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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council held a Steering Committee call on August 8, 2018, to discuss the refinement of outcomes and objectives and review the proposed FY19 operating budget, with actions planned for further discussion and member feedback.
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The EPA has established bi-monthly conference calls for state and tribal representatives to discuss responsible oil and natural gas exploration and development, with the first call held on June 20, 2018.
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The email from Crystal Penman of the EPA discusses a scheduled meeting with Mark Vergnano, CEO of Chemours, on August 17, 2018, regarding public policy and regulation matters.
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Aaron E. Ringel from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed his attendance at a PRG Happy Hour event in an email to David Mann.
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The email correspondence between EPA official Aaron Ringel and Blake Barfield discusses the reallocation of volumes associated with Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and references letters from Congress urging the EPA not to proceed with such reallocations.
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The email exchange between Aaron Ringel of the EPA and Blake Barfield of Holly Frontier discusses scheduling a meeting to catch up.
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The email exchange between Aaron Ringel of the EPA and Blake Barfield discusses the receipt of a letter from Representative Sessions related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Troy Lyons to Ben Grumbles discusses the Ellicott City Field Hearing and includes a draft scoping document related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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Troy Lyons from the EPA is coordinating a meeting with Ben Grumbles regarding a CBEC meeting and discussing a petition on cross-border issues in response to a question from Senator Van Hollen.
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The email exchange between Ben Grumbles of the Maryland Department of the Environment and Troy Lyons of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses scheduling a meeting to prepare for an upcoming CBEC meeting and to review Maryland's petition on cross-border issues.
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The Cement Kiln Recycling Coalition (CKRC) is following up with the EPA regarding comments submitted on reducing regulatory burdens related to the use of alternative fuels in cement manufacturing, emphasizing their role in sustainability and waste energy recycling.
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The email correspondence between Christine Wyman, Senior Counsel at Bracewell LLP, and Will Lovell, a Policy Advisor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, discusses the submission of a meeting request for Administrator Pruitt, with an attached external meeting request form.
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The email exchange between Will Lovell from the EPA and Christine Wyman from Bracewell LLP discusses the submission of a meeting request for EPA Administrator Pruitt, with Lovell providing the necessary form for completion.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor to the Administrator at the EPA, and Elliott Laws from Crowell & Moring LLP discusses a personal sentiment regarding selflessness in the context of their work, likely related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Denise A. Bode of Michael Best Strategies provides background information and a settlement position paper regarding the Woodbrook Road site for recipients at the EPA and DOJ.
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The email correspondence involves A.J. Ferate and EPA officials Kelsi Daniell and Sarah Greenwalt discussing an introduction and sharing a document related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses the introduction of Kelsi Daniell to A.J. Ferate and includes an attachment related to regulatory reform accomplishments.
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Holly Greaves from the EPA arranged a call with Robert L. Smith to discuss the EPA's budget following a referral from Mandy Gunasekara.
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Holly Greaves from the EPA reached out to Rob Smith to discuss the agency's budget following a referral from Mandy Gunasekara.
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The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Frank Richards from AGDC to address wetlands mitigation issues in Alaska.
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The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses a follow-up on a meeting regarding WOTUS issues faced by Freeport McMoRan in Arizona, and a request for assistance in setting up a meeting with the Corps of Engineers.
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The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Ben Grumbles discusses a call regarding Federalism engagement related to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
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The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses a request for a phone call with Ben Grumbles regarding Federalism engagement on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) topic.
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The email from Brooks M. Smith of Troutman Sanders LLP to Lee Forsgren discusses a request for a meeting to clarify existing effluent guidelines for pharmaceutical manufacturing (40 CFR Part 439) on behalf of their client, CVS, to avoid potential future conflicts.
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The email from Margaret Caravelli of Balch & Bingham LLP to Lee Forsgren discusses scheduling a meeting to address questions regarding EPA water-related rulemakings, specifically focusing on the 316(b) regulation.
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The email from Jean M. Mosites to Lee Forsgren discusses the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Coalition's (PGCC) follow-up on an EPA letter regarding the agency's process on remand and seeks to coordinate information gathering for small conventional operators in Pennsylvania.
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The Gulf Coast Authority is seeking a conference call with the EPA to discuss the prohibition on sending wastewater to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) and the potential for properly designed POTWs to treat produced water under CWT regulations.
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The email from Denise Bode of Michael Best Strategies to Lee Forsgren discusses the attendance of TRC, an environmental consulting firm, at the PFAS National Leadership Summit and requests assistance in securing a spot for them due to their expertise in environmental remediation.
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The email from David Chung to Lee Forsgren discusses the need for assistance in arranging a meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding Freeport McMoRan's concerns about WOTUS issues in Arizona, following an unsuccessful attempt to secure a meeting.
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Denise A. Bode from Michael Best Strategies is inquiring about the appropriate contacts to facilitate TRC's timely attendance at upcoming regional PFAS meetings.
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The EPA is conducting bi-monthly conference calls starting June 20, 2018, for state and tribal representatives to discuss responsible oil and natural gas exploration and development, with the aim of improving relationships and addressing challenges in the sector.
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The EPA is organizing bi-monthly conference calls for state and tribal representatives to discuss responsible oil and natural gas exploration and development, starting June 20, 2018, with the aim of improving relationships and addressing challenges in the sector.
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The EPA is conducting bi-monthly conference calls starting June 20, 2018, to discuss responsible oil and natural gas exploration and development with state and tribal representatives.
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The email from Heidi McAuliffe discusses the American Coatings Association's petition to the EPA for rulemaking to add compounds to the Reactivity Table in aerosol coatings regulation, noting a shift in focus to streamline the petition process and expressing concerns about delays due to other EPA priorities.
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses the compliance deadline for the Certification of Pesticide Applicators rule, confirming that states must submit their compliance plans by March 6, 2020, following a court ruling that reinstated the original effective date of the rule.
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The email from Tate Bennett, Associate Administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a request for a call to discuss the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472 NDCA).
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The email from the EPA discusses finalizing a rule related to renewable fuel standards and invites Dr. Glenn to speak at an event attended by various agricultural representatives and lawmakers.
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The email from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses a tentative speaking engagement for Administrator Pruitt at a Farm Bureau event on March 14, 2018, and outlines the need for a request form to finalize details while keeping the event closed to outside press.
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Blake Barfield from HollyFrontier inquires about the itinerary for Administrator Pruitt's upcoming visit to Wyoming, expressing willingness to assist with plans in Cheyenne.
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The email from Hayley Ford, Deputy White House Liaison at the EPA, discusses arranging a meeting between NASDA leadership and EPA Administrator Pruitt, requesting additional information and preferred dates for scheduling.
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The email exchange involves Tate Bennett from the EPA discussing introductions to Nicole Rolf from the Montana Farm Bureau Federation, facilitated by Don Parrish from the American Farm Bureau Federation, indicating a collaboration on agricultural issues.
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The email from Don Parrish of the American Farm Bureau Federation discusses coordinating introductions between Tate Bennett of the EPA and contacts in Montana, Indiana, and West Virginia regarding national affairs.
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The email correspondence between Aline DeLucia and Tate Bennett discusses scheduling a phone call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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Aline DeLucia from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sent an updated chart on Dicamba to Tte Bennett, indicating ongoing communication regarding agricultural policy.
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The email from Aline DeLucia of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture discusses a request to schedule a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt, as coordinated with Hayley Ford from the EPA.
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The email correspondence involves Tate Bennett from the EPA discussing a special announcement related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating a potential engagement or update on the legal matter.
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The email exchange between Nathan Bowen of NASDA and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses scheduling a call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email exchange between Don Parrish and Tate Bennett discusses the status of a matter related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating that things are hectic at the EPA.
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The email correspondence between Paul Schlegel and Tate Bennett discusses scheduling a meeting related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Andrew Walmsley of the American Farm Bureau Federation discusses his inability to attend a sorghum oil pathway announcement event at the EPA on July 24, 2018, and seeks approval for another representative to attend in his place.
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The document outlines the agenda for an Energy Advisory Committee meeting hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 9, 2018, covering topics such as renewable fuels and wind energy.
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA expresses gratitude for a productive meeting regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case and mentions follow-up items.
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Emily Jordan from the American Farm Bureau Federation corrected a lunch reservation with Tate Bennett from the EPA, specifying that only Ellen Steen would attend instead of Don Parrish.
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The email exchange between Harry Alford of the National Black Chamber of Commerce and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses their positive meeting and expresses anticipation for a productive partnership moving forward.
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The email from Beau Greenwood to Tate Bennett discusses the executed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating collaboration between CropLife America and the EPA.
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The email exchange between Don Parrish and Tate Bennett discusses scheduling a conversation regarding unspecified topics, with Bennett indicating he is busy with staffing matters at the EPA.
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The email from Don Parrish introduces Tate Bennett, an employee of the EPA Administrator, to Ken Hamilton as a Wyoming contact.
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The email from Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses an upcoming meeting with Daland Juberg from Dow to exchange ideas on advancements and challenges in environmental science and to align on EPA priorities.
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The email exchange involves Nancy Beck from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Janet Collins and others, discussing attendance and security delays.
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The email from Janet Collins discusses a tentative appointment for a phone call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, scheduled for August 16, 2018.
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The document outlines a workplan prepared by Ramboll US Corporation for Denka Performance Elastomer, LLC, detailing the development of a Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model to support the Inhalation Unit Risk assessment for chloroprene, in response to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Edward Krenik to Richard Yamada at the EPA discusses a request for an extension to provide additional data for a PBPK working group, emphasizing the potential benefits of EPA's involvement.
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The email correspondence involves Robert Smith from Venable LLP requesting a call with EPA officials to discuss an upcoming report on crumb rubber athletic turf, with Nancy Beck indicating that the Office of Research and Development (ORD) is the lead office on the matter.
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The email correspondence between Tamika Burton of the EPA and Brian C. Mormino discusses scheduling a follow-up call with Andrew Wheeler regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Mary Jo Tomalewski of CropLife America discusses coordinating a meeting with Andrew Wheeler of the EPA regarding a letter from the Production Ag CEO Council Co-Chairs.
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Bill Wehrum from the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation confirms his willingness to accommodate requests for a discussion and plans for the EMA/DTF meeting scheduled for November 13-14, 2018.
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The Small Refiners Coalition is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, led by Administrator Scott Pruitt and Assistant Administrator William Wehrum, to address the economic hardships faced by small refineries under the Renewable Fuel Standard due to increasing renewable fuel mandates and associated costs.
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Emily Atkinson from the EPA confirmed the submission of a one-day waiver registration for Bill Wehrum to attend the 27th World Gas Conference.
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The email from Gergana Vasileva of CWC Group discusses the VIP arrangements for Bill Wehrum at the 27th World Gas Conference, including entrance access, badge delivery, and security requirements.
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On May 23, 2018, Kenneth Wagner, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, coordinated a phone call with Denise Bode regarding a discussion related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is leading efforts to identify and develop restoration partnerships for coastal Alabama, focusing on collaborative projects for the Council-Selected Restoration Component, while enhancing public engagement and planning for future funding proposals.
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is inviting Kenneth Wagner to their Congressional Reception at the Capitol Visitor Center on January 29, 2018.
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is inviting attendees to their Congressional Reception at the Capitol Visitor Center on January 29, 2018, with an RSVP deadline of January 24, 2018.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is holding a meeting on January 24, 2018, to discuss the draft annual report to Congress, member communications, and to vote on the Commitment and Planning Support Funded Priorities List and Robinson Preserve funding approval.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Steering Committee discussed updates on the CPS award process, approved moving forward with a vote on the 2017 Annual Report to Congress scheduled for February 21, 2018, and planned a face-to-face meeting in Florida for mid- to late-April 2018.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is committed to enhancing public engagement and transparency in ecosystem restoration efforts by seeking broad participation from diverse stakeholders, including under-represented communities and federally-recognized Tribes, as outlined in their August 1, 2018 update.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council provides an update on the status of FPL and SEP grant applications as of July 31, 2018, detailing completed awards and pending approvals among various member agencies.
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The document from the Council provides a status update on the Restoration Assistance & Awards Management System (RAAMS) for the 2015 FPL, indicating that 42 out of approximately 52 Category 1 funding applications have been initiated, with 27 grants awarded totaling over $101 million.
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The document from the Council provides an update on the status of the Restoration Assistance & Awards Management System (RAAMS) for the 2015 FPL, indicating that 42 out of 52 expected funding applications have been initiated, with 28 grants awarded totaling approximately $101.97 million.
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The document outlines the agenda for a Steering Committee call scheduled for June 27, 2018, focusing on various topics including the preparation for an upcoming meeting in Gulfport, Mississippi, discussions on CPS transparency, public engagement, and proposed amendments to Treasury's RESTORE Act regulations.
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The RESTORE Council conducted a Public Engagement Workgroup Workshop in New Orleans on July 10, 2018, to discuss commitments to public engagement, review the Comprehensive Plan updates, and outline the process for the 2020 Funded Priorities List (FPL) while enhancing collaboration among Council members.
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is leading efforts to establish restoration partnerships and develop a comprehensive strategy for coastal Alabama's restoration needs, including planning a Coastal Alabama Restoration Summit and creating an Alabama's Bucket 2 Project Development Strategy to enhance public engagement and collaboration across funding sources.
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The document from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides a damage repair estimate for various waterways and harbors across multiple states as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018.
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The document outlines the Long Term Disaster Recovery Investment Plan for various construction projects funded by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, detailing estimated costs for projects across multiple states, primarily focused on flood control and disaster recovery efforts.
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The document from the Council provides a status update on the Restoration Assistance & Awards Management System (RAAMS) as of July 11, 2018, indicating that out of approximately 51 anticipated Category 1 funding applications for the 2015 FPL, 46 have been initiated, with 31 grants awarded totaling $114,791,200.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is holding a meeting on January 24, 2018, to vote on funding priorities and amendments, welcome a new chair from the EPA, and discuss the draft annual report to Congress.
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The American Gas Association's Chief Regulatory Counsel, Pam Lacey, declined an invitation from the EPA to participate in an oil and natural gas roundtable focused on upstream production issues, indicating her organization's focus on downstream natural gas distribution.
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The document outlines the evaluation of the Grants Solutions team's capabilities and requirements for implementing the GREAT Act strategy, highlighting areas that meet standards and those needing additional information or development, particularly regarding data reporting and integration with other systems.
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The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council held a Steering Committee meeting on April 24-25, 2018, to discuss updates on the FPL3 and 10-Year Funding Strategy, including submission guidelines, environmental compliance, and budget shortfalls.
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The document from the Council provides an update on the status of the Restoration Assistance & Awards Management System (RAAMS) applications, indicating that 42 out of approximately 52 expected Category 1 funding applications have been initiated, with 28 grants awarded totaling over $101 million as of April 10, 2018.
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The Department of the Treasury is proposing a rule change to amend the application of the three percent administrative cost cap under the RESTORE Act, allowing Gulf Coast States and other recipients greater flexibility in managing these costs on either an aggregate or grant-by-grant basis.
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Denise Bode from Michael Best Strategies is coordinating a call with Kenneth Wagner, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, for May 23, 2018.
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is leading efforts to develop restoration partnerships and strategies for coastal Alabama, focusing on collaborative projects for the Council-Selected Restoration Component and enhancing public engagement through a Coastal Alabama Restoration Summit planned for fall 2018.
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The document outlines the Long Term Disaster Recovery Investment Plan for various construction projects funded by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, detailing estimated costs for projects across multiple states, primarily managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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The email from Adam Gustafson to Justin Schwab discusses the importance of updating the lifecycle analysis of biofuel greenhouse gas emissions for the Triennial Report to Congress, highlighting concerns about the Office of Transportation and Air Quality's (OTAQ) reluctance to revise its analysis despite new research.
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) emphasized the critical need for infrastructure investments and the modernization of NAFTA during its Winter Policy Conference, advocating for federal support to enhance rural prosperity and broadband access.
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The email from Katie Flahive at the EPA discusses a potential email transmission issue regarding an invitation to the NASDA Conference on January 31st, which was initially sent by Britt Aasmundstad.
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The email from Elliott Laws of Crowell & Moring LLP discusses coordinating a meeting and potential speaking engagement at the ENR Retreat on March 22, 2018, with David Ross from the EPA.
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The email from Gary Steinbauer discusses preparations for the ABA SEER Fall 2018 Conference's CWA legal developments panel, specifically coordinating topics and format preferences with David Ross and Paige Lieberman ahead of their scheduled call on August 6.
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The email from Scott Segal of Bracewell LLP to David Ross discusses scheduling a meeting to address recent developments in natural gas pipeline permitting and Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, highlighting the interests of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) in promoting regulatory predictability.
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