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 Will Lovell, a Policy Assistant at the EPA, discusses logistical details for an upcoming meeting with attendees from VNG and Akin Gump, including directions for building entry and security requirements. 2017 1
The email exchange between Will Lovell of the EPA and Jamie Tucker from Akin Gump discusses the logistics and attendees for a meeting scheduled with the EPA. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Kevin J. Avery of ConocoPhillips and EPA officials discusses arrangements for a meeting on July 19, 2017, focusing on an incinerator issue and requests for conference call capabilities for remote participants. 2017 2
The email from Megan Berge at Baker Botts discusses the upcoming Class of '85 meeting scheduled for June 28, 2017, including details about a video conference with Samantha and the agenda for the discussions involving the Air and Waste/Water/Wildlife subgroups. 2017 1
The email exchange between Albert Kelly of the EPA and Rich Gold of Holland & Knight discusses efforts to facilitate a meeting regarding a Portland site cleanup, emphasizing the importance of agreement before involving state and local agencies. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Albert Kelly from the EPA coordinating a meeting with Tracy Henke, Legislative Director for Senator Roy Blunt, to discuss potential collaboration. 2017 2
Albert Kelly of the EPA is coordinating a meeting with Chad Bradley from SBL Strategies and Exelon Corp executives to discuss the Westlake Superfund site in St. Louis. 2017 1
The email from Albert Kelly inquires about the status of a call-in number and time adjustment related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472) in the Northern District of California. 2017 1
The email from Albert Kelly, Senior Advisor to the Administrator at the EPA, discusses a meeting with representatives from Exelon and Republic regarding the cleanup of the West Lake site, expressing appreciation for their commitment and indicating progress towards a decision on a capping solution for the site. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Albert Kelly and Rich Gold discusses concerns about leaks of confidential information related to a contract and emphasizes the need to address any confidentiality issues promptly. 2017 1
The email discusses unresolved issues regarding a $4.5 million cost estimate for EPA oversight and data utilization concerns related to a remediation project, highlighting disagreements over statistical power of sediment samples and the EPA's refusal to remove a work takeover clause from an Agreement on Consent (AOC). 2017 2
The EPA, represented by Albert Kelly, is discussing the acceptance of a grid-based sampling proposal for the Portland Harbor project, contingent upon the condition that randomly generated sample locations are not relocated. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Albert Kelly from the EPA and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses concerns about moving forward with a contractor for a project, addressing fears of potential mistakes and the need for legal clarity regarding an MOU before the EPA can sign an agreement. 2017 2
The email from the EPA discusses the Pre-RD Group's proposal aimed at updating outdated data and analysis to meet the requirements of a Record of Decision (ROD) following a meeting held on August 28, 2017. 2017 3
The email from the EPA discusses the status of a meeting regarding the potential implementation of an "e-RIN" pathway for generating credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard, highlighting the need to address significant policy questions before proceeding. 2017 2
The email exchange between Albert Kelly from the EPA and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses scheduling a meeting on August 31, 2017. 2017 2
The email from Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor to the EPA, inquires about the acceptance of a sampling plan related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Albert Kelly at the EPA discusses an Op-Ed from the Portland Tribune urging that the Superfund cleanup of the Willamette River should not be delayed, highlighting concerns over the Trump administration's increased involvement of industrial polluters in the cleanup process. 2017 9
The email correspondence between Albert Kelly of the EPA and Randall Jostes discusses the potential development of a Superfund site in Pascagoula, MS, and the feasibility of taking over operational control of the cleanup to facilitate the site's development. 2017 2
The email exchange between Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses scheduling a phone call for the afternoon of October 24, 2017. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, and Chad Bradley discusses scheduling a meeting to connect, with Kelly indicating availability after returning from Texas. 2017 2
The email exchange between Albert Kelly of the EPA and Rich Gold of Holland & Knight discusses scheduling a meeting to address EPA comments on the draft Work Plan (WP) and Statement of Work (SOW) related to baseline sampling. 2017 4
Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor to the Administrator, requested a current draft of the AOC from Rich Gold in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email discusses an agreement that establishes a pollution testing plan for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, involving communication between Albert Kelly from the EPA and other stakeholders. 2017 1
BTR Energy is seeking to engage with the EPA to implement the "electric pathway" of the Renewable Fuel Standard, which would enable farmers to generate revenue by using animal and food wastes to produce electricity through anaerobic digestion, thereby supporting agricultural communities and enhancing waste management practices. 2017 2
The email from Ronald J. Tenpas of Morgan Lewis to Cynthia Mackey at the EPA discusses concerns regarding the financial assurance requirements for Superfund sites, advocating for reforms to reduce the administrative and financial burdens on responsible entities while questioning the necessity of current regulations. 2017 8
The email from Jack Barrow discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) failure to implement a Congressionally mandated program due to decision paralysis and lack of prioritization during the Obama administration, while expressing a desire to coordinate further discussions with Governor Keating and Albert Kelly. 2017 4
The document is a draft Statement of Work from the EPA outlining the procedures for a pre-remedial design investigation and baseline sampling at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site in Oregon, intended for settlement negotiation purposes. 2017 18
The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight discusses scheduling a meeting related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, specifically referencing Tiers 8 and 9. 2017 1
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) provided guidance and recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on expediting redevelopment of CERCLA sites in a letter following a meeting with Albert Kelly. 2017 1
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) submitted comments to the EPA regarding the prioritization of the Superfund Program, emphasizing the importance of the procurement and contract administration function in achieving program improvements. 2017 3
The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight discusses the status of ongoing briefings among companies regarding a matter related to Portland, with an expectation of receiving an update that day. 2017 1
The email from Jack Barrow of BTR Energy discusses the regulatory landscape for the e-RIN program and suggests a meeting with EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality to advance the initiative. 2017 2
The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight to Albert Kelly of the EPA discusses unresolved issues regarding the cost estimates and data utilization for a project, indicating a significant discrepancy in cost assessments and statistical power of sediment samples. 2017 2
The email correspondence discusses a meeting between representatives from Environmental Liability Transfer, Inc. and the EPA regarding the potential transfer of environmental liabilities from Superfund sites, expressing enthusiasm for future collaboration. 2017 1
The document is a confidential Statement of Work (SOW) from the EPA detailing the procedures and requirements for conducting a pre-remedial design investigation and baseline sampling at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site as part of the settlement negotiations in the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 19
The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight to Albert Kelly at the EPA discusses concerns that unresolved technical issues regarding Certificates of Compliance (COCs) could jeopardize ongoing negotiations. 2017 1
The email from Peter Saba discusses concerns regarding the EPA's comments on revised Portland Harbor documents, specifically highlighting problematic language that seeks to limit data use, which contradicts previously agreed principles and the EPA Task Force recommendations. 2017 2
The email exchange between Peter Saba and Albert Kelly discusses the imminent distribution of revised draft language related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with Saba confirming that the group met to finalize revisions. 2017 1
The email exchange between Rich Gold of Holland & Knight and Albert Kelly of the EPA discusses progress on a signing and the upcoming vote, with a request to connect on communication strategy for an announcement. 2017 1
The email discusses EPA comments on a draft Work Plan and Statement of Work related to baseline sampling, highlighting concerns about the implications for the remedy selected by the Record of Decision, and indicates a need for a decision by the Pre-RD group. 2017 3
The email exchange between Rich Gold of Holland & Knight and Albert Kelly of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to review EPA comments on a draft work plan and statement of work related to baseline sampling. 2017 10
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a letter expressing support for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's request for a transparent review of the proposed sampling plan at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, citing concerns about potential delays in cleanup and the need for proper federal, tribal, and state review. 2017 2
The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight discusses potential delays in the cleanup of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site due to actions by the EPA, referencing a news article from OPB. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Michelle Hale of the EPA and Dana Murphy, Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner, discusses scheduling a speaking engagement for Scott Pruitt at the MARC conference in Chicago on June 19 or 20, 2017. 2017 2
The email from Michelle Hale at the Environmental Protection Agency requests mailing information for Mr. Pastor to facilitate a follow-up note from the Administrator after a meeting. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Michelle Hale of the Environmental Protection Agency and Frank Fannon of BHP Billiton discusses the facilitation of a meeting and the request for mailing address details for follow-up communication. 2017 2
The email from Laine Evans to Michelle Hale discusses an invitation for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at a Federal Policy Briefing hosted by the New England Council on May 3, 2017, in Washington, D.C. 2017 1
The email from Michelle Hale at the EPA discusses forwarding a resume from Harold Hamm to Administrator Pruitt, as requested by Lynne Hames, an executive assistant at Continental Resources, Inc. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Tasha Duncan of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Michelle Hale of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt during the Oklahoma Farm Bureau's Congressional Action Tour in Washington, D.C., from March 28 to March 31, 2017. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Marie Sanderson and Michelle Hale discusses scheduling a meeting between the BMW CEO and EPA Administrator Pruitt, with adjustments made due to the CEO's availability and changes in the White House schedule. 2017 4
The email exchange between Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA and Secretary Spencer Abraham discusses difficulties in connecting for a follow-up conversation while Greenwalt is traveling in Nairobi. 2017 1
The letter from industry representatives to Dr. Dennis Lee Forsgren of the EPA requests a revision of the 2016 effluent limitation guidelines for unconventional oil and gas wastewater, citing concerns over the definition of "unconventional," procedural flaws, and environmental impacts, while supporting a petition for reconsideration and an administrative stay of the rule. 2017 11
The email from Lee Forsgren discusses coordinating a meeting with Neal Ewald, President of Green Diamond Resources, regarding a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) issue in California, scheduled for October 24, 2017. 2017 1
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses the review of a white paper by the Cross-Cutting Issues Group regarding recommendations for replacing the WOTUS Rule, with plans for further engagement with the agencies involved. 2017 2
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and John Dabbar of ConocoPhillips discusses a meeting to talk about innovative actions on water issues, with Forsgren expressing interest in scheduling a time after July 19, 2017. 2017 1
The email from Lee Forsgren at the EPA confirms receipt and approval of a signed letter from Houston regarding the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). 2017 1
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Timothy Charters from the National Ocean Industries Association discusses scheduling a phone call for August 3, 2017, regarding a matter related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Susan Lent discusses the status of the City of Houston's application for a State Clean Water Revolving Loan and includes Forsgren's contact information. 2017 2
The email from Ann Campbell of the EPA discusses Louisiana wetlands restoration and provides contact information for individuals involved in the RESTORE and NRDA processes to facilitate further discussions. 2017 2
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) informed the Texas Water Development Board that while some aspects of the City of Houston's Bayou Brays project are eligible for Clean Water State Revolving Funds, bridge modifications are not eligible, and suggested alternative approaches to address flooding and sanitary sewer overflow issues. 2017 1
The email from Timothy Charters of NOIA requests a rescheduling of a call with Lee Forsgren due to scheduling conflicts on August 2, 2017. 2017 1
The email from Susan Lent of Akin Gump to Lee Forsgren discusses the sharing of a signed letter from the Houston office related to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), along with an attached document on water quality. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Ann Campbell from the EPA's Office of Water coordinating a follow-up meeting with ConocoPhillips representatives after an initial meeting on August 3, 2017. 2017 3
The email exchange between Susan Lent and Lee Forsgren discusses the status of the City of Houston's application for a State Clean Water Revolving Loan, with Forsgren indicating he is awaiting a brief on the proposal. 2017 2
John Hasselmann announces his departure from IPC to take a new position as Managing Director for Government Relations and Engineering Education at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, effective November 3, 2017. 2017 1
The email from Byron Brown at the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight LLP regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
Byron Brown from the EPA is coordinating with Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight regarding updates on NPL litigation and the Bissel issue, indicating a potential meeting to discuss flexible solutions that were previously vetoed by headquarters. 2017 2
The email correspondence discusses the EPA's draft sampling plan for the Portland Harbor cleanup, highlighting concerns about the lengthy and costly remedial investigation proposed by private parties, and the intention to meet with the Pre-Remedial Design Group to discuss the plan. 2017 1
Byron Brown from the EPA discusses scheduling a brief meeting with Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight after a CEQ meeting on October 12, 2017. 2017 1
The scoping memorandum from Geosyntec Consultants outlines proposed pre-remedial design investigation studies for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, aimed at refining sediment management areas and supporting the allocation of the selected remedy as part of the EPA's remediation efforts. 2017 29
The email from Todd D. Young to Byron Brown inquires about the availability of information regarding the denial of petitions or refusal to mediate related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
Byron Brown from the EPA is requesting assistance from Nick Goldstein and David Bauer in identifying "shovel ready" infrastructure projects that lack funding for the White House's infrastructure initiative. 2017 1
The email from the EPA discusses the agency's need for eight years and $100 million in data gathering, prompting a meeting cancellation on June 23, 2017. 2017 10
The email discusses the EPA's draft sampling plan for the Portland Harbor, highlighting concerns about the plan's extensive timeline and costs, and indicating that private parties are being asked to redo the remedial investigation. 2017 1
The email exchange between Timothy Charters and Byron Brown discusses a potential meeting and social lunch, with Brown noting his recusal from oil and gas issues while working at the EPA's Office of Water. 2017 1
The email exchange between T.A. Hawks of Monument Policy Group and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting originally set for November 13, 2017, at 2 PM, which was confirmed after a brief discussion about potential conflicts. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Brent de Jong of Castlelake and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses a follow-up meeting regarding Mississippi Phosphates and includes a link to Florida's phosphate-related information. 2017 3
John Ward is proposing to Byron Brown that the EPA incorporate information about coal ash recycling into the EPA museum, suggesting a meeting with relevant agency personnel to discuss this idea. 2017 1
The email from Holland & Knight LLP discusses an upcoming public meeting by the EPA regarding a baseline study, scheduled for June 27, 2017, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The EPA organized a planning meeting on May 9-10, 2017, to discuss the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) for Inorganic Byproducts and the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's mandate, including industry reporting practices and regulatory requirements under CDR, TRI, and RCRA. 2017 2
The email from Brent de Jong discusses the need for a systematic reappraisal of the uses of phosphogypsum, highlighting environmental concerns and regulatory needs, in the context of a technical call involving multiple stakeholders. 2017 5
The Environmental Protection Agency denies petitions from U.S. Steel Corporation requesting reconsideration and stay of final rulemakings related to Regional Haze and Best Available Retrofit Technology emission limits for taenite facilities in Michigan and Minnesota. 2017 14
The email from Mandy Gunasekara of the EPA discusses scheduling a call with attorneys regarding heavy-duty truck issues in preparation for an upcoming meeting. 2017 2
Brittany Bolen from the EPA confirmed her participation on a panel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Energy, Clean Air & Natural Resources policy committee meeting to discuss the new administration's energy and environmental regulatory efforts. 2017 2
The email correspondence between EPA officials Mandy Gunasekara and Brittany Bolen and attorney Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight discusses a follow-up meeting and the sharing of revised presentation materials. 2017 1
Noble Energy's Kate Fay requested a meeting with EPA officials Mandy Gunasekara and Brittany Bolen to discuss ozone policy solutions for Colorado during the week of December 4, 2017. 2017 2
The email from William Kovacs of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce updates Brittany Bolen on the congressional efforts to compel the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement Section 321(a) of the Clean Air Act, which requires an ongoing evaluation of job impacts from regulations, following a court ruling in favor of Murray Energy that mandated compliance. 2017 1
The document is a letter from VNG to the California Air Resources Board discussing proposed changes to greenhouse gas emissions regulations to enhance the effectiveness of the state's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant strategy by promoting renewable natural gas in light truck natural gas vehicles. 2017 5
The email from Jamie Tucker discusses VNG's proposal to the EPA for regulatory changes to include natural gas vehicles as a compliance pathway for emissions standards, emphasizing their role alongside electric vehicles in the light-duty truck category. 2017 2
The email discusses a meeting request from the National Corn Growers Association to the EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding Chip Bowling's potential appointment as Ag Counselor. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Tate Bennett from the EPA coordinating with Ethan Mathews from the National Corn Growers Association and Andrew Bray from Pestworld regarding scheduling a PPC meeting for July 20, 2017. 2017 2
The email correspondence discusses the EPA's decision to extend the deadline for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) area designations, with communication among various stakeholders including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 2017 3
The email from Tate Bennett discusses the coordination of a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt on July 12, 2017, involving 38 attendees from Commerce Lexington, with plans for a walkthrough of the Green Room prior to the meeting. 2017 10
The email from Tate Bennett, Senior Deputy Associate Administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a request for a quick communication regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472 NDCA). 2017 1
The email correspondence between EPA officials and representatives from AGC discusses the scheduling of an announcement regarding the EPA's "Sue and Settle" policy, with plans for AGC to issue a supporting statement following the announcement. 2017 2
The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and William Kovacs from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses scheduling a call and sharing contact information for individuals involved in environmental regulatory matters. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves the EPA coordinating a conference call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with participants confirming their availability and discussing logistics for the meeting. 2017 2
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses the transition to an email process for reporting requirements related to CERCLA/EPCRA for farms, with Tate Bennett informing Christian Richter about the latest updates. 2017 4
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