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 from Byron Brown at the EPA confirms that the Sierra Club v. EPA case has cleared the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 2017 1
Samantha McDonald from the Independent Petroleum Association of America is requesting an informal meeting with Byron Brown at the EPA to discuss RCRA Subtitle D before a significant meeting with their members. 2017 1
The email from Byron Brown discusses scheduling a meeting to address the implementation of the CCR provisions from the WIIN legislation, involving representatives from the EPA and the Electric Power industry. 2017 1
The email from Martin McBroom of American Electric Power requests a meeting with EPA staff to discuss the implementation of the CCR provisions from the WIIN legislation and related topics, involving other stakeholders from EEI and Van Ness Feldman. 2017 1
The email from Samantha McDonald of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) discusses scheduling a meeting with EPA officials to review oil and gas production wastes under RCRA Subtitle D, referencing an attached background paper. 2017 1
The Independent Petroleum Association of America is seeking guidance from the EPA on whether state programs can manage oil and gas production wastes under RCRA Subtitle D, potentially avoiding the need for federal regulations. 2017 1
The email from James Roewer to Byron Brown discusses the need to schedule a meeting with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and the Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) regarding issues related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Samantha Dravis discusses the submission of comments by USWAG regarding Executive Order 13777, which focuses on enforcing regulatory reform, and references a related Rulemaking Petition submitted to the EPA. 2017 1
Spencer Pederson from Bockorny Group thanked Byron Brown for discussing the endangerment finding on leaded avgas during a meeting with Swift Fuels, highlighting its significance for the general aviation community and inquiring about following up on the Clean Air Act issue. 2017 1
The email from Spencer Pederson to Brittany Bolen and Byron Brown inquires about updates on the EPA's Endangerment Finding for Lead Emissions from Piston-Engine Aircraft using leaded aviation gasoline, following a previous meeting and in light of the FAA's ongoing Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative. 2017 1
The email discusses logistics for a meeting at the EPA, with Byron Brown requesting a list of attendees for security purposes related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Jim Roewer of USWAG to EPA officials requests confirmation on the timing and requirements of the groundwater monitoring program under the EPA's CCR rule. 2017 1
The email from James Roewer to Byron Brown and David Fotouhi discusses a letter from Duke Energy to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) aimed at clarifying confusion regarding the closure of CCR impoundments following a previously withdrawn FAQ. 2017 1
The email from James Roewer to Byron Brown inquires about the timing and potential deadline extensions regarding the response to USWAG's rulemaking petition related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Rich Nolan of the National Mining Association to Byron Brown discusses the NMA's final comments on the CERCLA Financial Responsibility requirements under Section 108(b). 2017 1
The email from Anna Burhop of the American Chemistry Council informs recipients about her departure and provides new contact information for environmental matters, specifically directing them to Brendan Mascarenhas and Mike Walls. 2017 1
The email from Veronica Burley at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on April 4th regarding the implementation of the CCR (Consumer Confidence Report) in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Rich Nolan of the National Mining Association discusses a Tuesday meeting with various stakeholders, including representatives from the EPA, and requests a list of attendees for security purposes. 2017 1
The email exchange involves Mandy Gunasekara from the EPA connecting Frederick Eames with Richard Yamada, the Deputy in the Office of Research and Development, regarding potential applicants for the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC). 2017 1
The email from Hilary Moffett of the American Petroleum Institute requests a brief meeting with Richard Yamada and Ted Steichen to discuss an unspecified topic. 2017 1
The email from Hilary Moffett of the American Petroleum Institute requests a brief call with Richard Yamada to discuss the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
Hilary Moffett from the American Petroleum Institute inquires Richard Yamada at the EPA about the status of a long-running hydraulic fracturing study, suggesting it should be suspended due to its inconclusive results and high costs. 2017 1
Bill Wehrum from the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation forwarded an email regarding a lunch meeting, referencing the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Bill Wehrum to Felicia Barnes discusses scheduling a lunch meeting while coordinating with his front office team, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The Edison Electric Institute congratulated William Wehrum on his confirmation as Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation at the EPA, highlighting his qualifications and expressing eagerness to collaborate. 2017 1
The email from Julia Gill at Hunton & Williams LLP to Bill Wehrum discusses rescheduling a panel time for an event involving Mandy due to scheduling conflicts. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Bill Wehrum from the EPA discussing a case titled Sierra Club v. EPA with colleagues, indicating a short notice communication related to the litigation. 2017 1
The email from Mike Kerrigan of Hunton & Williams discusses a light-hearted article related to the "Charlie Brown Tree," likely in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Bill Wehrum from the EPA discussing the Sierra Club v. EPA legal case with colleagues from Hunton & Williams LLP, indicating ongoing legal matters related to environmental regulations. 2017 1
The email exchange between Julia Zemnick Gill and Bill Wehrum discusses Wehrum's request for his November calendar to help him enter his time for a legal case involving the EPA. 2017 1
The email exchange between Liz Bowman and Michael Bastasch discusses the response of the EPA regarding allegations made by former employee Schnare, questioning his motivations and the validity of his claims about unethical behavior and job offers. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Tricia Lynn of the U.S. EPA and Megan Robertson from PBS Frontline discusses arrangements for filming at a public meeting on July 31, 2017, clarifying that there will not be a pool feed available for recording. 2017 3
The email from Tricia Lynn of the U.S. EPA discusses a press inquiry regarding demographic data from the ECHO database, providing guidance on how to access specific demographic breakdowns and attaching a relevant document for attribution to an EPA spokesperson. 2017 2
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses a filming request by Megan Robertson from PBS Frontline, indicating that while filming inside the EPA building is not permitted, filming outside is allowed. 2017 6
The email from Liz Bowman at the EPA discusses a request to change the headline of a final news release regarding the agency's activities on September 4, 2017. 2017 2
The email from Kenneth Wagner, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, commends a colleague for their exceptional work over the past ten days, particularly on that day, in relation to a news release about the agency's activities. 2017 3
The EPA coordinated with the TCEQ and local fire officials to support response efforts for a chemical fire at the Arkema facility in Crosby, Texas, following flooding, and collected water samples for analysis. 2017 3
The email from the EPA discusses a media request regarding lead contamination data near public housing sites, correcting previous information about the number of National Priorities List and Superfund Alternative Approach sites near HUD buildings and outlining prioritized actions for specific sites. 2017 4
Matt Keelen from The Keelen Group is requesting assistance from EPA official Patrick Davis to facilitate a meeting request involving Terry, one of the four General Practitioners who met with the President on his first full day in office, as indicated in a forwarded email. 2017 2
The Coalition for Equal Justice is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the Cedar Grove site in Norfolk, Virginia, as a Superfund site to facilitate its cleanup due to contamination from the former VEPCO Manufactured Coal Gasification Plant. 2017 2
The email discusses the leaking of an EPA memo regarding mandatory anti-leaking training for federal employees, prompting inquiries from the Daily Caller News Foundation. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Malcolm Burnley, a writer for POLITICO magazine, requesting an interview with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding the Superfund site at Tar Creek, Oklahoma, with a deadline of October 10, 2017. 2017 2
The email exchange involves Jahan Wilcox from the EPA discussing a statement for Newsweek regarding the agency's relationship with employees and addressing inquiries about the administrator's visits to regional offices. 2017 3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the repeal of the Clean Power Plan, asserting that it exceeds the agency's statutory authority and aligns with President Trump's energy independence strategy. 2017 5
The email exchange between Michael Bastasch from the Daily Caller News Foundation and Michael Abboud from the EPA discusses a call regarding the easing of radiation safety levels guidance that was issued during the Obama administration. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing a statement for Newsweek related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with multiple agency officials included in the communication. 2017 4
The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing a report on changes to its climate change web pages, with Scott Waldman from E&E News seeking comments for an article, and Michael Abboud confirming that a statement can be attributed to an EPA spokesperson. 2017 3
The email from Malcolm Burnley to EPA officials Jahan Wilcox and Michael Abboud confirms the scheduling of an interview with Administrator Pruitt and Senior Advisor Kelly on November 6, 2017, for POLITICO. 2017 2
The email from James Hewitt at the EPA addresses concerns about misleading media coverage regarding the agency's implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act and requests an update to a story by the Daily Caller News Foundation to clarify EPA's commitment to robust chemical evaluations. 2017 2
The email exchange involves the EPA addressing concerns about misleading media coverage regarding its implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act, with a request for the Daily Caller to update its story based on provided clarifications. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing inquiries from Newsweek regarding Administrator Pruitt's actions on regulatory burdens and his public engagements, with a request for a potential interview. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Malcolm Burnley and EPA officials Jahan Wilcox and Michael Abboud discusses arrangements for a POLITICO interview, including the possibility of recording it as a podcast and the attendance of a photographer. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves Alexander Nazaryan from Newsweek requesting information from EPA officials regarding Administrator Pruitt's actions on regulatory burdens and his regional visits, emphasizing the need for public accountability. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Malcolm Burnley and EPA officials Michael Abboud and Jahan Wilcox discusses the logistics for an upcoming interview on November 6, 2017, with Administrator Pruitt and Senior Advisor Kelly regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 2
The email exchange between Tricia Lynn and Ellen Rosen discusses the timeline and confusion regarding the comment periods for the U.S. EPA's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, specifically addressing the withdrawal of the 2015 rule and the subsequent steps in the regulatory process. 2017 3
The email from Tricia Lynn of the U.S. EPA discusses ongoing legal proceedings affecting the 2015 Clean Water Rule and the agency's proposal to add an applicability date to ensure prior regulations remain in effect while working on rescinding the rule. 2017 3
The email exchange between Julia Zemnick and Bill Wehrum discusses arrangements for a reception related to the EPA, as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email exchange involves Bill Wehrum, Assistant Administrator of the EPA, coordinating a lunch meeting with colleagues, with no substantive discussion mentioned. 2017 1
The email exchange between Felicia Barnes and Bill Wehrum discusses a lunch meeting, with Wehrum serving as the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2017 1
The document is an announcement from the EPA welcoming Bill Wehrum as the newly confirmed Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, highlighting his extensive experience in environmental law and air quality issues. 2017 1
The email from Makram Jaber invites Bill Wehrum to speak at a meeting organized by several energy companies and regulatory groups regarding air regulations and the regulatory outlook on December 7-8, 2017. 2017 1
The American Petroleum Institute submitted comments to the EPA regarding the New Source Performance Standards for the oil and gas sector, emphasizing their collaborative relationship with the agency and the importance of cost-effective emission controls. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Bill Wehrum of the EPA and Felicia Barnes discusses the preparation of withdrawal notices and a request for a list of rules being challenged in ongoing litigation involving the Sierra Club. 2017 1
The email exchange between Felicia Barnes and Bill Wehrum discusses the preparation of a list of litigation rules related to cases involving the EPA, specifically in the context of withdrawal notices for ongoing litigation. 2017 1
The email from Shannon S. Broome invites Bill Wehrum to speak at the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation's air quality conference regarding the EPA's air regulation plans under the new administration. 2017 1
The email from Richard Moskowitz of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers to Bill Wehrum discusses the cessation of biodiesel imports from Argentina and Indonesia, providing trade data to assist in the completion of the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard final rule by the EPA. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Bill Wehrum, Assistant Administrator of the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, and Andrea Field discusses a lunch meeting, likely in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email exchange involves Bill Wehrum, Assistant Administrator of the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, discussing a lunch meeting with colleagues, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email exchange between Bill Wehrum of the EPA and Clare Ellis congratulates her on passing the California bar exam, indicating her upcoming official status in California. 2017 1
The email exchange between Julia Zemnick Gill and Bill Wehrum discusses the opening of an attachment related to time management, within the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Richard Albores discusses a dialogue between industry associations and the EPA's Office of General Counsel regarding regulatory matters. 2017 1
The email from Justin Schwab discusses scheduling a formal call to determine next steps regarding a motion in the Sierra Club v. EPA case, following confirmation that NEDA does not oppose an extension to July 28, 2017. 2017 1
The email from Justin Schwab discusses scheduling a meeting regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with potential participation from the Department of Justice and technical experts. 2017 1
The document outlines the agenda for an Industry Representatives Open House hosted by the EPA on February 22, 2017, focusing on regulatory impacts from the Priebus Memo and Trump Executive Order, as well as discussions on TSCA Section 21 petitions and legal issues of interest. 2017 1
William L. Wehrum confirms his intention to argue on behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and the Brick Industry Association in a legal challenge to OSHA's silica rule, amidst his pending nomination to the EPA. 2017 1
William Wehrum of Hunton & Williams LLP is discussing the completion of a draft response to the EPW Committee questionnaire for the 115th Congress and mentions an anticipated mid-July announcement regarding a nomination that could affect the timing of a hearing before the August recess. 2017 1
The email from Aaron Ringel of the EPA discusses the need for William Wehrum to complete a questionnaire for the Environment and Public Works Committee to expedite his confirmation process as a nominee. 2017 1
The email exchange between William Wehrum and Aaron Ringel discusses the drafting of Wehrum's opening statement for a testimony, which is intended to be sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review as part of a package related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email exchange between Aaron Ringel and William Wehrum discusses the confirmation of a hearing date for the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with Ringel confirming the date as the 20th amidst conflicting reports. 2017 1
The email from Troy Lyons discusses an inquiry from The Hill newspaper regarding potential conflicts of interest for William Wehrum, who is set to argue a case before the DC Circuit Court while being nominated for a position at the EPA. 2017 1
The email from William Wehrum discusses a voice message related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating ongoing legal matters involving the Environmental Protection Agency. 2017 1
William Wehrum from Hunton & Williams LLP inquires about the status of draft QFR responses related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case in a communication with Troy Lyons, Aaron Ringel, and Christian Palich. 2017 1
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works invited William L. Wehrum to testify regarding the nominations of several individuals, including himself, for positions at the Environmental Protection Agency and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on September 20, 2017. 2017 1
The email from the EPA discusses a press inquiry and plans for a mock hearing involving key personnel, including Troy Lyons and William Wehrum. 2017 1
The email from Aaron Ringel indicates that the draft QFR responses related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case are currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 2017 1
The email from Aaron Ringel discusses a follow-up regarding a financial disclosure report related to William Wehrum, who is facing questions about potential conflicts of interest due to his client list in relation to his role at the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. 2017 1
The email from William Wehrum discusses a follow-up from reporter Sean Reilly regarding Wehrum's OGE financial disclosure report and potential conflicts of interest related to his role at the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. 2017 1
The email from Tony Frye at the Environmental Protection Agency provides attachments related to Administrator Pruitt's nomination hearing, including the full transcript and specific questions from Senators Markey and Harris. 2017 1
The email from William Wehrum discusses his initial draft responses to Questions for the Record (QFRs) related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating a progression in his thought process and noting areas needing further editing for consistency. 2017 1
Troy Lyons from the EPA discusses the potential difficulty of meeting the October 4th markup deadline for QFRs and suggests checking with the committee for flexibility. 2017 1
The email from Liz Bowman at the EPA discusses a voicemail from Tim Puko at the Wall Street Journal regarding a potential meet and greet, with William Wehrum and other EPA staff copied on the correspondence. 2017 1
The email from William L. Wehrum discusses a voicemail from Tim Puko at the Wall Street Journal regarding a potential meet and greet, and it is addressed to Liz Bowman and other recipients within the EPA. 2017 1
The email from Aaron Ringel at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with William Wehrum regarding Senator Inhofe on October 3, 2017. 2017 1
The email from William L. Wehrum discusses a personal appeal related to a developing campaign, referencing a voice message from a wireless caller, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
Troy M. Lyons from the EPA's Office of Congressional & Intergovernmental Relations expresses gratitude to nominees for their participation in a hearing and offers support for their nominations ahead of a contentious session. 2017 1
The email from Troy Lyons of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with William Wehrum and Elizabeth Horner to finalize questions related to a previous discussion. 2017 1
William Wehrum informs Liz Bowman about receiving a few negative emails regarding his nomination, mentioning a flyer posted nearby, and expresses that he is not concerned about the opposition. 2017 1
Troy Lyons from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is inquiring about Bill Wehrum's availability for a meeting with Senate committee members next week regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Charles Munoz of the EPA discusses the submission of vetting documents for Albert 'Kell' Kelly, including instructions to apply at GreatAgain.gov and providing two attached documents for different agencies. 2017 1
Charles Munoz from the White House Liaison to the Environmental Protection Agency sent an email to Mr. Kelly regarding the submission of vetting documents, including a New Hire Form and a bio sheet, for both the EPA and Presidential Personnel. 2017 1