EPA Communications on Environmental Issues

This collection contains emails and documents related to the EPA's interactions with various stakeholders on environmental policies, events, and initiatives.

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The email exchange among EPA officials discusses concerns regarding a personal appeal related to a developing campaign, with recommendations to remove personal contact information from public access. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves William Wehrum from Hunton & Williams discussing scheduling conflicts for a meeting with Senator Manchin related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with Aaron Ringel from the EPA coordinating the meeting logistics. 2017 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has appointed Kelly Albers as Senior Advisor to the Administrator, effective April 23, 2017, with a salary of $161,900 and specific conditions regarding employment and drug testing. 2017 4
Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, is communicating with Rhonda Renz about personal updates and mentions the upcoming rollout of the Superfund Task Force Report. 2017 2
The email from Richard Huggins of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides the sign-in sheet from a meeting with the Industrial Pollution Control (IPC) regarding the Generator Rule. 2017 4
The email exchange between EPA staff and a representative from ARTEX Fine Art Services discusses the logistics and materials needed for the transit of loans to the EPA, specifically regarding the installation of a hanging system for art on historic wood-paneled walls. 2017 4
The email from Cheryl Woodward discusses scheduling a meeting from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon after confirming with Maddy, the scheduler, while addressing concerns about overtime charges and availability for an installation project involving the EPA and Artex. 2017 4
The email exchange between Wojciech Swierdzewski and Michelle Hale from the EPA discusses scheduling a crew and vehicle for a meeting originally set for Monday at 1:00 PM, which they confirm will now take place at 10:00 AM instead. 2017 6
The email correspondence between Michelle Hale of the EPA and Sandy Hamilton from BP discusses the scheduling details for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt, confirming the duration as 30 minutes. 2017 4
The email exchange between Michelle Hale of the EPA and Meghan Smith from the Bockorny Group discusses contact information for Dave Bockorny and confirms a connection regarding a request related to Administrator Pruitt. 2017 2
The email exchange between Michelle Hale of the EPA and Diane Troutman discusses the correct mailing addresses for executives, including General Motors' General Counsel Craig Glidden, who attended a meeting related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 4
The email from Michelle Hale at the Environmental Protection Agency requests mailing addresses from Ambassador Mel Sembler for sending letters to Marc Goldman and Sembler himself. 2017 2
The email from the EPA discusses the cancellation of a project and the logistical implications of returning equipment, including the costs associated with driver payments for installation. 2017 8
The email exchange between Michelle Hale of the EPA and Geoff Morrell of BP discusses scheduling a meeting for John to meet with Administrator Pruitt, with proposed dates and times. 2017 2
The email exchange between Lyda Creus Molanphy of the Large Public Power Council and Michelle Hale from the EPA discusses logistics and details regarding an EPA flag for an upcoming speech related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves Lyda Creus Molanphy from the Large Public Power Council coordinating with EPA officials, including Michelle Hale and Forrest McMurray, regarding logistics and details for an upcoming speech that requires an EPA flag. 2017 2
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA discusses the ethics approval for the Administrator's attendance at an Acypl event and the complexities surrounding travel arrangements. 2017 6
The email exchange between EPA officials and Matthew Freedman discusses the need for a face-to-face meeting to address logistics and relationships ahead of upcoming travels, with plans for ongoing communication to facilitate progress on collaborative efforts. 2017 4
The email from Millan Hupp discusses a follow-up call with Matthew Freedman regarding travel plans and meetings in Australia, including a potential trip to Ayers Rock and scheduled meetings with Australian government officials. 2017 7
The email exchange between Millan Hupp and Matthew Freedman discusses scheduling a follow-up call regarding personal matters and travel plans related to a trip to Australia, specifically mentioning Uluru, while also referencing a previous conversation about the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 12
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a decision from the Southern District of West Virginia in the case of Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition et al. v. Fola Coal Company, LLC, regarding environmental concerns raised by the plaintiffs against the coal company. 2017 33
The National Mining Association submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding flaws in its draft methodology for developing aquatic life criteria for specific conductivity, arguing that it does not adequately protect aquatic species and misinterprets existing guidelines. 2017 2
The email from Amanda Aspatore of the National Mining Association to Sarah Greenwalt provides various documents related to conductivity studies and litigation, highlighting the implications for EPA's conductivity benchmarks and methodologies in Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) development. 2017 2
The email exchange between David Tudor from AECI and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses a scheduled meeting with Administrator Pruitt on June 19, 2017, regarding topics related to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NSR). 2017 2
The National Mining Association (NMA) supports the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers' proposal to repeal the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, viewing it as a necessary correction to federal overreach in water regulation. 2017 2
The email exchange between David Tudor from AECI and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to connect after a meeting with Administrator Pruitt on June 19, 2017, regarding energy issues. 2017 3
The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses Administrator Pruitt's message to EPA staff regarding the agency's coordinated emergency response efforts to support Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, emphasizing collaboration with FEMA and activation of the Emergency Operations Center. 2017 2
Michael Zehr from HBW Resources is coordinating with Tate Bennett from the EPA regarding participation in the State Energy Policy Summit scheduled for August 28-29, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. 2017 2
The National Mining Association's Hal Quinn praises the Trump administration's regulatory changes aimed at revitalizing the coal industry, arguing that dismantling the Clean Power Plan will boost coal production and preserve jobs, thereby enhancing national energy security. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discussing scheduling conflicts and coordination among staff regarding a confidential matter. 2017 4
The email correspondence involves Paul Teller from the White House coordinating with Hayley Ford from the EPA regarding a briefing request from the Tea Party Patriots, confirming details for their visit to the White House. 2017 4
The email from Thomas Brennan, Chief of Staff at the US EPA, expresses gratitude for a meeting with the EEI team and indicates a desire to collaborate on environmental education grants and engage with their IVM and avian experts. 2017 2
The email exchange between Brad Viator of the Edison Electric Institute and Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses rescheduling a meeting originally set for Thursday due to Bennett's travel commitments, indicating coordination among various stakeholders regarding environmental regulatory matters. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves Brad Viator from the Edison Electric Institute coordinating a meeting with Tate Bennett from the EPA and others regarding labor representatives, scheduled for October 3, 2017. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves Troy Lyons from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Spencer Pederson and his colleague Danny Fernandez from Bockorny Group regarding waste management issues related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 2
The email exchange involves Albert Kelly from the EPA requesting an updated biography and photo for an event, with Tandy Donald from SpiritBank indicating that she has a version that needs updating. 2017 2
The National Mining Association's Hal Quinn praises the Trump administration's regulatory changes that are expected to boost the coal industry, arguing that dismantling the Clean Power Plan will enhance coal production and preserve jobs, thereby contributing to national energy security. 2017 2
The email from Marathon Petroleum Company to the EPA discusses proposed amendments to the Risk Management Program regulations, specifically requesting a reconsideration of the requirement to audit each covered process and suggesting a representative sampling approach instead. 2017 4
The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and David Dunlap from Koch Companies discusses the need for collaboration between the agency and industry to effectively implement TSCA rules and risk assessments for chemicals. 2017 2
The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and David Dunlap of Koch Industries discusses attendance at a meeting regarding the CDR Inorganic By-Products Regulatory Negotiation scheduled for August 16-17, 2017. 2017 2
The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses the immediate requirement to assign unique identifiers to chemicals with confidential business information claims, with a deadline for annual publication of these identifiers by December 2017, following the TSCA enactment. 2017 2
The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses a follow-up regarding the public input opportunity on reducing reporting burdens for inorganic by-products, as mentioned in a Federal Register notice, and acknowledges communication with David Dunlap from Koch Industries about concerns over the agency's interpretation of congressional intent. 2017 2
The email from Jennifer Tanir discusses logistical details for the upcoming NCAC/CSW symposium, including deadlines for presentation submissions and a request for short bios from presenters, addressed to various participants including members from the Society of Toxicology. 2017 2
The email from Jennifer Tanir, Secretary of the CSW, requests symposium presenters to submit their presentations, short bios, and permission forms by the end of the day for the upcoming NCAC/CSW symposium on October 13, 2017, to ensure everything is prepared for the live webinar. 2017 2
The email from Kimberly White expresses gratitude for the participation in the October 13 NCAC/CSW symposium, highlighting the collaborative efforts of various attendees, including members from the EPA and ToxServices LLC. 2017 3
The Evidence-based Toxicology Collaboration's Board of Trustees newsletter provides updates on various projects and activities, including the progress of systematic reviews and upcoming meetings, while highlighting the collaboration's efforts to integrate evidence in toxicology. 2017 5
The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and David Dunlap of Koch Industries discusses the upcoming public meeting on the TSCA pre-prioritization process and the opportunity for input from stakeholders. 2017 2
The EPA is involved in discussions regarding the Trump administration's plan to repeal the Obama-era Clean Water Rule (WOTUS), with meetings scheduled between industry groups and White House officials to support the rollback. 2017 2
The email exchange between Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, and Lynn Bergeson discusses a speaking invitation regarding TSCA reform, with Beck confirming her availability to speak on June 27, 2017. 2017 4
The email from Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, discusses follow-up actions regarding the Water Transfer Rule and the dual permitting of pesticides, indicating her intent to collaborate with her staff and colleagues in the Office of Water on these issues. 2017 2
The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses an upcoming meeting with Keith Matthews from Wiley Rein LLP regarding the regulatory status and application process for Intrexon's product, highlighting confusion about the preferred path forward and the need for clarity. 2017 3
The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses an upcoming meeting with Keith Matthews from Wiley Rein LLP and others to discuss submissions and timelines related to their collaboration. 2017 2
The email from Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses a planned tour of a row crop farm with Ethan Mathews from the National Corn Growers Association to explore the use of FIFRA regulated products. 2017 2
The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Lynn Bergeson discusses the implications of new risk evaluation guidance and related issues within the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). 2017 3
The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Nick Hart from the Bipartisan Policy Center discusses a question related to evidence-based policymaking initiatives. 2017 2
The email from Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, discusses scheduling a meeting with Jess Rowland regarding fee reimbursement issues related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, while indicating that further information is needed from the DOJ and OGC. 2017 3
The document discusses the development of waterborne selenium screening guidelines for freshwater systems, emphasizing the need to consider factors such as site type, exposure concentration, and sulfate influence on selenium bioavailability, as highlighted by researchers from various environmental and academic institutions. 2017 11
Byron Brown of the EPA informs Samantha McDonald that he is recused from discussing issues related to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) concerning state programs for managing oil and gas production wastes, and he will direct her to someone else for guidance. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves David van Hoogstraten from BP America discussing the scheduling of a meeting with Janet Weiss, President of BP Exploration (Alaska), while advising Byron Brown from the EPA not to attend due to potential conflicts with upstream oil and gas issues. 2017 2
The email from Martin McBroom of American Electric Power requests a meeting with Byron Brown of the EPA to discuss implementation issues related to the CCR provisions of the WIIN Act and revisions to the CCR rule. 2017 2
E. Scott Pruitt, during his Senate confirmation hearing for the position of Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, emphasized his commitment to improving environmental quality and highlighted his experience in resolving interstate water quality issues while serving as Oklahoma Attorney General. 2017 5
The email from Raymond B. Ludwiszewski of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP to Byron Brown of the EPA discusses ongoing developments regarding the Gelman Sciences 1,4-dioxane site in Ann Arbor, Michigan, highlighting that EPA Region V intends to remain active in addressing the site beyond the Preliminary Assessment conclusion in November 2017. 2017 2
The email exchange between Rich Nolan from the National Mining Association and Byron Brown from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on August 7 or 8 regarding hardrock mining issues, specifically focusing on CERCLA 108(b) and involving multiple stakeholders from the mining sector. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing potential candidates for advisory boards, with Hilary Moffett from the American Petroleum Institute providing an updated list to Thomas Carter at the EPA. 2017 2
The email from Julia Gill to Bill Wehrum includes an invitation to a 50th anniversary celebration hosted by Hunton & Williams LLP in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2017. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves Paul Noe from the American Forest & Paper Association coordinating with Bill Wehrum from the EPA to schedule a meeting regarding discussions on forestry issues before December 19, 2017. 2017 2
The email exchange between Julia Zemnick Gill and Bill Wehrum discusses a lunch meeting on November 29, 2017, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 2
Denka Performance Elastomer, LLC is urging the EPA to correct its inflated risk data for chloroprene from the 2010 IRIS review, which is leading to unreasonable emission reduction demands and threatening the operation of its Neoprene production plant in Louisiana. 2017 6
The document is a delivery report from Microsoft Outlook indicating that an email sent to brell@eei.org was undeliverable due to the recipient not being found or the mailbox being unavailable, with instructions on how to fix the issue. 2017 4
The email from Jay Vroom of Crop Life America discusses the ongoing reauthorization of PRIA (Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) and the importance of maintaining communication regarding its progress, while also addressing upcoming interagency meetings related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with Nancy Beck from the EPA. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Millan Hupp of the EPA and Holly Halsey from the American Chemistry Council discusses scheduling a call regarding Administrator Pruitt's speech at the ACC Board on October 30, 2017. 2017 4
The email correspondence involves Millan Hupp from the EPA coordinating a call regarding Administrator Pruitt's speech at the American Chemistry Council Board, suggesting a time on October 30, 2017. 2017 3
The email from Barb Glenn of NASDA expresses gratitude to Wendy Cleland-Hamnett of the EPA for extending the implementation period for the revised Agricultural Worker Protection Standards, indicating a collaborative relationship moving forward. 2017 2
The U.S. EPA issued Notices of Violation to Brenntag Mid-South for failing to certify a SARA 313 Toxic Release Inventory report for Formic Acid, resulting in a proposed penalty reduction from $55,460 to $19,410 due to the company's prompt corrective action and cooperation during the inspection. 2017 2
The email from the EPA discusses the announcement of a public hearing regarding the repeal of the Clean Power Plan, scheduled for November 28-29 in Charleston, West Virginia. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Taylor Beis from the EEI and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses the logistics for a meeting scheduled for October 10, 2017, including arrival times, security check-in, and introductions with labor representatives. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Jennifer Gibson of the National Association of Chemical Distributors and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses follow-up actions regarding enforcement recommendations and examples related to Brenntag, with the EPA's enforcement office planning to contact Brenntag directly. 2017 3
The email from Jennifer Gibson of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) discusses a troubling enforcement case involving a proposed penalty by the EPA for BrenntagMid-South related to a minor administrative error in a Toxic Release Inventory report, seeking assistance in addressing the issue. 2017 2
The email from Bill Couser discusses the forwarding of a link to pictures from the EPA, shared with various stakeholders in the agricultural sector, including officials from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and private industry representatives. 2017 2
The email from Lynn L. Bergeson discusses the confirmation of speakers from the EPA and industry for the "TSCA Reform: One Year Later" event scheduled for June 27, 2017, amidst temporary web issues at ELI. 2017 5
The email exchange between Brad Viator of the Edison Electric Institute and Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses scheduling a call regarding public engagement and environmental education related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 2
The email from Cassie Shirk, a Policy Advisor in the Maryland Governor's Office, inquires about the existence of a list of prohibited pesticides for tobacco crops from the EPA, following a previous communication regarding federally-registered products for tobacco use. 2017 2
The email exchange between Brad Viator of the Edison Electric Institute and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses scheduling a call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Brad Viator of the Edison Electric Institute and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses a meeting and mentions an upcoming Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). 2017 2
The email from Mary Jo Tomalewski of CropLife America requests a meeting with EPA officials, including Nancy Beck, to discuss settlement strategies for the case Ellis v Housenger ahead of a scheduled mediation on July 25, 2017. 2017 2
The email from Richard Keigwin of the EPA to Cassie Shirk, a Policy Advisor in the Maryland Governor's Office, discusses the legal restrictions on pesticide use on tobacco under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and mentions the Maryland Department of Agriculture's role in managing pesticide registrations and emergency use permissions. 2017 3
Scott Segal from Bracewell LLP is requesting a meeting with EPA officials Nancy Beck and Byron Brown regarding a technical correction of the IRIS quantitative exposure risk value for chloroprene, emphasizing the urgency due to the CEO's travel from Japan. 2017 3
The email exchange between officials from the Department of the Interior, EPA, and the Council on Environmental Quality discusses scheduling a meeting regarding the Endangered Species Act Section 7 for December 5, 2017. 2017 4
The email from Sue Marty of Dow Chemical discusses a meeting with Dr. Louis Scarano regarding the use of alternative approaches in the TSCA program and mentions plans to prepare a case study for an upcoming meeting. 2017 5
The email correspondence between Marcella Burke of the EPA and Todd Willens of the Department of the Interior discusses planning a call regarding a draft DOI letter to the EPA related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 5
The email from Bill Couser outlines the logistics for a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt, including attendee instructions and time management for questions, involving various stakeholders from Iowa's agricultural community. 2017 2
The document is an undeliverable email notification from the EPA regarding a request for input from state partners on the Lead and Copper Rule, indicating that the intended recipient's email address was not found. 2017 4
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input from state partners on proposed regulatory revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule to enhance public health protection and improve implementation. 2017 2
CropLife America is inviting Nancy Beck to attend their Annual Meeting and Government Policy Weekend in Dana Point, California, from September 22-24, 2017, to discuss key agricultural policy topics. 2017 2
The email from the Effective Healthcare Program Scientific Resource Center alerts recipients, including Nancy Beck, about new articles in the SRC Methods Library related to healthcare research and transparency policies, dated May 1, 2017. 2017 9
The email from Nancy Beck discusses various documents from the Federal Register, including determinations by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding Cyprus's disease status and proposed rules affecting long-term care facilities under Medicare and Medicaid. 2017 29
The email correspondence between Keith Matthews of Wiley Rein LLP and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Section 3 registration for mosquitoes. 2017 6
The email correspondence involves multiple individuals discussing a proposal for the second session of the EBTC SOT (Scientific Oversight Team) meeting, with thanks expressed for contributions and efforts in preparing the proposal. 2017 6
The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's upcoming appearance before a House Energy and Commerce subpanel on December 7, 2017, where he is expected to face questions regarding budget transparency and staffing issues. 2017 33
The email exchange between Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, and Andrew Liu from Chemours discusses plans for a casual meeting over pizza and salad. 2017 5