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The U.S. EPA - Region 5 issued a Notice and Finding of Violation to MGPI of Indiana, LLC regarding emissions from whiskey aging warehouses, prompting legal counsel for MGPI to argue that the EPA cannot unilaterally change its long-standing policy on these emissions without prior notice.
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The email from Marcella Burke to Justin Schwab discusses her desire to meet while in Washington, D.C., and references the recent hiring of a third political Deputy General Counsel at the EPA.
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The email from Don Elliott of Covington & Burling discusses the Diageo motion to dismiss regarding the effects of controls on whiskey aging emissions, highlighting prior studies that indicate adverse effects on product quality, and seeks confirmation from Phillip Brooks at the EPA about Gallo's similar findings.
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The email exchange between Aaron Ringel of the EPA and Jon Toomey discusses scheduling a coffee meeting to catch up.
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The Global Energy Institute released a blog titled "Fuel for Thought" discussing energy policies and regulations, including insights on the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan and upcoming interactive energy policy tracker, as part of their ongoing communication efforts.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Energy Institute is launching a new blog called "Fuel for Thought" to provide insights and analysis on energy policies and regulations, including discussions on the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
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The email from Dan Byers to Christian Palich discusses the passage of tax reform legislation authorizing oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and provides updates on the Trump Administration's energy policy actions as of December 2017, highlighting various executive orders and regulatory reforms.
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The email from Sue Forrester of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce highlights Exxon Mobil's rapid response to provide clean water access for residents of Beaumont, Texas, during severe flooding, showcasing the company's community support efforts.
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The email from Madeline Morris at the EPA discusses a meeting request from Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Board of Directors for Administrator Pruitt, scheduled for October 5, 2017.
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Occidental Petroleum Corporation requested a meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on October 5, 2017, to discuss emerging environmental policy related to domestic manufacturing and energy production.
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The email correspondence between EPA officials and John Sullivan discusses the scheduling of Administrator Pruitt's speaking engagement at the Williams Board Meeting and the necessary arrangements for a speaking request form.
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The document lists attendees for a dinner meeting regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, scheduled for September 26, 2017, at the Patton Room, indicating involvement of various stakeholders in environmental litigation.
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The email exchange between Troy Lyons from the EPA and James D. Moore from Andeavor discusses plans for a lunch meeting, confirming their locations and the recent name change of Moore's company following an acquisition.
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is requesting the EPA to designate certain counties, including El Paso and Hood, as "attainment" for the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone, despite ongoing legal challenges to the standard's validity.
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The email discusses a response from the EPA to Senator Cruz regarding compliance with the 2015 air quality standards, with Troy Lyons suggesting that Mandy may have more information on the matter.
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The email from Troy Lyons at the EPA expresses gratitude for a visit by Secretary Perdue and Administrator Pruitt to Gully Branch Tree Farm, while also acknowledging support from Wanda Barrs of Due South Investments amidst challenges faced by the agency.
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The email discusses preparations for EPA Administrator Pruitt's visit to Gully Branch Tree Farm in Cochran, GA, on July 7, 2017, including the invitee list and the representation of forestry-related organizations.
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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 balancing energy development with environmental protection.
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The email correspondence between EPA officials and Wanda Barrs discusses logistical arrangements for Administrator Pruitt's visit to Gully Branch Tree Farm in Cochran, GA, on July 7, 2017, including scheduling and lunch provisions.
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The email from Lauren Sullivan at the USDA expresses gratitude for the successful Gully Branch Tree Farm event attended by Secretary Perdue and Administrator Pruitt, and offers assistance for future communications.
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The email exchange between James D. Moore of Andeavor and Troy Lyons of the EPA discusses scheduling a conversation to clarify the motivations behind a recent point of obligation decision related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email from Chad Calvert discusses concerns regarding overlapping implementation schedules for the 2008 and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ground-level ozone, urging the Department of the Interior to provide a report on regulatory relief options for States within 90 days of the enactment of the 2017 Appropriations Act.
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The email exchange between James D. Moore of Andeavor and Troy Lyons of the EPA confirms a lunch meeting scheduled for August 15, 2017.
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The email exchange between James D. Moore and Troy M. Lyons discusses the arrangement of a meeting in Lyons' office regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email discusses concerns from two Republican senators on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee regarding Bill Wehrum's nomination to lead the EPA's air office, particularly related to his stance on biofuels policy, ahead of a crucial meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt that could influence the nomination's outcome.
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The EPA announced the appointment of Anne Idsal as the new regional administrator for Region 6, highlighting her extensive experience in environmental and land policy from her previous roles in the Texas state government.
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The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation is encouraging support for the Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium, nominated for "Best New Attraction" by USA Today, and urging members to vote before the January 1 deadline.
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Will Lovell from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requesting read-ahead materials in preparation for a meeting with the EPA regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email correspondence involves the EPA's Brittany Bolen confirming her participation as a speaker at the American Foundry Society EHS Conference on November 1, 2017, to discuss the agency's Regulatory Reform efforts.
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The email correspondence between William Lovell of the EPA and Megan Berge from Baker Botts discusses the logistics and agenda for a video conference meeting scheduled for June 28, 2017, involving Samantha and other participants addressing the Class of '85 group.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly from the EPA and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses the challenges faced after Exxon left the pre-RD group, indicating a need for further discussion.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly from the EPA and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses scheduling a meeting to discuss public policy and regulation matters.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly of the EPA and Rich Gold of Holland & Knight discusses the progress of a project related to Portland, with Kelly acknowledging the completion of a task and expressing uncertainty about future developments.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly from the EPA and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses their agreement in principle regarding a meeting related to Portland, with Kelly indicating he will keep Gold updated on the situation.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, and Jack Barrow from BTR Energy discusses scheduling a call to review drafts related to a matter introduced by Governor Keating.
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The email from Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, discusses a Superfund meeting with AROW scheduled for June 22, 2017, and includes a request for a call regarding Portland.
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The email from Albert Kelly discusses his return from Texas and his intention to obtain a clear resolution regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case by the end of the following day.
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The email from Albert Kelly, Senior Advisor to the EPA Administrator, acknowledges receipt of comments from Lynn Schloesser regarding the EPA's memorandum on prioritizing the Superfund Program and indicates that these comments will assist in reviewing the agency's contracting procedures.
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The email correspondence between Albert Kelly of the EPA and Ronald Tenpas of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP discusses the scheduling of an August meeting for the Superfund Settlements Project.
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The email from Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, discusses a follow-up with Jack Barrow regarding the review of materials related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case and mentions plans to meet later in the week.
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The email correspondence between Albert Kelly from the EPA and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses a term sheet received from Peter Saba and seeks confirmation of endorsement for a decision regarding a project in Portland.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly from the EPA and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses scheduling a conference call to clarify participant details, with a proposed time of 4 PM Eastern on August 31, 2017.
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The email from Albert Kelly discusses the arrangement of a caucus room for the PRP group to review tribal comments and emphasizes the need for a project manager from outside the Region.
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The email correspondence between Albert Kelly of the EPA and Mark Underwood discusses scheduling a meeting to follow up on the Superfund Initiative Roundtable.
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The email correspondence involves Albert Kelly from the EPA confirming his attendance at a meeting regarding the Superfund Settlements Project scheduled for August 24, 2017, with Ronald J. Tenpas from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
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The email from Albert Kelly discusses concerns regarding the EPA's comments on revised documents related to the Portland Harbor project, specifically addressing problematic language that limits data use, which contradicts previously agreed principles and EPA Task Force recommendations.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly from the EPA and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses concerns over deal breakers related to COCs and the need for further communication following a call involving multiple stakeholders.
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Albert Kelly from the EPA discusses the possibility of an in-person meeting regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case with Rich Gold from Holland & Knight.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly from the EPA and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses scheduling a brief phone call to hear from a couple of individuals regarding public policy matters.
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The email exchange between Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, and Rich Gold from Holland & Knight discusses the need to expedite the finalization of matters related to Portland.
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The email correspondence involves Albert Kelly discussing the EPA's comments on a draft Work Plan and Statement of Work related to baseline sampling, indicating the need for a meeting to address the implications of these comments before a decision by the Pre-RD group.
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Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, responds to Chad Bradley's request for a call to discuss updates on a mutual interest, indicating his availability for a conversation.
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The email from Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor to the Administrator, expresses gratitude for a meeting regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case and indicates interest in further discussions and next steps.
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The email from Ronald J. Tenpas of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP discusses the Superfund Settlement Project's comments and suggestions regarding financial assurance reform under CERCLA, following prior discussions with Cyndy Mackey and her staff.
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The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) provided comments to the EPA regarding the Superfund Task Force's objectives outlined in a May 22, 2017 memorandum, emphasizing the need for cultural and structural changes to enhance the program's efficiency.
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The email exchange between Peter A. Pagano from Boeing and Albert Kelly from the EPA discusses scheduling a call to follow up on information regarding a California Superfund site.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is urged by the International Council of Shopping Centers to expedite the redevelopment of CERCLA sites by streamlining the NPL de-listing process to facilitate retail-focused redevelopment and enable access to state Brownfield programs.
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The email from Peter Saba discusses the timeline of the EPA's takeover of the Lower Willamette Group (LWG) work, referencing attached documents related to the takeover decision.
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The email from Ronald J. Tenpas of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP discusses the Superfund Task Force and includes additional comments from the SSP regarding the Task Force's recommendations, following a meeting with Albert Kelly and his colleagues at the EPA.
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The email from Holland & Knight LLP informs Albert Kelly about the recent source control status map from the DEQ for a Superfund area, indicating that many sites are in the "Evaluation in Progress" stage, which will require ongoing attention.
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Chad Bradley from SBL Strategies reached out to Albert Kelly, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, to discuss updates on the Tax Bill and their ongoing collaboration.
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The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight discusses a communication involving Elizabeth Weaver related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating ongoing legal discussions.
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The email from Jack Barrow discusses his communication with Ben Hengst regarding the status of a draft Guidance document related to significant policy questions for the EPA, indicating that industry has clear answers and urging the agency to adopt them without significant delay.
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The EPA is set to receive a PDI Evaluation Report summarizing data evaluation and analysis from field work and chemical analyses, which will include investigation results, validated data, and updates on sediment and biota conditions as part of a work plan submitted on August 25, 2017.
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The email correspondence between Rich Gold of Holland & Knight and Albert Kelly of the EPA discusses the status of a site that IDEM is declining to assume, with a follow-up planned for further communication.
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Chad Bradley from SBL Strategies is coordinating a meeting with Albert Kelly from the EPA to discuss the West Lake project amidst the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Irma.
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The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight LLP discusses a request to catch up regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, indicating ongoing legal engagement with the Environmental Protection Agency.
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The email from Peter Saba discusses the Pre-RD Group's acceptance of the latest ERA proposal for surface sediment sampling locations, emphasizing the need for additional sampling to assess natural recovery trends since 2004, and requests EPA support for including this option in the Work Plan.
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The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight discusses the EPA's comments on a draft work plan and statement of work regarding baseline sampling, highlighting concerns about data impacts on the selected remedy and the need for a decision by the Pre-RD group.
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The email from Rich Gold of Holland & Knight to Albert Kelly discusses concerns about negative reactions from a group regarding Silvina's involvement at EPA HQ, highlighting her and Rene Fuentes' past contributions to the FS and ROD, which may influence their perceived protectiveness over their work.
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The email correspondence between Rich Gold of Holland & Knight and Albert Kelly of the EPA discusses concerns about negative feedback regarding Silvina's involvement at EPA HQ and her past work on the FS and ROD documents, indicating a need for awareness of potential protective attitudes towards their work products.
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The email correspondence between Michelle Hale of the Environmental Protection Agency and Lynne Hames discusses the forwarding of a resume related to Harold Hamm to Administrator Pruitt.
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The email from Marie Sanderson of GuidePost Strategies discusses the bios of attendees for a March 14 meeting with BMW and the Administrator, including Phil Cox, CEO of GPS.
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The email correspondence between Marie Sanderson of GuidePost Strategies and Michelle Hale from the EPA discusses scheduling a meeting between the BMW CEO and Administrator Pruitt, confirming a time adjustment to 1:45 PM ET on Friday.
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The email correspondence between Tasha Duncan of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Michelle Hale, Executive Assistant to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses the scheduling of a speech request for Mr. Pruitt.
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The email exchange between Sarah Greenwalt from the EPA and Megan Berge from Baker Botts discusses scheduling a lunch meeting on July 5, 2017, to discuss professional matters.
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The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and John Dabbar of ConocoPhillips discusses a scheduled meeting to talk about innovative actions on water issues following Forsgren's new appointment as Deputy Assistant Administrator in the Office of Water.
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The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of an unspecified agency and Timothy Charters of the National Ocean Industries Association discusses scheduling a call for August 3, 2017, regarding governmental and political affairs.
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The email from Dave Clark discusses the hosting of a Client Event at The Rookery in Chicago during WEFTEC 2017, celebrating the 100th anniversary of HDP.
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The email from Lee Forsgren of the EPA discusses scheduling a conference call regarding the NPDES permit issue in Region 6, amidst ongoing concerns related to Hurricane Harvey and a deadline approaching for the permit.
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The email correspondence between Timothy Charters and Lee Forsgren discusses a missed conference call regarding the EPA Region 6 NPDES Permit Issue.
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The email from Molly Cagle of Baker Botts discusses a meeting scheduled for October 27 with Green Diamond Resources, indicating that she will be unable to attend and that her partner Megan Berge will represent her instead.
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The City of Houston is proposing a $46 million loan to the Harris County Flood Control District to expedite flood control improvements on Brays Bayou, with plans to replicate this funding approach for two additional bayous, following complex negotiations involving multiple government levels.
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The City of Houston, led by Mayor Sylvester Turner, is seeking support from the Texas Water Development Board for Clean Water State Revolving Funds to fund project activities that will improve water quality and reduce sanitary sewer overflows in the Brays Bayou watershed through bridge modifications and channel widening.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is urged to support the City of Houston's application for Clean Water State Revolving Fund proceeds to modify bridges over Brays Bayou as part of a flood control project that aims to improve water quality and reduce sanitary sewer overflows.
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The email from Patrick Davis, a Senior Advisor at the EPA, thanks Mary Martin from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for her team's representation of member interests during a recent meeting.
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The email from John Mitchell of IPC discusses a recent meeting with the EPA regarding negotiated rulemaking on TSCA byproducts and expresses interest in collaborating on RCRA hazardous waste issues, specifically the recycling of printed circuit board wastewater treatment sludge.
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Byron Brown from the EPA is coordinating a meeting with Brent de Jong regarding the Mississippi Phosphates site, suggesting a time for discussion later in the week.
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Byron R. Brown, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is coordinating a meeting with Aaron Cutler regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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Byron R. Brown from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is attempting to schedule a call with Dimitri Karakitsos and the new OECA deputy, Patrick Traylor, to discuss an importation matter related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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The email exchange between Byron Brown of the EPA and Gabe Rozsa from Prime Policy discusses scheduling a call with the CEO of IPC to facilitate logistics and confirm participation from additional staff.
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Byron Brown from the EPA arranged a call with Dimitrios Karakitsos from Holland & Knight to discuss an importation matter with the new OECA deputy, Patrick Traylor.
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Byron Brown from the EPA and Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight are coordinating a brief meeting after Brown's CEQ meeting on October 12, 2017.
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The email from Rich Gold to Byron Brown discusses the delivery of a draft Pre-RD Group Scoping Memo to the EPA, involving multiple stakeholders from various companies.
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The email correspondence involves scheduling a meeting regarding Fitzgerald Trucking, with participants from the EPA and legal representatives, highlighting conflicts in availability for a key attendee.
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The email from Kenneth Kastner of Hogan Lovells to Byron Brown discusses a meeting with Bloom Energy and includes an attachment of the 1990 RCRA Hotline Summary referenced in a previous memo related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
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Todd D. Young from the EPA is following up with Byron Brown regarding a court deadline related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case after Administrator Pruitt's remarks at a joint steel association meeting.
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The EPA's June 13, 2017 email outlines the Draft Baseline Sampling Plan for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, emphasizing collaboration with local stakeholders to accelerate cleanup and redevelopment efforts following the Record of Decision.
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The document is a memorandum from Fitzgerald Truck Parts to the EPA discussing issues with the Phase 2 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles, specifically arguing that glider vehicles should not be classified as "new" vehicles under the regulation.
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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 meeting to discuss the status of the request.
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