This document is an email chain between Mario Lewis and William Holbrook discussing a statement made in CEQ E-Notes regarding Entergy retaining carbon sequestration credits for reforestation efforts. Lewis expresses concern that this could set a precedent for the government awarding carbon credits. Holbrook refers Lewis to the US Fish and Wildlife Service for more information.
The document is an email exchange between Mario Lewis and William Holbrook regarding a statement in a previous CEQ E-Notes publication. Lewis is concerned that the statement implies the US government is awarding carbon credits, which several groups including his own do not believe the government has the authority to do under current law. He asks Holbrook to clarify that future communications do not give the misleading impression that carbon credits are being awarded. Holbrook responds that the statement came from a US Fish and Wildlife Service press release, not an original piece by CEQ.
The document discusses a settlement between the Department of Justice, EPA, and Mirant Mid-Atlantic regarding violations of the Clean Air Act at Mirant's coal-fired power plants in Virginia and Maryland. Under the settlement, Mirant will spend $500 million to install pollution controls at its plants to eliminate almost 29,000 tons of harmful pollutants annually. It also includes a $500,000 civil penalty paid to the Commonwealth of Virginia and funding for local pollution reduction projects. The agreement aims to significantly improve air quality and public health in the region.
This document summarizes an email alert from Myron Ebell of the Competitive Enterprise Institute regarding proposed legislation that would establish a system of early action credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The alert warns that such credits would create incentives for companies to lobby for mandatory emissions caps, as the credits would have no value without caps. It provides background on how early action credits originated from proposals championed by Senator Joseph Lieberman and environmental groups. The alert urges contacting members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to oppose provisions in pending bills that would establish early action credits, which are described as a "poison pill" that could undermine opposition to mandatory emissions policies. It includes a list of committee members that recipients can contact.
Rachael Dolan provides an overview of global warming, discussing its politics, consequences, and potential solutions. Key points include:
- Global warming is caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activity like fossil fuel consumption.
- Effects of climate change include rising sea levels, more extreme weather, and health impacts.
- Solutions proposed include reducing carbon emissions through initiatives like recycling and more fuel-efficient vehicles.
- Alternative approaches like using lunar dust to reflect sunlight back into space are also being explored but reducing emissions is critical.
1. The peaking of world oil production presents major economic, social and political risks if not addressed proactively through mitigation efforts over the next decade.
2. Specific actions governments could take include funding energy research, incentivizing renewable energy and efficiency, and regulating carbon emissions to reduce dependence on declining oil reserves.
3. Community groups like Sustainable Monterey County are working to facilitate discussion on preparing for a post-peak oil future through sustainable development at the local level.
The document discusses several topics:
1) The US will support increased protections for great white sharks and other threatened species at an upcoming international wildlife trade conference in Bangkok.
2) The US may also propose increasing protections for bald eagles within the US based on their recovery.
3) The US positions on several other species proposals are outlined, including conditional support for some limited ivory and rhino trades but opposition to unregulated ramin logging.
The document discusses regulatory reform and proposes several reforms aimed at increasing congressional accountability and transparency of regulatory costs. It argues that requiring congressional approval of agency rules before they take effect would end "regulation without representation" and better link regulatory programs to the legislators responsible for them. Other proposals include publishing an annual "regulatory report card" on agency performance and requiring agencies to calculate and disclose regulatory costs. The goal is to make regulatory costs as transparent as possible and give voters a way to hold Congress directly responsible for regulations.
Kameran and Angela plan to meet for lunch at 11:45 at the Bottomline restaurant. Whoever arrives first will try to grab an outdoor table. Angela agrees to the time and place.
The document is an email exchange between Mario Lewis and William Holbrook regarding a statement in a previous CEQ E-Notes publication. Lewis is concerned that the statement implies the US government is awarding carbon credits, which several groups including his own do not believe the government has the authority to do under current law. He asks Holbrook to clarify that future communications do not give the misleading impression that carbon credits are being awarded. Holbrook responds that the statement came from a US Fish and Wildlife Service press release, not an original piece by CEQ.
The document discusses a settlement between the Department of Justice, EPA, and Mirant Mid-Atlantic regarding violations of the Clean Air Act at Mirant's coal-fired power plants in Virginia and Maryland. Under the settlement, Mirant will spend $500 million to install pollution controls at its plants to eliminate almost 29,000 tons of harmful pollutants annually. It also includes a $500,000 civil penalty paid to the Commonwealth of Virginia and funding for local pollution reduction projects. The agreement aims to significantly improve air quality and public health in the region.
This document summarizes an email alert from Myron Ebell of the Competitive Enterprise Institute regarding proposed legislation that would establish a system of early action credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The alert warns that such credits would create incentives for companies to lobby for mandatory emissions caps, as the credits would have no value without caps. It provides background on how early action credits originated from proposals championed by Senator Joseph Lieberman and environmental groups. The alert urges contacting members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to oppose provisions in pending bills that would establish early action credits, which are described as a "poison pill" that could undermine opposition to mandatory emissions policies. It includes a list of committee members that recipients can contact.
Rachael Dolan provides an overview of global warming, discussing its politics, consequences, and potential solutions. Key points include:
- Global warming is caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activity like fossil fuel consumption.
- Effects of climate change include rising sea levels, more extreme weather, and health impacts.
- Solutions proposed include reducing carbon emissions through initiatives like recycling and more fuel-efficient vehicles.
- Alternative approaches like using lunar dust to reflect sunlight back into space are also being explored but reducing emissions is critical.
1. The peaking of world oil production presents major economic, social and political risks if not addressed proactively through mitigation efforts over the next decade.
2. Specific actions governments could take include funding energy research, incentivizing renewable energy and efficiency, and regulating carbon emissions to reduce dependence on declining oil reserves.
3. Community groups like Sustainable Monterey County are working to facilitate discussion on preparing for a post-peak oil future through sustainable development at the local level.
The document discusses several topics:
1) The US will support increased protections for great white sharks and other threatened species at an upcoming international wildlife trade conference in Bangkok.
2) The US may also propose increasing protections for bald eagles within the US based on their recovery.
3) The US positions on several other species proposals are outlined, including conditional support for some limited ivory and rhino trades but opposition to unregulated ramin logging.
The document discusses regulatory reform and proposes several reforms aimed at increasing congressional accountability and transparency of regulatory costs. It argues that requiring congressional approval of agency rules before they take effect would end "regulation without representation" and better link regulatory programs to the legislators responsible for them. Other proposals include publishing an annual "regulatory report card" on agency performance and requiring agencies to calculate and disclose regulatory costs. The goal is to make regulatory costs as transparent as possible and give voters a way to hold Congress directly responsible for regulations.
Kameran and Angela plan to meet for lunch at 11:45 at the Bottomline restaurant. Whoever arrives first will try to grab an outdoor table. Angela agrees to the time and place.
The document is an op-ed commentary criticizing the McCain-Lieberman Climate Stewardship Act (S. 139). It argues that the bill would establish a precedent for increased regulation of carbon emissions that could lead to energy rationing over time. It also argues that the economic analysis used to justify the bill, from the IPSEP study, is flawed because it relies on unrealistic assumptions about energy technology advances from increased research funding and ignores opportunity costs. The commentary concludes that the bill would not produce economic benefits and would grow the economic damage over time.
This document is an email forwarding a joint letter from several conservative organizations to Senator Pete Domenici, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The letter expresses concerns about the climate change title in the committee's draft comprehensive energy legislation. Specifically, it opposes provisions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, establish a White House climate change office, and create credits for early emission reductions. The groups argue this would put the U.S. on a path to energy rationing without public debate and create a lobby for mandatory emissions caps.
The document announces a seminar on the impact of the European Union's moratorium on genetically engineered crops. The seminar will feature international scientists discussing the potential benefits of biotech crops for developing countries and the effects of import restrictions. Speakers include Nobel Prize winner Norman Borlaug and experts from South Africa, Mexico, and the United States who will call on the EU to end its moratorium on biotech crops. The event is hosted by the Competitive Enterprise Institute and will be held on May 13, 2003 in Washington D.C.
This document summarizes and comments on a recent conference sponsored by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) that advocated for greater government support and subsidies for renewable energy technologies like wind and solar. The summary criticizes the renewable energy lobby for seeking more taxpayer money, corporate welfare, and policies like renewable portfolio standards despite over 30 years and $14 billion in government funding that has only resulted in renewable energy sources supplying 3% of US electricity. It argues that if technologies are truly mature and competitive, they should not need more government intervention and that no amount of subsidies will make technologies commercially viable if they are not already.
The document proposes a "Sensible Sense of Congress Resolution on Climate Change" that would:
1) Note evidence that future warming is likely to be on the low end of projections and past warming trends can be explained by natural factors.
2) Express that policies like Kyoto would impose large costs while having a negligible impact on global temperatures.
3) Recommend strategies to promote innovation and access to affordable energy in developing countries.
The document summarizes an op-ed criticizing a report by the American Lung Association about air quality in the United States. It argues that the ALA report exaggerated air pollution levels and health risks by counting high pollution days across entire counties rather than at specific monitoring locations. It also claims that air pollution has significantly decreased in recent decades due to emissions standards and that future reductions are already required by EPA regulations. The op-ed alleges the ALA report misleads the public in order to promote stricter, unnecessary regulations.
Myron Ebell offers to help Phil Cooney push back on criticism of an administration climate report, but says their help will be limited until the administration repudiates parts of the report. Ebell suggests blaming EPA officials and calling for resignations. He says references to another climate assessment are hurtful because of a prior lawsuit settlement. Ebell warns that unless the administration backtracks, critics in Congress will have more ammunition, and fighting them will require a more forceful response.
1. Andre4 L. Wiman, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, resigns effective June 27, 2003 after serving for two and a half years under the current administration.
2. In his resignation letter, Wiman expresses gratitude for having the opportunity to serve and lead the EPA in its efforts to improve air and water quality and protect land.
3. Wiman highlights several EPA initiatives and accomplishments under this administration including reducing air pollution, enforcing environmental laws, and improving water quality and land protection.
This document contains talking points from the Competitive Enterprise Institute on climate-related amendments to the Senate energy bill. It criticizes the Lieberman-McCain amendment to regulate carbon dioxide emissions as enormously costly. It also criticizes the proposed 10% renewable portfolio standard and Senator Bingaman's climate title, arguing they would raise energy prices and build support for energy rationing.
The document is a comment letter from the Competitive Enterprise Institute to the EPA regarding its draft strategic plan. The letter argues that the plan implies the EPA intends to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, but that the EPA has no authority from Congress to do so. The letter provides several reasons from the Clean Air Act language and legislative history that show Congress did not give the EPA power to regulate greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and climate change. The letter urges the EPA to revise passages in its final strategic plan to remove any implication that it can or plans to regulate carbon dioxide emissions.
The document is a comment letter from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) to the EPA regarding the agency's draft strategic plan. The CEI is concerned that language in the draft plan implies an intention to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, which the CEI argues the EPA has no authority to do under the Clean Air Act. The letter provides a detailed legal argument explaining why the Clean Air Act does not grant the EPA authority over greenhouse gases like CO2 and urges the EPA to revise misleading language in the draft plan.
The document summarizes and critiques the Bush administration's Clear Skies Initiative to reduce power plant emissions. It argues that Clear Skies will provide little health benefits while increasing electricity costs. The claims that particulate matter is causing increased mortality are implausible based on studies. Reducing sulfur dioxide emissions would more cost-effectively reduce mercury in fish and improve visibility, without the uncertainties of reducing nitrogen oxides and mercury directly. The Bush administration should focus on sulfur dioxide reductions alone rather than the full Clear Skies proposal.
This document summarizes a letter sent by 33 conservative public policy groups to Representative Henry Hyde opposing language in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's State Department authorization bill relating to climate change. The groups argue the Senate findings contain exaggerations and reliance on discredited sources. If adopted, the resolutions would recommend adopting Kyoto-style policies to limit energy use and negotiate further emissions limits, which the groups oppose as enormously costly without significant environmental benefits. The letter urges the House committee not to follow the Senate's approach.
This document is a comment letter from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) to the EPA regarding EPA's draft strategic plan. The CEI expresses concern that the plan implies an intention to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, which the CEI argues the EPA has no authority to do under the Clean Air Act. The CEI argues that the plan uses misleading terminology by describing carbon dioxide as "air pollution" and climate change as an "air quality" issue. The CEI asserts that the plan contains regulatory signals that could bias public debate in favor of policies like the Kyoto Protocol that the Bush Administration opposes.
The document is an op-ed arguing against a proposed renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that would require a certain percentage of electricity to come from renewable sources like wind and solar. It summarizes that an RPS would functionally operate like carbon emissions caps by restricting access to more economical fossil fuels and inflating electricity costs. It also argues that an RPS would strengthen lobbying from the renewable industry and likely grow over time into higher requirements. The op-ed urges Republicans in the Senate to reject compromises like the proposed RPS in order to avoid distorting energy markets and increasing costs for consumers.
This document is an invitation to a roundtable discussion on the future of international and US climate policy. The event will feature a panel including a US Senator, a senior climate negotiator from the State Department, and experts from policy institutes. They will discuss the prospects of implementing the Kyoto Protocol and future agreements given the US and Australia did not participate. The panel will also address what this means for future US climate policies and international involvement. Attendees are asked to RSVP by contacting the event organizer.
1) This document is a petition to the Federal Data Quality Act requesting that the National Assessment on Climate Change be withdrawn.
2) The petition argues that the NACC violates FDQA guidelines by relying on two climate models that produce significantly different predictions and were not peer reviewed.
3) The petition cites comments from scientists critical of the NACC's methodology and conclusions as evidence it was not properly peer reviewed and should be withdrawn.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist filed a cloture petition to end debate on the energy bill and bring it to a vote. The cloture vote will take place on Friday morning. Democrats are confident they have enough votes to defeat the cloture motion and continue delaying the bill. If cloture fails, it increases the likelihood that energy legislation will not pass until September. The White House and Republican leadership are pushing for passage, while Democrats want to delay votes on some Bush judicial nominees.
This document contains talking points opposing several climate change amendments to the Senate energy bill. It argues that the Lieberman-McCain amendment to regulate carbon dioxide emissions would be too costly for consumers. It also opposes a renewable portfolio standard and elements of a climate title from Senator Bingaman, claiming they would raise energy prices and amount to energy rationing. The document was prepared by the Competitive Enterprise Institute to argue against regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Senate Energy and Commerce Committee discussed including a climate title in an energy bill. Chairman Domenici said there was no consensus on climate provisions so he would oppose related amendments. Senator Bingaman plans to circulate two climate amendment options over recess. The committee then moved on to mark up the nuclear title. The document discusses next steps to influence the climate title debate.
The document is a letter from several conservative organizations to Senator Pete Domenici expressing concerns about the climate title in a draft energy bill. Specifically, they oppose provisions that would require reducing greenhouse gas emissions, create a White House climate office, and award credits for early emission reductions. They argue these provisions would set the country on a path to energy rationing without public debate and create lobbying to mandate emissions caps.
The document is a draft letter from organizations opposed to climate change regulation to Senator Pete Domenici. The letter expresses concern about three provisions in the Senate climate title: 1) Requiring a national strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which could lead to energy rationing; 2) Reviving the White House climate "czar" position, which would institutionalize global warming concerns; 3) Establishing a program for early emission reduction credits, which could lobby for mandatory caps later. The letter urges removing these provisions, otherwise the organizations will have to campaign against the "objectionable concoction."
The document is an op-ed commentary criticizing the McCain-Lieberman Climate Stewardship Act (S. 139). It argues that the bill would establish a precedent for increased regulation of carbon emissions that could lead to energy rationing over time. It also argues that the economic analysis used to justify the bill, from the IPSEP study, is flawed because it relies on unrealistic assumptions about energy technology advances from increased research funding and ignores opportunity costs. The commentary concludes that the bill would not produce economic benefits and would grow the economic damage over time.
This document is an email forwarding a joint letter from several conservative organizations to Senator Pete Domenici, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The letter expresses concerns about the climate change title in the committee's draft comprehensive energy legislation. Specifically, it opposes provisions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, establish a White House climate change office, and create credits for early emission reductions. The groups argue this would put the U.S. on a path to energy rationing without public debate and create a lobby for mandatory emissions caps.
The document announces a seminar on the impact of the European Union's moratorium on genetically engineered crops. The seminar will feature international scientists discussing the potential benefits of biotech crops for developing countries and the effects of import restrictions. Speakers include Nobel Prize winner Norman Borlaug and experts from South Africa, Mexico, and the United States who will call on the EU to end its moratorium on biotech crops. The event is hosted by the Competitive Enterprise Institute and will be held on May 13, 2003 in Washington D.C.
This document summarizes and comments on a recent conference sponsored by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) that advocated for greater government support and subsidies for renewable energy technologies like wind and solar. The summary criticizes the renewable energy lobby for seeking more taxpayer money, corporate welfare, and policies like renewable portfolio standards despite over 30 years and $14 billion in government funding that has only resulted in renewable energy sources supplying 3% of US electricity. It argues that if technologies are truly mature and competitive, they should not need more government intervention and that no amount of subsidies will make technologies commercially viable if they are not already.
The document proposes a "Sensible Sense of Congress Resolution on Climate Change" that would:
1) Note evidence that future warming is likely to be on the low end of projections and past warming trends can be explained by natural factors.
2) Express that policies like Kyoto would impose large costs while having a negligible impact on global temperatures.
3) Recommend strategies to promote innovation and access to affordable energy in developing countries.
The document summarizes an op-ed criticizing a report by the American Lung Association about air quality in the United States. It argues that the ALA report exaggerated air pollution levels and health risks by counting high pollution days across entire counties rather than at specific monitoring locations. It also claims that air pollution has significantly decreased in recent decades due to emissions standards and that future reductions are already required by EPA regulations. The op-ed alleges the ALA report misleads the public in order to promote stricter, unnecessary regulations.
Myron Ebell offers to help Phil Cooney push back on criticism of an administration climate report, but says their help will be limited until the administration repudiates parts of the report. Ebell suggests blaming EPA officials and calling for resignations. He says references to another climate assessment are hurtful because of a prior lawsuit settlement. Ebell warns that unless the administration backtracks, critics in Congress will have more ammunition, and fighting them will require a more forceful response.
1. Andre4 L. Wiman, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, resigns effective June 27, 2003 after serving for two and a half years under the current administration.
2. In his resignation letter, Wiman expresses gratitude for having the opportunity to serve and lead the EPA in its efforts to improve air and water quality and protect land.
3. Wiman highlights several EPA initiatives and accomplishments under this administration including reducing air pollution, enforcing environmental laws, and improving water quality and land protection.
This document contains talking points from the Competitive Enterprise Institute on climate-related amendments to the Senate energy bill. It criticizes the Lieberman-McCain amendment to regulate carbon dioxide emissions as enormously costly. It also criticizes the proposed 10% renewable portfolio standard and Senator Bingaman's climate title, arguing they would raise energy prices and build support for energy rationing.
The document is a comment letter from the Competitive Enterprise Institute to the EPA regarding its draft strategic plan. The letter argues that the plan implies the EPA intends to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, but that the EPA has no authority from Congress to do so. The letter provides several reasons from the Clean Air Act language and legislative history that show Congress did not give the EPA power to regulate greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and climate change. The letter urges the EPA to revise passages in its final strategic plan to remove any implication that it can or plans to regulate carbon dioxide emissions.
The document is a comment letter from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) to the EPA regarding the agency's draft strategic plan. The CEI is concerned that language in the draft plan implies an intention to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, which the CEI argues the EPA has no authority to do under the Clean Air Act. The letter provides a detailed legal argument explaining why the Clean Air Act does not grant the EPA authority over greenhouse gases like CO2 and urges the EPA to revise misleading language in the draft plan.
The document summarizes and critiques the Bush administration's Clear Skies Initiative to reduce power plant emissions. It argues that Clear Skies will provide little health benefits while increasing electricity costs. The claims that particulate matter is causing increased mortality are implausible based on studies. Reducing sulfur dioxide emissions would more cost-effectively reduce mercury in fish and improve visibility, without the uncertainties of reducing nitrogen oxides and mercury directly. The Bush administration should focus on sulfur dioxide reductions alone rather than the full Clear Skies proposal.
This document summarizes a letter sent by 33 conservative public policy groups to Representative Henry Hyde opposing language in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's State Department authorization bill relating to climate change. The groups argue the Senate findings contain exaggerations and reliance on discredited sources. If adopted, the resolutions would recommend adopting Kyoto-style policies to limit energy use and negotiate further emissions limits, which the groups oppose as enormously costly without significant environmental benefits. The letter urges the House committee not to follow the Senate's approach.
This document is a comment letter from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) to the EPA regarding EPA's draft strategic plan. The CEI expresses concern that the plan implies an intention to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, which the CEI argues the EPA has no authority to do under the Clean Air Act. The CEI argues that the plan uses misleading terminology by describing carbon dioxide as "air pollution" and climate change as an "air quality" issue. The CEI asserts that the plan contains regulatory signals that could bias public debate in favor of policies like the Kyoto Protocol that the Bush Administration opposes.
The document is an op-ed arguing against a proposed renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that would require a certain percentage of electricity to come from renewable sources like wind and solar. It summarizes that an RPS would functionally operate like carbon emissions caps by restricting access to more economical fossil fuels and inflating electricity costs. It also argues that an RPS would strengthen lobbying from the renewable industry and likely grow over time into higher requirements. The op-ed urges Republicans in the Senate to reject compromises like the proposed RPS in order to avoid distorting energy markets and increasing costs for consumers.
This document is an invitation to a roundtable discussion on the future of international and US climate policy. The event will feature a panel including a US Senator, a senior climate negotiator from the State Department, and experts from policy institutes. They will discuss the prospects of implementing the Kyoto Protocol and future agreements given the US and Australia did not participate. The panel will also address what this means for future US climate policies and international involvement. Attendees are asked to RSVP by contacting the event organizer.
1) This document is a petition to the Federal Data Quality Act requesting that the National Assessment on Climate Change be withdrawn.
2) The petition argues that the NACC violates FDQA guidelines by relying on two climate models that produce significantly different predictions and were not peer reviewed.
3) The petition cites comments from scientists critical of the NACC's methodology and conclusions as evidence it was not properly peer reviewed and should be withdrawn.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist filed a cloture petition to end debate on the energy bill and bring it to a vote. The cloture vote will take place on Friday morning. Democrats are confident they have enough votes to defeat the cloture motion and continue delaying the bill. If cloture fails, it increases the likelihood that energy legislation will not pass until September. The White House and Republican leadership are pushing for passage, while Democrats want to delay votes on some Bush judicial nominees.
This document contains talking points opposing several climate change amendments to the Senate energy bill. It argues that the Lieberman-McCain amendment to regulate carbon dioxide emissions would be too costly for consumers. It also opposes a renewable portfolio standard and elements of a climate title from Senator Bingaman, claiming they would raise energy prices and amount to energy rationing. The document was prepared by the Competitive Enterprise Institute to argue against regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Senate Energy and Commerce Committee discussed including a climate title in an energy bill. Chairman Domenici said there was no consensus on climate provisions so he would oppose related amendments. Senator Bingaman plans to circulate two climate amendment options over recess. The committee then moved on to mark up the nuclear title. The document discusses next steps to influence the climate title debate.
The document is a letter from several conservative organizations to Senator Pete Domenici expressing concerns about the climate title in a draft energy bill. Specifically, they oppose provisions that would require reducing greenhouse gas emissions, create a White House climate office, and award credits for early emission reductions. They argue these provisions would set the country on a path to energy rationing without public debate and create lobbying to mandate emissions caps.
The document is a draft letter from organizations opposed to climate change regulation to Senator Pete Domenici. The letter expresses concern about three provisions in the Senate climate title: 1) Requiring a national strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which could lead to energy rationing; 2) Reviving the White House climate "czar" position, which would institutionalize global warming concerns; 3) Establishing a program for early emission reduction credits, which could lobby for mandatory caps later. The letter urges removing these provisions, otherwise the organizations will have to campaign against the "objectionable concoction."
The document is an email from Kameran L. Onley forwarding an op-ed written by Christine Todd Whitman, the former administrator of the EPA. In the op-ed, Whitman defends the EPA's new "Draft Report on the Environment", which analyzes environmental progress made over the past 30 years. She criticizes some environmental groups for attacking the report without considering its findings that air and water quality have improved under existing policies. Whitman argues a fact-based assessment is needed to further environmental goals in the future.
Senator Pete Domenici, chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, removed the climate title from the comprehensive energy legislation. The climate title included policies based on global warming alarmism that would have hurt US workers and consumers. Myron Ebell from the Competitive Enterprise Institute praised Domenici's decision to drop the climate title, saying it will help create an affordable energy future. CEI had sent a letter urging Domenici not to include destructive climate policies in the final energy bill.
The document is the American Chemistry Council's response to President Bush's challenge for American businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It outlines the chemical industry's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012 compared to 1990 levels. It also pledges to continue developing products that help other industries improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The response identifies 12 specific commitments the chemical industry is making, including collecting and reporting emissions data, educating customers and employees, and working with government to support policies that encourage emissions reductions.
The document discusses talking points and action items regarding a climate title in a Senate committee staff draft energy bill. It summarizes key provisions of the climate title that establish a White House Climate Czar, require a national strategy and emissions reduction targets, and award early action credits. It argues these provisions would institutionalize climate change as a major problem, concede the climate change debate, and create lobbying incentives for mandatory emissions caps. It urges contacting Senators on the energy committee to remove these provisions from the draft bill.
This document is an email alerting William Perhach at the Council on Environmental Quality about an upcoming Senate committee hearing on global climate change. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on July 11th to discuss the U.S. Climate Action Report and will hear testimony from Jim Connaughton of CEQ, R. Glenn Hubbard of the Council of Economic Advisers, John H. Marburger III of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and James R. Mahoney of the Department of Commerce. The hearing was originally scheduled for June 20th but was postponed when the Bush administration said it could only provide program staff, not political appointees, to testify.
This document is a letter from several conservative organizations to Senator Pete Domenici expressing concerns about the climate change title in a draft energy bill. Specifically, they argue that including such a title would put the US on a path towards energy rationing without public debate, and that provisions for a national emissions strategy, White House climate office, and early emissions credits would have large costs and minimal benefits. The groups urge removing the climate title so they can support the bill's other positive energy provisions instead of opposing the objectionable climate policies.
This document contains talking points and action items regarding a climate title in a Senate draft energy bill. It summarizes key provisions in the climate title, arguing they will institutionalize global warming concerns and concede the policy debate. It urges removing three objectionable provisions: creating a White House climate czar, requiring a national emissions reduction strategy, and establishing a program for early action credits. The document provides action items for organizations to contact Senate committee members and urge removing these provisions from the bill.
This document contains an email exchange between Phil Cooney and Harvey Reid regarding distribution of copies of the Climate Action Report. Cooney asks Reid to work with the State Department on timing for distributing hard copies to the UNFCCC Secretariat and posting the report online. Reid informs Cooney that 3,000 copies of the report were printed last week and provides details on distribution of inter-agency copies to CEQ and Congress.
This document is an email alert from Myron Ebell of the Cooler Heads Coalition urging recipients to contact members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to oppose a provision in the Hagel climate bill that would create transferable early action credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The provision is seen as a "poison pill" that could enable passage of the Clear Skies Act but would establish a framework for future emissions caps. The alert provides context on early action credits and contact information for Committee members.
This document is an email forwarding an article by Mario Lewis arguing against including transferable carbon credits in energy legislation. The article claims that transferable credits would establish the framework for future carbon cap-and-trade programs, grow lobbying for energy rationing policies, and disadvantage small businesses. Instead, the article advocates for expensing to encourage emission reductions without setting up a regulatory system for carbon credits.
The attorneys general of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine filed a lawsuit in federal district court challenging the EPA's failure to regulate carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Air Act. They argue that the EPA already acknowledged that CO2 poses health risks and impacts climate, and that recent government reports found climate changes are largely human-caused. The Bush administration opposes classifying CO2 as a pollutant and regulating it, instead pursuing voluntary reduction programs. Other lawsuits have also been filed arguing the EPA should regulate CO2 from power plants and other industrial sources.
The document discusses a FOIA request from Greenpeace for documents related to CEQ communications about the 2002 Climate Action Report. It notes that Samuel Thernstrom has no hard copy records responsive to this request, as any emails would have already been collected, and that Phil Cooney had determined many records were deliberative and privileged. It also forwards the original FOIA request message seeking communications between CEQ and other agencies about the report.
This email chain discusses a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from Greenpeace regarding CEQ communications pertaining to the 2002 Climate Action Report. Phil Cooney says he will be meeting later this week with Ted and Bill to discuss the FOIA request. The initial email from William Perhach outlines that Greenpeace has requested copies of CEQ communications, memos, notes and records regarding the 2002 Climate Action Report.
Kameran L. Bailey informs William Perhach that documents related to a FOIA request were left on his chair. The request was submitted by Greenpeace and seeks communications from the Council on Environmental Quality concerning the 2002 Climate Action Report and records obtained from other agencies about the report. William Perhach emails staff asking if a response has been provided to the FOIA request and notes that the initial request was sent on September 5th.
This document summarizes an upcoming congressional briefing on actions by the investor community to address climate change. The briefing will feature speakers from organizations like Ceres and the office of the Connecticut State Treasurer. They will discuss how shareholders are encouraging companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and how climate change legislation and the Kyoto Protocol may impact businesses and investors. The briefing aims to explore the risks of climate change for investors and policies companies are adopting in response to shareholder concerns over climate risks.
The document is an email containing information about an expected debate on global warming in the U.S. Senate. It provides background on expected amendments related to global warming legislation and regulation. It also includes short responses and discussion points that question the scientific consensus around human-caused global warming and the ability of climate models to accurately predict future impacts.
This document is a comment letter from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) to the EPA regarding the agency's draft strategic plan. The CEI argues that the plan implies the EPA intends to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, even though the EPA has no authority from Congress to do so. The letter asserts that CO2 is not an air pollutant and that the Clean Air Act gives the EPA no jurisdiction over greenhouse gases or global climate change. The CEI urges the EPA to remove any signals or implications in the strategic plan that it may regulate CO2 in the future without authorization from Congress.
This document contains talking points and action items regarding a climate title in a draft energy bill from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. It argues that the climate title is a pre-emptive capitulation that will empower climate alarmists and lobbyists. Specifically, it criticizes provisions to create a new Climate Czar, require a national emissions reduction strategy, and award credits for early reductions. The document urges contacting Senators on the committee to remove these objectionable provisions from the bill.
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On January 12, 2016, President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.
Check out the slides from the enhanced broadcast of his address, featuring charts, graphs, and images that help explain the policies and issues he discussed.
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President Obama penned a letter to Congressman Nadler of New York outlining how the Iran deal is a key piece of our strategy to help our allies in the Middle East counter Iran's destabilizing activities.
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1. Message )A // Page 1 of 15
Perhach, William _
From: Mario Lewis [mlewis~cei.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 11:35 AM
To: Holbrook, William F.
Subject: RE: CEQ E-Notes: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Thanks.
Original Message-----
----
From: Holbrook, William F. [mailto:WilliamF._Holbrook~ceq .eop.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 11:30 AM
To: Mario Lewis
Subject: RE: CEQ E-Notes: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Cindy Hoffmnan (202/208-3008) is the contact listed on their press release. Unfortunately, I do not
have an e-mail.
---- Original Message---
From: Mario Lewis [mailto:mlewis~cei.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 11:23 AM
To: Holbrook, William F.
Subject: RE: CEQ E-Notes: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Thanks. To whom, and to what email address, should I send this note?
---- Original Message ---
From: Holbrook, William F. [mailto:WilliamF._Holbrook~ceq .eop~gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 11:09 AM
To: Mario Lewis
Subject: RE: CEQ E-Notes: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
I'd refer you to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This came from their press release, not an
original piece written by us.
Thanks.
- --- Original Message ---
From: Mario Lewis [mailto:mlewis~cei.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 11:00 AM
To: Holbrook, William F.
Cc: Global Warming
Subject: RE: CEQ E-Notes: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Dear Mr. Holbrook,
Maybe it was just a slip of the pen, but I am troubled by the following
statement:
"As part of the partnership, Entergy will retain the right to
report carbon sequestration credits that will result from their
10/7/2005
2. Message Page 2ofl15
reforestation efforts."
Entergy has been lobbying for years to transform the 1605(b) emissions
reporting program into a pre-regulatory credit for early reductions program.
As you may know, the Competitive Enterprise Institute and several other
free market groups have long made the case that the federal government
has no authority under current law to award 002 reduction or sequestration
credits, and that Congress should not provide such authority because an
early credit program would function as the political and legal setup for future
Kyoto-style cap-and-trade schemes.
DOE's general counsel agrees with our reading of 1605(b), as do a number
of groups on the other side of the Kyoto debate, including Natural
Resources Defense Council, Pew Center on Global Climate Change, and
the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management.
Please make sure that future communications do not give the misleading
impression that the U.S. Government isinthe business of awarding
"credits" for C02 reductions or sequestration. Infact, it would be a good
idea to issue a correction.
Sincerely,
Mario Lewis
Senior Fellow
Competitive Enterprise Institute
---- Original Message ---
From: Holbrook, William F. [mailto:William-F.-Holbrook~ceq.eop.-gOV]
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 4:24 PM
To: Holbrook, William F.
Subject: CEQ E-Notes: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
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A SYNOPSIS OF THE ADMINISTRATIOt
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE WHITE 1,
September 29, 2004
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3. Message Page 3 of 15
In Thi's Issue...
Edwin Piflero Appointed the EdiPleoApone
New FEE
)e U.S. Announces Major Clean President Bush appointed Edwin F
Air Act Settlement with Environmental Executive, the Whi-
Mirant Mid-Atlanfti 2004. Mr. Pihero had served as Di
assumed the role of Acting Federc
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United States to Support Sustainability in the Pennsylvania
Protections for Great White well as the State Energy Director.
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in Bangkok ~~~~with Mobil Oil Corporation. He hals
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of the Interior Potomac River plant in Alexandria
The agreement, filed inthe U.S. 0
Park of the VWeek Virginia for public comment, requii
several coal-fired units and to cap
fired power plants account for nea
National Capital Parks-East nationwide.
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4. Message Page 4ofl15
Washington, D.C. & Maryland "The pollution controls required by
significant environmental and publ
General Thomas L.Sansonetti. "T
enforcement of coal-fired utilities c
Administration."
"This settlement, reached with the
significantly reduce air pollution in
said Tom Skinner, acting Assistan
Enforcement and Compliance Ass
utilities that comply with the nation
Mirant will pay a$500,000 civil pei
Commonwealth of Virginia, and it,
projects that are designed to redu(
emissions from the Potomac Rivei
Inits Mid-Atlantic (Maryland and '
fired power plants, consisting of 1,
of generating capacity: the Morgar
County, Md.; the Chalk Point Gent
County, Md.; the Dickerson Gener
Md.; and the Potomac River Gene
The consent decree covers all the
NOx isa contributor to acid rain ar
causes smog; fine PM causes ha2
respiratory problems and exacerb;
Mirant isacompetitive energy con
the United States, the Caribbean,
filed for Chapter 11bankruptcy in
reorganization has yet been filed.
The consent decree will be subjec
(Source: EPA)
Fuel Suppliers Preparin
Diesel Requirements
Refiners remain on target to suppl
over the next five years, according
released today. EPA has been wo
manufacturers and fuel refiners in
engine and fuel standards. When
Program, will reduce 2.6 million to
oxides (NOx) from diesel exhaust
running heavy-duty trucks and bul
10/7/2005
5. Page 5 of 15
Message
The action will produce the clean-;
13 million trucks. To ensure these
requires that sulfur indiesel fuel b,
provide the clearest snapshot curr
market. Similar to the projectionsI
that 95 percent of the nearly 3mill
day will meet the 15 parts per milli
of information from more than 120
positioned to comply with the 15 p
highway diesel fuel production will
sulfur highway diesel fuel will be A
Reducing the sulfur content indie,
technology indiesel engines and
improvement. Under the EPA's Hi'
importer planning to produce or irr
required to submit annual "pre-cor
due June 1of each year; the firsts
be due in2005. For acopy of the.
Diesel Fuel Pre-compliance Repoi
Highway Diesel Rule, go to: htp:/!
information about EPA Clean Dies
http:/www~ep~gov/ceandisel/.
(Source: EPA),
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Louisiana Partners Use
To Save Threatened Hal
Valley
Carbon Partnership Adds Over.
System
Yesterday, Entergy Corporation, tI
Department of Interior's U.S. Fish
of 2,208 acres of land to Tensas F
Louisiana as part of a unique parti
Lower Mississippi River Valley. TI
the science of sequestering carboi
conservation, and isexpected to r
floodplain of the Lower Mississippi
Through the partnership, the Serv
from the Trust for Public Land, wh
Mill and Lumber Company inFebr
million to partially fund the purcha!
property with native bottomland hE
10/7/2005
6. Message Page 6 of 15
Service for maintaining the new fo
partnership, Entergy will retain the
that will result from their reforestat
The land conservation announced
$15.7 million initiative to protect th
complete, the project will add appi
National Wildlife Refuge, and refoi
"Building innovative partnerships '
private landowners isone of the rr
restore vital habitat such as Louisi
Deputy Secretary of the Interior J.
partnerships allow us to acquire ai
Refuge System and protect the sp
River Valley."
Carbon dioxide isa principal greei
atmosphere have increased over i
policy experts to find ways to cont
avoid potential adverse impacts fri
emissions can be
controlled through improved techn
as through the use of low-carbon i
Carbon sequestration isthe long-t
biosphere, underground, or the oc
reforested bottomland hardwood fV
floodplain can take up 400 tons of
reforestation of the Tensas projeci
carbon dioxide over the next 70 yc
the road for one year, or avoiding
gasoline.
This innovative approach has mac
companies to partner over the Iasi
agricultural lands. Since 1999, thc,
more than 65,000 acres have beei
Valley, and more than 20,000 acre
Refuge System. More than $500,C
Wildlife Refuge System to maintaii
"As a conservation tool, carbon se
address critical issues relating to t'
saving and restoring wildlife habitE
accomplishes this at asavings to 1
Trust for Public Land's project mai
"Entergy isvery proud of the publi,
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
10/7/2005
7. Message Page 7 of 15
expand and enhance the Tensas I
Louisiana. This project not only fil
Gas Stabilization Commitment, bu
threatened Louisiana black bear,
ishighly valued by the communitiE
Executive Vice President of OperE
To date, funding for this project he
including the federal Land and Wa
Conservation Fund, and the Enter
continue to raise needed funds fro
the acquisition.
The strong support of the Louisiar
instrumental inthe funding effort.
Landrieu, and U.S. RepresentativE
The lands added to Tensas River
significant because they will conn(
provide an important wildlife corric
rare forest breeding birds, waterfo
The Lower Mississippi River floodl
threatened ecosystems. Encompa
Louisiana, and Mississippi, the flo(
of forestland since the early 19001
conversion to agriculture.
Tensas River NWR was establish(
innortheast Louisiana along the u
protects one of the largest continu
left inthe Lower Mississippi River
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
for conserving, protecting and enh
habitats for the continuing benefit
manages the 95-million-acre Natic
encompasses 544 national wildlife
other special management areas.
63 fish and wildlife management a
stations. The agency enforces fed
Endangered Species Act, manage
nationally significant fisheries, con
wetlands, and helps foreign goveri
oversees the Federal AssistanceI
millions of dollars inexcise taxes
fish and wildlife agencies. For mo
www.fws.gov.
Entergy Corporation isan integrate
10/7/2005
8. Message Page 8 of 15
electric power production, retail di!
trading, and gas transportation. E
about 30,000 megawatts of electri
largest nuclear generator inthe Ur
2.6 million utility customers inArki
Entergy has annual revenues of o,
employees. For more information
www.entergy.com.
The Trust for Public Land, establic.
real estate, applying its expertisei
protect land for people to enjoy as
urban playgrounds, and wildernes
acres across the country. With fur
Conservation Program, the federa
open-space funds, and other publi
to protect over 14,000 acres inLoi
the web at wwwmtplIorci.
For more information, visit:--ht:
(Source: USFWS)
United States to Suppor
Sharks, Other Threateni
Conference inBangkok
Great white sharks are one of the
decline intheir populations means
international trade restrictions to p
the Interior for Fish and Wildlife ar
Manson will head the U.S. delegai
the Convention on International Tr
Species (CITES) inBangkok from
agreement signed by more than 1'
wild animals and plants that are or
to commercial trade.
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especially for their fins, which are
"People have a natural terror of 'J,,
plants and animals are the specie!
"By helping regulate sustainable ~A
and shut down black markets, CIT
partnership and cooperation to coi
10/7/2005
9. Message Page 9 of 15
Inaddition to supporting the propc
trade ingreat white sharks, the Ur
protect three Asian turtle species,
songbird), the humphead wrasse I
yew (atree).
The United States also isproposir
bald eagles, reflecting their drama
lower 48 states. The proposal wol.
with its status as athreatened spe
Since eagles are protected under
effect of the U.S. proposal would t
tribes inthe United States and Cai
for religious purposes.
Manson made the announcement
for the conference as part of a Fe(
advance of the conference. These
The United States isnot yet takinc
Africa and Namibia to allow export
rhinoceroses. "We will decide whe
designed to raise funds for rhino c
consultations with all African rang(
these proposals only ifwe are ass
long-term program to benefit the s
The United States isopposing ap
export quota for sale of ivory. The
ivory stocks by Namibia, South Afi
conference of the parties in2002
illegal killing of African elephants I
isnot inplace yet.
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ramin, atropical hardwood mainly
been subject to widespread illegal
unregulated trade inramin, but we
countries before reaching adecisi,
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because they are not threatened c
conditions for inclusion inAppendi
ACITES-regulated species may b
Convention:
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commercial trade isdetrin
Therefore, no commercial
Non-commercial trade in
jeopardize the species' su
the exportation and impor
10/7/2005
10. Page 10 of 15
Message
> Appendix IIincludes spec
commercial trade may be
that trade isnot strictly co
through the use of export
> Appendix Ill includes spe-
the assistance of other pa
species are legal. Permits
native species. Any CITE!
Appendix Ill.
Any listing of aspecies ineither Al
thirds of the CITES party countries,
(Source: 00I)
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EPA Solicits Proposals
Brownfields Grants for I
Throughout the Countr)
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and cooperative agreement grants,
conditions inlow-income and soci(
unable to get alternative sources c
hopes these grants will stimulate r
other beneficial reuse of land. The
The winners are expected to be n(
These grants are authorized by th,
Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2
EPA will only consider proposalst
> Community Involvementi
disadvantaged communiti
> Integrated approaches to
low-income and socio-ecc
Integrated approaches ex
environmental, economic,
waterfront utilization, tran,,
planning, etc.;
> How the economics of Br.
impact low-income and sc
communities.
The grants will be inthe form of a
include: governmental and non-prn
profit private universities. For-profi
submit "joint" applications with elic,
10/7/2005
11. Message
Page I11 of 15
EPA estimates that $800,000 will I
competition and up to three grants
of the applications. EPA intends tc
ranging from 1-5 years, contingen-
reserves the right to offer partial fL
applications. EPA may also decid&
warranted, by changes inAgency
For more detailed information and
process, go to: http://www~epa~goi
contact the Office of Brownfields C
2777.
(Source: EPA)
Ret
Voluntary Programs Pre
Reports
ENERGY STAR and other volunta
tons of greenhouse gas emissions
reports. Protecting the Environmei
Voluntary Programs catalogues th
range of EPA energy-efficiency an
ENERGY STAR, Americans prevE
to those from 18 million automobil'
Also through the combined efforts
emissions are expected to be kepi
More than 2,000 builders have cot
qualified new homes, locking infin
$60 million annually. About 5,000
Performance with ENERGY STAF
of U.S. Department of Energy (DC
cities. Through EPA's Green Pow(
committed to purchasing more tha
voluntary climate change program
energy solutions, increase the cap
emissions of other non-carbon dio
corporate partners to develop long
strategies. Copies of the 2003 anr
ENERGY STAR Hotline at 1-888-i,
http//-www.e a.goi/cpd.
(Source: EPA)
Ret
Environmental Protectkc
10/7/2005
12. Message Page 12 of 15
of Defense as Pesticide
Program "Champion" fc
The US Environmental Protection
Stewardship Program (PESP) has
"PESP Champion" of 2004. The
2004 inaletter from J.Stephen M
Stewardship Branch, Biopesticide!
EPA, to the Armed Forces Pest M
Under Secretary of Defense for In:
EPA's Pesticide Environmental St
that forms partnerships with pestic
strategies and reduce the health a
pesticide use. PESP Champions
efforts promoting integrated pest r
prevention. DoD was the only Fe(
This award isDoD's third consecu
The award isbased on DoD's deli,
including: developing and cleployir
repellent for mosquitoes and sand
air curtain for aircraft that reduces
aircraft disinsection.
Highlighted as a contributing facto
continuing department-wide reduc
(56% reduction reported for 2003)
Departments of the Army, the Nay
particularly notable inview of the
branches have sustained during ft
interagency workgroup on public t
contributor.
The US Army's Army Environmen,
Promotion and Preventive Medicir
through their cooperation inprojec
red imported fire ants, Geographic
risk strategy for Army golf courses
childcare centers.
More information about the Pestic
DoD's participation initare access,
http//www.epa.gov~/opbppdl /PE~1
Management Board's site at http/
(Source: DOD)
Ret
10/7/2005
13. Message Page 13 of 15
Did You Know?
InFocus... the Department of th
Thomas Ewing
First Secretary of the Inti
Since Congress created the Depa
the steward for:
Land
DOI manages 507 million acres of
inthe United States, including:
> 262 million acres managE
> 96 million acres managec
> 84.4 million acres manag,
> 8.7 million acres manage,
with reclamation projects.
> 55.7 million acres manag.
> Over 180,000 acres of ab
reclaimed through the Off
Land Program.
Water
DOI has responsibility for managir
resources. The Bureau of Reclair
reservoirs that deliver irrigation we
provide water for 31 million peoplE
jurisdiction over approximately 1.7
Shelf, on which it manages about
acres. The U.S. Geological Surve
studies with offices inall 50 states
Recreation and Cultural Opporti
> 66.6 million visits to 3,30(
of Land Management
>' 279 million visits to 388 u
sites, battlefields and othE
National Park Service
10/7/2005
14. Message Page 14 of 15
39 million visits to 544 wil
Wildlife Service
> 90 million visits to 308 re(
Reclamation
For more information on camping,
recreational opportunities on Interi
recreation.gov
Native American Lands and Nee
> 55.7 million acres of land
> The Bureau of Indian Affc,
Indian children in184 sch
> The Bureau manages rel,
U.S. Energy Needs
Energy projects on federally mana
28 percent of the nation's energy
> 34.5% of natural gas
> 34.7% of oil
> 42% of coal
> 17% of hydro power
>' 48% of geothermal
Scientific Research
The U.S. Geological Survey scien-
> Monitor, analyze, interpre
earthquakes, volcanoes,
United States.
> Monitor and assess watei
thousands of sites across
> Produce more thanl100,0
> Estimate world and Unite,
> Conduct awide range of
provide land and resource
make sound decisions, ar
hazards
Fish and Wildlife
The Department seeks to work wii
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WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONIVE1
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The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
closely with agencies and other White House
initiatives. The Council's chairman serves as'
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process and resolves interagency conflicts.
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