To:
Jackson, Ryan[jackson.ryan@epa.gov]
Cc:
scottnaI ly@yma i I.co m[scottnaI ly@yma i I.co m]
From: Patrick Serfass
Sent: Fri 10/13/2017 5:36:32 PM
Subject: Scott Nally, Support Letter from American Biogas Council
ABC Support of Scott Nally.pdf
Hi Mr. Jackson,
I understand EPA is considering Scott Nally for a leadership position at EPA. We think Scott would be an excellent addition to the agency and have enclosed a letter saying so. You're welcome to use it as needed to support any future steps in his appointment.
If you have any questions or I can provide you with anything else, please don't hesitate to let me know,
Patrick
Patrick Serfass
Executive Director American Biogas Council
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Board of Directors
Bernie Sheff ES Engineering Services Chair
Mark Stoermann Newtrient Vice Chair
Lauren Toretta CH4 Biogas Vice Chair
Tony Callendrello NEO Energy Secretary
Melissa VanOrnum DVO Treasurer
Patrick Serfass Executive Director
Craig Frear Regenis
Paul Greene CDM Smith
Caroline Henry quasar energy group
Brian Langolf University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
David Marcus Environmental Energy Capital
Amy McCrae Kessler Turning Earth
Norma McDonald Organic Waste Systems
Lisa McFadden Water Environment Federation
Susan Robinson Waste Management
Nora Goldstein BioCycle Director Emeritus
October 13, 2017
Ryan Jackson, Chief of Staff US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460 VIA EMAIL: Jackson.Ryan@epa.gov
Dear Mr. Jackson,
We have worked with Scott Nally since 2013 when he lead Ohio EPA and more recently as the COO of quasar energy group, a developer of biogas systems and member of our organization, the American Biogas Council--the trade association for the US biogas industry. Over that entire time, Scott has been a champion for both energy and environmental issues to accelerate growth of our industry.
If you're not familiar, biogas systems take organic waste like manure on farms, wastewater sludge and food scraps, and use microbes to digest the material into renewable natural gas and valuable soil amendments. As such, the biogas industry is a part of other industries like food agriculture, waste, natural gas, electricity and fertilizer. Plus, since biogas systems provide some of the best options for protecting our environment--especially keeping nutrients out of our watershed and methane out of our air--the biogas industry is also allied with many organizations dedicated to protecting our air, water and soil. We are a real example of an industry that is pro-business and pro-environment.
Scott is pro-business and pro-environment in a very genuine way. He can wear a suit to talk to financers and policymakers and then strap on his boots to work with manure and garbage. Scott has developed a reputation for not playing party politics and instead focuses on developing the best solution for the problem at hand. This has won over conservatives and liberals alike in our industry. As a result, Scott has shown he has a strong rapport with conservative farmers and utilities and also environmentalists and recycling enthusiasts.
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Scott would not have been as successful as he has been in the biogas industry without these qualities. Our industry has a lot of democrats who are pro-environment and want biogas systems as a major solution to climate change, watershed pollution, increased recycling rates and more renewable energy production. And the biogas industry has a lot of conservatives who just want to run their farms and businesses without government intervention.
We're thrilled at the prospect of Scott Nally being able to help Administrator Pruitt and President Trump lead the EPA to fulfill its core mission and values.
Sincerely,
Patrick Serfass, Executive director
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