Proposed Rule: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Proposed New Listings of Substitutes; Changes of 

Listing Status; and Reinterpretation of Unacceptability for Closed Cell Foam Products under the 

Significant New Alternatives Policy Program; and Revision of Clean Air Act Section 608’s Venting 

Prohibition for Propane

OMB Communication for Proposed SNAP Change of Status Rule-2

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 10:30 AM

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

Cc: Muellerleile, Caryn <Muellerleile.Caryn@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; 

Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Owens, Nicole <Owens.Nicole@epa.gov>

Subject: Re: SNAP OMB Clearance

Chad, my sincere thanks given the holiday weekend.

BestCindy

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 28, 2016, at 10:19 AM, Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> wrote:

OMB just concluded review in ROCIS.

From: Whiteman, Chad 

Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 9:56 AM

To: 'Muellerleile, Caryn' <Muellerleile.Caryn@epa.gov>; Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

Owens, Nicole <Owens.Nicole@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP OMB Clearance

Okay, I’ll have a look now. Are you folks ready for me to clear now?

From: Muellerleile, Caryn [mailto:Muellerleile.Caryn@epa.gov] 

Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 9:37 AM

To: Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>; Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

Owens, Nicole <Owens.Nicole@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP OMB Clearance

Hi Chad,

the rule and support documents are now in ROCIS and ready for clearance through the database.

Thanks!
Caryn Muellerleile

Regulatory Management Division

Office of Policy

US Environmental Protection Agency

1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW (1803A)

Washington, DC 20460

(202) 564-2855

muellerleile.caryn@epa.gov

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 7:04 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

Owens, Nicole <Owens.Nicole@epa.gov>; Muellerleile, Caryn <Muellerleile.Caryn@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP OMB Clearance

Me too. Safe travels.

BestCindy

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

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 6:57 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

Owens, Nicole <Owens.Nicole@epa.gov>; Muellerleile, Caryn <Muellerleile.Caryn@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP OMB Clearance

Hi Cindy, I’m glad we were able to wrap up the review today. Have a nice weekend everyone! Thanks, 

Chad

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 6:56 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

Owens, Nicole <Owens.Nicole@epa.gov>; Muellerleile, Caryn <Muellerleile.Caryn@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP OMB Clearance

Thanks Chad!

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

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 6:53 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

Owens, Nicole <Owens.Nicole@epa.gov>; Muellerleile, Caryn <Muellerleile.Caryn@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP OMB Clearance
Cindy,

The final, clean version of the preamble/rule that you shared in your most recent email (6:27pm) looks 

good. OMB is sending this email to indicate that OMB has concluded review on the SNAP proposed rule 

(2060-AS80). OMB requests that EPA upload the final clean version of the rule to ROCIS at which time 

OMB will finish the final process steps on this end. EPA has indicated that it will upload this final version 

to ROCIS over the weekend and that OMB will conclude review at the latest on Monday morning. As 

part of the upload to ROCIS, it is requested that EPA upload the three ICF cost/benefit documents to 

ROCIS in the “Supplementary Document” section of ROCIS.

Please let me know if you have any questions by calling my bb.

Thanks,

Chad

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 6:27 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP Redline

Hi Chad – Here’s the revised, clean version. 

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 6:16 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP Redline

Thanks Chad. We will make the changes and send it shortly – and as we discussed, we will refer to a joint 

letter rather than a consensus agreement. 

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

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 6:07 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP Redline

Cindy, One final suggestion below. EPA references in the section of the comment section that NRDC 

and AHRI did not provide any technical analysis or timeline for choosing 1/1/2015 so included a 

comment specifically requesting technical comment. If this is acceptable, please send a final clean 

version. I’ll give you a call in a second. Chad 

“EPA requests comment and information on any potential environmental or other impacts of EPA 

adopting a date other than January 1, 2024, which is our lead option. and in In particular, EPA requests 

comment on whether other alternatives that reduce overall risk would be available prior to January 1, 
2024 and for comment on any technical or other reasons that NRDC and AHRI proposed January 1, 2025 

in their consensus agreement.”

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

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 5:38 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP Redline and CLEAN

Taking a look now.

From: Farquharson, Chenise 

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 5:30 PM

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

Cc: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP Redline and CLEAN

Hi Chad, 

As we discussed, attached is the Summary memo with responses to the three additional interagency 

comments we received yesterday. I’ve attached a clean and track changes version. 

Thanks,

Chenise

_____________________________________

Chenise Farquharson

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

OAR/OAP/SPD

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

WJC East 4355FF

(202) 564-7768

Farquharson.chenise@epa.gov

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 5:15 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP Redline and CLEAN

Chad – here’s the clean copy. 

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 5:05 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: SNAP Redline
Hi Chad –

Sorry this is so late. Attached is the redline and I will send the clean version shortly. Regarding the 

tradeoff discussion, there’s revised language in the section that already discusses energy efficiency for 

each of the chiller types. The other changes are where we discuss 2024 as what we are proposing but 

seek comments on earlier and later dates.

I will send the clean version in a few minutes.

BestCindy

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

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 4:01 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80) 

Importance: High

Hi Cindy, What time do you expect to passback? Heard from DPC about the language changes. I need to 

jump in a car and drive 8 hours so would be great to know when you might passback so I can figure out 

how long I might need to stay in the office. Thanks, Chad

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

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 9:47 AM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80) 

That works for me. Let’s use this call-in:

Bridge Number: (202) 395-6392 

Conferee Passcode 775 0939

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

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 9:46 AM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80) 

Chad – I am in straight meetings at the moment. Would 11am work?

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

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 9:27 AM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80) 
Let me know what time works best for a call. Sooner is better. Thanks, Chad

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 10:09 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: Re: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80) 

Hi Chad -

We are still working through the comments. We have a few concerns. I think we should plan to 

speak in the morning. Thanks.

BestCindy

Sent from my iPhone

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 8:22 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: Re: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80) 

Thanks Chad. We will take a look.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 24, 2016, at 7:22 PM, Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> wrote:

Cindy,

Here is the lastest passback with all of the comments from this round in the preamble 

document. Comments can be identified by searching for 3/24 in the comment bubbles. Give me a call 

this evening...anytime up to 10:30 if you would like to discuss. The Summary Comment Document has 

three follow-up comments that were included in the preamble, but I wanted to pass along the summary 

comment document for context.

Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad 

Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 3:04 PM

To: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>
Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80) 

Cindy,

Attached are the two follow-up, interagency comments that I mentioned on the call. I’ll provide the 

remainder of the follow-up a little later today.

Chad

From: Farquharson, Chenise 

Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 10:55 AM

To: 'Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov' <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>

Cc: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>

Subject: Follow-up to March 21 SNAP call

Hi Chad, 

We appreciated the conversation we had with interagency commenters on Monday regarding our draft 

proposed rule. Going forward, we expect that this important interaction will continue as appropriate. 

It’s our desire to maintain a dialogue with key stakeholders and work closely with other federal 

agencies, particularly NIOSH, after the rule is published to continue to share technical information, 

ideas, and concerns. 

On March 18, we received follow-up comments from NIOSH concerning lower flammability limits (LFLs) 

and our assumptions when considering the flammability of particular substitutes. During Monday’s 

phone call, we agreed to provide links to some of our rules and risk screens that discuss our assessment 

of flammability and LFLs. Below are links to two of our recent SNAP rules and relevant risk screens. The 

risk screens provide information on how we evaluate flammability risks from hydrocarbon refrigerants, 

and how we use the LFL concentration to set limits on refrigerant charge size in certain appliances. 

Rule 19: Listing of additional hydrocarbon refrigerants in six refrigeration and air conditioning enduses

Docket: https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748

Final rule: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-04-10/pdf/2015-07895.pdf

Risk screen for propane in vending machines: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPAHQ-OAR-2013-0748-0008

Risk screen for ethane in very low temperature refrigeration: 

https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748-0004

Rule 17: Listing of hydrocarbon refrigerants for household refrigerators and freezers, and retail food 

refrigeration

Docket: https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0286

Final rule: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32175.pdf

Risk screen for propane in retail food refrigeration: 

https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0286-0197

Risk screen for isobutane in household refrigerators and freezers:

https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0286-0196
Please let us know if you have any questions. 

Thanks, 

Chenise

_____________________________________

Chenise Farquharson

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

OAR/OAP/SPD

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

WJC East 4355FF

(202) 564-7768

Farquharson.chenise@epa.gov

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 10:21 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80) 

Chad -

Attached are the responses to the interagency comments and summary document. As we 

discussed, a few of these are still under discussion. I hope we can connect tomorrow and 

resolve any outstanding issues. 

BestCindy

From: Farquharson, Chenise 

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 4:58 PM

To: 'Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov' <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>

Cc: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: Benefits Analysis---SNAP NPRM Status Change Rule #2 (SAN 5873) 

Chad, 

Attached is the benefits analysis for the draft SNAP proposed rule. 

Chenise

_____________________________________

Chenise Farquharson

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

OAR/OAP/SPD

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WJC East 4355FF

(202) 564-7768

Farquharson.chenise@epa.gov

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

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 1:37 PM

To: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Newberg, Cindy 

<Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>

Cc: Sheppard, Margaret <Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP outreach materials

Thanks Chenise!

Cindy, Any word on when EPA will be sending over the passback?

From: Farquharson, Chenise 

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 1:35 PM

To: 'Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov' <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>

Cc: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; Sheppard, Margaret <Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Subject: SNAP outreach materials

Hi Chad, 

During the meeting with OMB, SBA, and EPA on March 11, SBA requested materials related to three of 

our recent SNAP stakeholder meetings. Attached are the presentations and meeting invitations for 

those meetings. 

1. SNAP workshop on fire suppression and explosion protection—December 2, 2015

2. SNAP workshop on heavy-duty motor vehicle air conditioning systems—November 18, 2015

3. SNAP stakeholder meeting—September 11, 2015

Thanks, 

Chenise

_____________________________________

Chenise Farquharson

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

OAR/OAP/SPD

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

WJC East 4355FF

(202) 564-7768

Farquharson.chenise@epa.gov

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

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 10:52 AM

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

Cc: Sheppard, Margaret <Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise 

<Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: Mtg to discuss SNAP comments @ 2:30 on Fri (3/18)
Cindy,

Attached are the comments that I referenced in our discussion last night. The comments are labeled 

3/23 and are highlighted in blue. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Chad

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

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 5:08 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: Re: following up

Okay, I'll give you a call at 6:30. 

Sent using Blackberry

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

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 05:04 PM Eastern Standard Time

To: Whiteman, Chad 

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov> 

Subject: Re: following up 

Absolutely. I will be in the office until 7. If that doesn't work, we can connect later this evening.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 22, 2016, at 5:01 PM, Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> wrote:

Okay, would there be time this evening after 6:30 that would work?

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

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 4:59 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: Re: following up

Chad -

Given our discussion yesterday and your points on ensuring there's adequate time for a follow-up, we 

raised this with Janet already. I think it is better we connect today.

- Cindy

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 22, 2016, at 4:38 PM, Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> wrote:
Cindy, I’m also available any time tomorrow morning from 8am-noon. Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad 

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 3:56 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: following up

I won’t be available at 5pm, but can do any time after 6:30pm.

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

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 3:46 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: following up

Chad – I have a meeting at 4pm. Can we plan to speak at 5?

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

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 2:47 PM

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

Subject: Re: following up

I'm in meetings until 3:45-4pm ish. Will call once I get out of the meeting. 

Sent using Blackberry

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 1:18 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: following up

Hi Chad –

I left you a message and tried you again just now. We would like to follow up on the date for chillers, per 

the discussion yesterday. Please give me a call when you have a moment so we can discuss the next 

steps.

BestCindy

Cindy Newberg, Chief

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

SPD/OAP/OAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

+1 202-343-9729
From: Whiteman, Chad

Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 2:00 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Sheppard, Margaret 

<Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: for today's call

Also, follow-up on the aerospace narrow use exemption for chillers comment submitted on Friday.

From: Whiteman, Chad 

Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 1:55 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Sheppard, Margaret 

<Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: for today's call

Hi Cindy,

Primarily the LEL comments that we discussed on Friday to see what EPA recommends. One commenter 

wants to discuss the chiller dates again. 

Chad

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 11:57 AM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Sheppard, Margaret 

<Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Subject: for today's call

Chad –

Could you provide a list of topics for today’s call on the SNAP rule so we can plan to have the correct 

experts on the call? Thanks!

BestCindy

Cindy Newberg, Chief

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

SPD/OAP/OAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

+1 202-343-9729
From: Whiteman, Chad [mailto:Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov] 

Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 4:58 PM

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

Cc: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; Sheppard, Margaret <Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: Schedule

As mentioned on the call, I received one follow-up comment this afternoon from a commenting 

agency. Please see the last comment in this document with the heading “3/18 Comment” and 

highlighted in blue.

From: Whiteman, Chad 

Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 12:45 PM

To: 'Hufford, Drusilla' <Hufford.Drusilla@epa.gov>

Cc: 'Newberg, Cindy' <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; 'Sheppard, Margaret' <Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: Schedule

Drusilla,

Attached are the follow-up comments on the preamble. Look forward to discussing at 2:30. As the EO 

meeting ends at 2:30 and often run over, I will join the call as soon as possible, but will make every 

effort to get the EO meeting finished on time.

Thanks,

Chad

From: Whiteman, Chad 

Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 10:19 AM

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

Cc: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; Sheppard, Margaret <Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: Schedule

Drussilla,

Okay, thanks. Let’s use this call-In number: (202) 395-6392 and passcode 775 0939.

I provided some comments last night in the Summary Comment document. Here are a few of the other 

topics that we will want to discuss: chillers compliance date and the RFA analysis. I am working through 

the preamble and will forward something to you prior to the meeting that will highlight any additional 

topics that we would like to discussion.

Regards,

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: Hufford, Drusilla [mailto:Hufford.Drusilla@epa.gov] 

Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 10:13 AM

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

Cc: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; Sheppard, Margaret <Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Subject: Schedule

Chad – we can be available for 2:30 but would need a call-in line. Also, is there a list of topics to be 

covered? It would help in addition if you could share any outstanding preamble comments, as we 

understand these may exist as well, and we would be better prepared to be responsive if we saw them 

in advance.

Thanks much,

Drusilla

Drusilla Hufford, Director

Stratospheric Protection Division, U.S. EPA

(202) 343-9101

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 5:27 PM

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

Cc: Sheppard, Margaret <Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise 

<Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; David Rostker 

(David.Rostker@sba.gov) <David.Rostker@sba.gov>; Hufford, Drusilla <Hufford.Drusilla@epa.gov>

Subject: Re: Mtg to discuss SNAP comments @ 2:30 on Fri (3/18)?

Hi ChadI am adding Drusilla to the chain as she will be on this call. We'll confirm availability shortly.

Best -

Cindy

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 17, 2016, at 11:20 PM, Whiteman, Chad <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov> wrote:

Margaret,

Attached are a few follow-up comments on the Summary Comment document that can be identified by 

searching for “3/17 Interagency follow-up comment” and the yellow highlighted text. I will try to get to 

the preamble this evening to see if there are any additional items to discuss for tomorrow’s 2:30 call. I 

have sent out emails to a number of agencies that the call will be Friday at 2:30 so please let me know 

ASAP if we need to change the time.

Thanks,

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

Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:03 PM

To: Sheppard, Margaret <Sheppard.Margaret@epa.gov>

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Newberg, Cindy 

<Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; David Rostker 

(David.Rostker@sba.gov) <David.Rostker@sba.gov>

Subject: Mtg to discuss SNAP comments @ 2:30 on Fri (3/18)?

Margaret,

Would you folks be available tomorrow afternoon at 2:30pm, following the SNAP EO 12866 meeting, to 

discuss EPA’s passbacks to interagency comments? I spoke to Chenise about a few topics after today’s 

EO 12866 meeting and will try to provide some feedback prior to tomorrow’s meeting about any other 

topics for discussion. My afternoon is pretty open at this point so feel free to suggest another time if 

the 2:30 time slot does not work.

Thanks,

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, March 16, 2016 10:09 AM

To: Maranion, Bella <Maranion.Bella@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: contact info

Bella, Here are the documents that Boeing provided to me prior to the call. Chad

>https://www.fire.tc.faa.gov/pdf/systems/Oct14Meeting/Madden-1014-BTPupdate.pdf<

From: Maranion, Bella [mailto:Maranion.Bella@epa.gov] 

Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:07 AM

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

Subject: contact info

Bella A. Maranion

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Air and Radiation

Office of Atmospheric Programs, Stratospheric Protection Division

Phone: (202) 343-9749
maranion.bella@epa.gov

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

Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 9:29 AM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80)

Thanks Cindy and team. We’ll have a look and get back to you.

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 3:44 AM

To: Chad Whiteman <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80)

Hi ChadPlease find attached the remaining responses and a date correction (highlighted) to the 

interagency comments.

I am out of the office the rest of the week but I will be checking email and we can organize a 

call, if needed.

Best -

Cindy

Sent from my iPhone

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 3:57 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80)

Hi Chad –

Thanks for conversation earlier today. Here’s the TSD you requested with the comments on March 

4th. Have a nice weekend!

Best –

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

Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 3:45 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80)

Thanks Cindy! I distributed and asked for comment back on Monday (3/14).

From: Newberg, Cindy 

Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 2:07 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80)

Hi Chad –

As discussed, attached are the bulk of the responses to the interagency comments. There are a few we 

are still working on that we will send separately as discussed (or request a teleconference). Also, we are 

still working through the comments from March 4th.

BestCindy

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

Sent: Friday, March 04, 2016 4:56 PM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

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

Subject: RE: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80)

Hi Cindy,

Attached are the second round of comments on the preamble and in response to the cost analyses. You 

can find these comments by searching for EO12866 in the comment bubbles. Will EPA also provide the 

technical support document that is referenced in the preamble? Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Chad

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

Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 9:25 AM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

Maranion, Bella <Maranion.Bella@epa.gov>

Subject: Re: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80)
Cindy,

I would recommend passing back to us if you have responded to all of the comments from the first 

round. 

Chad 

Sent using Blackberry

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

Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 05:56 AM Eastern Standard Time

To: Whiteman, Chad 

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

Maranion, Bella <Maranion.Bella@epa.gov> 

Subject: Re: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80) 

Hi ChadWe've been going through the interagency comments and will want to follow up on several. It would be 

helpful to know the timing for receiving your comments. It would be easiest to for us to work with all 

the comments at once. Thanks!

Best -

Cindy

Sent from my iPhone

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

Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 10:44 AM

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

Cc: Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>; Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>; 

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

Subject: EO 12866 Interagency Comments on draft EPA SNAP NPRM (2060-AS80)

Hi Cindy,

Attached is the first round of EO 12866 interagency comments on the EPA’s draft rule titled, “Protection 

of Stratospheric Ozone: Proposed New Listings of Substitutes; Changes of Listing Status; and 

Reinterpretation of Unacceptability for Closed Cell Foam Products under the Significant New 

Alternatives Policy Program; and Revision of Clean Air Act Section 608’s Venting Prohibition for 

Propane,” RIN 2060-AS80. We will send the next round of comments next week.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

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

Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 4:36 PM

To: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Cc: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SBREFA and Economic Analyses---SNAP NPRM Status Change Rule #2 (SAN 5873) 

Okay, thanks! Chad

From: Farquharson, Chenise 

Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 4:23 PM

To: 'Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov' <Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov>

Cc: Newberg, Cindy <Newberg.Cindy@epa.gov>; Schillo, Bruce <Schillo.Bruce@epa.gov>

Subject: SBREFA and Economic Analyses---SNAP NPRM Status Change Rule #2 (SAN 5873) 

Hi Chad, 

Cindy and I spoke about the documents you requested for the SNAP Status Change Rule #2. I’m sending 

the four attached documents on her behalf. 

1. Draft Economic Impact Screening Analysis for Regulatory Changes to the Listing Status of High-GWP 

Alternatives used in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Foams, and Fire Suppression. February, 2016.

2. Preliminary Cost Analysis for Regulatory Changes to the Listing Status of High-GWP Alternatives used 

in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Foams, and Fire Suppression. February, 2016. 

3. AHRI and NRDC letter to EPA regarding chillers. February, 2016.

4. AHAM letter to EPA regarding household refrigerators and room A/C. February, 2016.

Thanks,

Chenise

_____________________________________

Chenise Farquharson

Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch

OAR/OAP/SPD

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

WJC East 4355FF

(202) 564-7768

Farquharson.chenise@epa.gov

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

Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2016 12:39 PM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP rule submission

Hi Cindy, 

Thanks for the email and follow-up voicemail.
Did you folks receive the request for comment on the FAR Council rulemaking related to HFCs? Would 

like to talk with you folks about this rule once you have had a chance to review. 

Thanks,

Chad

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

Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 8:01 AM

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

Cc: Farquharson, Chenise <Farquharson.Chenise@epa.gov>

Subject: RE: SNAP rule submission

Hi ChadHappy New Year!

We’re working on the next SNAP. It should be uploaded into ROCIS before the end of the month. The 

proposal includes both some changes of status as well as some listings for new alternatives (i.e., 

acceptable with conditions of use, unacceptable). The RIN # is: 2060-AS80. EPA did not submit a 

rationale for non-significance.

We would be happy to follow up with you about the proposal.

BestCindy

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

Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 11:03 AM

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

Subject: SNAP rule submission

Hi Cindy,

Do you know anything about the timing of the submission of the next SNAP rule? At the end of last 

year, I was told that you folks might be submitting the rule to OMB soon. Will you also pass along the 

RIN and any summary that may have been submitted for the significance determination?

Happy New Year and Thanks,

Chad