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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced actions to amend the 2016 oil and gas New Source Performance Standards and proposed withdrawing control techniques guidelines, which are expected to save the industry $14 to $16 million in regulatory compliance costs from 2021 to 2035.
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The email correspondence involves Stephen Gordon from the EPA coordinating logistics for an upcoming meeting on March 7, 2018, while addressing potential protest concerns with Samantha McDonald from IPAA.
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The email from Scott Segal announces a welcome reception for new members of the Policy Resolution Group team, including Anna Burhop, Stoney Burke, Liam Donovan, and Christine Wyman, scheduled for January 29, 2012, in Washington, DC.
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The email exchange between Bill Wehrum, Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation at the EPA, and Eric Murdock from Hunton & Williams discusses the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny state waiver requests and small refinery exemptions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, arguing that high volume standards disrupt the refining sector and ultimately harm consumers.
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Chuck Knauss from the National Park Trust invited Bill Wehrum to the Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award event honoring Senator Martin Heinrich, emphasizing the importance of protecting lands for the National Park Service and supporting under-served children.
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The email exchange involves Gary Steinbauer from Babst Calland discussing scheduling a call with Kristy Bulleit and other participants regarding the CWA Legal Developments Panel for the ABA SEER Fall Conference.
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The email from Christian Palich of the EPA discusses the receipt of a recommendation letter for Chad McIntosh in advance of his confirmation hearing, indicating support for his appointment.
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The letter from a nominee to the U.S. EPA's Designated Agency Ethics Official outlines the steps they will take to avoid conflicts of interest if confirmed as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, including resigning from their law firm and adhering to legal requirements regarding financial interests.
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The email correspondence involves Nancy Beck from the EPA discussing a contact regarding a paint stripper issue with Lou Hayden from Lowe's, indicating a need for an introductory discussion on the topic.
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The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Stewart Holm of the American Wood Council discusses scheduling a sushi meeting on April 26, 2018.
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The email from Linda Reinstein discusses the rescheduling of a joint meeting on asbestos originally set for March 21, 2018, involving multiple recipients including Scott Pruitt from the EPA.
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The email exchange between Stewart Holm of the American Forest & Paper Association and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting over sushi, with a deadline mentioned for June 22.
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Lowe's announced plans to phase out the use of methylene chloride and NMP, with an article set to post on their external newsroom.
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The email from Jeff Morris at the EPA discusses a request from Clare Thorp for a 30-day extension on the comment period for the New Chemicals Review program, indicating that comments can be sent directly to Hans Scheifele if necessary.
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The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses the cancellation of an in-person meeting with the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization due to a government shutdown, suggesting a teleconference instead.
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The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA's OCSPP and David Gillay discusses the decision for OCSPP to decline participation in a smaller planning meeting regarding harmonizing TCE efforts, while expressing willingness to consider participation in a broader workshop.
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The email correspondence from the EPA discusses a meeting request related to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and includes a request for contact details for the office of public affairs.
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The EPA has decided not to hold the Green Chemistry Awards event in 2018 due to budget uncertainties and insufficient time for necessary preparations, and is instead exploring the feasibility of a 2019 program in collaboration with ACS.
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The email from Nancy Beck of the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention discusses scheduling a meeting with Celanese to understand the chemical review process under TSCA, indicating that no public announcements are ready yet.
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The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses a follow-up on biostimulant comments and submissions with David Beaudreau and other colleagues after a meeting.
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The email correspondence involves Nancy Beck from the EPA discussing the Uncertainty Conference speaker invitation with Matthias Greiner from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, indicating ongoing communication and inquiries related to the event.
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The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA acknowledges her receipt of the Fellows of the Society Award from the Society for Risk Analysis, recognizing her contributions to risk analysis and public policy, and mentions her attendance at the upcoming conference in December 2018.
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The email from Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, expresses best wishes to Lincoln Ferguson, indicating a farewell or transition within the agency.
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The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses scheduling a call to finalize logistics for the March 11th Society of Toxicology Ancillary Meeting on the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, co-sponsored by NSF and ToxServices.
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The email from Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, discusses her readiness to respond to questions regarding the SOT TSCA session, which involves risk evaluations and guidance for external parties, as prepared by Kevin Cox and others.
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The email exchange involves Veena Singla from UCSF requesting a meeting with Nancy Beck from the EPA to discuss progress on TSCA implementation, with Derrick Bolen assisting in scheduling the meeting for April 13, 2018.
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The email from Linda Reinsteini to various recipients, including Dr. Nancy B. Beck of the EPA, discusses a joint meeting regarding asbestos with multiple organizations focused on health and safety.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is involved in enforcement action against Earth Science Laboratories for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, with the company seeking a meeting to negotiate a resolution to the $200,000 settlement demand.
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The email from Kristen Willis of the EPA discusses the revised charge questions for a bioburden paper related to an Antimicrobial Copper Clinical Trial Expert Panel Review, following a productive call with Joseph Green and other stakeholders.
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The email exchange between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, discusses scheduling a call regarding updates related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email exchange between David Gillay and Nancy Beck discusses preparations for a workshop on harmonizing TCE (trichloroethylene) efforts, with a meeting scheduled for April 23, 2018, and Beck indicating her potential participation from the EPA.
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The email from David Gillay invites Dr. Nancy Beck to participate in a steering committee meeting aimed at developing a coordinated effort to address the non-cancer regulation of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the United States, involving various stakeholders and focusing on toxicological assessment and risk management.
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The email from Linda Reinstein to Nancy Beck discusses the upcoming ADAO joint meeting scheduled for March 29, 2018, and includes a list of attendees, highlighting collaboration between the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and the EPA.
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The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and another individual discusses follow-up communications regarding a potential role in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.
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The email correspondence between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses scheduling a webinar on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the urgency of finalizing the details due to interest from Bloomberg.
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The email from the EPA discusses ongoing concerns regarding the need for new animal testing related to the risk assessment for a product under the SNUR (Significant New Use Rule), with a request for a meeting to finalize the path forward.
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The email correspondence between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses scheduling options for a TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) webinar.
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The email exchange between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck discusses preparations for a webinar, highlighting the need for Beck to focus on Section 5 issues and acknowledging the accomplishments of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) at the EPA.
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The email from Lorie McFarland discusses the EPA's need to take action regarding Portland's failure to implement required corrosion control measures for drinking water, highlighting the city's history of lead level exceedances and suggesting the provision of free filters or bottled water to vulnerable populations.
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The email from Steven D. Bennett discusses scheduling a meeting regarding FIFRA 25(b) minimum risk pesticides, highlighting ongoing issues faced by members of the HCPA and the need for a level playing field, while referencing past petitions and the AAPCO 25(b) Work Group's efforts.
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The email exchange between Whitney Glaccum and Nancy Beck, a Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, discusses follow-up communication regarding references for a legal matter related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The document is an email from Nancy Beck forwarding a Continuous Publications Alert from the Environmental Health Perspectives, summarizing recent research articles related to environmental health topics published between May 21 and June 1, 2018.
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The email correspondence from the EPA discusses the request to suspend review of a regulatory matter (P-18-0101) for further evaluation, with Nancy Beck indicating she will follow up with her team to address concerns raised.
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The American Chemical Society is coordinating a Chief Technology Officer Summit on September 12 and 13, 2018, and is inviting Nancy Beck from the EPA to participate.
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The email exchange between Lynn L. Bergeson and Nancy Beck from the EPA discusses the need for more engagement on Section 5 issues related to chemical safety and pollution prevention following a webinar.
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The email from Justina Fugh at the EPA confirms that Andrew Wheeler can attend the National Energy Resources Organization's annual awards dinner on June 21, 2018, without violating ethical conduct rules, as NERO is not a federally registered lobbyist.
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The email from Dave Conover of Kinder Morgan to Andrew Wheeler discusses a Fourth Circuit decision that reinstated a Clean Water Act citizen suit related to a pipeline leak, highlighting its implications for the definition of jurisdiction under the Act and suggesting the possibility of filing an amicus brief.
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The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waive the 2017 cellulosic biofuel volumetric requirements due to a shortfall in domestic production, requesting a reduction of approximately 83.6 million ethanol-equivalent gallons from the mandated amount.
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The American Petroleum Institute is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to issue an Enforcement Alert to clarify and enforce E15 labeling regulations, as some retailers are misleadingly relabeling E15 as flex-fuel to evade summer Reid Vapor Pressure limits, which could harm compliant retailers.
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The email from Eric Vance, Chief Photographer at the EPA, discusses the delivery of portrait files for Deputy Administrator Andrew Wheeler in various sizes for different uses, indicating they will also be available for download on the agency's Intranet site.
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The American Petroleum Institute submitted comments to the EPA regarding proposed changes to the Audit Policy for new owners of oil and natural gas exploration and production facilities, expressing concerns that the Draft Agreement may not effectively address existing barriers to its use.
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The email from Kenneth Wagner at the EPA discusses the successful collaboration with Iowa officials to expedite the clearance of membranes, restoring potable drinking water to Creston and surrounding counties two days earlier than expected.
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The document is an undeliverable email notification from Microsoft Outlook regarding a meeting scheduled in Arizona on June 13, 2018, intended for various recipients including Andrew Wheeler, indicating a potential policy violation or system error that prevented delivery.
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The email correspondence between Christian Palich of the EPA's Office of Congressional Affairs and Andrew Wheeler discusses logistics for a meeting and photo ID badge appointment scheduled for April 18, 2018.
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The email from Christian Palich at the EPA discusses the timing of a Senate cloture vote and subsequent debate related to Andrew Wheeler's confirmation as Deputy Administrator at the Department of Labor.
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The email correspondence between Christian Palich of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Paul Bailey discusses Bailey's efforts to garner support for the confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator of the EPA.
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The email correspondence among EPA officials discusses updates related to the deliberative process, indicating ongoing internal discussions about decision-making.
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The email correspondence involves scheduling a meeting for 10:45 AM on Wednesday in Senator Carper's office, with participants from the EPA and the Senate discussing logistics.
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The email correspondence among EPA officials discusses the nomination update for Andrew Wheeler, indicating ongoing deliberative processes related to his appointment.
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The email from Liz Bowman of the EPA discusses Andrew Wheeler's qualifications and ethical considerations regarding his role at the agency, responding to a request for comment on his previous work as a lobbyist.
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The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing the provision of a photo of Andrew Wheeler, who is expected to be confirmed as deputy EPA administrator, to the Associated Press.
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The email exchange among EPA officials discusses a New York Times inquiry regarding Andrew R. Wheeler, with plans to send a prepared statement in response.
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The email correspondence between Will Lovell from the EPA and Geoffrey Moody from AFPM discusses logistics and materials for an upcoming safety meeting, including guest list updates and requests for leave-behind materials.
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The email from Louis Baer of the cement industry discusses the invitation for Brittany Bolen to speak at the PCA/NACA's Fly-In event on April 25, 2018, focusing on EPA's regulatory reform efforts, while coordinating logistics with EPA representatives.
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The email exchange between Will Lovell from the EPA and Venu Ghanta from Duke Energy discusses scheduling a meeting with Brittany and coordinating logistics for the meeting.
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The email correspondence between Venu Ghanta of Duke Energy and Will Lovell of the EPA discusses the logistics for an upcoming meeting, including security arrangements and the provision of materials.
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The meeting summary details discussions between the US EPA and Colorado Departments of Agriculture regarding stakeholder feedback on environmental regulations, particularly focusing on the Clean Water Act, SDWA compliance challenges for CAFOs, and the need for streamlined permitting processes for water storage projects.
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The email correspondence between Dave Conover of Kinder Morgan and Daisy Letendre of the EPA discusses Kinder Morgan's interest in participating in the Region 8 Smart Sectors initiative, with Letendre connecting Conover to Patrick Davis, who is leading the effort.
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The email exchange involves the EPA's Patrick Davis discussing the Region 8 Smart Sectors program focusing on mining, agriculture, and outdoor recreation, with Kinder Morgan's Dave Conover expressing interest in participating if the focus shifts to oil and gas or energy.
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The email from Rebecca Perrin of the EPA discusses the distribution of an edited report from the July 31, 2018, Agriculture Smart Sectors Roundtable meeting held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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The email exchange involves Dennis Deziel from Dow, Derrick Bolen from the EPA, and Nancy Beck from the EPA discussing scheduling a lunch meeting for January 19, 2018.
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The Government Accountability Office issued an opinion regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's use of FY 2017 appropriations for installing a soundproof privacy booth in the Administrator's office, assessing compliance with section 710 of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act and the Antideficiency Act.
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The email from EPA spokesperson James Hewitt discusses the agency's ongoing review of a San Francisco Appeals Court decision regarding the pesticide Chlorpyrifos, highlighting concerns about inaccessible data from the Columbia Center that hampers the evaluation process.
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The email correspondence between Janet Collins of CropLife America and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses scheduling a follow-up meeting to review submitted documents, aiming for the second week of April 2018.
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The email from Charles Franklin of the Portland Cement Association expresses gratitude to EPA staff for their support and confirms attendance at a roundtable with Administrator Pruitt regarding the Smart Sectors initiative.
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The National Energy Resources Organization (NERO) is hosting a luncheon on July 12, 2018, featuring speakers G. Dave Banks and Mike Catanzaro, and is reminding attendees to RSVP by July 6, while also noting compliance with congressional invitation rules.
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ExxonMobil announced greenhouse gas reduction measures, including a 15% decrease in methane emissions and a 25% reduction in flaring by 2020, as part of its commitment to improve energy efficiency and mitigate emissions.
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The email from E. Blair Shipp of Valis Associates invites Brittany Bolen to speak at a roundtable discussion with leaders of the Manufacturing Action Council, Trade Association Liaison Council, and Regulatory Improvement Council on June 12, 2018, regarding the EPA regulatory landscape.
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Paul R. Noe, Vice President for Public Policy at the American Forest & Paper Association and the American Wood Council, testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 14, 2018, advocating for improved regulatory transparency and accountability in the federal regulatory process.
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The National Energy Resources Organization (NERO) is hosting a luncheon on September 12, 2018, featuring Chairman Greg Walden, and emphasizes that only NERO can extend invitations to congressional members due to House and Senate rules.
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The email from the Executive Director of the National Energy Resources Organization (NERO) invites Brittany Bolen to a "Wheels Up Happy Hour" event in Washington, DC, while emphasizing compliance with House and Senate rules regarding invitations to members of Congress.
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The document from the Energy Information Administration provides an overview of coal-fired electricity generation in the U.S., detailing its contribution to electricity production, projections for future years, and statistics on the coal fleet as of early 2018.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) expressed support for the EPA's action to clarify the Clean Water Act permitting process for energy infrastructure projects, emphasizing its importance for American jobs and energy delivery.
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The American Wood Council (AWC) praised the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) clarification of New Source Review (NSR) emissions accounting procedures, which aims to streamline the permitting process by considering both emissions reductions and additions simultaneously, benefiting both business and the environment.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) praised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its new emissions accounting guidelines under the New Source Review, which aim to streamline air permitting processes and support manufacturing efficiency.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) announced a study on May 15, 2018, highlighting the oil and natural gas industry's significant investments in low-carbon technologies and its leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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The document is a delivery report from Office 365 indicating that an email sent by Tate Bennett to Arnoldo Medina at Chevron was undeliverable due to a policy violation or system error on the recipient's email server.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) sent a letter to the White House urging against the Department of Energy's emergency authority request by FirstEnergy to subsidize 85 power plants, arguing that such actions would harm consumers and the reliability of the electric grid, which is currently supported by natural gas.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) expressed concerns regarding the need for improvements to the Interim Final Rule on steel tariffs and quotas to better support U.S. natural gas and oil companies, urging the administration to revise the process for granting relief to mitigate harm to businesses and consumers.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) announced the appointment of Mike Sommers as its new President and CEO, effective later in the summer of 2018, following a thorough search and transition process.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) commissioners unanimously concluded during a Senate hearing that there is no emergency justifying bailouts for coal and nuclear power plants, contradicting proposals from the Department of Energy.
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The document is an email notification regarding a scheduled meeting organized by Richard Yamada from the EPA to discuss "Reinvigorating Open Innovation Challenges to Reduce Nutrient Pollution," set for April 30, 2018, with attendees including NOAA and other federal agency representatives.
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CropLife America submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pesticide Programs regarding the Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments for several pesticides and provided suggestions on the Framework for Incorporating Human Epidemiologic and Incident Data in Risk Assessments.
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Representative Jack Bergman is requesting assistance from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to address the lack of start-up provisions in the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products regulation, which could impact a new particleboard mill in Grayling, Michigan, that is set to be the largest in North America.
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The email from Michael Abboud discusses the EPA's actions regarding the Pebble Mine project, highlighting Administrator Pruitt's decision to allow the permit application process to proceed under the Clean Water Act after the previous administration's veto, while emphasizing the importance of due process and the agency's core mission.
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The email from Enesta Jones at the EPA advises CBS News producer Angelica Fusco to contact DC Public Schools for information on lead testing in schools, as the EPA does not have the requested data.
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The email discusses the EPA's weekly report highlighting Administrator Scott Pruitt's announcement of a proposed partial excavation plan for the West Lake Landfill to address radioactive waste, emphasizing the decision's focus on human health and safety.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a cover letter to potential reviewers for a clinical trial assessing the efficacy of Antimicrobial Copper Alloys in reducing infection rates in healthcare settings, following initial approval and recommendations for further studies from the Copper Development Association and the Department of Defense.
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The email from Andrew Wheeler, an EPA official, declines an invitation to speak at the Western Caucus Foundation's Energy Forum in Colorado, citing prior commitments.
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