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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Governor Rick Scott reappointed Iris Gonzalez to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees for a term from November 2, 2017, to September 10, 2020. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced a press conference where Governor Rick Scott will present his proposal for a $180 million tax cut as part of the 2018-2019 budget. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced a press conference where Governor Rick Scott will present his proposal for a $180 million tax cut as part of his 2018-2019 budget. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott appointed David Rich to the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners to fill a vacancy, effective November 2, 2017. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera for November 2, 2017, detailing meetings and events including a tax reform roundtable with Vice President Mike Pence. 2017 1
The Florida Department of Education announced that Governor Rick Scott's Securing Florida's Future budget includes historic investments in public education, featuring record per-student funding, increased resources for school safety, and additional classroom supply grants for teachers. 2017 3
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) announced that 23 nursing homes have not complied with the emergency generator requirements set forth in Emergency Rule 59AER17-1, and they face fines or license revocation if they do not respond by November 15, 2017. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will reveal his proposed tax cuts for the 2018-2019 budget during a series of events on November 6, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office released a statement on November 9, 2017, highlighting business leaders' support for Governor Rick Scott's proposal of a $180 million tax cut, which includes sales tax holidays and fee reductions aimed at benefiting Florida families. 2017 2
The Florida National Guard's Public Affairs Office announced that Governor Rick Scott's Securing Florida's Future budget allocates over $67 million to support military personnel and their families, enhance armory maintenance, and fund community programs, emphasizing the state's commitment to its National Guard members following their service during Hurricane Irma. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the L-8 Flow Equalization Basin on November 20, 2017, to celebrate a significant water project aimed at Everglades restoration and to promote his proposed $3.8 billion environmental investment. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera for November 13, 2017, including events such as a veteran and law enforcement proposal announcement and a roundtable on Puerto Rico relief efforts. 2017 1
The document is a revised administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera for November 21, 2017, detailing their planned events and meetings throughout the day. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott's Securing Florida's Future budget allocates over $67 million to support the Florida National Guard, enhancing military readiness, armory maintenance, community programs, and educational support for Guardsmen and their families. 2017 2
Governor Rick Scott reappointed Patrick Kilbane and Giselle Carson to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority for terms ending September 30, 2021. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Lopez-Cantera on November 29, 2017, detailing their meetings and events, including a visit to the Tampa Police Department and a meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2017 2
Governor Rick Scott reappointed Sheldon Suga and Stephanie Scuderi to the Florida Keys Community College District Board of Trustees for terms ending May 31, 2021, pending confirmation by the Florida Senate. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott highlighted the Florida-Israel Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between Space Florida and Israel during his trade mission, which supports aerospace and technology projects, and awarded 16 companies with the Governor's Business Ambassador Award. 2017 3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott signed Executive Order 17-296 to call a Special Election for House District 114 following the resignation of Representative Daisy Baez, with the Special Primary Election scheduled for February 20, 2018, and the Special Election for May 1, 2018. 2017 1
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is set to receive $12.5 million from Governor Rick Scott's 2018-19 budget to enhance services for over 1,100 elders, particularly those affected by Alzheimer's disease, and to upgrade outdated technology for better service delivery. 2017 2
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs announced Governor Rick Scott's 2018-19 budget proposal, which allocates $12.5 million to enhance support for over 1,100 elders and their families, focusing on Alzheimer's care, home services, and technology improvements. 2017 2
The Florida Division of Emergency Management, under Governor Rick Scott, has opened Multi-Agency Resource Centers at Orlando and Miami International Airports to assist Puerto Rican families displaced by Hurricane Maria with various recovery services. 2017 7
Governor Rick Scott reappointed Representative Larry Metz to the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame Council for a term from November 15, 2017, to June 30, 2020. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera for December 3, 2017, highlighting a welcome dinner with Florida and Israeli business leaders in Tel Aviv, Israel. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott appointed Dr. Jeffrey Mesaros and David Wright to the Florida Board of Pharmacy, with their terms beginning on November 9, 2017, and subject to Senate confirmation. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott appointed Chief Melanie Bevan of the Bradenton Police Department to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking for a term from November 15, 2017, to June 30, 2018. 2017 1
The Florida Highway Patrol is deploying 50 troopers to Puerto Rico for one month to assist with security operations and traffic control in response to a request from the Puerto Rico Police Department following Hurricane Maria, as announced by Governor Rick Scott. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott recognized a Memorandum of Understanding between Florida State University and Tel Aviv University during his trade mission in Israel, aimed at enhancing student and staff exchanges, research collaboration, and academic seminars. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will hold a press conference on November 30, 2017, at Coconut Grove Elementary School to highlight record K-12 education investments in his Securing Florida's Future budget. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's proposed "Securing Florida's Future" budget, which includes $180 million in tax cuts and significant investments in education, transportation, and environmental protection. 2017 4
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Orlando led the state in job creation over the past year, adding 37,400 new private-sector jobs and achieving a 3.2 percent unemployment rate, as part of a broader statewide increase of 127,400 jobs. 2017 3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that West Palm Beach added 6,900 new private-sector jobs over the past year, contributing to a statewide unemployment rate drop to 3.6 percent, as part of Governor Rick Scott's efforts to promote job growth in Florida. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Jacksonville added 15,600 new private-sector jobs over the past year, contributing to a decrease in the unemployment rate to 3.3 percent, as part of a broader statewide job growth initiative led by Governor Rick Scott. 2017 1
The email from Governor Rick Scott's Press Office discusses the failure of State Attorney Aramis Ayala to file a Notice of Intent regarding a death penalty case, prompting the Governor's office to address the situation and provide a letter on the matter. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott filed a motion to disqualify Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente from the case League of Women Voters Florida, et al. v. Rick Scott due to her past disparaging remarks that raise concerns about her impartiality. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced the appointment of Cynthia Sullivan Oster to the Hillsborough County Court by Governor Rick Scott on November 27, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office released a statement highlighting Governor Rick Scott's announcement of record K-12 education investments, totaling over $21.4 billion in the 2018-19 budget, during a visit to Englewood Elementary School in Jacksonville. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced the appointment of Judge Steven Henderson to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court to fill a vacancy. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will hold a press conference at Mitchell Elementary School on November 27, 2017, to highlight record K-12 education investments in his Securing Florida's Future budget. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Executive Order 17-319, which enhances protections against sexual harassment for state employees by improving reporting, investigating, and training measures at executive state agencies. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that in November 2017, Florida businesses created nearly 14,000 private-sector jobs, maintaining an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent, the lowest in ten years, as part of Governor Rick Scott's ongoing efforts to boost the state's economy. 2017 2
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on December 12, 2017, including meetings with Verizon and AT&T. 2017 1
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized by Governor Rick Scott to reduce the cost of Lifetime Sportsman's Licenses for children and young adults by 25% until December 31, 2017, promoting outdoor activities in Florida. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on December 14, 2017, including a clemency meeting and Florida Missing Children's Day events at the Capitol in Tallahassee. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on December 18, 2017, including a "Freedom for Venezuela" roundtable event. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Miami added 24,900 new private-sector jobs in the past year, ranking third in job creation among Florida metro areas, while the statewide unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott awarded Joseph's Lite Cookies the Governor's Business Ambassador Award for their growth and contribution to the state's economy during a Florida Cabinet meeting on December 13, 2017. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will host a "Freedom for Venezuela" roundtable in South Florida to discuss support for democracy in Venezuela and proposed legislation to prohibit state investments in companies dealing with the Maduro government. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott appointed Alfred "Mac" McNeill as the interim Sheriff of Jefferson County following the passing of Sheriff Hobbs, effective November 30, 2017, for a term ending November 13, 2018. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott recognized Jon Bucci with the Young Entrepreneur Award for his achievements as the founder and CEO of Apex Property Restoration during a Florida Cabinet meeting on December 13, 2017. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced the reappointment of Cesar Alvarez to the Florida International University Board of Trustees for a term from December 21, 2017, to January 6, 2023, pending confirmation by the Florida Senate. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's appointment of 23 individuals to various state boards, including reappointments and new appointments, all subject to Senate confirmation. 2017 3
The document from the Governor's Press Office outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Lopez-Cantera, indicating that there are no scheduled events for December 16-17, 2017. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Chandra Hosier and the appointments of Andrea Cichon and Tiffany Bell to the Hillsborough County Civil Service Board, effective December 13, 2017, with terms ending July 2, 2021, pending Senate confirmation. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Lopez-Cantera on December 20, 2017, including calls with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Senator Lamar Alexander. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott has confirmed the reemployment tax rate for Florida businesses will remain at its lowest level of $7.00 per employee for 2018, marking the third consecutive year of this rate due to the state's strong economy. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a statement clarifying Governor Scott's strong support for the federal Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and his inclusion of funding for it in his proposed budget. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a memorandum directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late State Representative Don Hahnfeldt, recognizing his service and contributions to the state and country. 2017 1
The Florida Department of the Governor issued a memorandum directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late State Representative Don Hahnfeldt, recognizing his service to both the state and the U.S. Navy. 2017 1
The document outlines the revised schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera for December 21, 2017, including calls with Senator Lamar Alexander and Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, as well as a visit to True North Classical Academy in Miami. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott hosted a roundtable discussion on December 18, 2017, to address support for freedom in Venezuela and proposed legislation to prevent state investments in companies associated with the Maduro government. 2017 1
The document is an email from the Governor's Press Office detailing that Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera have no scheduled events for December 30, 2017. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on December 15, 2017, including phone calls with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and House Speaker Paul Ryan, as well as a luncheon event in Miami. 2017 1
The document outlines the revised schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott on December 19, 2017, including calls regarding citrus relief and a meeting of the Florida Elections Canvassing Commission. 2017 1
The email from Michael Abboud to the Governor's Press Office discusses the revised administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Lopez-Cantera on October 4, 2017, focusing on hurricane recovery efforts and related meetings. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will make a budget announcement regarding the Herbert Hoover Dike, following the Trump Administration's decision to accelerate repairs to the structure. 2017 1
The email discusses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of Pete Lopez's appointment as the Regional Administrator for Region 2, overseeing environmental protection in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 2017 4
The email correspondence between Zack Hutchins and Michael Abboud discusses the finalization and distribution of a press release congratulating Peter D. Lopez on his appointment as the Region 2 Administrator for the EPA. 2017 2
The email exchange between Bill Wehrum, Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation at the EPA, and Andrea Field discusses a lunch invitation and expresses condolences for a personal loss. 2017 1
The email correspondence between Nancy Beck of the EPA and Dimitri Karakitsos from Holland & Knight discusses the status of consent orders and pending PMNs (Premanufacture Notices) related to fluoropolymer lubricant products and intermediates, with a meeting scheduled for June 6, 2017, to further discuss these matters. 2017 3
The email from Sue Marty, TERC Science Director at Dow Chemical Company, discusses a meeting with Dr. Louis Scarano regarding the use of alternative approaches in the TSCA program and mentions plans to prepare a case study for an upcoming meeting. 2017 5
The email exchange between Nancy Beck from the EPA and Sheryl Kunickis from USDA discusses the potential for detailees to the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and plans to discuss it further the following week. 2017 2
Myron Ebell from the Competitive Enterprise Institute is organizing a Cooler Heads Coalition strategy meeting on October 16, 2017, at their Washington, DC office. 2017 1
The email from Ed Feulner of The Heritage Foundation invites Kenneth Wagner, an EPA employee, to join the Leaders Club, a group aimed at advancing conservative policy solutions through monthly contributions. 2017 1
The email from Ed Feulner of the Heritage Foundation discusses President Trump's speech to Heritage members, highlighting his conservative positions on tax reform, Obamacare, and immigration, and mentions the website crashing due to high viewership. 2017 1
The email from Jennifer Marshall of The Heritage Foundation informs Kenneth Wagner about the availability of videos from the 2017 Antipoverty Forum, covering topics such as welfare reform and education, and invites him to the 2018 forum. 2017 1
The email from Christie Fogarty of The Heritage Foundation to Kenneth Wagner requests a donation to help meet a million dollar fundraising goal by December 31, 2017, to support conservative initiatives in the upcoming year. 2017 1
Ed Feulner of The Heritage Foundation is seeking Kenneth Wagner's conservative opinions on immigration, welfare reform, and the repeal of Obamacare, reflecting on priorities one year after the 2016 election. 2017 1
The email from Christie Fogarty of The Heritage Foundation urges Kenneth Wagner, an EPA employee, to make a tax-deductible donation before the end of 2017 to support conservative initiatives, including the repeal of Obamacare and border security. 2017 1
The email from Ed Feulner of the Heritage Foundation urges Kenneth Wagner, an EPA employee, to make a year-end tax-deductible donation to support conservative policies in 2018, highlighting the need to repeal Obamacare and reform welfare. 2017 1
The email from Christie Fogarty of The Heritage Foundation urges Kenneth Wagner to make a tax-deductible donation before the end of 2017 to support conservative policy initiatives in the upcoming congressional sessions. 2017 1
The email from Bridgett Wagner of The Heritage Foundation requests feedback from Kenneth Wagner regarding the 40th Annual Resource Bank Meeting to improve future events. 2017 1
The email from Ed Feulner of the Heritage Foundation urges Kenneth Wagner, an EPA employee, to join their cause to combat perceived threats to individual freedoms from liberal policies, while promoting membership benefits including a Gadsden Flag. 2017 1
The email from Ed Feulner of the Heritage Foundation urges Kenneth Wagner, an EPA official, to support their research and policy proposals aimed at influencing the Trump administration and lawmakers to reduce bureaucracy and protect constitutional rights, while also promoting a matching donation campaign. 2017 1
The email from Tracy Mehan, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the American Water Works Association, shares an article he wrote regarding political dynamics, which was based on his remarks to the AWWA's Board of Directors at the ACE '17 conference. 2017 1
The document is a letter from Grover G. Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform inviting EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to participate in a policy roundtable dinner in 2017. 2017 1
The Heritage Foundation's Sean McMahon invited EPA White House Liaison Charles Munoz to a luncheon with former Reagan Attorney General Edwin Meese to discuss his experiences in the Reagan Administration. 2017 1
The email from Michelle Hale, Executive Assistant to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, requests the mailing address for Craig Glidden, General Counsel/EVP Law and Public Policy, so Administrator Pruitt can send a follow-up note after their recent meeting. 2017 1
The email from Sydney Hupp of the EPA confirms the booking of a private room at SMOKE Restaurant for a rural water meeting in Tulsa, scheduled for noon on Friday, with the Administrator and staff member Sarah Greenwalt attending. 2017 1
The American Water Works Association discusses the importance of affordability and customer assistance programs in achieving full-cost pricing for water utilities in a recent article published in the Journal AWWA, referencing reports from the EPA and the University of North Carolina. 2017 1
The email from Sam Wade of the National Rural Water Association invites Lee Forsgren to serve as a judge at the 20th Annual Great American Water Taste Test, scheduled for February 7, 2018, in Washington, D.C., highlighting the event's informal nature and its potential to promote community water safety. 2017 1
The email from Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association discusses a Bloomberg BNA report about a Pennsylvania town receiving approval to use trees and vegetation to reduce sewer overflow, highlighting environmental management efforts. 2017 1
The email from Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association congratulates Lee Forsgren on his new appointment in the EPA's Office of Water and offers assistance regarding topics like the Safe Drinking Water Act and infrastructure finance. 2017 1
The email from Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association discusses the fiscal challenges facing Congress, referencing an article and mentioning the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1
The email from Tracy Mehan of the American Water Works Association discusses potential cuts to mandatory spending by the Budget Committee, referencing a related article from Politico. 2017 1
The email from Laura Skaer of the American Exploration & Mining Association discusses the submission of comments on the proposed rule for CERCLA 108(b) to the EPA. 2017 1
The email from Matt Ellsworth of the American Exploration & Mining Association discusses scheduling a meeting with EPA officials Byron Brown and Henry Darwin to update them on the CERCLA 108(b) matter during a visit to Washington, D.C. in September 2017. 2017 1
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is proposing a draft concept paper for a Water Ratepayer Assistance Program aimed at helping low-income populations and incentivizing utilities to raise rates for better service cost recovery, with the LIHEAP program as a potential model. 2017 1
The email exchange between Tate Bennett of the EPA and Michael Bowman of ALEC discusses their collaboration and the opportunity for future meetings, highlighting the EPA's openness to working with ALEC on policy matters. 2017 1
The email from Tate Bennett of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses connecting various stakeholders regarding letters of support and social media outreach related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017 1