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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the national minimum criteria for the disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities, addressing provisions remanded by the court and establishing alternative performance standards for states with approved permit programs.
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The National Mining Association submitted recommendations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the definition of "waters of the United States" as part of the agency's efforts to revise regulations under the Clean Water Act.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 1, 2017, that it will not implement additional federal financial responsibility regulations for hardrock mining facilities, concluding that existing state and federal requirements adequately address associated risks.
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Byron Brown, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is coordinating a phone meeting with Ray Shepherd from Peabody Energy regarding ongoing issues.
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The email exchange between Rich Nolan of the National Mining Association and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on August 7 or 8 regarding hardrock mining and CERCLA 108(b) issues, with participants flying in for the event.
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The email exchange between James Roewer of EEI and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses the scheduling of a meeting with the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) regarding the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Rule, specifically addressing alternative closure provisions under section 257.103.
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The email correspondence between Rich Nolan from the National Mining Association and Byron Brown from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting on August 7 or 8 regarding hardrock mining issues, specifically focusing on CERCLA 108(b) and other coal-related matters.
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The email from Martin McBroom of American Electric Power confirms a meeting with Byron Brown from the EPA and other participants to discuss the implementation of the CCR (Coal Combustion Residuals) regulations on April 4, 2017.
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The email correspondence involves Patrick Davis from the EPA coordinating a meeting regarding the RCRA Oil and Gas issue with Samantha McDonald and others, while Byron Brown requests to be removed from the email chain.
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The document provides feedback from participants of the 14th Annual U.S. EPA Drinking Water Workshop, focusing on challenges and solutions for small drinking water systems, held in August 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The email exchange between Julia Gill and Bill Wehrum at the EPA discusses the receipt from Ermias Shenkut related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The document lists various pending legal cases involving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and multiple industry associations, including the American Petroleum Institute and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, concerning regulatory actions and challenges.
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The document is an email from Julia Gill to Bill Wehrum providing a confidential list of clients and cases he has worked on over the past 2.4 months, aimed at assisting with potential conflicts or disclosure issues related to environmental cases during his time at Hunton.
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The email exchange between Justin Schwab from the EPA and Shannon Broome from Hunton & Williams discusses scheduling a meeting that includes the head of the relevant EPA Office of General Counsel practice group and a representative from the DOJ regarding a reconsideration topic.
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The email correspondence involves Justin Schwab from the EPA discussing the inclusion of the head of the relevant EPA Office of General Counsel practice group in a meeting regarding a reconsideration petition and its options in light of an upcoming deadline.
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The email correspondence involves Michael A. Ferguson from BakerHostetler requesting a meeting for the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) with EPA Administrator Pruitt on April 4, 2017, while discussing scheduling challenges.
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The email exchange involves Amy Dewey from the EPA coordinating a coffee meeting with Michael Tadeo and Christian Palich following Tadeo's meeting with John, scheduled for June 22, 2017.
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The email exchange involves Liz Bowman from the EPA discussing a media inquiry regarding a challenge to an OSHA workplace exposure limit for respirable silica, which William Wehrum clarifies does not pertain to his responsibilities as Assistant Administrator for air.
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The email correspondence involves EPA officials coordinating schedules for meetings on September 14, 2017, with Christian Palich, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Congressional & Intergovernmental Relations, ensuring logistics are in place for attendees.
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The email correspondence between Marathon Petroleum's Michael Birsic and EPA's Brittany Bolen discusses scheduling a meeting to address the upcoming Reconsideration Rule related to the Risk Management Plan (RMP) provisions, which the EPA is drafting for early 2018.
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The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and David Holt discusses Forsgren's new contact information and potential plans to meet for lunch during Holt's visit to Washington, D.C. in July 2017.
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The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and representatives from BP discusses scheduling a call regarding the flooding situation in Texas and Louisiana.
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The email correspondence involves Lee Forsgren from the EPA coordinating a call with representatives from BP regarding the flooding situation in Texas and Louisiana, emphasizing the need for logistical arrangements.
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The email exchange involves Peter Robertson coordinating a meeting with Lee Forsgren from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water, facilitated by Crystal Penman, regarding scheduling availability.
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The email correspondence involves members of the Kings Point Club discussing donations for flowers and a blazer patch in memory of Grace Marshall, with contributions coordinated by Mary and Roy Rogers.
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The email exchange between Samantha McDonald of IPAA and Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses the possibility of arranging a speaker for an IPAA event on topics related to wastewater from drilling operations and WOTUS.
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The email correspondence involves Mike Biagi from The Rotunda Group seeking to introduce himself to Lee Forsgren, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, while discussing a potential meeting on September 18, 2017, facilitated by Brydon Ross.
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The email exchange between Lee Forsgren from the EPA and Samantha McDonald from IPAA discusses the possibility of arranging a speaker to address topics related to wastewater from drilling operations and WOTUS at an IPAA event scheduled for October 1, 2017.
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The email from Brent Fewell discusses an upcoming Stewardship Roundtable meeting scheduled for December 13, 2017, featuring Ed Russo, and invites various stakeholders to attend.
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The email from Chris Bahret coordinates a meeting on June 22, 2017, with Brian Foy, the new congressional liaison for the AAF, to discuss past interactions with DC officials, involving multiple recipients from various agencies.
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The Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting modifications to the Effluent Limitations and Guidelines for Oil and Gas Extraction to exempt certain discharges of unconventional oil and gas wastewater to publicly owned treatment works designed for such treatment.
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The email correspondence involves Stephen Higley from Marathon Petroleum and Lee Forsgren from the EPA discussing a potential call to address issues related to flooding in Texas and Louisiana, following an introduction by Michael Whatley.
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The email discusses preparations for EPA Administrator Pruitt's visit to CONSOL's mining operations in Pennsylvania, including logistical details and equipment needs for press availability and site access.
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The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses the final attendee list and logistics for an event at Thomas Hill featuring Administrator Pruitt, scheduled for April 20, 2017, with specific instructions for attendees and a speaking order.
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The email correspondence involves the EPA coordinating a walkthrough for the Sierra Club v. EPA case, scheduled for April 19, 2017, with participation from various EPA officials.
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The National Mining Association issued a press release praising EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's support for coal during his visit to the Harvey Mine, highlighting the importance of coal to the U.S. economy and energy security.
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Lesley Schaaff from Hess Corporation discusses scheduling visits related to Pruitt's engagements in North Dakota and Houston, with a focus on coordinating a meeting on September 8, 2017.
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The EPA provided an update on its response and preparation efforts for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, highlighting the agency's collaboration with state partners and the deployment of staff to assist with environmental assessments and recovery efforts in Texas.
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The email correspondence involves the EPA's Millan Hupp coordinating details for Administrator Pruitt's meeting with the Tea Party Patriots, specifically regarding the introduction of Pruitt.
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The email correspondence between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Brad Viator from the Edison Electric Institute discusses scheduling a meeting with state affairs representatives for September 27 or 28, 2017.
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The email correspondence involves Tate Bennett from the EPA coordinating a meeting with labor representatives and other stakeholders, discussing scheduling for a meeting on October 10, 2017.
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The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Brad Viator from the Edison Electric Institute discusses scheduling a meeting with various stakeholders, including the NRECA, while noting Bennett's recusal from including NRECA in the discussions.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to repeal the "Clean Power Plan" as part of President Trump's America First strategy, asserting that the regulation exceeds the Agency's statutory authority and aims to reduce regulatory burdens on energy development.
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The email from the EPA discusses an upcoming meeting involving labor representatives and mentions a focus on the repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
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The email discusses Administrator Pruitt's directive aimed at ensuring independence, geographic diversity, and integrity in EPA science committees, with communication among members of the Texas Oil & Gas Association regarding notifications related to this directive.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a public hearing on November 28-29, 2017, in Charleston, WV, regarding the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan, inviting stakeholders to register and provide comments.
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The email exchange between Justin Schwab of the EPA and Peter Robertson discusses scheduling a phone call to check on the status of an ongoing matter related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email exchange between Peter Robertson and Justin Schwab of the EPA discusses scheduling a follow-up call regarding previous communications, with Schwab currently on vacation and suggesting to connect on Monday or Tuesday.
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The email correspondence involves Christian Palich from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discussing his tentative acceptance of an invitation to give a plenary talk at the PCC-2017 conference, while he checks for scheduling conflicts.
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The email correspondence between EPA officials and a representative from Gibson Dunn discusses coordinating a statement of support for Susan Bodine directed to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
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The email from the EPA discusses the immediate action required for a report related to fingerprinting, involving multiple personnel including Lee Forsgren and Colleen Windsor.
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The email correspondence between Madeline Morris of the EPA and Chris Parinello of Valero discusses scheduling a meeting between Valero's CEO, Joe Gorder, and Administrator Pruitt to talk about export RINs, with Morris indicating that the Administrator's schedule is tight.
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The email correspondence between Chris Parinello from Valero and Madeline Morris from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for Valero's CEO, Joe Gorder, with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
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The Texas Oil & Gas Association is inquiring with the EPA about the timeline for a decision on Administrator Scott Pruitt's participation in the upcoming 2017 Lone Star Energy Forum, as they need to finalize the event agenda.
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The Texas Oil & Gas Association is promoting the 2017 Lone Star Energy Forum to advocate for the oil and natural gas industry, as communicated in an email chain involving Todd Staples and Mari Ruckel.
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The email correspondence between Desmarie Waterhouse and Madeline Morris from the EPA discusses a request for Administrator Pruitt to meet on October 19, with Waterhouse submitting a completed meeting request form for scheduling purposes.
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BP's Ryan Walker is coordinating a meeting request with EPA Administrator Pruitt to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard and regulatory issues related to U.S. petroleum refining.
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The email exchange between Troy Lyons of the EPA and Melissa Shute from Statoil discusses scheduling a coffee meeting to catch up.
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Troy Lyons from the EPA and Melissa Shute from Statoil are coordinating a meeting to catch up over coffee, discussing their availability for the week of September 19, 2017.
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The email exchange between Troy Lyons of the EPA and Melissa Shute of Statoil discusses rescheduling a meeting initially planned for September 20, 2017, due to scheduling conflicts.
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Representative Garret Graves expresses concern to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt about the draft IRIS assessment of formaldehyde, highlighting criticism from the National Academy of Sciences regarding the EPA's methodology and urging for regulations that protect human health based on thorough scientific review.
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The email discusses a fast-developing issue regarding the Gelman site in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where Region V of the EPA has decided to assign a dedicated staffer despite the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's assertion that state enforcement is adequately addressing the situation.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, and Robert Genovese from BP discusses scheduling a phone call to discuss the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is planning to test homes in a Petoskey neighborhood for toxic vapors, specifically trichloroethylene, due to concerns about vapor intrusion from an underground contamination site linked to the former Petoskey Manufacturing Company.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly of the EPA and Steve Risotto from the American Chemistry Council discusses scheduling a meeting to address EPA policy regarding trichloroethylene (TCE) remediation.
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The email from Kenneth Wagner of the EPA discusses collaboration with BP representatives on the Superfund process and ongoing efforts related to the Anaconda mine site in Nevada.
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The email from Sophie Miller of Senator Daines' office discusses collaboration with BP and the EPA on stakeholder engagement for the Black Eagle Superfund site in Montana, following a meeting to advance environmental reform initiatives.
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E. Scott Pruitt, during his Senate confirmation hearing for the position of Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, emphasized his commitment to improving environmental quality and highlighted his experience in resolving interstate water quality issues while serving as Attorney General of Oklahoma.
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The email correspondence involves Patrick Davis from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Michael Birsic from Marathon Petroleum and Reggie Cheatham, Director of the EPA Office of Emergency Management, to discuss the Risk Management Plan (RMP) and the agency's future plans following recent legislative developments.
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The email correspondence involves Patrick Davis from the Environmental Protection Agency acknowledging receipt of a letter from the Association of American Railroads regarding the combustion of creosote-treated railroad ties and expressing willingness to assist further on the matter.
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The email correspondence between Patrick Davis of the EPA and Leslie Hulse of the American Chemistry Council discusses the need for the EPA to finalize a proposed stay of the effective date for the Risk Management Plan (RMP) Final Rule before its current stay expires on June 19, 2017.
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The email discusses a planned protest by Friends of the Earth, involving a plane flyover and a billboard truck, to confront EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt at a Texas Oil and Gas Association event regarding his use of taxpayer-funded private flights.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 1, 2017, that it will not issue final regulations for financial responsibility requirements for hardrock mining facilities, concluding that existing state and federal regulations adequately address associated risks.
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The email discusses EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's upcoming appearance before a House Energy and Commerce subpanel, where he is expected to face questions on various issues, including budget transparency and staffing, amidst a backdrop of recent developments in energy policy and an Alaska lease sale.
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The email correspondence from the Environmental Protection Agency discusses connecting Joe Arnold from the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives with the EPA's communications team to obtain professional photos from a recent meeting with Scott Pruitt, while also mentioning letters sent to governors regarding upcoming CCR guidance.
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The National Mining Association (NMA) commended the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for delaying the implementation of the 2015 Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) rule for steam electric plants, citing concerns over job losses in the coal industry during the agency's review process.
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The email discusses preparations for EPA Administrator Pruitt's visit to CONSOL's mining operations in Pennsylvania, including logistical details for press access and equipment needs for the event.
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The email discusses an upcoming event organized by the EPA with Administrator Pruitt and Senator Blunt at the Thomas Hill power plant in Missouri to celebrate changes to WOTUS and the Clean Power Plan, with a request for support from Farm Bureau leaders.
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The email from Jerry Mullins outlines logistical preparations for EPA Administrator Pruitt's visit to CONSOL's mining operations in Southwest Pennsylvania, detailing specific needs for press availability and event setup scheduled for April 11-12, 2017.
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The email from John Konkus at the Environmental Protection Agency acknowledges receipt of contact information from Joe Wilkinson of Associated Electric Cooperative, and discusses preparations for an upcoming event, including guidelines for plant tours and a list of local media to invite.
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The document discusses the Eastern Kentucky Power Cooperative's (EKPC) operations and its support for the EPA's regulatory review, emphasizing its commitment to providing affordable energy while highlighting its role in serving Kentucky households and the state's economy amidst the Sierra Club v. EPA litigation.
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The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discussing a meeting regarding New Source Review (NSR) guidance and sharing a presentation requested by Eastern Kentucky Power Cooperative ahead of the meeting.
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The email from John Konkus at the EPA discusses coordinating a response to negative messaging from renewable energy advocates ahead of Administrator Pruitt's visit, including drafting a letter to the editor highlighting the role of cooperatives in using diverse energy sources.
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The email exchange among various stakeholders, including EPA Deputy Associate Administrator John Konkus, discusses organizing a conference call and drafting a letter to the editor to promote clean energy initiatives and highlight the contributions of Administrator Pruitt and Senator Blunt in Missouri ahead of Pruitt's visit.
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The email from Magdelana Delahoyde at the Executive Office of the President discusses rescheduling a meeting regarding the deliberative process to December 7, 2017, and requests feedback on any conflicts.
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The email correspondence from the Environmental Protection Agency discusses the preparation of a guest list and camera crew information for an upcoming event related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email correspondence involves the EPA discussing a meeting and sharing a presentation related to the New Source Review (NSR) and its economic impacts, with participants including Brian Prestwood from AECI and Kenneth Wagner from the EPA.
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The document is an invitation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Scott Pruitt to visit the Thomas Hill Energy Center in Missouri on April 20, 2017, detailing safety precautions and requirements for attendees.
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The email exchange involves Derek Coats from Senator Blunt's office and Tate Bennett from the EPA discussing arrangements for the Thomas Hill Event, including speaking roles and recognition for attendees, while coordinating with other officials.
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The email correspondence from the EPA's Office of the Administrator discusses scheduling a speaking opportunity for Secretary Pruitt with the New England Council.
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The email correspondence involves Barry Hart from AMEC coordinating a conference call regarding clean energy advocacy in Missouri ahead of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's visit, with participation from various stakeholders including the EPA and renewable energy advocates.
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The email from the EPA's Michael Abboud discusses the forwarding of a Holiday Open House boarding pass from the White House, including instructions for guests attending the event on December 4, 2017.
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The email from Elizabeth Oberg at the White House serves as a reminder to Michael Abboud from the EPA to complete his RSVP for the Holiday Open House scheduled for December 4, 2017.
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The email exchange between Jerry Mullins from the National Mining Association and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses preparations for an event, including the need for signage and vehicles, and coordination for media outreach.
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The email correspondence among officials from the EPA and other organizations discusses the logistics and planning for a tour of the Thomas Hill plant, emphasizing the need for a meeting with the Administrator and managing time effectively with state officials.
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The email from Miliari Hupp of the Associated Electric Cooperative discusses preparations for a media event, confirming attendance and roles of various participants, including security and communications personnel.
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The email discusses EPA Administrator Pruitt's upcoming visit to Missouri on April 20, 2017, and invites members of Missouri Farmers Care to attend the public event celebrating changes in rural policy.
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The email correspondence involves Barry Hart coordinating with Derek Coats and others regarding the agenda and speaking roles for an upcoming event featuring Administrator Pruitt, with mentions of attendees including Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft.
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The email from William Wehrum discusses the Clean Power Plan (CPP) and its Supreme Court stay, addressing concerns about bias in emissions regulations while emphasizing the EPA's commitment to compliance with the Clean Air Act.
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The email from Michael Dourson at the EPA discusses draft answers to questions for a forthcoming report, inviting feedback from colleagues and external contacts.
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