JW v EPA Clean Power win 01217
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Chris Fedeli From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Lubetsky, Jonathan Monday, July 24, 2017 1:27 Chris Fedeli marina.braswell@usdoj.gov; Hammitt, Jennifer; Li, Ryland (Shengzhi) RE: FOIA Request EPA-HQ-2017-006835 FOIA 6835 Production Set 072417.pdf Chris, response your Freedom Information Act request dated May 2017 (Request Number EPA-HQ-2017006835), EPA making the final production documents for the agreed upon narrowed date range June 2014 August 2015. Portions responsive documents have been redacted and withheld the basis FOIA exemptions and noted the face the records. addition, attachments the records unique documents total, equaling pages) have been withheld their entirety under FOIA exemption and the deliberative process privilege. You will receive similar message through FOIAonline where you can also access the documents. discussed May 2017, EPA was produce documents for the narrowed date range, and once released, you would advise you wish pursue your request further. discussed May your request for All internal emails other records explaining, requesting explanation of, the EPA decision claim that the Clean Power Plan would prevent between 2,700 6,600 premature deaths 2030 unlikely have responsive records during the timeframe after August 2015. This because the Clean Power Plan was finalized that date, and the final rule contains different values the number premature deaths prevented 2030. Therefore, the narrowed date range the range reasonably likely contain responsive records. Please contact Marina Braswell, Assistant United States Attorney, phone ((202) 252-2561), email (Marina.Braswell@usdoj.gov) with any questions concerns. Thank you, Jonathan Lubetsky From: Lubetsky, Jonathan Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:55 To: Chris Fedeli Subject: RE: FOIA Request EPA-HQ-2017-006835 Submitted Chris, Thank you for recapping our discussion. will conduct initial search for documents responsive your request between June 2014 and August 2015 (date the final rule was signed and associated revised stats you are interested revisions released).Once release documents that time frame you will advise you wish have search the additional dates. will keep you informed our progress the search and review the documents collect. Thank you, Jonathan From: Chris Fedeli [mailto:CFedeli@JUDICIALWATCH.ORG] Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 5:37 Produced Judicial Watch, Inc. Case No. 17-1217 To: Mike Dor~_i,~g_[!:!:l9-?Lf!i!l_9@PJ.~9_!.l_~~E9:1]_~!_l;__ _________ ____ _______ _______ ____ Matthew Lehrich EOP Email Reynolds, Thomas [Reynolds .Tho-mas@e-pa~govf ---- ----------- --- ----- -------- ------ ---------- ---From: Sent: Subject: Purchia, Liz Mon 6/2/2014 8:34:40 Backing for claim asthma attacks premature deaths? That should accurate. Liz Purch Press Secretary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Direct: 202-564-6691 Cell: 202-841-2230 From: Mike Doming (BLOOMBERG/ NEWSROOM [mailto :mdorning@bloomberg.net] Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 3:56PM To: Matthew_A._Lehricrl::=:~ !-:J~iji~~iC]; Purchia, Liz; Reynolds Thomas Subject: RE: Backing for claim asthma attacks, premature deaths? correct reading Table ES-10 page ES-23 Regulatory Impact analysis that much 2/3 benefits 2030 are co-benefits from anticipate soot and smog reduction? ---- Original Message ----From Purchia.Liz@epa.gov ima- -ii To: Mike Darning (BLOOMBERG/ NEWSROOM:), Matthew Leh rich!-- Reynolds .Thomas@epa.gov At: Jun 2014 15:49:17 Climate and health benefits far outweigh the estimated annual costs the plan, which are $7.3 billion $8.8 billion 2030. From the soot and smog reductions alone, for every dollar invested through the Clean Power Plan, American families will see health benefits. ED_630_PST_DD_00093025 Produced Judicial Watch, Inc. Case No. 17-1217 Liz Purchia Press Secretary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Direct: 202-564-6691 Cell: 202-841-2230 From: Mike Darning (BLOOMBERG/ NEWSROOM:) [!m~~;l_Q[JolnJI@QlQQ.!Jl~QJl~] Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 3:44 To: Matthew Lehrict P...Emaw Purchia Liz; Reynolds, Thomas Subject: RE: Backing for.Cialm... a.stii.ma attacks, premature deaths? on.. the forecast $55 billion $93 billion climate and health benefits 2030, how much that from co-benefits from soot and smog pollution reductions? -----Original Message -From Purchia .Liz@epa.gov To: Mike Dorning (BLOOMBERG/ NEWSROOM:), Matthew Lehrich[~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~-~C] Reynolds.Thomas@epa .gov Jun 2014 15:26:51 This calculation based the NOX, S02 and co-benefits. really dig in, the co-benefits discussion the regulatory impacts analysis would explain this much further Liz Purchia Press Secretary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Direct: 202-564-6691 ED_630_PST_DD_00093025 Produced Judicial Watch, Inc. Case No. 17-1217 Cell: 202-84 1-2230 From: Mike Darning (BLOOMBERG/ NEWSROOM:) [mail to: mdorning@bloomberg .net] Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 3:23 P~)LL To: Purchia, Liz; Matthew LehricH_._ _9_~_. .~-~.~~_j Reynolds Thomas Subject: RE: Backing for claim asthma attacks, premature deaths? Got it. Also saw that section the national climate assessment. Still appreciate anyone who may able walk rough evidence that shows magnitude imate change impact asthma, premature deaths 2030, significant. At: Jun 2014 15:10:10 Adding Liz EPA well because know Tom running around. She can probably add more. Just for background, note that youre right that those are co-benefits but that doesnt make them any less real. addition, Heres what the national climate assessment says about asthma and climate change: Air Quality Climate change projected harm human health increasing ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter some locations. Ground-level ozone key component smog) associated with many health problems, such diminished lung function, increased hospital admissions and emergency room visits for asthma, and increases premature deaths.1 Factors that affect ozone formation include heat, concentrations precursor chemicals, and methane emissions, while particulate matter concentrations are affected wildfire emissions and air stagnation episodes, among other factors.2 ED_630_PST_DD_00093025 Produced Judicial Watch, Inc. Case No. 17-1217 Wanner and drier conditions have already contributed increasing wildfire extent across the western United States, and future increases are projected some regions. Long periods record high temperatures are associated with droughts that contribute dry conditions and drive wildfires some areas.7 Wildfire smoke contains particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and other compounds, which can significantly reduce air quality, both locally and areas downwind fires.s9 Smoke exposure increases respiratory and cardiovascular hospitalizations, emergency roorn visits and medication for asthma, bronchitis, chest pain, and other ailments.sw has been associated with hundreds thousands deaths globally each year. Future climate change projected increase wildfire risks and associated emissions, with harmful impacts health.6~ Climate change, well increased CO. itself, can contribute increased production plant-based allergenS.6,14,Is Higher pollen concentrations and longer pollen seasons can increase allergic sensitizations and asthma episodeS,I6,17 and diminish productive work and school dayS.I4,17,Is Simultaneous exposure toxic air pollutants can worsen allergic responses.19Extreme rainfall and rising temperatures can also foster indoor air quality problems, including the growth indoor fungi and molds, with increases respiratory and asthma-related conditions.2o -----Original Message----From: Mike Darning (BLOOMBERG/ NEWSROOM:) Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 3:01 To: Lehrich, Matt; .!j~Y.O!r2!QU!lQ!!l ~~2E!.JlQY Subject: Backing for claim asthma attacks, premature deaths? Matt, Tom, tasked with writing today story examining the claim that the climate change regs will 2030 precent 2,700 6,600 premature deaths and 140,000 150,000 asthma attacks children. ED_630_PST_DD_00093025 Produced Judicial Watch, Inc. Case No. 17-1217 Can one you someone else tell send something that lays out the evidence and reasoning? ofc 202-624-1971. far, what have found own Table 4-18 page 4-36 the Regulatory Impact Analysis report. And, reading the table correctly concluding that all those reductions come not from the impact global warming carbon emissions but entirely from anticipated reductions emissions fine particulate matter and ozone that you forecast will come from changes made reach the carbon reduction goals? Thanks advance for prompt response. Best, Mike Mike Darning White House Correspondent Bloomberg News Ofc. 202-624-1971 Cell202-503-7022 Twitter: @mikedorning ED_630_PST_DD_00093025