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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
Page 140 of 140 — 13,931 documents
Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The document is a request from the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for presidential nominee William L. Wehrum, Jr. to complete a statement as part of his nomination process for the position of Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. — — — 9
The memorandum from the United States Environmental Protection Agency discusses the integration of information related to early and interim actions at Superfund sites, specifically addressing the use of trichloroethylene (TCE) in decision-making processes. — — — 4
The document discusses the Sierra Club's legal case against the EPA (18cv3472 N D C A) and highlights the achievements of Senator Martin Heinrich in protecting public lands and promoting outdoor recreation initiatives. — — — 7
The document discusses the implications of the Sierra Club v. EPA case regarding proposed changes to human health water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act, highlighting potential legal and policy issues, including the introduction of a new fish consumption rate that could lead to more stringent permit limits and significant costs for Washington state. — — — 16
The United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is requesting presidential nominees to complete a detailed statement for their nominations, which will be publicly available, and to submit it to the committee chairman, John Barrasso. — — — 9
The document outlines the schedule of meetings and briefings for Senate-confirmed nominees from the EPA, including interactions with various senators during the week of September 11th, 2017. — — — 2
The document discusses the environmental and health issues related to PFAS contamination, highlighting the challenges faced by the EPA in addressing widespread human exposure and the ineffectiveness of conventional drinking water treatment methods, as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. — — — 12
The document outlines a cross-federal agency workshop on PFAS sponsored by the Toxics & Risk Subcommittee, aimed at enhancing understanding and collaboration among federal agencies regarding PFAS science and policy, held on February 5-6, 2018, at the NIH Campus in Bethesda, MD. — — — 10
The document is an EPA Region V comparison of emissions controls and monitoring equipment for various Ardagh Glass Inc. facilities and Anchor Glass Container Corporation, detailing NOx limits and compliance schedules. — — — 7
The EPA's Cincinnati laboratory conducts extensive environmental and public health research, significantly impacting the local economy and community through scientific advancements and partnerships aimed at improving water quality and managing chemical risks. — — — 2
The document discusses the challenges faced by the EPA and states in ensuring safe drinking water and maintaining consumer confidence, particularly in light of lead contamination issues highlighted by the Flint, MI crisis, while addressing resource shortfalls and the need for improved corrosion control techniques. — — — 19
The document discusses concerns raised by the Sierra Club regarding excessive subsurface temperatures in municipal solid waste landfills, which exceed 100°C, leading to uncontrolled emissions and potential health risks, prompting the EPA to analyze the causes and management practices related to these temperature anomalies. — — — 10
The Environmental Research Institute of the States (ERIS) has adopted a Five-Year Strategic Plan to enhance collaboration among state environmental agencies and other partners on environmental policy research. — — — 16
The document outlines a multi-regional collaboration involving the EPA, UC-Berkeley, and USGS on the development of PhyloChip technology for advanced DNA profiling to track bacteria and harmful algal blooms, with a focus on improving capabilities and methods over a five-year project timeline. — — — 2
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlines the general permit requirements for the transportation and disposal of vessels in the ocean, detailing necessary pre-disposal information and environmental considerations. — — — 2
The EPA's Local Government Advisory Committee provides recommendations to improve local governments' capacity to implement regulations related to water resources, emphasizing the importance of a clear and enforceable "Waters of the U.S." rule for community health and economic prosperity. — — — 54
The document discusses the challenges posed by wildland fires in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case, highlighting their impacts on air quality, public health, and economic factors, while emphasizing the increasing frequency and severity of these fires and their associated health risks. — — — 25
The document outlines the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) process, including its objectives to collect data on unregulated drinking water contaminants and the prioritization and selection of specific analytes for monitoring. — — — 10
The document discusses the need for innovation in air monitoring technology, highlighting the EPA's efforts in air sensor market research, technology evaluation, and the development of community air sensor networks in collaboration with local agencies as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. — — — 12
The US EPA is developing a PFAS Screening Library of 300-400 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to support toxicity testing and environmental monitoring, with a focus on generating high-throughput toxicity and toxicokinetic data for 75 reference PFAS chemicals. — — — 19
The National Academy of Public Administration's report discusses recommendations for transforming environmental protection in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. — — — 220
The document discusses the EPA's efforts to improve monitoring tools for fecal pollution in recreational waters, highlighting the need for rapid detection methods and the development of a forecasting tool called Virtual Beach to enhance public safety and reduce gastrointestinal illness risks. — — — 13
The document discusses the adverse impacts of harmful algal blooms (HABs) on health, ecosystems, and economies, highlighting the US EPA's awareness of these issues during the 2017 bloom season and outlining actions for monitoring and research in response to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. — — — 15
The document outlines emissions control technologies and monitoring equipment for various Ardagh Glass Inc. facilities and other glass container companies, detailing NOx limits and compliance schedules as part of EPA Region V's oversight. — — — 7
The EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) is providing technical support to New England states, specifically Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire, to develop nutrient management criteria and strategies to address excess nitrogen and phosphorus in estuarine systems, which impact water quality and contribute to harmful algal blooms. — — — 25
The document outlines the Alaska statutes and regulations applicable to proposed response categories under CERCLA 108(b), as referenced by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. — — — 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a two-day meeting with state co-regulators to consult on the status and policy direction of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Step 2 rulemaking, focusing on key definitions and their implications for state Clean Water Act programs. — — — 2
The document is a research questionnaire from the Presidential Personnel Office aimed at expediting the vetting process for candidates by collecting detailed information about their social media presence, media appearances, congressional testimonies, and political involvement. — — — 4
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are addressing the U.S. Department of Energy's proposal to build a second landfill for hazardous waste disposal at the Oak Ridge Reservation, highlighting concerns over the adequacy of the required remedial investigation and feasibility study. — — — 5
The Environmental Protection Agency's Region 5 clarifies the application of Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) regarding vegetative treatment areas in a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. — — — 2
The document discusses the operational and financial challenges faced by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) as highlighted in an internal review, indicating a need for significant restructuring and improvement in management practices. — — — 7