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 Holland & Knight LLP discusses comments from the EPA on the draft Work Plan and Statement of Work related to baseline sampling, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight discusses the latest redline comments on the Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) related to PH Baseline Sampling, highlighting limited remaining issues and planning for further discussions with the EPA. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Michelle Hale of the EPA and John Collison of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau discusses the verification of personal information, including places of birth and current residences, for individuals attending a lunch at the White House. 2017 2
The email from Michelle Haie at the EPA acknowledges receipt of attendee bios for a March 14 meeting with BMW and the Administrator, coordinated by Marie Sanderson from GuidePostStrategies. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Michelle Hale of the EPA and Marie Sanderson of GuidePostStrategies discusses the invitation for Secretary Pruitt to attend the ITI Tech Show on May 17, 2017. 2017 2
The email correspondence between Michelle Hale of the EPA and Marie Sanderson of GuidePostStrategies discusses scheduling a meeting between BMW's CEO and Administrator Pruitt for March 17, 2017, at 8:30 AM ET. 2017 5
The email from John Collison to Michelle Hale confirms attendance at a lunch meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt, detailing access instructions to the EPA office and the need to bring identification. 2017 1
The email from Carrie Jenks of M.J. Bradley & Associates to Sarah Greenwalt discusses follow-up actions regarding principles for a revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rulemaking and mentions submitted comments to the EPA's Regulatory Reform Docket, along with an invitation to meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss further. 2017 1
The email exchange between Ryan Thompson from Akin Gump and Alexander Dominguez from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting for the AXPC on July 14, 2017. 2017 2
The email exchange between H.J. Reed of Phillips 66 and Sarah Greenwalt of the EPA discusses a recent meeting and suggests contacting Shauna Peters regarding an upcoming Congressional Reception in Washington, D.C. on September 14, 2017. 2017 1
The email from Timothy Charters of the National Ocean Industries Association discusses filing comments on the Region 6 NPDES permit issue and seeks advice on engaging effectively with EPA leadership regarding the technical aspects of the matter. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Ryan Thompson from Akin Gump requesting a meeting with EPA representatives, including Sarah Greenwalt, regarding Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELGs) for unconventional oil and gas, with coordination assistance from Alexander Dominguez and Valerie Washington. 2017 2
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Susan Lent from Akin Gump discusses scheduling a meeting regarding the City of Houston's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) application. 2017 3
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses a meeting regarding the City of Houston's application for a $46 million loan from the Texas Water Development Board to expedite a flood control project, noting concerns about the project's eligibility under the Clean Water Act's State Revolving Fund. 2017 2
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses scheduling a follow-up call with Sarah Gainer from Chesapeake Energy regarding ELGs after a meeting with AXPC. 2017 1
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses a follow-up call request from Sarah Gainer of Chesapeake Energy regarding Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELGs) after a meeting with AXPC. 2017 1
The email correspondence 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. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Lee Forsgren from the EPA coordinating with Audrey Stutchman from ConocoPhillips to schedule a follow-up meeting regarding discussions from an earlier meeting on August 3, 2017. 2017 2
The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses a follow-up on the WOTUS rulemaking process and indicates that the agency will review the updated position paper provided by M.J. Bradley & Associates regarding Phase II regulations. 2017 1
The email from Megan Berge of Baker Botts to Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses a scheduled meeting regarding Green Diamond Resources, indicating that another partner, Chris Carr, will also attend. 2017 1
The Offshore Operators Committee, American Petroleum Institute, and National Ocean Industries Association submitted comments to the EPA regarding the proposed NPDES General Permit for oil and gas extraction in the Gulf of Mexico, emphasizing their commitment to environmental compliance and responsible resource development. 2017 265
The Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Coalition is petitioning the EPA to reconsider and stay the "zero discharge" effluent limitations for unconventional oil and gas extraction, citing errors in the rule's basis. 2017 6
The Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association (PIOGA) submitted a petition to the EPA requesting reconsideration and a stay of the Unconventional Oil & Gas (UOG) "zero discharge" Rule affecting conventional oil and natural gas operators in Pennsylvania. 2017 1
The email from Timothy Charters of the National Ocean Industries Association discusses plans to meet with EPA officials regarding comments filed on the Region 6 NPDES permit issue and seeks advice on how to effectively engage with the appropriate EPA leadership without wasting their time. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Timothy Charters of the National Ocean Industries Association and Lee Forsgren of the Environmental Protection Agency discusses scheduling a meeting to review National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting issues. 2017 2
The email from Greg Southworth confirms a meeting scheduled for August 1 between the Offshore Operators Committee (OOC) and the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), providing a list of expected attendees. 2017 1
The email from Susan Lent of Akin Gump inquires about the status of the City of Houston's application for a State Clean Water Revolving Loan, directed to Lee Forsgren. 2017 1
The email from Ann Campbell of the EPA's Office of Water is a follow-up to a meeting with John Dabbar from ConocoPhillips, offering her contact information for further communication regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Susan Lent to Lee Forsgren discusses a letter from Congressmen Al Green and Gene Green regarding the City of Houston's Clean Water State Revolving Fund application, intended for the EPA. 2017 1
Byron R. Brown from the EPA is coordinating a meeting with Brent de Jong of Castlelake to discuss the Mississippi Phosphates site, emphasizing the Administrator's focus on land cleanup programs. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Byron Brown from the EPA coordinating with Brent de Jong and Kirsten Djadoo regarding a follow-up meeting about the Mississippi Phosphates site. 2017 2
Byron Brown from the EPA is coordinating a phone meeting with Dimitrios Karakitsos from Holland & Knight to discuss Superfund issues, including a specific matter related to Indiana. 2017 2
The email exchange between Byron Brown of the EPA and representatives from Castlelake discusses scheduling a call regarding the "Florida Test" related to a board meeting and strategy discussion. 2017 2
The email exchange between EPA officials and representatives from the IPC discusses the need for the EPA to address reporting requirements related to manufacturing byproducts under the Lautenberg TSCA reform bill, as they approach the end of the negotiated rulemaking process. 2017 3
Byron Brown from the EPA informs Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight that he is in a meeting and will be available after 4:30 PM to discuss matters related to the CEQ. 2017 1
The scoping memorandum from Geosyntec Consultants outlines proposed pre-remedial design investigation studies for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, aimed at supporting the allocation of the Record of Decision and refining sediment management area footprints, as part of a strategy sponsored by the Pre-Remedial Design Group. 2017 29
The email from Byron Brown at the EPA indicates that the Office of Policy and Planning (OPP) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC) are reviewing the Sierra Club v. EPA case, with Patrick leading the effort and expected to provide updates soon. 2017 1
The email from Dimitri Karakitsos of Holland & Knight LLP discusses the ongoing work related to the City of Portland's Superfund Tax Reinstatement Act Resolution and suggests a follow-up on potential updates regarding Indiana. 2017 1
Byron Brown from the EPA acknowledges receipt of a Treasury study on unfunded infrastructure projects from Edward Mortimer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 2017 1
The email from Anne Fitzpatrick of Geosyntec Consultants discusses a draft scoping memorandum for the Pre-Remedial Design Group's proposed activities aimed at expediting field and analysis work in alignment with EPA's pre-design sampling objectives, with a goal to complete these studies by June 2019. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Rich Gold of Holland & Knight and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with executives from the Orange County Water District during their visit to Washington, D.C. 2017 3
The email from T.A. Hawks of Monument Policy Group to Byron Brown discusses a follow-up on a request for a manufacturing process unit exemption under RCRA related to Bloom Energy, seeking to schedule a conversation about the status of the request. 2017 1
The email from Donald K. Shandy discusses a summary of issues and concerns related to the Phase 2 engine rule for the EPA, indicating ongoing communication and consideration of these matters. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Rich Gold of Holland & Knight and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting with executives from the Orange County Water District. 2017 2
The email exchange between Byron Brown from the EPA and Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight discusses scheduling a lunch meeting to talk about the Energy Star issue. 2017 1
Holland & Knight is hosting a Rooftop Par-tee on June 29, 2017, for members of its Public Policy & Regulation Group, while ensuring compliance with House and Senate ethics rules related to the event. 2017 2
The email from BIS SELL Inc. to the EPA's Chief of Staff, Ryan Jackson, seeks urgent intervention regarding the quarantine of their imported cleaning machines due to a labeling error related to EPA establishment numbers, which is causing significant commercial losses. 2017 3
The email from Dimitri Karakitsos of Holland & Knight LLP is a follow-up regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, checking in on the usefulness of previously sent information and offering further assistance. 2017 1
The email from Holland & Knight LLP discusses the Sierra Club v. EPA case (18cv3472 NDCA) and includes attachments related to the Rooftop Caucus scheduled for June 29, 2017. 2017 1
The email correspondence between T.A. Hawks of Monument Policy Group and Byron Brown of the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting to follow up on Bloom Energy's request for a manufacturing process unit exemption under RCRA. 2017 2
The email from Holland & Knight discusses the delivery of a Portland Harbor Sampling Plan summary to EPA Region 10, indicating that the potentially responsible party (PRP) group is open to proceeding with cleanup work on a parallel track, while the region is considering a longer five-year sampling plan. 2017 1
The email from Brittany Bolen to William Kovacs discusses a letter sent to the Department of Justice and the EPA regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, specifically related to the Murray case. 2017 1
The email from Jamie Tucker discusses comments filed by the National Association of Convenience Stores and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America regarding the need for the EPA and NHTSA to create equitable regulatory conditions for natural gas vehicles compared to electric vehicles, and mentions upcoming meetings to discuss technical analyses related to this issue. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Ryan Thompson from Akin Gump thanking EPA staff, including Brittany Bolen and Daisy Letendre, for a meeting with American Airlines regarding their aviation smart sector work and discussing future collaboration. 2017 2
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's William Kovacs shared an article highlighting that 16 states, including West Virginia, are urging the Fourth Circuit to uphold a ruling requiring the EPA to assess the job impacts of its air pollution regulations under Section 321 of the Clean Air Act. 2017 2
The email correspondence involves Tate Bennett, a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, discussing a potential meeting with Rebecca Smith from Fitzgerald Truck Sales regarding issues related to Fitzgerald Glider Kits. 2017 3
The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses arranging a meeting with Kathy Bergren of the National Corn Growers Association to address ethanol policy issues, specifically the RVP waiver for ethanol blends and updating EPA's lifecycle analysis for ethanol. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Kathy Bergren of the National Corn Growers Association discusses a meeting regarding the RVP waiver and the need to update the EPA's lifecycle assessment for ethanol, highlighting collaboration on renewable fuels. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses scheduling conflicts for a PPC meeting on June 15th, 2017, and requests a possible engagement on June 16th instead due to Administrator Pruitt's commitments on the Hill. 2017 3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an extension of one year for states to submit initial area designations related to the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, as communicated by Administrator Scott Pruitt in a letter to governors. 2017 2
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses a request from Kathy Bergren of the National Corn Growers Association for contact information regarding EPA policy staff to address ethanol policy issues, specifically the RVP waiver for ethanol blends and updating the lifecycle analysis for ethanol. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses the need for nominees to fill out a questionnaire to expedite their submission to the committee following their official nomination. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Ethan Mathews from the National Corn Growers Association discusses scheduling a call to discuss the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulations. 2017 2
The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Andrew Bray discusses the scheduling and attendance of a PPG meeting, with confirmation that Nancy Beck will be present. 2017 3
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses the rescheduling of a press statement regarding the "Sue and Settle" policy, including a quote from the Associated General Contractors of America to be used in the announcement. 2017 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under Administrator Scott Pruitt, issued a directive to end the "Sue & Settle" practice, which was aimed at regulating through litigation, as communicated in an embargoed announcement. 2017 2
The email exchange between Tate Bennett from the EPA and Al Collins discusses the retrieval of contact information for Spencer Abraham in relation to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency informs Brooks Smith that a visit cannot be accommodated on short notice but invites his team to a Farmer Town Hall event with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on December 1, 2017, at Couser Farms in Nevada, Iowa, provided they RSVP. 2017 1
The email from Andrew Bray to Tate Bennett discusses a voicemail issue and inquires whether a phone call is still necessary regarding a meeting scheduled for the following week, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Andi Johnson from Commerce Lexington coordinating a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt on July 11, 2017, facilitated by Cheryl Woodward from the EPA. 2017 11
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army announced on June 27, 2017, their proposal to rescind the 2015 "Waters of the U.S." rule to restore previous regulatory definitions and provide interim certainty while planning a comprehensive re-evaluation of the definition of "waters of the United States." 2017 3
The National Corn Growers Association issued a statement supporting the repeal of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule, emphasizing that it will provide farmers with clarity and reduce bureaucratic burdens, while also enabling environmentally beneficial practices. 2017 2
The email from Andrew Bray of the NPMA to EPA officials discusses collaboration on structural pesticide issues, certification and training resources, and expresses concerns regarding the EPA's draft risk assessments for pyrethroids, while also mentioning an upcoming meeting with the Pesticide Policy Coalition. 2017 1
The email from Gary Van Sickle of the California Specialty Crops Council to Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses the importance of both the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and pesticide issues, inquiring about Tate's focus areas in relation to these topics. 2017 1
The email correspondence involves Jim Fredericks from the National Pest Management Association responding to Elizabeth Tate Bennett of the EPA regarding a follow-up conversation on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation. 2017 1
The email correspondence from the EPA discusses scheduling a speaking engagement for a senior official at the MS Manufacturers Association conference in October, with Madeline Morris confirming arrangements with George Malvaney. 2017 2
The email from Brian Sanderson of the Republican Governors Public Policy Committee discusses the submission of completed speaker request forms for EPA Administrator Pruitt to the MS Manufacturers Association, with George Malvaney as the point of contact for further details. 2017 1
The email from Andi Johnson of Commerce Lexington discusses the logistics for a meeting with EPA Administrator Pruitt scheduled for July 12, 2017, including a list of attendees and a request to coordinate entry into the building. 2017 10
The email from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses Administrator Pruitt's intention to sign a Federal Register notice proposing the 2018 renewable fuel standard volume levels to meet the statutory deadline. 2017 1
The email from Leah Pilconis of AGC of America to Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses an invitation for Administrator Scott Pruitt to address AGC members at an upcoming Leadership Conference and highlights ongoing difficulties in scheduling a meeting to discuss environmental issues related to the commercial construction industry. 2017 3
The email correspondence between Toni Schwarz of the Oklahoma State Chamber and Tate Bennett from the EPA discusses logistical details for a meeting scheduled for September 13, 2017, including building location and RSVP information. 2017 1
The email exchange between Brooke Appleton and Tate Bennett discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss regulatory matters, with plans to meet near the EPA office. 2017 3
The email from Joe Neal Hampton to Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses scheduling for a speaking engagement by Scott at the Agricultural Retailers Association meeting in Phoenix and a potential appearance at the Oklahoma Ag Expo. 2017 1
The National Corn Growers Association is seeking to replace a regulatory person for EPA and water quality issues following the departure of Ethan Mathews, and Brooke Appleton is reaching out to Tate Bennett for advice on finding a suitable candidate. 2017 1
The email exchange involves John Konkus from the Environmental Protection Agency coordinating a call with William Kovacs of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Chamber's support for Administrator Pruitt's decision to end the practice of sue and settle Consent Decrees, which they believe allows environmental groups to influence agency policymaking. 2017 2
The email from Andy LaVigne of ASTA expresses gratitude for a meeting with EPA officials Tate Bennett and Chad Nitsch, and mentions the intention to collaborate while providing documents discussed during the meeting. 2017 1
The email exchange involves Christian Richter from The Policy Group coordinating a meeting with Tate Bennett from the EPA and other team members regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 2
The document outlines a proposed framework by the committees for corporate tax reform, including a reduction of the corporate tax rate to 20%, elimination of the corporate AMT, immediate expensing for new investments, and limitations on net interest expense deductions, while also addressing concerns about the implications for small businesses and existing tax provisions. 2017 3
The email correspondence involves Chad Nitsch from the EPA coordinating a meeting with colleagues and external contacts regarding a call scheduled for November 8, 2017. 2017 2
The email discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) directive issued by Administrator Pruitt to end the "Sue & Settle" practice, with a quote from the Associated General Contractors of America expressing support for the decision. 2017 3
The EPA is implementing an email process for farmers to report air releases from animal waste in compliance with CERCLA/EPCRA reporting requirements, following a call regarding concerns and solutions related to a DC Circuit extension. 2017 3
The email from Sandy Bourne expresses gratitude to EPA Administrator Pruitt and his team for a productive discussion, following a meeting organized by Tate Bennett from the Environmental Protection Agency. 2017 2
The email from Liz Bowman of the EPA invites Rob Engstrom from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to a roundtable discussion with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, scheduled for December 14, 2017, to discuss the agency's achievements and future priorities. 2017 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a deadline extension until January 22, 2018, for farmers to report emissions from livestock operations, following a DC Circuit Court decision in response to a request from the Trump Administration. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Joe O'Donnell discusses scheduling a conference call to address a joint industry submission regarding import declaration provisions of the formaldehyde rule. 2017 5
The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Dimitri Karakitsos of Holland & Knight discusses a recent update regarding Chemours, with Beck indicating she will reach out if there are any questions. 2017 1
The document is a participant information form for the 2017 California Specialty Crops Tour, requiring personal details and a waiver of liability for participants organized by an unspecified agency. 2017 1
The document is an evaluation of the 2017 California Specialty Crops Tour, highlighting its benefits for participants from various agencies, including insights into the challenges faced by growers and a desire for more educational tours. 2017 1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to pursue rulemaking to allow correlation testing for formaldehyde emissions in composite wood products, addressing industry concerns raised by the Composite Panel Association regarding testing methods, and will include public comment opportunities. 2017 2
The email from Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the EPA, discusses scheduling a meeting with Autumn Moore from The Toy Association to review toy regulations and inform new chemical requirements following the anniversary of the LCSA passage. 2017 1