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Jim Prentice visits Washington
hannah Posted On February 23, 2010


This document describes the schedule of events which Environment Minister, Jim Prentice would be participating in during his trip to Washington D.C. from February 23-25, 2010.  Included in his trip would be meetings with Ambassador Gary Doer, Todd Stern, Lisa […]


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US standards to reduce GHG emissions limits from 2012-2016
hannah Posted On February 22, 2010


This memorandum’s focus is to provide information regarding the U.S. national regulations on GHG emissions on new cars and light trucks of the 2012-2016 model years and California’s support in implementing the program.  This would see ‘average GHG emissions of […]


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Letter to senator Rockefeller regarding EPA and government
hannah Posted On February 22, 2010


This is a letter sent by US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson to Senator Rockefeller.  In this letter is detailed information on several EPA proposals and governmental policies on the environment and any relevant background information. Read more…


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Letter from CAPP to Catherine Doyle – CAPP’s stewardship report
hannah Posted On February 19, 2010


This letter provides Catherine Doyle with an overview of CAPP’s 2009 Stewardship Report which outlines CAPP’s attempts to mitigate environmental impacts while continuing to globally supply oil and natural gas.  Overall the report covers 5 main areas: air, land, water, […]


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Energy and climate elements of state of the Union
hannah Posted On January 27, 2010


This document outlines some of President Obama’s commitments to tackling climate change in 2010, including the strong support for passing a comprehensive energy and climate bill.  However, the document also outlines several key issues which could hinder the bill being […]


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CAPP requests accelerated write-offs
hannah Posted On January 25, 2010


This document expresses CAPPs request to the minister that the Federal budget include accelerated write-offs for development and completion of wells for a 30 month period.


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Recent developments on LCFS initiatives in the US
hannah Posted On January 24, 2010


This document provides information on current LCFS programs currently in place within the U.S.; the document highlights the California LCFS, the first of its kind in the U.S.  This has influenced other jurisdictions to adopt similar policies, including 11 northeast […]


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U.S legislative and regulatory action on climate change and clean energy
hannah Posted On January 24, 2010


This document outlines current legislative initiatives being undertaken both by the US Congress as well as the EPA through its regulatory authority under the Clean Air Act. The document discusses the Waxman-Markey Bill, new GHG emission reduction and increased fuel […]


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CAPPs proposal for Job creations in oil and gas industry
hannah Posted On January 22, 2010


This memorandum is focussed on setting up a meeting to discuss CAPP’s proposal of the possibility of job creations in the oil and gas industry. One focus area mentioned is CAPP’s proposal that the “upcoming federal budget introduce accelerated write-offs […]


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Seven priorities for EPA’s future
hannah Posted On January 12, 2010


This document was sent by US EPA Administrator, Lisa Jackson to her colleagues at the EPA, congratulating them on the previous year’s work and then discusses the seven priorities for the EPA in the coming year.  These priorities focus on […]


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