To:
Hupp, Sydney[hupp.sydney@epa.gov]
Cc:
Dickerson, Aaron[dickerson.aaron@epa.gov]
From: Chris Biiiey
Sent: Mon 4/10/2017 4:28:04 PM
Subject: RE: Meeting with Administrator Pruitt
AdministratorPruittlnvite03022017.pdf
External Meeting Request FormEPAGrowth040717.docx
Sydney and Aaron,
Form attached along with our original request letter. I kept the form short, but obviously if you need additional information, please let me know.
Chris
From: Hupp, Sydney [mailto:hupp.sydney@epa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 9:35 AM To: Chris Bliley <cbliley@growthenergy.org> Cc: Dickerson, Aaron <dickerson.aaron@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Meeting with Administrator Pruitt
Thank you!
Sydney Hupp Office of the Administrator- Scheduling 202.816.1659
From: Chris Bliley [mail to:cbl il ev @growthenergy ,org] Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 9:30 AM To: Hupp, Sydney <hupp.Sydney@epa.gov> Cc: Dickerson, Aaron <diekerson.aaron@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting with Administrator Pruitt
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1:30PM works for us. Will fill out the form when I get back to D.C. Tomorrow.
Chris Bliley Growth Energy
On Apr 4, 2017, at 8:26 AM, Hupp, Sydney <hupp.Sydneyf5iepa.gov> wrote: Hi Chris,
Thank you! Can you fill out the attached meeting form, please? Additionally, does 1:30PM work for you all on the 27th?
Thanks!
Sydney Hupp Office of the Administrator- Scheduling 202.816.1659
From: Chris Bliley [mailto:ebliley@growthenergy.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 7:33 AM To: Hupp, Sydney <hupp.Sydney@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting with Administrator Pruitt
Sydney,
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Thanks for your patience. The 27th works the best for our folks, so just let me know what time and whatever you may need from our end and we will lock it down.
Chris On Mar 29, 2017, at 10:38 AM, Chris Bliley <eblilevf5j.growthenergv.org> wrote:
Sydney, still working, but the 6thdefinitely w on't work, so no need to hold that on our account. Trying to pin down the 26th or 27th and will keep you posted.
Chris
From: Hupp, Sydney ["mailto:hupp.svdnevf5tepa.gov1 Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 3:24 PM To: Chris Bliley <cbli1ev @growthenergy ,org> Subject: RE: Meeting with Administrator Pruitt
Sounds good!
Sydney Hupp Office of the Administrator- Scheduling 202.816.1659
From: Chris Bliley [mailto:cb1iley@growthenergy.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 12:53 PM To: Hupp, Sydney <hupp.svdney fgtepa.gov> Subject: RE: Meeting with Administrator Pruitt
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Thanks for checking in - still working on it from this end, but will try to confirm as soon as we can.
From: Hupp, Sydney ["mailto:hupp.svdnev@epa.govl Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 12:35 PM To: Chris Bliley <cbli1ev @growthenergy ,org> Subject: RE: Meeting with Administrator Pruitt
Hi Chris,
Just touching base on the below dates. Hope you had a great weekend!
Sydney Hupp Office of the Administrator- Scheduling 202.816.1659
From: Hupp, Sydney Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 8:16 AM To: 'Chris Bliley' <cb1ilev @growthenergy.org> Subject: RE: Meeting with Administrator Pruitt
Thank you, Chris!
From: Chris Bliley |~rnailto:cb1i1ey@growthenergy.orgl Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 7:45 PM To: Hupp, Sydney <hupp.Sydney@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting with Administrator Pruitt
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Thanks Sydney, we're checking with the appropriate people on this end and will be in touch as soon as I can. Have a great weekend.
Chris
On Mar 24, 2017, at 2:42 PM, Hupp, Sydney <hupp.Sydney@epa.gov> wrote: Hi Chris, thank you for the time on the phone yesterday. Below are a few available time slots that we have. I 'm offering flexible days since people are traveling in. Please let me know if any of these will work for you!
Afternoon of April 6th Afternoon of April 27th Afternoon of April 28th
Thank you! Sydney Hupp <External Meeting Request Form.docx>
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March 2, 2017
The Honorable Scott Pruitt Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460
Dear Administrator Pruitt:
Congratulations on your confirmation and appointment as the Fourteenth Administrator o f the U.S. EPA. Growth Energy represents 82 ethanol producers and 83 associate members and is the leading trade association for the ethanol industry. We, too, share your belief that our nation can be pro-energy and pro environment at the same time, and we look forward to working with you to administer and implement policies that fulfill the President's strong support for American-made ethanol including the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
I write today to request a meeting with you and several of our industry CEOs to discuss the pressing issue of maintaining the current point of obligation under the RFS. Our industry along with fuel retailers, convenience stores, truck stops, railroads, and consumers all oppose this change as it would turn the success o f the RFS program on its head. As such, we are troubled by rumors suggesting that a deal has been made to determine the future of the renewable fuels industry without our input. Those attending the meeting would be myself, Jeff Broin, CEO of Poet in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Todd Becker, CEO of Green Plains in Omaha, Nebraska; Mitch Miller, CEO of Carbon Green Bioenergy in Lake Odessa, Michigan; and Craig Willis, President, Ethanol, at Archers Daniels Midland of Decatur, Illinois.
Thank you in advance for your consideration, and we look forward to meeting you as soon as you are able. If you need any information in the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or Chris Bliley, our Vice President of Regulatory Affairs.
Sincerely,
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External Meeting Request Form for Administrator E. Scott Pruitt
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
To request the Administrator to attend and/or speak at your event, please complete and submit the following form.
Today's Date: April 10, 2017
Meeting Date: April 27, 2017
Meeting Time: Afternoon
Requested Location (if offsite, please list address, parking instructions, etc.): Administrator's Office/EPA HQ
Requestor: Growth Energy (Emily Skor, CEO/Chris Bliley, VP, Regulatory Affairs)
Purpose of the Meeting: Discuss developments within the ethanol industry, the development of the market for higher ethanol blends such as E15 and regulatory barriers to commercial introduction. The interaction of EPA administered fuel programs such as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), RFS Point of Obligation and ethanol production and marketing.
Background on the Meeting: Growth Energy represents nearly 86 ethanol plants and 85 associated industry members across the country. Growth is the leading association of ethanol producers and has been actively engaged on growing the market for higher ethanol blends such as E15. Those participating in the meeting represent the leaders of the some of the U.S.' (and the world) largest biofuel producers.
Role of the Administrator: Introduction to the global leaders in ethanol production and marketing and feedback on the Administration's positions on EPA programs that impact the industry.
Attendees: Emily Skor, CEO, Growth Energy; Todd Becker, CEO, Green Plains; Craig Willis, President - Ethanol, Archer Daniels Midland; Jeff Broin, CEO, Poet; Mitch Miller, CEO, Carbon Green Bioenergy; Chris Bliley, VP Regulatory Affairs, Growth Energy.
Point of Contact: Chris Bliley, Growth Energy, cbliley@arowthenerqy.org Phone: 202-545 4023
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