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apply, I'm sure, In some Instances, and very well could be put back on the board. But It's the right thing to do to ensure transparency, its activity, peer-reviewed science and geographical representation on the board." Need to Know Network reports that Pruitt said that Obama's administration used the authority of Washington to walk over the states. "Pruitt said during the interview that the Obama administration used the authority of Washington to walk over the states, and looked at states as mere vessels of federal will. ... Pruitt went on to say that the EPA has restored a focus on "cooperative federalism" and working with the states." To The States... The Tampa Bay Times reports that Pruitt met with Governor Rick Scott to talk about water issues. "[Governor Rick] Scott popped in for a visit with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to talk water issues." The Bismarck Tribune reports that the EPA signed a proposed rule that will let North Dakota regulate COZ storage wells. "Tuesday marked a new day for North Dakota's ability to regulate storage of carbon dioxide gas, an important part of a cleaner coal future. The federal Environmental Protection Agency took a first step toward giving the state primary authority to regulate federal Class VI wells for injecting CO2 into deep underground pore space for either long-term storage or for store-and-sell in enhanced oil recovery." The Fargo Forum reports Pruitt promised a friendlier, more cooperative relationship with states. '"If you go back to the inception of the agency...Congress has been very insistent in saying the states have a role/ EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told me during an interview on my radio show today. 'The past administration simply disregarded that/ he continued." The Grand Forks Herald reports that all of sudden North Dakota and the EPA are getting along. "Under the Trump administration, there has been a big shift in our state's relationship with that federal agency. 'The days of coercive federalism are over,' new EPA head Scott Pruit said earlier this year in a letter to Governor Doug Burgum." Ozark News reports that Pruitt slammed the brakes on a pesticide rule from the Obama Administration. "Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has announced a 12month delay for the implementation of the Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators rule. Pruitt says the new extension will enable EPA to work with states and provide adequate compliance and training resources, after the group received feedback from states and stakeholders that more time and resources were needed to prepare for compliance with the rule." Oklahoma City's reports that the EPA awarded Oklahoma with an $855,000 grant to protect water quality. "The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $855,000 to the Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of Energy to support management of nonpoint-source water pollution, officials said in a news release. ... 'Improving the Nation's water is one of EPA's highest priorities under the Trump administration/ said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, who was Oklahoma's attorney general before taking a position in President Donald Trump's administration." 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00003288-00002 To: From: Sent: Subject: Phelleps, Moya[MPhelleps@nma.org] Hupp, Millan Sun 4/16/2017 8:38:19 PM Re: Administrator Pruitt Visit Perfect. Thank you, Moya. Millan Hupp 202.380.7561 Sent from my iPhone On Apr 16, 2017, at 3:02 PM, Phelleps, Moya <MPhelleps@nma.org> wrote: Millan: Kevin Crutchfield, CEO of Contura Energy and NMA's Chairman will introduce Administrator Pruitt. The attached list that I sent earlier is NMA's Executive Committee. Everyone should be at the meeting but Mr. Goldberg and Mr. McMullen who will call into the meeting. Regarding the meeting on Sunday, April 23 at Noon for the walk-thru, we should meet in the lobby. The following individuals will be participating from the hotel: Taylor Svoboda Meetings and Special Events Manager The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Matthew Murphy Loss Prevention Supervisor The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00003289-00001