From: "Newberg, Cindy" <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>

Date: July 1, 2015 at 8:32:21 PM EDT

To: "Thomas, Amanda" <Amanda_L._Thomas@omb.eop.gov>

Cc: "Schillo, Bruce" <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>, "Hufford, Drusilla" 

<Hufford.Drusilla@epa.gov>, "Whiteman, Chad" <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>

Subject: RE: Following up - floatation foam

Thanks Amanda and Chad for all your work on this. 

From: Thomas, Amanda [mailto:Amanda_L._Thomas@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 1:37 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla; Whiteman, Chad

Subject: RE: Following up - floatation foam

OMB concludes review of the SNAP rule. Thanks for all your work.

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 12:08 PM

To: Thomas, Amanda

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla; Whiteman, Chad

Subject: RE: Following up - floatation foam

Amanda –

Thanks so much. We would be happy to follow up with Chad on a briefing on the SNAP program. There 

are two typos that I want to flag for you since they are text changes. (We can resend the redline and 

clean version if you’d like.)

1) On or about p. 318 in the tables of foams substitutes that are acceptable - Formacel TI is 

missing. 

2) On p. 153 in Table 6, the R is missing from R-428A and RS is missing from RS-44. 

Everything else appears to be punctuation. 
BestCindy

From: Thomas, Amanda [mailto:Amanda_L._Thomas@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 11:25 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla; Whiteman, Chad

Subject: RE: Following up - floatation foam

Cindy, I figured out that the two changes may not be substantive changes after all. It appears that EPA is 

responding to comments strictly—if commenters don’t reference availability, why bring it up?

Also, thanks for agreeing to provide a briefing on why Title VI program can’t offer small business 

relief/flexibilities for OMB and SBA. Specifically we’re interested in learning what provisions of Title VI 

prohibits EPA from allowing small business relief/flexibilities when other air programs routinely offer 

such relief. Please follow up with Chad to schedule the briefing.

Bruce, I opened ROCIS. So please up load a clean version.

Thanks for all your help. Amanda

From: Thomas, Amanda 

Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 10:08 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: Following up - floatation foam

Cindy, there are two places where EPA response to comments (HFO-1234yf, and Arkema) where EPA 

struck “availability” from “cost and availability.” What’s going on?

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 11:00 PM

To: Thomas, Amanda

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: Re: Following up - floatation foam

Hi Amanda -

Just so we can keep things moving, attached are the redline and clean versions of the rule using 

the first version of the text without any additions (page 8). The other edits we made are as we 

discussed.

-Cindy
From: Thomas, Amanda <Amanda_L._Thomas@omb.eop.gov>

Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 9:22 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: Following up - floatation foam

I’m okay with removing classes, but going to end uses negates the whole purpose of inserting this 

language. Can EPA do more?

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 9:04 PM

To: Thomas, Amanda

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: Re: Following up - floatation foam

Yes and also we removed classes. The inserts would be:

For one or more end uses

For those end uses

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 30, 2015, at 8:57 PM, Thomas, Amanda <Amanda_L._Thomas@omb.eop.gov> wrote:

Just to confirm—replace end users with end uses?

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 8:12 PM

To: Thomas, Amanda

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: Re: Following up - floatation foam

Hi AmandaPer my vmail, below in brackets is text that's consistent with the rule (sorry, I am working off my phone):

On that basis, EPA is modifying the following listings by sector and end-use as of the dates indicated. 

EPA will continue to monitor the development and deployment of other alternatives as well as their 

uptake by industries affected by today’s action. If EPA receives new information indicating that other 

alternatives will not be available [for one or more end uses] by the change of status dates specified, EPA 

may propose further action to adjust the relevant dates [for those end uses].

I checked this with our OGC. Does this work?

BestCindy

Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 30, 2015, at 7:32 PM, Thomas, Amanda <Amanda_L._Thomas@omb.eop.gov> wrote:

Cindy, here are some suggested edits. Can EPA live with this? Thanks! Amanda

On that basis, EPA is modifying the following listings by sector and end-use as of the dates indicated. 

EPA will continue to monitor the development and deployment of other alternatives as well as their 

uptake by industries affected by today’s action. If EPA receives new information indicating that other 

alternatives will not be available for one or more classes of users by the change of status dates specified, 

EPA may propose further action to adjust the relevant dates for these users.

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 4:06 PM

To: Thomas, Amanda

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: Following up - floatation foam

Hi Amanda –

I am glad the other language worked.

I followed up internally on the other potential change. We could insert the following 

upfront. Please let me know if this works too.

On that basis, EPA is modifying the following listings by sector and end-use as of the dates 

indicated. EPA will continue to monitor the development and deployment of other alternatives as 

well as their uptake by industries affected by today’s action. If EPA receives new information 

indicating that other alternatives will not be available by the change of status dates specified, 

EPA may propose further action to adjust the relevant dates.

BestCindy

From: Thomas, Amanda [mailto:Amanda_L._Thomas@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 3:01 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Subject: Re: Following up - floatation foam

Cindy, I have a conf call between 3:30 and 4:30. So let me know when you're available for a 

quick chat. Thanks.

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 02:14 PM Eastern Standard Time

To: Thomas, Amanda 

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Hufford, Drusilla <Hufford.Drusilla@epa.gov> 

Subject: Following up - floatation foam 

Hi Amanda –
I am following up based on the discussion today concerning floatation foam. I attached the 

preamble discussion (just the relevant part) showing the proposed redline/strikeout changes. This 

expands on the language I shared with you yesterday to better capture the points raised today. I 

also expanded the discussion on the Coast Guard regulations. Please let me know if this works.

Thanks!

Cindy

Cindy Newberg, Chief

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

SPD/OAP/OAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

+1 202-343-9729

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:22 PM

To: Thomas, Amanda

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: Floatation Foam

Hi AmandaBased on our discussion this afternoon, below is a suggested revision to the current 

text. Please let me know if this language addresses the points we discussed.

BestCindy

Current Language: We do not believe there is sufficient information at this time to support a 

change of status date later than January 1, 2020; however, as January 2020 approaches, we can 

consult with U.S. Coast Guard and consider whether it is appropriate to adjust the change in 

status date or to otherwise modify the SNAP listing to address any uses for which there may be 

technical challenges beyond January 1, 2020. 

 

Replacement: We do not believe there is sufficient information at this time to support a change 

of status date later than January 1, 2020. However, given the concern for safety associated with 

marine floatation foam, we will monitor the situation carefully and consult with the U.S. Coast 

Guard. As January 2020 approaches, we will consider whether it is appropriate to adjust the 

change in status date or to otherwise modify the SNAP listing to address any uses for which 

there may be technical challenges beyond January 1, 2020. 
From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 5:43 PM

To: 'Whiteman, Chad'

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Hi ChadAttached are EPA’s responses on the preamble comments. Also, per our exchange this morning, we 

have added language on ice makers connected to supermarket systems. In addition, we added language 

in the marine floatation discussion regarding monitoring transition to alternatives as 2020 approaches. 

Regarding the separate note you sent with comment on Table 24 of Economic Analysis, the question is 

answered on pages 29 and 32:

Page: 29 

Section 6.2.1 Remote Retail Food Equipment (Supermarket Systems and Remote Condensing Units)

“For modeling purposes, compliance costs were based on the assumption that end-users would use R407A in new and retrofitted systems in place of R-404A and R-507A. The incremental cost of using this 

alternative is assumed to be negligible (i.e., zero dollars) based on cost assumptions identified in EPA’s 

report on Global Mitigation of Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases: 2010-2030 (EPA 2013). As presented in 

Table 19, since annualized compliance costs of using alternative refrigerants are assumed to be 

negligible, annual compliance costs as a percentage of average annual sales per firm are assumed to be 

zero.[1]”

Page 32

Section 7.2 Aggregated Small Business Impacts of Regulatory Changes

“As shown, an estimated 500,000 small businesses may be subject to the regulatory actions, the vast 

majority of which are not expected to experience adverse economic impacts. Nearly all of the small 

businesses are in the commercial refrigeration sector. The foam sector is expected to account for nearly 

all of total annualized compliance costs experienced by small businesses; although these costs would be 

borne by about 120 small businesses, the average sales per small business are relatively high in this 

industry, keeping costs for the majority of those foam manufacturers below 1% of annual sales.”

Thanks!

Cindy

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 4:34 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Cindy, This is the comment that I just spoke to you about. Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 1:14 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy
Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Cindy,

 Attached are the EO 12866 comments in follow-up to EPA’s 6/24/2015 passback. The comments can 

be identified by searching for “6/25” in the comments bubbles.

Chad

From: "Whiteman, Chad" <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>

Date: June 26, 2015 at 10:31:53 AM EDT

To: "Newberg, Cindy" <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>

Cc: "Schillo, Bruce" <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>, "Hufford, Drusilla" 

<Hufford.Drusilla@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule 

(2060-AS18)

Hi Cindy,

DOE confirmed the same. Will you add something to the preamble to this effect?

Thanks,

Chad

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:26 AM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Hi ChadSince remote condensing ice makers designed solely to be connected to a supermarket remote rack are 

not sold or manufactured with a condensing unit, we do not believe they meet the definition of 

automatic commercial ice maker used by DOE in the automatic commercial ice maker energy efficiency 

standards. Therefore, consistent with previous discussions with you and DOE, we don't believe there is 

overlap between what is considered under ACIM rule and what is considered in the SNAP change of 

status rule that you’re reviewing. 

BestCindy 

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 4:22 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Cindy,

 I’ve attached the recent EO 12866 interagency comments that we discussed today.
Regards,

Chad

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 8:48 AM

To: 'Whiteman, Chad'

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: Touch base later today

No worries Chad. I wanted to follow up on the timing for floatation foam with the information. 

Below are two excerpts from the BASF comments. In particular, the timeline chart below 

includes the necessary testing as well as customer approval. I have also attached the comment. 

BestCindy

List from BASF’s comment (emphasis added):

• Walk-in cooler panel foams– not before January 1, 2020;

• Continuously produced insulated metal panels -- not before 2019;

• Marine Floatation – not before July 1, 2019;

• Commercial Refrigeration – not before July 1, 2019;

• Garage door applications and refrigerated transport -- not before July 1, 2018;

• Domestic Refrigeration – not before July 1, 2017;

• Integral Skin – not before July 1, 2017;

• HVAC panels and residential entry door applications -- not before July 1, 2017.
Cindy Newberg, Chief

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

SPD/OAP/OAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

+1 202-343-9729

-----Original Message-----

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 8:17 AM
To: Newberg, Cindy

Subject: Touch base later today

Good morning,

I haven't been able to read through all the the materials that you proided yesterday so let's hold 

off on the 9am call. Will touch base this afternoon.

Chad

Sent using Blackberry

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 2:20 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Subject: EO 12866 Comments on Change of Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Cindy,

 Attached are the written EO 12866 interagency comments that I outlined this morning.

Chad

Chad Whiteman

Policy Analyst │ Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

Office of Management and Budget │ Executive Office of the President

202.395.4718 │ cwhiteman@omb.eop.gov

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 3:10 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Thanks for the passback. Let’s hold the 9am time for a touch base call although may need to move it 

back. 

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 2:30 PM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Hi ChadI am following up based on our meeting last week and also the conference call with both you and 

Amanda. Attached please find the following:

1) Revised draft FRM
2) Revised SBREFA screening analysis

3) Revised economic analysis

4) Revised climate analysis

5) Revised table showing the dates that have changed from proposal to final

I would like to flag a few things. While the analyses are three separate documents, in the preamble we 

added a specific discussion. Also, in the preamble, you will see yellow highlighter on the cite for another 

TSD. It was listed as an ICF document but it’s EPA’s. We will retitle it and fix those cites. Also, all relevant 

TSDs will be dated to reflect the final decisions in the rule. 

Thanks very much for all your efforts. After you have a chance to review these, we would be happy to 

discuss next steps.

BestCindy

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 8:33 AM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Hi ChadHere’s a slightly revised copy. The substance is the same, we just aligned the footnote text and fixed a 

few typos.

BestCindy

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:56 PM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: Re: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Hi ChadAttached is the table updated to compare the proposed rule to the pass back.

We are working our way through the comments on the analyses and will send over the market 

characterization.

BestCindy

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>

Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 2:30 PM
To: Newberg, Cindy

Subject: Re: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Thanks. I have circulated with interagency reviewers.

Will you also send over the document comparing the proposed rule provisions to the final rule 

provisions? 

Sent using Blackberry

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 01:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

To: Whiteman, Chad 

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla <Hufford.Drusilla@epa.gov> 

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18) 

Hi Chad –

Attached is our responses to the comments. We responded in the comment boxes rather that include

redline/strikeout text so we could get back to you as quickly as possible. We are working on the 

redline/strikeout version too – and thought given the timing, if we can resolve remaining concerns it 

would be easier. 

BestCindy

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2015 1:04 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Cindy, 

Attached are the EO 12866 interagency comments on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) draft 

final rule titled, “Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes 

Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program,” (RIN 2060-AS18). 

Regards,

Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 12:40 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: table and market characterizations

Thanks Cindy...we’ll have a look and get back to you folks. Chad
From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 12:36 PM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: table and market characterizations

Hi Chad –

Per our discussion on Friday, attached are two TSDs requested in the pass back. These are in 

additional to the economic and climate benefits analyses we sent and are discussing. 

BestCindy

Cindy Newberg, Chief

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

SPD/OAP/OAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

+1 202-343-9729

On Jun 17, 2015, at 11:00 AM, Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> wrote:

As a note, I’ll be inviting all of the interagency commenters to participate.

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:50 AM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Let me check and be back in touch shortly.

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:00 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Cindy,

Are you folks available to discuss SBA’s comments Thursday morning following the 10am EO meeting?

Chad

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 8:33 AM
To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Hi ChadHere’s a slightly revised copy. The substance is the same, we just aligned the footnote text and fixed a 

few typos.

BestCindy

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:56 PM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Schillo, Bruce; Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: Re: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Hi ChadAttached is the table updated to compare the proposed rule to the pass back.

We are working our way through the comments on the analyses and will send over the market 

characterization.

BestCindy

From: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>

Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 2:30 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Subject: Re: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Thanks. I have circulated with interagency reviewers.

Will you also send over the document comparing the proposed rule provisions to the final rule 

provisions? 

Sent using Blackberry

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 01:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

To: Whiteman, Chad 

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla <Hufford.Drusilla@epa.gov> 

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18) 

Hi Chad –
Attached is our responses to the comments. We responded in the comment boxes rather that include 

redline/strikeout text so we could get back to you as quickly as possible. We are working on the 

redline/strikeout version too – and thought given the timing, if we can resolve remaining concerns it 

would be easier. 

BestCindy

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 10:03 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-

AS18)

Here is Mexichem’s briefing materials from the EO 12866 meeting.

From: Whiteman, Chad 

Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 10:02 AM

To: 'Newberg, Cindy'

Cc: 'Hufford, Drusilla'

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-

AS18)

Here is Traulsen’s briefing from the EO 12866 meeting and supporting document that they 

provided at the meeting.

From: Whiteman, Chad 

Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 9:59 AM

To: 'Newberg, Cindy'

Cc: 'Hufford, Drusilla'

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-

AS18)

Here is AHAM’s briefing from the EO 12866 meeting and their follow-up email explanation. 

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 9:52 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-

AS18)

I’ll check and forward any materials for other meetings as well.
From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 9:51 AM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-

AS18)

Thanks Chad. I thought you mentioned that there was also materials provided at the first EO 

12866 meeting. This is the one where we were accidently left off list. Am I remembering that 

correctly?

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 9:48 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-

AS18)

The only other comment that I expect is in response to a EO 12866 meeting where a particular 

association commented regarding the status of the switch to a lower GWP refrigerant/foam 

blowing agent. They provided a presentation at the EO meeting and a follow-up email to 

explain. I’ll send it in a few minutes.

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov] 

Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2015 3:38 PM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: Re: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-

AS18)

Thanks Chad. I assume we can follow up this week.

Best -

Cindy

Sent from my iPhone

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2015 1:04 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: EO 12866 Comments on EPA SNAP Change Listing Status draft final rule (2060-AS18)

Cindy, 

Attached are the EO 12866 interagency comments on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) draft 

final rule titled, “Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes 

Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program,” (RIN 2060-AS18). 
Regards,

Chad

From: "Newberg, Cindy" <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>

To: "Whiteman, Chad" <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>, "Thomas, Amanda" 

<Amanda_L._Thomas@omb.eop.gov>

Cc: "Elisa Rim" <rim.elisa@epa.gov>, "Klemick, Heather" <Klemick.Heather@epa.gov>, 

"Schillo, Bruce" <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: Analyses

Hi ChadI am resending the three analyses I sent in early May. What number should we use for the call 

on Friday at 4pm (Washington)? In the meantime, we are reviewing and responding to the 

comments you provided. Thanks!

BestCindy

From: Newberg, Cindy

Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 5:07 PM

To: 'Whiteman, Chad'

Cc: Sheppard, Margaret; Hufford, Drusilla; Schillo, Bruce

Subject: RE: EO 12866 briefing on Status Change

Chad – sorry, I accidently listed one of the documents still under review. What I sent was the following 

three:

EPA, 2015b. Climate Benefits of the SNAP Program Status Change Rule, April 2015.

ICF, 2015b. Economic Impact Screening Analysis for Regulatory Changes to the Listing Status of 

High-GWP

Alternatives--Revised. April 2015.

ICF, 2015c. Revised Preliminary Cost Analysis for Regulatory Changes to the Listing Status of 

High-GWP

Alternatives. April 2015.

From: Newberg, Cindy

Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 4:16 PM

To: Whiteman, Chad

Cc: Sheppard, Margaret; Hufford, Drusilla; Schillo, Bruce

Subject: RE: EO 12866 briefing on Status Change

Hi ChadSome of these documents are still undergoing QA/QC. Rather than continue to wait until everything is 

ready, here’s the first tranche:

EPA, 2015b. Climate Benefits of the SNAP Program Status Change Rule, April 2015.

ICF, 2015b. Economic Impact Screening Analysis for Regulatory Changes to the Listing Status 

of High-GWP Alternatives--Revised. April 2015.

Best-
Cindy

From: Newberg, Cindy

Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 9:14 PM

To: Chad Whiteman

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla; Schillo, Bruce; Sheppard, Margaret

Subject: Change of status rule FRM - OMB- 050115 final.pptx

Attachments: Change of status rule FRM - OMB- 050115 final.pptx; ATT00001.txt

Hi ChadAttached is the overview briefing for tomorrow's 10am call.

Best -

Cindy

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 5:55 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Subject: RE: EO 12866 briefing on Status Change

Cindy,

Will you folks please provide the following documents?

Thanks,

Chad

EPA, 2015a. Response to Comments on the SNAP Status Change Rule. April 2015.

EPA, 2015b. Climate Benefits of the SNAP Program Status Change Rule, April 2015.

ICF, 2015a. Market Characterization of the U.S. Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Industry, U.S. 

Foams Industry, U.S. Aerosols Industry, and U.S. Commercial Refrigeration Industry. March, 

2015. 

ICF, 2015b. Economic Impact Screening Analysis for Regulatory Changes to the Listing Status 

of High-GWP Alternatives--Revised. April 2015.

ICF, 2015c. Revised Preliminary Cost Analysis for Regulatory Changes to the Listing Status of 

High-GWP Alternatives. April 2015.

ICF, 2015d. Summary of substitutes listed in the proposed rule, Protection of Stratospheric 

Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives 

Policy Program. February, 2015.

From: Whiteman, Chad

Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 12:41 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 briefing on Status Change - Friday @ 11am?

Great, thanks! Would you send the overview briefing by COB Thursday so that I can circulate with 

reviewers. I’m happy to add any additional contacts to the distribution list as we want to make sure all 

interested federal agency stakeholders have a chance to review. We distribute to designated contacts at 

each agency. These contacts are responsible for circulating within their agencies.

From: Newberg, Cindy [mailto:Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 12:17 PM

To: Whiteman, Chad
Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 briefing on Status Change - Friday @ 11am?

Hi ChadYes, we are available for a briefing for you and the reviewers Friday at 11am. I think it might be helpful 

to confirm the list of reviewers you will be inviting. For example, Phil Cappel at Coast Guard 

(Philip.J.Cappel@uscg.mil) should be included. Are you able to share your list? Thanks!

BestCindy

From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 11:45 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: RE: EO 12866 briefing on Status Change - Friday @ 11am?

Hi Cindy, Wanted to touch base to see if you folks would be available on Friday at 11am to provide an 

overview briefing to interagency reviewers? Thanks, Chad 202-395-4718

From: Whiteman, Chad

Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 11:31 AM

To: Newberg, Cindy

Cc: Hufford, Drusilla

Subject: EO 12866 briefing on Status Change - Friday @ 11am?

Hi Cindy,

Would you folks be able to provide an overview briefing of the SNAP Change of Listing Status draft final 

rule on Friday (5/1) at 11am? Other times that work include Thursday (4/30) at 10 or 11am or Friday 

(5/1) at 10am or 1pm.

Thanks,

Chad
From: Brown, Stephanie N. 

Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 1:46 PM

To: Friedman, Kristina; Lemon, Mollie

Cc: Cristofaro, Alexander; Owens, Nicole; Curry, Bridgid; Pritchard, Eileen; Rees, Sarah; 

Balserak, Paul

Subject: Sent to OMB - 5750, 'Strat Ozone – SNAP Status Change Rule (HCFCs and HFCs)'

Today, 4/22/2015, I uploaded to OMB OAR's 'Strat Ozone – SNAP Status Change Rule (HCFCs 

and HFCs)' (SAN 5750). This package is a Tier 3 Final action. This is a Standard review. ADP 

Tracker has been updated. 

Thank you,

Stephanie Brown

OP/ORPM/RMD