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 document discusses "Cooperative Federalism 2.0," produced by the National Association of Clean Air Agencies, emphasizing the increased role of states in environmental programs and outlining principles for effective cooperation between states and the EPA to achieve clean air and public health. 2017 13
The document from the National Association of Clean Air Agencies discusses "Cooperative Federalism 2.0," outlining principles and strategies for collaboration between state governments and the EPA to achieve environmental protection and public health goals, reflecting ongoing efforts and reforms in cooperative federalism. 2017 11
The email from Madeline Morris at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between Administrator Pruitt and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts for June 28, 2017, in Washington, DC. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves Troy Lyons from the EPA coordinating a conference call with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, facilitated by Kyle Roskam, the Director of Federal Relations for the Governor's office. 2017 5
The email exchange between EPA officials and North Carolina Governor's office staff discusses scheduling a call for the EPA Administrator to provide feedback on the Governor's agenda. 2017 5
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is requesting urgent action from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to address the safety of drinking water contaminated with the unregulated chemical GenX from a Chemours facility, following an investigation by the state's Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Health and Human Services. 2017 2
The email exchange between Cody Stewart of the Utah Governor's office and Troy Lyons of the EPA discusses coordinating a visit for the EPA Administrator to Utah, including a meeting with Governor Gary Herbert and a roundtable discussion about the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) initiative. 2017 3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded over $18 million to the state of Alaska for critical water projects, including improvements to drinking water and clean water revolving loan programs. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Patrick Stevens of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and K. Preston Cory of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses a scheduled call regarding background information on Racine County, emphasizing collaboration between the agencies. 2017 2
The email from Elizabeth Weir, Director of Scheduling for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, discusses coordinating a call between Governor Snyder and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, proposing available times for the meeting. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. EPA discussing scheduling a meeting regarding a Mid-Level Ethanol Test, with multiple participants coordinating available dates and times. 2017 2
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting state and federal agency staff to participate in joint sessions at the 2017 ASTSWMO Annual Meeting to discuss the EPA Superfund Task Force Recommendations. 2017 2
The email correspondence among EPA officials discusses the confirmation and logistics for a Western Governors' Association breakfast meeting scheduled for February 26, 2017, at U.S. EPA Headquarters. 2017 2
The City of Flint's Public Participation Plan, revised on March 27, 2017, outlines the engagement process for the community in selecting a new drinking water source in compliance with the EPA's Amended Order, detailing public involvement in the alternatives analysis and decision-making regarding the Flint Water Treatment Plant and its backup supply. 2017 3
The email from Nephi Cole of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality discusses scheduling a meeting with Alexander Dominguez of the EPA on August 10th, 2017, to discuss topics related to water policy, with the intention of including Todd Parfitt in the meeting. 2017 3
The email from Kenneth Kilbert discusses the upcoming 17th annual Great Lakes Water Conference scheduled for November 3, 2017, at the University of Toledo, focusing on the theme "The Trump and Trudeau Administrations on Water" and includes details for speakers and moderators regarding materials needed for continuing legal education credits. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Nancy Beck from the EPA and Jennifer Lance from the USDA's FAS discusses the topic of Taiwan's Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) and expresses appreciation for assistance regarding the matter. 2017 5
The email exchange between Nancy Beck from the EPA and David Bernhardt discusses scheduling a call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with Beck indicating her availability and expressing a desire to connect before her upcoming travel. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Nancy Beck from the EPA coordinating a conference call with Gareth Rees and Erik Baptist regarding scheduling conflicts for a principals meeting on October 20, 2017. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Robert Johansson of the USDA discusses Scott Pruitt's successful effort to gain Senator Deb Fischer's support for Bill Wehrum's nomination as EPA air chief following a meeting about the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). 2017 3
The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses a technical issue with a conference call related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, confirming that the issue has been resolved. 2017 2
The email exchange between Linda Abbott from the USDA and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to accommodate multiple attendees, including Rob and Rebekah, for a catch-up lunch. 2017 5
The email correspondence between Sheryl Kunickis from the USDA Office of Pest Management Policy and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses the submission of comments to a regulatory docket, with Kunickis confirming that she will submit the comments and inviting Beck to review them beforehand. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency coordinating a conference call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 3
The email exchange between Linda Abbott from the USDA and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting involving Rob and Rebekah, with proposed dates of July 5th and 7th, to catch up on unspecified topics. 2017 2
The email exchange between Robert Johansson of the USDA and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses scheduling a lunch meeting for November 22, 2017, after confirming their availability. 2017 2
The EPA's National Center for Environmental Assessment is responding to the American Chemistry Council's request regarding the formaldehyde IRIS assessment, assuring them that their concerns will be considered in the upcoming public comment draft and that the assessment will undergo peer review by the National Academy of Sciences. 2017 4
The email correspondence involves David Harlow from the EPA expressing gratitude to John Kinsman of the Edison Electric Institute for his contributions to the Air Quality Subcommittee, highlighting a successful initial meeting. 2017 2
Kenneth Wagner of the Environmental Protection Agency agrees to schedule a meeting with Rich Haut to discuss progress on Department of Energy funded efforts related to energy production. 2017 2
The document lists contacts and responsibilities for the EPA Region 8 Pesticide Team, detailing personnel involved in various pesticide-related programs and initiatives. 2017 2
The email from Eric Brown, Deputy Director of Federal Relations for the State of Michigan, discusses the submission of a list of drinking water and wastewater projects to the EPA as part of the White House's infrastructure initiative. 2017 2
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses coordinating with Alaska's Department of Natural Resources on maritime issues, specifically regarding a sinking ship, and indicates that Crystal Penman will arrange a meeting to address the matter. 2017 2
The North Dakota Department of Transportation submitted a list of priority infrastructure needs to the Governor's office, as requested by Troy Lyons, in relation to ongoing discussions about infrastructure projects. 2017 2
The United States Environmental Protection Agency held a Federalism consultation meeting on April 19, 2017, to discuss potential changes to the definition of "Waters of the U.S." and gather input from state and local government officials regarding its implications. 2017 14
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement agreement with Pebble Limited Partnership on May 12, 2017, allowing Pebble to proceed with its permit application process while resolving previous litigation regarding the Bristol Bay watershed in Alaska. 2017 3
The email from Tate Bennett discusses a scheduled conference call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, involving participants from the EPA and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2017 2
The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Beth Tipps from the Tennessee government discusses a check-in to understand priorities in their area of jurisdiction and to establish a connection. 2017 2
The email from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality discusses the planning and itinerary for a roundtable meeting on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) involving the EPA Administrator and the Governor, including a tour and discussions on various environmental topics. 2017 5
The document from the Senate Finance Committee discusses the implications of the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" on Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), highlighting concerns that the proposed pass-through provision could hinder MLPs' ability to raise capital for energy infrastructure, ultimately affecting energy security and consumer prices. 2017 2
The email from Bruce Heine of Magellan Midstream to Kenneth Wagner expresses concerns about the Senate tax reform bill's unfair treatment of Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and urges Wagner to have his boss contact Senator Cornyn to advocate for the House version of the bill, emphasizing MLPs' importance to national energy security. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Bruce Heine of Magellan Midstream Partners and EPA officials discusses the issuance of an 11.5 RVP waiver to address fuel supply shortages in the Midwestern states. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves representatives from Williams and the EPA discussing their attendance and positive interactions at the ECOS meeting, with plans to meet again in Wyoming. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Kaitlyn Shimmin from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency coordinating a lunch meeting between Troy Lyons and Melissa Shute from Statoil. 2017 5
The EPA is discussing support for an 11.5 RVP waiver in Oklahoma and Midwestern states due to fuel supply shortages, as communicated by Magellan Midstream Partners. 2017 2
Kaitlyn Shimmin from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency coordinated a lunch meeting with Melissa Shute from Statoil, rescheduling it to October 12 or 13, 2017, due to a last-minute conflict. 2017 8
Kaitlyn Shimmin from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reschedules a coffee meeting with Melissa Shute from Statoil due to Troy being pulled into a lunch with the Administrator. 2017 8
The email exchange between Kaitlyn Shimmin from the EPA and Melissa Shute from Statoil discusses scheduling a meeting to catch up amidst ongoing activities related to the Clean Power Plan (CPP). 2017 8
The email exchange involves Justin Schwab from the EPA coordinating a call with Peter Robertson and Thomas M. Barba regarding scheduling, indicating a discussion related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 3
The email exchange between Peter Robertson of the Pebble Partnership and Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses scheduling a call regarding a settlement related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 2
The document consists of comments submitted by various oil and gas associations to the EPA regarding the evaluation of existing regulations, specifically related to the case Sierra Club v. EPA. 2017 35
The email from Lee Fuller to Justin Schwab discusses the IPAA's comments on the EPA's Notice of Data Availability regarding proposed changes to compliance deadlines for methane regulations affecting low producing oil and natural gas wells, advocating for the extension of these deadlines and highlighting the need for differentiated regulatory approaches based on production levels. 2017 2
The Virginia Coal & Energy Alliance and Southern States Energy Board invited EPA Director Scott Pruitt to deliver the keynote address at their annual conference on coal in Kingsport, Tennessee, scheduled for May 22-23, 2017. 2017 2
The email exchange involves Madeline Morris from the EPA coordinating a lunch meeting with Gabrielle Ake from CBS News and John Dickerson for September 13, 2017. 2017 6
The email from Madeline Morris of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for Administrator Pruitt with the American Public Power Association on October 19, requesting the completion of a meeting request form to facilitate the process. 2017 2
The email from Jayme Cox of Cimarex Energy Company discusses the potential participation of a high-ranking official from the EPA at the TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum in Houston, highlighting the event's significance and the opportunity for private meetings with industry CEOs. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Madeline McGinty of the National Mining Association and Madeline Morris from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between EPA Administrator Pruitt and NMA President Hal Quinn to address issues in the mining industry. 2017 2
Troy Lyons, a Manager of Federal Government Affairs at Hess Corporation, agrees to allow Lorrie Hecker to pass his email address to Jon Sanford, as requested by Doron Grosman for a personal connection. 2017 2
The email exchange between Troy Lyons of the EPA and Melissa Shute discusses rescheduling a coffee meeting originally planned for September 20, 2017, due to a scheduling conflict. 2017 3
The email exchange between Troy Lyons of the EPA and Melissa Shute from Statoil discusses scheduling a coffee meeting to catch up. 2017 2
The email exchange between Troy Lyons from the EPA and Melissa Shute from Statoil discusses scheduling a coffee meeting to catch up. 2017 2
The letter from various business organizations urges the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee to expedite the confirmation of four nominees for Assistant Administrators at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure it is fully staffed and capable of fulfilling its mission to protect human health and the environment. 2017 3
The National Mining Association invited Mr. Albert Kelly of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address their Environment Committee meeting on October 16-17, 2017, to discuss Superfund program priorities and recommendations for accelerating cleanups. 2017 2
The document discusses a town hall meeting in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where residents expressed concerns about the long-term environmental impact of 1,4-dioxane contamination from Gelman Sciences, highlighting the need for protective measures for affected families. 2017 8
The email from Patrick Davis of the Environmental Protection Agency discusses scheduling a meeting with representatives from the American Chemistry Council to follow up on policy memos regarding TCE remediation. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Patrick Davis from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Samantha McDonald regarding the RCRA Oil and Gas issue, scheduled for April 24, 2017, at the EPA headquarters. 2017 3
The email from Patrick Davis of the EPA discusses involving the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) in the data gathering phase regarding state regulations on oil and gas production wastes, as part of an effort to determine if federal regulations are necessary under RCRA Subtitle D. 2017 2
Patrick Davis from the EPA confirms a phone call with Leslie Hulse from the American Chemistry Council to discuss advice on a matter related to the OSWRO settlement and the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency, specifically Patrick Davis coordinating a meeting with Spencer Pederson regarding waste management issues related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Patrick Davis of the EPA and Drew Kramer of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association discusses scheduling a lunch meeting in Denver to explore potential collaboration on environmental policy. 2017 2
The email exchange between Drew Kramer and Patrick Davis, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, discusses scheduling a lunch meeting at Wynkoop Brewery in Denver on January 9, 2018. 2017 2
The email from Cheryl Woodward at the EPA confirms the completion of arrangements for an art installation scheduled for July 3, 2017, following a previous discussion about the artwork. 2017 5
The email from SeVera Wilson at the EPA confirms authorization for parking in the North Courtyard for a scheduled event on July 3, 2017, despite a prior request to cancel. 2017 5
The email correspondence involves the Smithsonian American Art Museum coordinating with Artex for the pick-up of artwork on Mondays, with Jennifer Lee serving as the contact for the logistics. 2017 5
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses the confirmation of a scheduled job for July 3rd, 2017, and requests input from SeVera Wilson regarding the status of the job. 2017 5
The email exchange between Michelle Hale from the EPA and Diane Troutman discusses the correction of mislabeled photographs from a meeting with General Motors executives and requests for their correct mailing addresses. 2017 3
The email from Michelle Hale at the EPA discusses a meeting request from POET LLC, represented by Robert Walther, for Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss rural economic development and biofuels on March 29 or 30, 2017. 2017 2
The email exchange between Michelle Hale of the EPA and Bruce Heine of Magellan Midstream Partners discusses the request for mailing addresses following a meeting. 2017 2
The email exchange between Michelle Hale of the EPA and Elizabeth Craddock discusses the sharing of photos from a meeting and the request for mailing addresses of attendees for follow-up notes from the Administrator. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves the EPA coordinating a meeting with Administrator Pruitt for BP representatives, detailing arrival instructions and security procedures. 2017 3
The email exchange between Millan Hupp from the EPA and Matthew Freedman from Global Impact Inc. discusses scheduling a meeting for June 27, 2017, while addressing a conflict with Freedman's prior commitments. 2017 8
The email from Millan Hupp of the U.S. government discusses preparations for a potentially hostile meeting between a government administrator and the Victorian Government in Australia, highlighting concerns about political tensions and the impact of climate change policies. 2017 91
The email discusses plans for a meeting in Melbourne with the Victorian Government to connect the EPA Administrator with local high-tech companies, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic relations despite differing views on climate change. 2017 4
The National Mining Association submitted technical comments to the EPA regarding selenium water quality criteria, suggesting changes to fish tissue calculations and expressing concerns about the national water column calculations and state flexibility in implementation. 2017 2
The email exchange between Byron Brown of the EPA and Martin McBroom of American Electric Power discusses scheduling a meeting to address implementation issues related to the CCR rule and the WIIN Act. 2017 2
The email from Byron Brown of the EPA discusses the ongoing regulatory actions and developments regarding the Gelman Sciences 1,4-dioxane site in Ann Arbor, Michigan, including a notification from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to EPA Region V about continued state involvement. 2017 2
The document prepared for the Utility Solid Waste Activities Group discusses the impracticality and cost-prohibitive nature of adding boron to the Appendix IV constituent list for groundwater assessment monitoring, highlighting that remediation efforts would exceed current requirements and that boron does not pose a human health risk according to the EPA. 2017 19
Bill Wehrum from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirms to Richard Moskowitz of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers that he will ensure his scheduling team follows up on a meeting request. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Henry Nickel and Bill Wehrum discussing a meeting related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with Wehrum representing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2017 2
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on January 18, 2017, to consider the nomination of Scott Pruitt as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2017 222
Michael A. Ferguson, a Senior Advisor, is requesting the scheduling of a meeting between EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and CEOs from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization on April 4, 2017. 2017 2
The email correspondence between William Wehrum and Aaron Ringel discusses draft responses to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee regarding key nominations for the U.S. EPA, specifically mentioning Wehrum's expected nomination to lead the Office of Air and Radiation. 2017 6
The email correspondence involves Christian Palich from the EPA coordinating the submission of brief bios and photos for a scheduled event, ensuring all participants have sent their materials to Elizabeth Olsen. 2017 3
The document lists various pending legal cases involving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and multiple industry associations, primarily related to environmental regulations and compliance. 2017 3
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works invited William L. Wehrum Jr. to testify on September 20, 2017, regarding his nomination and others for positions at the Environmental Protection Agency and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves William Wehrum from the EPA discussing a potential introduction with Tim Puko, a new energy reporter for the Wall Street Journal, indicating a networking opportunity related to energy policy. 2017 2
The email from Michael Dourson discusses the confirmation process for a Senate hearing and expresses gratitude towards Troy and his team for their support during preparation, indicating involvement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2017 5
The email from William Wehrum to multiple recipients, including Michael Dourson, commends Dourson for his impressive performance regarding the QFR (Questions for the Record) process on October 5, 2017, within the context of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2017 5
The email correspondence involves Liz Bowman from the EPA discussing questions regarding William Wehrum's role in the development of the endangerment finding, as raised by journalist Niina Heikkinen, in the context of Wehrum's confirmation process. 2017 2
The email from Kaitlyn Shimmin of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses a list of support letters received for the nomination of William Wehrum, highlighting key individuals and organizations that have expressed their support. 2017 2
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses the urgency of compiling a list of pending cases in the DC Circuit, including specific cases that have been dismissed or denied, to meet a deadline set by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. 2017 2