
The EPA announced the elimination of a backlog of over 600 new chemical reviews under the Toxic Substances Control Act, as part of Administrator Pruitt's efforts to enhance safety, transparency, and support for innovation in chemical safety reviews. 2017 3
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses Senator Joe Manchin's announcement that he will not be nominated by President Trump for the position of Energy Secretary, which could have impacted the Republican strategy regarding healthcare legislation. 2017 1
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the EPA overstepped its authority by denying small refiners in Wyoming exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard, requiring the agency to review the refineries' petitions again. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various topics including the agency's review of vehicle greenhouse gas standards, the implications of Canada's response to U.S. emissions policies, and Administrator Scott Pruitt's reluctance to increase renewable fuel standard production goals. 2017 5
The EPA announced that its chief, Scott Pruitt, will tour the Gold King Mine on the two-year anniversary of the 2015 spill that contaminated the Animas River, alongside state officials and in the context of ongoing cleanup efforts. 2017 1
The email discusses the ongoing debate over the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) new five-year offshore drilling plan, highlighting contrasting positions from lawmakers and environmental groups regarding drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic regions, as well as the deadline for public comments. 2017 6
The email from POLITICO to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a CBO analysis indicating that cutting Obamacare payments could lead to a 20% increase in insurance premiums and a $194 billion increase in the deficit over a decade, urging President Trump to decide on the subsidy payments. 2017 1
The email discusses Senate Republicans' strategy to use the fiscal 2018 budget process to facilitate oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), potentially overcoming Democratic opposition and fulfilling a long-standing goal of the GOP and oil companies, while facing challenges from within their own party. 2017 27
The EPA's Ryan Jackson forwarded a Bloomberg BNA report discussing the potential trade conflict between the U.S. and Brazil over ethanol imports, highlighting concerns for U.S. ethanol producers amid rising protectionist sentiments. 2017 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses recent climate change litigation, including lawsuits by San Francisco and Oakland against fossil fuel producers, a coalition of states suing the Federal Highway Administration over greenhouse gas emissions tracking, and North Carolina's support for the Paris climate agreement. 2017 2
The email discusses the White House's response to President Trump's remarks following the violent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a car drove into a crowd of counter-protesters, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, and emphasizes the administration's condemnation of all forms of violence and bigotry. 2017 14
The email discusses a POLITICO Playbook article highlighting tensions between the Trump White House and Republican lawmakers, focusing on comments made by Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff, Nick Ayers, regarding a "purge" of dissenting Republicans and donor strategies. 2017 12
The email from Morning Media discusses Steve Bannon's support for Judge Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate runoff election, highlighting his criticism of the Republican establishment and the media, while also addressing President Trump's endorsement of Moore's opponent, Senator Luther Strange. 2017 5
The email discusses concerns from House Republicans regarding the inclusion of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) drilling in the Senate's tax reform package, highlighting potential complications for the bill's passage and opposition from former Republican officials, as reported by POLITICO's Morning Energy. 2017 5
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's commitments regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), including decisions on biofuel volumes and waivers for ethanol sales, in response to requests from Midwest senators, particularly Sen. Joni Ernst. 2017 6
The EPA is facing legal challenges regarding the 2015 ozone standard, as a D.C. Circuit Court ruling allows Democratic states to actively defend the rule against the Trump administration's rollback efforts. 2017 2
The EPA is reconsidering regulations on coal combustion residuals as hazardous waste, as mentioned in the Energy and Climate Report dated September 14, 2017. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the agency's achievement of its 2017 deregulatory goals, highlighting the withdrawal of an Obama-era information collection request on methane emissions as a key action under President Trump's executive orders. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses ongoing litigation involving the Bureau of Land Management's methane capture rule, a lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity against the EPA regarding "sue-and-settle" agreements, and legislative actions in Congress aimed at rolling back environmental regulations. 2017 2
The email discusses Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's announcement regarding the delayed timeline for the Trump administration's infrastructure package, now expected in early January 2018, while also touching on her personal experiences related to the #MeToo movement. 2017 4
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the American Petroleum Institute's promotion of a voluntary methane reduction program for the oil and gas sector while expressing uncertainty about the implications of potential rollbacks of EPA regulations under the Trump administration. 2017 1
The email discusses efforts by environmental advocates and Democrats to pressure House Republicans to oppose a Senate provision allowing oil and gas drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge as part of the tax package negotiations, highlighting the actions of various stakeholders and the ongoing political dynamics. 2017 27
The EPA announced additional public listening sessions in San Francisco, Gillette, and Kansas City regarding the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan, responding to significant public interest. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the potential impact of upcoming climate reports on President Trump's efforts to roll back Obama-era climate regulations, highlighting that these reports may complicate the justification needed for such policy changes. 2017 5
The email discusses the upcoming release of a Congressional Budget Office report on the budgetary impact of potentially repealing the individual mandate as part of tax reform, highlighting that the estimated savings may be lower than previously thought, which could affect its inclusion in the reform efforts led by the House Ways and Means Committee and President Trump. 2017 13
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on September 27, 2017, discussing the implications of Hurricane Maria as a potential indicator of climate change-driven migration from Puerto Rico due to economic and environmental crises. 2017 11
The email discusses the December 2017 CEO Report from POLITICO, focusing on the urgent reconciliation of two tax overhaul bills by Congress, highlighting key differences between the House and Senate proposals. 2017 12
The EPA's email discusses a regulatory alert regarding a Susquehanna River Basin Commission meeting in Maryland and a final rule by New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection amending game code regulations for the 2017-2018 season. 2017 13
The email discusses a POLITICO newsletter highlighting the Supreme Court's consideration of partisan gerrymandering, emphasizing the potential implications for political districting and the concerns expressed by Chief Justice John Roberts regarding the court's involvement in political matters. 2017 5
The email from POLITICO informs EPA official Ryan Jackson about the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's upcoming confirmation hearing on October 4 for several nominees to key positions at the EPA and NRC, including controversial picks William Wehrum and Michael Dourson. 2017 1
The email discusses Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's announcement that the Trump administration will revamp the Obama-era directive on sexual assault in schools to balance the rights of victims and the accused. 2017 1
The email discusses Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's efforts to lobby congressional leaders for a "clean" debt ceiling increase by September 29, 2017, amidst challenges in securing bipartisan support. 2017 7
The email from POLITICO discusses the political landscape one year after Donald Trump's election, highlighting Republican retirements from Congress and Democratic victories in gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. 2017 11
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals delayed arguments regarding the EPA's 2015 coal ash rule to November following Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision to reconsider parts of the regulation, requiring the agency to specify which portions will be reconsidered by November 15. 2017 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved emergency fuel waivers for 38 states and Washington, D.C. due to fuel supply disruptions caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, allowing for relaxed gasoline requirements through mid-September. 2017 2
The EPA's October 17, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses the availability of a draft general permit for aquaculture discharges in Alaska and proposed amendments to hazardous materials transportation regulations in California. 2017 5
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt stated in a letter to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse that the agency found no email communications with Carl Icahn, despite inquiries regarding his influence on the Renewable Fuel Standard. 2017 2
Iowa and Nebraska governors urged the EPA to increase proposed volumes of biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol in its final biofuels rule during a hearing on Renewable Fuel Standards for 2018. 2017 2
The email discusses the EPA's announcement to rescind the Obama-era Clean Power Plan, highlighting the political implications, the anticipated lengthy legal process, and concerns from state officials and environmental advocates regarding the lack of communication prior to the announcement. 2017 6
Myron Ebell from the Competitive Enterprise Institute sent a reminder for the Cooler Heads Coalition meeting scheduled for December 4, 2017, at noon, where attendees could receive copies of Rupert Darwall's book and discuss a new paper by John Christy and Richard McNider. 2017 2
A coalition of states led by New York and California has sued the EPA over Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision to delay the implementation of the 2015 ozone standard, claiming it jeopardizes public health. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the installation of methane detectors by Shell in Alberta, contrasts it with the Trump administration's rollback of methane regulations, and notes Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's directive to U.S. diplomats regarding the Paris Agreement. 2017 2
The EPA's Energy and Climate Report from July 28, 2017, discusses various topics including Mexico's ethanol policy, a request for a rehearing on methane emissions regulations, Alaska's new oil tax bill, and California's electric vehicle infrastructure investment from Volkswagen. 2017 2
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt discussed the agency's initiatives, including the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, during interviews in Des Moines, Iowa. 2017 1
Michael Dourson, the nominee to head the EPA's chemicals and pesticides office, has declined to follow a Democratic request for a blanket recusal from issues he previously worked on, stating he will evaluate each case individually, amidst concerns over his past recommendations on chemical safety levels. 2017 2
The EPA announced a hearing and extended the comment period for a proposed rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan, which set carbon dioxide emission limits for electric generating units, in response to Executive Order 13783, with comments due by January 16, 2018. 2017 9
The email discusses an upcoming executive order from the White House to establish a pilot program within the FAA that would allow localities to regulate drones, highlighting the complexities of safety and privacy concerns associated with drone operations. 2017 4
The email from Bloomberg BNA to Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses California's willingness to negotiate greenhouse gas emissions targets for vehicles with the Trump administration, contingent on tougher standards for post-2025. 2017 19
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on September 12, 2017, covering a federal court case regarding Exxon Mobil's inability to withstand climate impacts at its Massachusetts terminal and the oil industry's opposition to a proposed offshore wind ban in Maryland. 2017 9
The email discusses a POLITICO Playbook update highlighting that Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III is seeking documents from the White House related to former National Security Adviser Michael T. Flynn's business dealings, particularly concerning payments from the Turkish government. 2017 13
The email discusses ongoing efforts by GOP senators to advance a separate tax extenders bill that would revive expired tax provisions related to renewable energy and agriculture, which were not included in the major tax legislation currently moving through Congress. 2017 2
The email discusses a conversation between Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA lawsuit. 2017 1
The email discusses a meeting between EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and corn-state senators regarding concerns that the Trump administration is undermining the biofuels industry by proposing cuts to biodiesel quotas and considering allowing overseas ethanol credits, which has raised tensions among lawmakers and the biofuel market. 2017 6
The email from POLITICO reports on the Labor Department's announcement that the economy lost 33,000 jobs in September 2017, which is a significant decline compared to the previous month, and was sent to Ryan Jackson at the EPA. 2017 1
The email discusses a federal court hearing regarding President Trump's "2-for-1" regulatory order, which is being challenged by environmental groups for potentially endangering public health, while also addressing complications in U.S. compliance with the Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol due to a recent court decision affecting the EPA's authority. 2017 10
The EPA's December 4, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert outlines updates on water management regulations in Florida, hazardous waste management amendments in Mississippi, and proposed air quality rules in Oregon. 2017 12
Environmental groups urged the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to issue a ruling on the Clean Power Plan due to uncertainties surrounding the Trump administration's timeline for its repeal, as reported by the EPA. 2017 2
The EPA issued a final rule approving revisions to the Alabama and Florida State Implementation Plans (SIPs) related to air quality regulations, including a state trading program for nitrogen oxides emissions in Alabama and updates to air permitting requirements in Florida, effective November 6, 2017. 2017 9
The email from POLITICO discusses various political events and activities, including President Trump's vacation in Bedminster, New Jersey, and mentions notable figures such as Barack and Michelle Obama, Chris Christie, and Kellyanne Conway. 2017 14
The email discusses various political updates, including President Trump's intention to open classified JFK files, speculation about David Shulkin potentially becoming the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the House Freedom Caucus's support for the Senate budget and tax reform timeline, as reported by POLITICO. 2017 13
Environmental groups have filed lawsuits against the EPA in response to new chemical safety rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act, arguing that the agency's approach to evaluating chemical safety fails to consider all potential uses of substances. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a conservative strategy regarding the greenhouse gas endangerment finding, suggesting a way to maintain the finding while allowing the agency to avoid certain regulations. 2017 1
The EPA's October 6, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert details proposed amendments by the South Coast Air Quality Management District regarding lead emissions standards and odor control regulations for animal rendering facilities in California, including upcoming hearings and comment deadlines. 2017 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the White House's directive for agencies to propose regulatory cost budgets for fiscal year 2018, ongoing litigation regarding methane standards for landfills, and personnel news related to state environmental leadership. 2017 2
The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Energy to compel the release of communications related to an electric grid study, citing the agency's failure to respond to a Freedom of Information Act request. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Trump administration's plans for a scaled-back replacement of the Clean Power Plan, a request from scientific leaders for a meeting regarding climate change science reviews, and ongoing legislative actions related to environmental policy and EPA office preservation. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the concept of free speech and societal values in relation to current controversies, referencing the Sierra Club v. EPA case and the Volkswagen emissions scandal as examples of regulatory challenges. 2017 5
The email from the EPA discusses a POLITICO newsletter summarizing the competitive landscape of the Alabama Senate primary, highlighting Rep. Mo Brooks' struggles against better-funded opponents like Sen. Luther Strange and former Chief Justice Roy Moore ahead of the upcoming election. 2017 4
The email discusses a Washington Post article highlighting how federal employees, including those at the EPA, are expressing their concerns about political divisiveness through charitable giving and by publicly reciting their oath of office as a reaffirmation of their commitment to the Constitution. 2017 5
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a September 12, 2017, Energy and Climate Report detailing various climate-related legal actions, including a New York court ruling against Exxon Mobil's privilege claims, a federal judge's comments on climate change litigation, and discussions on offshore wind projects and hydraulic fracturing in the Delaware River Basin. 2017 2
The email discusses the profile and potential impact of Elaine Duke, the acting Secretary of Homeland Security, on transportation security and immigration policy, highlighting her experience and the mixed reactions from former DHS officials and lawmakers. 2017 10
The EPA has submitted a draft advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to the White House OMB to seek comments on options for replacing the Clean Power Plan, initiating an uncertain regulatory process for power sector greenhouse gases. 2017 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various legal challenges and regulatory changes under the Trump administration, including the implications of a new executive order on rulemaking, environmentalists' concerns over the Clean Power Plan, and the agency's efforts to delay methane regulations, highlighting the contentious regulatory landscape. 2017 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental issues, including Region 4's commitment to environmental justice despite funding cuts, environmentalists' legal actions regarding fluoride regulation under TSCA, internal concerns over changes to chemical regulation, New York's threat to sue the EPA for ozone reduction plans, and criticisms of the Trump EPA's assessment of benefits from previous Obama-era regulations. 2017 5
The email discusses the impending expiration of the FAA's authority and the need for a legislative extension, while also addressing concerns about TSA staffing issues at airports, highlighting calls for increased federal funding and the adoption of new technology. 2017 4
The EPA's Ryan Jackson received a briefing from Bloomberg BNA on August 22, 2017, detailing the White House's denial of emergency requests from Murray Energy and FirstEnergy to keep their coal operations running, despite President Trump's earlier promises of support. 2017 9
The email from the EPA discusses the August 2017 CEO Report, highlighting the urgent need for tax reform efforts by Republican lawmakers and the challenges they face in passing legislation before the year's end. 2017 10
The email from the EPA discusses a POLITICO Morning Transportation newsletter highlighting Rep. Bill Shuster's intention to remain active in Congress and the upcoming discussions on transportation-related topics, including artificial intelligence and self-driving cars. 2017 9
The EPA's August 16, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert details the cancellation of two public hearings in Alaska regarding proposed amendments to air quality regulations in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, while also highlighting a proposed rule in California aimed at reducing VOC emissions from architectural coatings. 2017 8
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a statement supporting President Trump's tax reform proposal, emphasizing its potential to create jobs and promote regulatory certainty for a cleaner environment. 2017 1
The EPA's EHS State Regulatory Alert from October 27, 2017, discusses Colorado's final rule amending regulations on the transportation of radioactive materials, effective November 14, 2017, which updates definitions, expands exemptions, and incorporates federal quality assurance requirements. 2017 4
The EPA issued a final rule on August 7, 2017, removing obsolete provisions related to sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in continuous emission monitoring systems, and proposed a revision to the Kentucky SIP regarding regional haze progress, while also proposing changes to the NESHAP for off-site waste and recovery operations. 2017 8
The email discusses Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price's decision to halt taxpayer-funded travel on private jets pending an inspector general review, following criticism and revelations of over $400,000 in charter jet spending. 2017 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses FERC's decision to deny requests for an extension on the comment period regarding the DOE's grid resiliency pricing proposal, maintaining the original deadlines for comments. 2017 2
The email discusses various political topics, including comments from former President George W. Bush on democracy, support for Trump from Russia, and the resignation of Congressman Pat Tiberi during a crucial tax code rewrite, with a mention of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's travel. 2017 7
The EPA's email discusses the release of over 2 million pounds of harmful pollutants into the air due to Hurricane Harvey's impact on Houston's petrochemical industry, highlighting the environmental and health risks faced by residents. 2017 16
The EPA plans to take steps to replace the Clean Power Plan by early October 2017, following pressure from electric company executives, despite initial reluctance from Administrator Scott Pruitt. 2017 14
The email discusses the political challenges facing the Republican Party, including the potential implications of Roy Moore's Senate candidacy and the lack of legislative victories, as reported in the POLITICO Playbook. 2017 13
The email discusses political campaign news, including a major donation from Trump donor Robert Mercer to a super PAC supporting Kelli Ward's challenge against Senator Jeff Flake, as well as Republican Diego Morales announcing his candidacy for an open congressional seat in Indiana. 2017 5
The email from POLITICO to Ryan Jackson at the EPA provides a quarterly update on enhancements to the POLITICO Pro account, including the launch of a new product called Legislative Compass and an invitation to a Pro-only policy summit. 2017 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses ongoing legal actions, including a Sierra Club FOIA lawsuit against the Department of Energy regarding communications with fossil fuel groups and highlights EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's efforts to roll back environmental regulations in secrecy. 2017 2
The email discusses Rep. Bill Shuster's push for an infrastructure package following tax reform, emphasizing the need for the White House to clarify its priorities, while also addressing concerns about the Highway Trust Fund's impending insolvency by 2020, as communicated to Ryan Jackson at the EPA. 2017 4
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a critical editorial regarding President Trump's meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, suggesting it undermines the administration's anti-corruption stance. 2017 5