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 between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Rich Nolan discusses scheduling a phone call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses scheduling a trip, indicating that Vice President Pence cannot attend an event in Indiana and suggesting a focus on Ohio and Pennsylvania instead. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett to Rich Nolan provides Mandy Gunasekara's email address at the EPA in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Rich Nolan discusses the need for assistance in organizing a presidential-style event, highlighting challenges in securing an advance team and seeking help from someone experienced in campaign logistics. 2017 1
The Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Army, and Army Corps of Engineers are proposing a rule to repeal the Clean Water Rule and restore the pre-2015 definition of "waters of the United States" to ensure regulatory continuity while preparing for a comprehensive re-evaluation of the definition. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses the potential attendance of representatives at a White House event related to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, in response to an inquiry from Rich Nolan of the National Mining Association. 2017 1
The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Rich Nolan discusses scheduling a call regarding a Wall Street Journal letter to the editor related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Brad Viator of the Edison Electric Institute discusses scheduling a meeting with state affairs representatives, suggesting dates for late September or late next month. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses delays related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating he is running behind schedule. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett discusses a scheduled meet and greet with Jim Hunter and other stakeholders to provide an overview of a letter, replacing a regular meeting at the EEI, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett discusses suggested questions for a conversation with an EPA Administrator, focusing on topics such as conflicts of interest on advisory boards, definitions of environmentalism, chemical approval processes, and upcoming regulatory actions. 2017 1
The email from the EPA's Tate Bennett discusses a scheduled meet and greet on October 10, 2017, with various stakeholders to provide an overview of a letter, replacing a regular meeting at EEI. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses a labor meeting scheduled for October 30th regarding the UJEP letter to the Administrator, as mentioned by Jim Hunter. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses arranging a quick call with Taylor Beis and Alexander Dominguez regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Taylor Beis discusses an upcoming labor meeting regarding the UJEP letter to Administrator Pruitt, scheduled for October 30, 2017. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Tate Bennett from the EPA and David Tudor discusses scheduling a meeting during Tudor's visit for the ACCCE board meeting. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses an upcoming Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) and confirms a meeting with Brad Viator from the Edison Electric Institute. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett, Associate Administrator for Public Engagement & Environmental Education at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a request to schedule a call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett, Associate Administrator for Public Engagement & Environmental Education at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, discusses a meeting with RJ and confirms a 5 PM time. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Tate Bennett of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Brad Viator discusses scheduling a call regarding public engagement and environmental education. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett, Associate Administrator for Public Engagement & Environmental Education at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a request for a phone call with Brad Viator regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett, Associate Administrator for Public Engagement & Environmental Education at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, requests a quick call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved events at Consol and Murray Energy in Ohio on April 12th, and the team is coordinating participation and details. 2017 1
The email from Barry Hart discusses the coordination of a private event at the Thomas Hill Energy Center on April 20, 2017, featuring EPA Administrator Pruitt and Senator Roy Blunt, aimed at showing support for their efforts to keep electricity affordable while keeping the event exclusive to avoid protestors. 2017 1
The email from Jerry Mullins of the National Mining Association discusses a confirmed security concern involving CONSOL, with local police and a security team being informed for an upcoming walkthrough. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Jerry Mullins of the National Mining Association and Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses plans for Administrator Pruitt's visit to the CONSOL Bailey Mining Complex and the Murray Energy Century Mine on April 12, 2017, with coordination involving local mining companies. 2017 1
The email from Joe Wilkinson of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives discusses the final RSVP list for the Thomas Hill event involving the EPA, indicating coordination among attendees. 2017 1
The EPA, under Administrator Scott Pruitt, issued a directive to end "sue and settle" practices, aiming to increase public participation and transparency in consent decrees and settlement agreements. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Blake Barfield of HollyFrontier and Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for HollyFrontier's CEO with the EPA Administrator during a trip to Washington, D.C. 2017 3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are proposing to delay the effective date of the 2015 rule defining "waters of the United States" by two years to allow for reconsideration of the definition and to provide regulatory certainty to stakeholders. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Nancy Beck from the EPA and Dudley Hoskins from NASDA discussing follow-up actions and sharing documents related to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) background and regulatory reform. 2017 2
The email exchange between Nancy Beck of the EPA and John Hott from Eastman Chemical Company discusses scheduling a meeting to further discuss a Premanufacture Notice (PMN) while coordinating assistance from colleagues in the absence of a key participant. 2017 2
The email exchange between Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, and Jay Vroom from CropLife America discusses scheduling a brief connection before Vroom's trip to Africa. 2017 2
The email from Nancy Beck at the EPA discusses coordinating a meeting with Dow representatives to clarify details regarding a new statute related to a PMN (Premanufacture Notice) and CBI (Confidential Business Information) issues. 2017 2
The email from Avivah Jakob of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirms a meeting scheduled for September 8, 2017, between Scott Kuschmider from Monsanto and Nancy Beck to continue discussions from a previous conversation. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Scott Segal of Bracewell LLP and Nancy Beck of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting regarding the technical correction of the IRIS quantitative exposure risk value for chloroprene on June 27 or 28, 2017. 2017 4
The email correspondence involves Brydon Ross congratulating Tate Bennett, a Senior Deputy Associate Administrator at the EPA, on his new position and expressing interest in connecting further, facilitated by Timothy Barnes from Ag America. 2017 1
The email from Barry Hart discusses preparations and anticipation for the visit of the EPA administrator to Missouri, highlighting energy arguments among electric cooperative leaders. 2017 1
The email from Rich Nolan of the National Mining Association invites recipients to a Congressional Reception on October 3, 2017, and requests RSVPs by September 25, while noting compliance with House and Senate ethics rules. 2017 1
The email from Preston Cory of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is a follow-up to Will Ratcliffe, providing contact information for both himself and Tate Bennett, the Associate Administrator of the Office of Business Engagement, after meeting at the ECOS conference. 2017 1
The email from the EPA discusses the likely signing of the Clean Power Plan repeal, indicating a heads-up about the upcoming decision related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Millan Hupp at the EPA discusses scheduling details for Administrator Pruitt's meeting with the Tea Party Patriots. 2017 1
The email from the EPA's Tate Bennett informs Hess Corporation's Lesley Schaaff about a proposed rule sent for interagency review that aims to amend the effective date of the 2015 Clean Water Rule, which is currently on hold, to provide regulatory certainty while considering rescission and revision of the rule. 2017 1
The email from Taylor Beis at the Edison Electric Institute discusses coordinating a meeting with unions for jobs and environmental progress to engage with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding a letter from the UJEP organization. 2017 1
Stephen L. Gordon Jr. from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expresses gratitude to Brad for organizing a helpful roundtable meeting regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Bill Couser reminds recipients that a specific event is not open to the public and requires RSVP from invited organizations, relevant to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from the EPA announces the U.S. Senate's confirmation of David Ross as the assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Water, highlighting his qualifications and the support from key Senate leaders. 2017 1
The email from Rashid G. Hallaway thanks Tate Bennett for hosting an event and provides contact information for Tony Kavanagh of AEP as a resource for energy-related matters, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from CBS Evening News producer Sharaf Mowjood requests an EPA representative to comment on the Crosby chemical plant explosion for a story on their upcoming broadcast. 2017 1
The email from Jahan Wilcox at the EPA discusses the Administrator's upcoming speech at the EEI Financial Conference in Orlando and provides a list of attending press members. 2017 1
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses scheduling a conversation regarding the Clean Water Act Small Vessel NPDES General Permit, with Kim Harb and Crystal Penman involved in coordinating the meeting. 2017 1
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Jerry Schwartz of the American Forest & Paper Association discusses the urgency of a phone call regarding a matter related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA confirms his willingness to meet with representatives from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) on September 6 or 7, 2017, regarding a meeting request. 2017 1
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Robert Nolan of ExxonMobil discusses monitoring fuel supply and refinery operations in relation to Hurricane Irma, noting that a light sheen has been reported and contained at a facility. 2017 1
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses follow-up actions regarding waiver requests related to Hurricane Harvey and water issues affecting Gulf Coast refiners, indicating ongoing communication with industry representatives. 2017 1
The email from Lee Forsgren of the AFPM discusses the flooding situation affecting CP-Chem facilities, confirming that while water has entered the facilities, there is no risk of hazardous releases. 2017 1
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Robert Nolan of ExxonMobil discusses reports of sheens observed in flooded areas, confirming that they are not associated with any spills. 2017 1
The email from Deidre Duncan outlines the final agenda for an environmental law and policy conference, specifically noting the timing of a panel discussion involving participants from various agencies, including the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Kim Harb from Alyeska Pipeline discussing scheduling a conversation with Lee Forsgren from the EPA regarding the Clean Water Act Small Vessel NPDES General Permit, with an emphasis on finding a durable permanent solution before the current treatment expires on December 18th. 2017 1
Erica Peterson is following up with Bill Wehrum regarding a potential discussion about opportunities at the EPA. 2017 1
The email from Robert Wyman to Bill Wehrum discusses the scheduling of a call, likely related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating ongoing communication between legal representatives and the EPA. 2017 1
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) submitted a Petition for Reconsideration to the EPA regarding air quality designations for sulfur dioxide standards in several Texas counties. 2017 1
The email from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses an upcoming congratulatory call from Senator Carper to several officials regarding their confirmation. 2017 1
Michael Abboud from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses arranging a meeting for his sister with David Kotok from Deloitte and suggests getting together for happy hour after Labor Day. 2017 1
Michael Abboud from the EPA informed reporter David Sivak that the EPA is not the lead agency on the requested NEPA highway projects and directed him to a link for further information. 2017 1
The email exchange between Michael Abboud and Zack Hutchins at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses the finalization of a draft press release regarding Peter Lopez's appointment as Region 2 Administrator, with a request for a quote by the end of the day. 2017 1
Michael Abboud from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached out to Amanda regarding an interview for a traveling press secretary position. 2017 1
The EPA responds to a VICE News inquiry regarding the social cost of carbon, emphasizing the uncertainty in previous administration's analyses and outlining its approach to cost-benefit analysis in the context of the Clean Power Plan repeal. 2017 1
The email from Michael Abboud to Michael Bastasch discusses the Sierra Club v. EPA case and references publicly available information related to the EPA's previous actions. 2017 1
The email exchange between Michael Abboud of the EPA and Robert Costa discusses their recent meeting and expresses a desire to stay in touch, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
Michael Abboud from an unspecified agency offers to forward a request regarding the "Victims of Communism" to the Vice President's office after discussing it with a contact there. 2017 1
The email from Michael Abboud at the EPA discusses a follow-up after a meeting with Kristin Repass, who requested that he pass along her resume. 2017 1
The email from Michael Abboud at the EPA introduces his colleague Jahan Wilcox to Kristin Repass, who has sent her resume for consideration following a meeting. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Anna Hastert and Michael Abboud discusses adding Hastert to the Environmental Protection Agency's press release list. 2017 1
The email from Michael Abboud at the EPA discusses a scheduling change for a meeting with Matt Keelen, requesting to move the time to 5:15 PM. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Michael Abboud and Cheryl Hogue discusses Hogue's request to be added back to the EPA's press release distribution list for headquarters news releases. 2017 1
The email from Michael Abboud to Annie Nova discusses the EPA's efforts to reduce costs and administrative burdens for parties involved in the cleanup of Superfund sites, specifically mentioning potential discounts for cooperative responsible parties. 2017 1
The email from Michael Abboud of the EPA confirms that press representatives, including David Beard from The Dominion Post, are welcome to attend the upcoming Clean Power Plan hearings in Charleston, WV, without preregistration, and provides a link for more information. 2017 1
The email from Michael Abboud at the EPA discusses a media inquiry from Jim Rutledge of Farm World regarding the current members of the Federal Advisory Committee on Agriculture (FRRCC), providing a list of members and a link to the FRRCC website. 2017 1
The email discusses a query from VICE News regarding the Government Accountability Office's investigation into EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's involvement with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, with a response provided by EPA spokeswoman Liz Bowman emphasizing the agency's commitment to transparency. 2017 1
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement clear time limits for notifying companies of violations following inspections to reduce uncertainty and improve enforcement practices for small businesses. 2017 10
The email discusses scheduling a meeting regarding a technical correction of the IRIS quantitative exposure risk value for chloroprene, involving the EPA and external legal representatives. 2017 6
The email from Edward Krenik of Bracewell LLP is a meeting request to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) technical correction of the IRIS quantitative exposure risk value for chloroprene, with a focus on coordinating a meeting with Denka's CEO and Louisiana representatives before filing a Request for Correction. 2017 2
The email from Sarah C. Helton, a Senior Advisor, requests a meeting with Layne Bangerter of the EPA and Josh Greene from A.O. Smith to discuss the incorporation of water infrastructure and technology into ongoing infrastructure initiatives supported by Administrator Pruitt. 2017 1
The email from Andrew Hanson of an unspecified agency provides the agenda and slide presentation for a Federalism briefing on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) scheduled for that afternoon, with instructions to not share the contents until after the meeting. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Layne Bangerter from the EPA being introduced to Don Parrish of the American Farm Bureau Federation to discuss a potential meeting regarding environmental issues. 2017 1
Ryan Dubuisson from HollyFrontier is urging the EPA to change the Renewable Fuel Standard's point of obligation to protect American jobs, as current regulations disproportionately burden independent refiners and threaten their viability. 2017 1
The email from the White House Office of Environmental Quality discusses a deadline related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, specifically referencing a due date for a submission on November 28, 2017. 2017 1
The email from Magdelana Delahoyde at the Executive Office of the President is about scheduling a meeting regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, requesting feedback on availability for Wednesday morning. 2017 1
The email from Kara Fischer at the Department of Transportation informs recipients about the cancellation of a high-importance NHTSA/EPA modeling working session scheduled for December 21, 2017. 2017 1
The document is an email from Magdelana A. Delahoyde at the Executive Office of the President (EOP) notifying various officials about the cancellation of a meeting scheduled to discuss the deliberative process related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Erik Baptist of the EPA discusses a revised draft Memorandum of Agreement related to ESA Section 7 Consultations, indicating a collaborative effort among various government officials. 2017 1
The email from Aaron Ringel discusses a proposed information collection request related to recordkeeping and reporting for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, as published in the Federal Register. 2017 1
The email from Amy Graham, an EPA spokesperson, responds to journalist John McQuaid's inquiries about the EPA's suspension of the methane rule and its implications for broader regulatory rollbacks, emphasizing the agency's commitment to lawful actions aligned with its mission. 2017 1
The email from the EPA discusses a request for information regarding the scheduling and team selection for a red team-blue team exercise on the science of human-caused climate change. 2017 1
Joseph McMenamin from PBF Energy urges the EPA to change the "point of obligation" in the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect American jobs by alleviating the financial burden on independent refiners who are currently disadvantaged by the existing regulations. 2017 1
Enesta Jones from the U.S. EPA's Office of Media Relations is following up on an inquiry from Rolling Stone Magazine regarding the subject and details of their story, as well as a hard deadline. 2017 1
Ethan Barton from the Daily Caller News Foundation is inquiring whether the EPA plans to publish a list of adverse personnel actions similar to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as part of a transparency initiative, with a deadline for response by 3 PM Tuesday. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Hannah Northey and Enesta Jones at the U.S. EPA discusses a press inquiry regarding the AgStar program and the appropriate contacts for media relations. 2017 1
The email from Julia Valentine of the EPA's Office of Media Relations acknowledges a media inquiry from journalist Celia Wexler regarding concerns about the agency's commitment to the implementation of the Lautenberg law and its ability to regulate toxic chemicals. 2017 1