Message
From:
David M. (Max) Williamson [maxwilliamson@williamsonlawpolicy.com]
Sent:
10/25/2017 2:21:00 PM
To:
Baptist, Erik [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=ExchangeAdministrative Group
(FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=10fclb085eel4c6cb61db378356aleb9-Baptist, Er]; Schwab, Justin
[/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group
(FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=eed0f609c0944cc2bbdb05df3al0aadb-Schwab, Jus]
CC:
Motley, Judy [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=Motley,
Judy]; kharris@corn.org
Subject:
RE: Ag Biogenic C02
Attachments: Biogenic Regulation - Legal Analysis (10-25-17).docx; Biogenic C02 Coalition Comments EPA Significance Rule (filed)
(12-16-16).pdf
CONFIDENTIAL
Justin and Eric, thanks again for taking the time last week to work through a legal analysis of the biogenic C02 issue. As discussed, to facilitate a resolution, we are sharing a legal analysis of the key regulatory actions (in Word format, attached) which forms the basis for our position that biogenic C02 has never properly been determined to be a pollutant subject to regulation for purposes of the Clean Air Act.
I am also sharing the Biogenic CO2 Coalition's comments on the Significance Rule proposal from the prior administration, as it contains a comprehensive narrative discussion of the coalition's legal and policy positions.
We look forward to having another "work session" to discuss this issue once you have a chance to study the issues in greater depth. Would you be available sometime the week of November 5?
Regards,
David ML (Max) Williamson j Williamson Law + Policy. PLLC 1850 M Street NW, Suite 840 i Washington. D.C. 20036 i (202) 256-6155
From: Baptist, Erik [mailto:baptist.erik@epa.gov] Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:18 PM To: David M. (Max) Williamson <maxwilliamson@williamsonlawpolicy.com>; Schwab, Justin <Schwab.Justin@epa.gov> Cc: Motley, Judy <motley.judy@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Ag Biogenic CO2
Ok, let's plan for 1:30 p.m. that day.
Erik Baptist Senior Deputy General Counsel Office of General Counsel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsyvlania Ave., NW
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From: David M. (Max) Williamson [mai'lto:m3xwilli'amson@willi'amsonl3wpol!cy.com1 Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:06 PM To: Baptist, Erik <baptist.erik@epa.gov>: Schwab, Justin <Schwab.Justin@epa.gov> Cc: Motley, Judy <motley.judy@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Ag Biogenic C02
Erik, that can work - even better if we could start earlier we have a 3pm over at DOE. Thanks
David M. (Max) Williamson WILLIAMSON LAW + POLICY, PLLC 1800 K Street NW Suite 714 | Washington, D.C. [ (202) 256-6155 |
From: Baptist, Erik Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:39 To: David M. (Max) Williamson; Schwab, Justin Cc: Motley, Judy Subject: RE: Ag Biogenic C02
Let's plan for Friday, October 20, at 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Thanks
Erik Baptist Senior Deputy General Counsel Office of General Counsel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsyvlania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460 (202)564-1689 baptist.erik@epa.gov
From: David M. (Max) Williamson [mailto:maxwilliamson@williamsonlawpolicy.com1 Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:45 AM To: Baptist, Erik <b3ptist.erik@epa.gov>; Schwab, Justin <Schw3bJustin@ep3.gov> Subject: RE: Ag Biogenic CO2
Thanks, Erik, I look forward to talking.
I could do morning o f . . .
Friday, Oct 20 (outside the proposed range but a Friday) Mon Oct 23 Tues Oct 24 (morning) Fri Oct 27 is a possibility but probably by phone only
Best regards,
David M. p a x ) Williamson j Williamson Law + Policy, PLLC 1850 M Street NW, Suite 840 j Washington. D.C. 20036 j (202) 256-6155
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From: Baptist, Erik [mailto:baptsst.erik@epa.govl Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:24 AM To: David M. (Max) Williamson <maxwiliiamson@wiliiamsonlawpolicy.com>; Schwab, Justin <Schwab.iustin@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Ag Biogenic CO2
Max,
Apologies for the delayed response. Is there a day during the week of October 23-27 that works best for you? Fridays are usually best for us.
Thanks,
Erik Baptist Senior Deputy General Counsel Office of General Counsel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsyvlania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460 (202)564-1689 baptist.erik@epa.gov
From: David M. (Max) Williamson [maiito:maxwiliiamson@wiliiamsonlawpolicy.coml Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 8:17 AM To: Schwab, Justin <Schwab.Justin@epa.gov>; Baptist, Erik <baptist.erik@epa.gov> Subject: Ag Biogenic C02
Justin and Erik, following on a telecon with Mandy, I'd like to offer to sit down with you and walk through our legal analysis of the biogenic C02 policy, which led us to the conclusion that re-interpreting the endangerment finding was the most sensible solution to this issue which has the ag community inflamed.
Could we convene a small working group (no more than 3-4) for an in-person sit down?
Regards,
David M. p a x ) Williamson j Williamson Lav/ + Policy, PLLC 1850 M Street NW, Suite 840 i Washington, D.G, 20036 ; (202) 256-6155
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