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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Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The email correspondence from the EPA's Executive Scheduler, Sydney Hupp, discusses scheduling a speaking engagement for Administrator Pruitt with the Indiana Leadership Forum, a non-profit organization focused on educating community leaders about government and policy. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Ken Barbie and Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for a subset of representatives from Western Growers at the EPA's office. 2017 4
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA's Office of the Administrator coordinating a meeting with Adria Cooper and Bob Perciasepe from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) scheduled for May 25, 2017, at 2 PM. 2017 6
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, and Owen McDonough from the National Association of Home Builders discusses rescheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt to accommodate his attendance at a White House meeting and the preparation of a list of attendees for the upcoming meeting. 2017 17
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA's Office of the Administrator confirms the scheduling of a phone call between Duke Energy's CEO and Administrator Pruitt for May 22, 2017, to discuss issues raised during a previous meeting. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Kristin Allan of the Nebraska Governor's Office confirms a scheduled call with several governors to discuss growing the biofuels industry, set for April 28, 2017. 2017 10
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA informs DS Virgin Racing that Administrator Pruitt is unavailable to attend the Innovation Summit in New York hosted by Sir Richard Branson due to prior commitments. 2017 4
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA informing Shawn Rusterholz of Chevron that the Administrator will be unavailable for a requested meeting due to international travel. 2017 4
The email exchange between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Cynthia Reid discusses scheduling and logistics for a visit to Washington, D.C., involving confirmed speakers for a morning event at the National Press Club, including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA coordinating a call with Administrator Pruitt, with Ariel Judah from the Maryland Governor's Office requesting details about the call's specific topic and logistics. 2017 11
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Mamie Funk of Shell discusses scheduling a meeting between Shell senior leaders and Administrator Pruitt on May 15, with a suggestion to move the time to 11:30 AM to accommodate prior commitments. 2017 5
The email from Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, informs Jay Timmons that Administrator Pruitt will be unavailable to attend the National Association of Manufacturers' Manufacturing Summit on June 21 due to a prior commitment in New York, and requests potential times for a meeting. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Paul Walker discusses scheduling a conference call for a PUC Coordination Meeting on June 23, 2017, involving PUC commissioners. 2017 8
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA coordinating a meeting request with John Blount of Ervin | Hill Strategy to discuss air quality issues related to the petrochemical industry in Southeast Texas. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Brooke Hack from the American Forest & Paper Association discusses logistical details and a request to reschedule their meeting at the EPA from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM on May 4, 2017. 2017 12
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA coordinating with Thomas Hebert regarding an invitation for Administrator Pruitt to deliver a keynote address to the Nation's Egg Producers in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 18, or 19, 2017. 2017 11
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA coordinating logistical details for a meeting scheduled for May 11, 2017, with attendees from both the EPA and Intrexon, including the Administrator and Chief of Staff. 2017 4
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and API's President, Jack Gerard, to follow up on regulatory activities and remarks made at an API Board meeting. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA's Office of the Administrator coordinating a meeting with Administrator Scott Pruitt and Jeff Holmstead, indicating flexibility in scheduling. 2017 10
The email exchange between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Rebbie Riley from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers discusses rescheduling a meeting originally set for June 15, 2017, due to the Administrator's need to testify that day, with a proposed new date of June 16. 2017 23
Neil Naraine from International Paper is coordinating a meeting for CEO Mark Sutton with the EPA Administrator to discuss environmental reform issues related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Daren Coppock of the Agricultural Retailers Association discusses an invitation for EPA Administrator Pruitt to keynote their annual meeting in November, with plans for travel only through August. 2017 2
The EPA is proposing to retain the current primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as protective of public health, following a review mandated by the Clean Air Act and a federal court order. 2017 10
The email from the EPA discusses Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski's push for action on a bipartisan energy bill during the current work period, emphasizing the need for Democratic cooperation to avoid procedural delays. 2017 1
EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt expressed support for federal funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative during a visit to Minnesota, highlighting the importance of bipartisan cooperation in preserving the Great Lakes. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the House Appropriations Committee's release of a funding bill for the Interior Department and EPA, proposing $31.4 billion in funding, which is $824 million less than the previous fiscal year but $4.3 billion more than the president's budget request. 2017 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the Trump administration's move to repeal an Obama-era climate regulation requiring state transportation planners to account for greenhouse gas emissions, as noted in a Bloomberg BNA report. 2017 12
The EPA task force, chaired by Albert Kelly, has released 42 recommendations to streamline the Superfund program, including prioritizing high-risk sites and expediting remediation efforts, as part of Administrator Scott Pruitt's initiative to improve the long-criticized clean-up process. 2017 2
The EPA's budget is set to be trimmed but will avoid the significant cuts proposed by President Trump, while also addressing concerns about the impact of planned program cuts on post-Hurricane Irma rebuilding efforts. 2017 2
The email discusses IT staff job satisfaction issues and mobile access demands within federal agencies, referencing the International Trade Administration's successful cloud adoption and the ongoing Sierra Club v. EPA legal case. 2017 4
The email discusses President Trump's impending announcement regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, highlighting internal conflicts within his administration and the influence of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and strategist Steve Bannon on the decision. 2017 6
The email discusses President Trump's announcement banning transgender individuals from military service, highlighting the lack of prior notification to Republican leadership and mentioning Defense Secretary Jim Mattis's recent delay on the policy. 2017 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the influx of requests from various industries to reconsider and rescind Obama-era environmental regulations, highlighting the challenges faced by the agency under Administrator Scott Pruitt amidst a lack of political appointees. 2017 7
The email discusses the Trump administration's ongoing debate over raising the gas tax for infrastructure funding, highlighting differing opinions among officials at the EPA and the White House on the necessity and implications of such a tax increase. 2017 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the influx of requests from industry groups to reconsider or rescind various environmental regulations, particularly those established during the Obama administration, as the agency under Administrator Scott Pruitt navigates a lack of political appointees to manage its regulatory functions. 2017 25
The EPA's Ryan Jackson shared a June 23, 2017, Energy and Climate Report highlighting significant legal and regulatory developments, including a Supreme Court ruling on property rights, an Ohio refinery's $13 million penalty for Clean Air Act violations, and updates on nuclear and renewable energy projects. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's announcement to defer the vote on the repeal and replacement of Obamacare due to Senator John McCain's surgery and opposition from other GOP senators. 2017 1
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various energy and climate topics, including President Trump's support for biofuels, a paused climate lawsuit by youth, legal risks associated with climate change, an environmental group's lawsuit over coal leasing secrecy, California's carbon trading program, and a federal court's upholding of New York's nuclear subsidies. 2017 2
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various environmental legislative actions and developments, including potential House votes on environmental bills, Canadian oil production forecasts, a new EU energy labeling law, and the nomination of Nuclear Regulatory Commission members, while also highlighting the EPA's enforcement strategy amidst budget cuts. 2017 2
The email from Joe Pompeo of POLITICO discusses the atmosphere and key highlights from a reporters' committee dinner attended by media figures, emphasizing the press's relationship with the current administration and honoring recipients of the Freedom of the Press Award. 2017 5
The EPA's June 14, 2017 Daily Environment Report discusses potential House votes on environmental bills, highlights pollution issues with Fiat Chrysler vehicles, and notes lawsuits against the Energy Secretary for delaying appliance efficiency rules. 2017 4
The email from Hadas Gold at POLITICO discusses Sean Spicer's potential participation in "Dancing with the Stars," his job search with various news networks, and the attendance of prominent Fox News personalities at a White House dinner. 2017 4
The email from POLITICO reports that the House of Representatives approved legislation imposing sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea, which includes limitations on President Trump's ability to lift these sanctions, with the Senate expected to follow. 2017 1
The email discusses U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's participation in the G-7 environment ministers meeting in Bologna, Italy, highlighting the divisions on climate change following President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Leila Getto from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses scheduling a meeting for Administrator Pruitt to speak at the U.S. Chamber, with logistics being coordinated by Cheryl Woodward. 2017 10
The email correspondence between Larissa Martin and Sydney Hupp discusses scheduling a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt for the week of June 19, 2017. 2017 4
The email exchange between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Neil J. Naraine of International Paper discusses scheduling a meeting for April 18, 2017, with a proposed time of 10:30 AM. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Claire Shirley of the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses a speaking request for Administrator Pruitt to address an event on September 13, 2017, with updates on the scheduling process. 2017 6
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and John Blount of Ervin | Hill Strategy confirms a meeting with Administrator Pruitt scheduled for May 25, 2017, and requests completion of an external meeting request form. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Sam Scales from Ford discusses scheduling a meeting on May 23, 2017, to accommodate both parties' availability. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Gregory Smith of The Chemours Company and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses the logistics for a meeting scheduled on May 15, 2017, between Chemours' CEO and Administrator Pruitt. 2017 13
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA confirming a meeting request from Rebbie Riley of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers for Administrator Pruitt to meet with executives on June 15 at the Trump hotel. 2017 16
The email exchange between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Brooke Hack from the American Forest & Paper Association discusses logistical details for a meeting scheduled on May 4, 2017, including location and security clearance requirements. 2017 9
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA discussing scheduling a meeting with Ron Ness from the North Dakota Petroleum Council regarding a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and potential speaking engagements in North Dakota. 2017 5
The email correspondence involves the EPA's Sydney Hupp coordinating a meeting with marine engine manufacturing executives, updating attendees, and noting a scheduling conflict for Mercury Marine's President. 2017 15
The email correspondence between Ron Ness of the North Dakota Petroleum Council and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss issues related to the NDPC Letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, with tentative dates proposed for August 7th and other weeks in June and July. 2017 5
The email from A.J. Ferate to Sydney Hupp at the EPA discusses a request for Administrator Scott Pruitt to attend a meeting on June 20, 2017, with executives from The Mosaic Company to introduce their U.S.-based business. 2017 3
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses the arrangement for Ryan Jackson to speak at an event in Washington, D.C., and includes a list of attendees from various organizations and companies. 2017 4
The email exchange between Carol Comer, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, discusses scheduling a meeting between Comer and the EPA Administrator during the ECOS STEP conference in July 2017. 2017 5
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA coordinating a call with Maryland's Ariel Judah regarding scheduling a conversation with EPA Administrator Pruitt, suggesting potential dates in June 2017. 2017 5
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and John Blount of Ervin | Hill Strategy confirms a meeting request with Administrator Pruitt scheduled for May 25, 2017, at 1:15 PM. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Lyndsay Moseley from the Lung Association discusses logistical arrangements for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, including changes to the attendee list. 2017 13
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Administrator Scott Pruitt and Jeff Holmstead, discussing scheduling changes for their meeting on June 1, 2017. 2017 7
The email correspondence involves scheduling a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, coordinated by Sydney Hupp and Cheryl Woodward, with Jeff Holmstead confirming attendance. 2017 7
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, coordinating with Alan Wilson and Earl McLeod regarding a builders meeting in Washington and discussing travel and speaking requests for the summer. 2017 4
The email correspondence involves Rashid G. Hallaway requesting a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on behalf of Steve Chancellor from White Stallion Energy, with proposed dates for the meeting being discussed. 2017 4
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Administrator Scott Pruitt and Jeff Holmstead from Bracewell, discussing scheduling changes for their meeting on June 1, 2017. 2017 7
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, and Diana Loveless discusses rescheduling a dinner with Administrator Scott Pruitt, initially planned for June 26, 2017, due to a change in travel plans. 2017 8
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and A.J. Ferate discusses scheduling a meeting with Joe O'Rourke from Mosaic and arrangements for Samantha to speak at an upcoming event organized by the Vinyl Institute. 2017 7
The email correspondence involves the scheduling of a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt on June 28, 2017, coordinated by Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Amy Chiang from Honeywell, with a request to move the meeting time to 8:45 AM due to a conflict with a White House appointment. 2017 8
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Leila Getto from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses scheduling a meeting for Administrator Pruitt to speak at the Chamber on June 20, 2017. 2017 6
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA coordinating meeting schedules for Administrator Pruitt with Larissa Martin from Guidepost Strategies, specifically discussing availability on June 19th and 20th, 2017. 2017 8
The email correspondence between Larissa Martin of Guidepost Strategies and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, specifically confirming available times on June 19th and inquiring about the possibility of meeting on June 20th. 2017 7
The email correspondence between Marissa Serafino of Holland & Knight and Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt on April 27, emphasizing the need to maintain a 2 PM time slot due to flight schedules for senior executives. 2017 6
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Larissa Martin from Guidepost Strategies discusses scheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt for June 28, 2017, and confirms logistical details for attendees. 2017 10
The email correspondence between Liz Menz of SIGMA and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses the scheduling of a speaking engagement for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt at a SIGMA meeting in November 2017. 2017 9
The email correspondence from the EPA's Office of the Administrator discusses logistical arrangements for a meeting scheduled on June 21-22, 2017, with marine engine manufacturing executives, including updates on attendee changes. 2017 16
The email correspondence between Rachel Rogier of Arch Coal and Sydney Hupp from the EPA discusses a meeting request for Arch Coal's Senior VP, Deck Slone, to meet with Administrator Pruitt to discuss coal industry issues, but the meeting cannot be scheduled due to the Administrator's travel plans. 2017 3
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses rescheduling a meeting with Administrator Pruitt and Honeywell representatives, originally set for June 28th at 11:30 AM, to a later time due to a conflict with a White House meeting. 2017 3
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA confirms that Administrator Pruitt's schedule can accommodate a speaking engagement on July 13, 2017, pending clearance from the Ethics office. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Sydney Hupp from the EPA informing Inmaculada Aldamiz from The Nature Conservancy about her departure and the transition to her replacement, Madeline Morris, while discussing scheduling a call regarding a field trip for the Administrator to explore "green infrastructure" solutions. 2017 4
The email from Cheryl Woodward at the EPA provides logistical details and directions for a meeting scheduled on May 8th, 2017, including security procedures and a request for confirmation of attendees. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp of the EPA and Michael Hayes discusses the scheduling of a speaking engagement for Administrator Pruitt at an event on July 13, 2017, which was ultimately canceled as Hayes found another speaker. 2017 2
The email from Donald Quint Jr. to Sydney Hupp discusses the possibility of Scott speaking at the Friends of Finance luncheon series at the University of Tulsa, with Hupp being the Executive Scheduler at the EPA. 2017 1
The email from Sydney Hupp, Executive Scheduler at the EPA, discusses a meeting request from the Episcopal Church for Administrator Pruitt to meet with the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, indicating a willingness to reschedule for a future date. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Sydney Hupp from the EPA and Libby Rosenbaum, CEO of ACYPL, discusses the scheduling and ethical clearance for an ACYPL event planned for September 2017, with a focus on concerns regarding awards. 2017 5
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses the agency's proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2018, highlighting state officials' responses, criticisms from environmentalists, and the implications for EPA's climate work and workforce restructuring. 2017 6
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's brief attendance at the G-7 environment ministers meeting in Bologna, Italy, where significant divisions over the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement were highlighted, and notes that senior staff will continue discussions in his absence. 2017 17
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a Bloomberg BNA report on South Korea's new energy minister, Paik Un-gyu, who aims to shift the country away from coal and nuclear power towards renewable energy to meet 2030 climate goals. 2017 10
The EPA's May 24, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses California's adoption of regulations for a financing program to assist small businesses in ADA compliance, as well as upcoming workshops and hearings related to air quality regulations and fees. 2017 11
The email discusses a Playbook Power Briefing from Morgan Stanley highlighting a deceleration in job growth reported by the Labor Department, along with various political updates and tech industry insights, sent to Ryan Jackson at the EPA. 2017 6
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses various ongoing regulatory actions and challenges, including the agency's plans to petition for a review of a court ruling on methane regulations, the Science Advisory Board's request for more data on aircraft greenhouse gas standards, and Senate Democrats' efforts to reverse certain pesticide policies under the Trump administration. 2017 5
The EPA is being sued by environmental advocates for failing to respond promptly to concerns regarding an air pollution permit for a power plant in central Pennsylvania, as reported in the July 24, 2017 Energy and Climate Report. 2017 2
The EPA's July 26, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses updates to Arizona's pesticide regulations, including a final exempt rule from the Department of Agriculture and a draft groundwater protection list from the Department of Environmental Quality. 2017 11
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a report from the Labor Department indicating that the economy added 222,000 jobs in June 2017, along with updates on the unemployment rate and earnings predictions. 2017 1
The EPA's July 27, 2017, EHS State Regulatory Alert discusses the availability of a preliminary draft APDES general permit for aquaculture facilities in Alaska, which regulates pollutant discharges and sets monitoring requirements, with comments due by August 9, 2017. 2017 4
The email from Ryan Jackson at the EPA discusses a proposal by the American Enterprise Institute advocating for automatic enrollment in health care reform to increase insurance coverage and stabilize markets. 2017 4
The email discusses the House's fiscal 2018 Interior-EPA spending bill, which aims to block the EPA from completing a court-ordered rule on hardrock mining and includes provisions to delay other key environmental regulations, reflecting opposition from Republicans and industry stakeholders. 2017 2
The email discusses the nomination of Kevin McIntyre as FERC chairman by the Trump administration, highlighting the urgency for the Senate to confirm him and other nominees to restore the commission's quorum and functionality. 2017 5
The EPA issued a regulatory alert on June 14, 2017, announcing final rules that amend regulations for the California and New Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPs) regarding air quality permitting and regional haze requirements, effective July 14, 2017. 2017 10