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021763SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3/30/89 C.O.B.
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE no comments
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT no comments
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
no comments
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than C.O.B. TODAY, Thursday, March 30,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
March 29, 1989
ISSD MAR 30 AM 11: 24
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
TALKING POINTS
President Bush, a longtime environmentalist, has already
taken strong action to protect the environment in a number
of areas. He began by appointing William Reilly to lead the
EPA, the first time the head of a major environmental
organization has been chosen for the post. During the short
time he has held office, the President's actions include:
Working for Cleaner Air:
The President will propose reauthorization of the Clean
Air Act, including provisions for control of acid rain.
The President has made a call for the global phaseout
of CFCs by the year 2000. He is urging the nations of
the world to use the available options under the
Montreal Protocol to significantly tighten the
agreement to a full phase-out.
The EPA has already issued regulations on fuel
volatility standards, an important step toward
controlling smog.
Enhancing Water Quality:
Our water -- especially our groundwater -- must be
protected. The FY 1990 program funding will address
critical needs in water quality assessment, research
and public education.
Speeding Hazardous Waste Cleanup:
On March 10, the President announced he will be seeking
new legislation that will give the United States
government authority to ban all exports of hazardous
waste except where an agreement exists with the
receiving country providing for the safe handling and
management of those wastes.
The President will reinvigorate the Superfund hazardous
waste program by directing EPA to take a number of
actions, including stricter enforcement of pollution
penalties, stepped-up cost recovery cases, and
increased emergency cleanup authority.
President Bush has instructed Administrator Reilly to
begin a comprehensive internal management review of
Superfund. That review will be completed June 1.
Preserving our Wetlands and Coastal Areas:
The President pledged to develop a policy of no net
loss of American wetlands.
The EPA has initiated a tracking system for medical
wastes, a key step in a comprehensive program of
cleaning up our beaches. An interagency task force is
now working on the New York - New Jersey area, to
control solid waste on coastal waters.
The President has instructed Administrator Reilly to
develop new initiatives on coastal zone management.
Fostering International Cooperation on the Environment:
Secretary of State Baker, in the first address of his
tenure as Secretary, called for multilateral action on
the problem of global warming.
The EPA, under President Bush's leadership, has
developed the first options ever for consideration by
the countries of the world if they are to reach a pact
to slow down global warming.
The President will convene an international conference
on the environment and will direct the Treasury
Department to promote environmental considerations as a
factor in lending decisions of multilateral development
banks.
Cleaning up the Alaskan oil spill:
O
A joint federal-state resource recovery team has
convened, with the Coast Guard leading the coordination
of the Federal Government's role in the cleanup, and
the National Transportation Safety Board investigating
the accident itself. Exxon has accepted the
responsibility of paying for the cleanup.
O
[Insert to be added on the results of Transportation
Secretary Skinner, EPA Administrator Reilly and Coast
Guard Commandant Admiral Yost's assessment of the
situation.]
# # #
021763SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM MAR 30 PM 7: 31
DATE:
3/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3/30/89 C.O.B.
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than C.O.B. TODAY, Thursday, March 30,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
the attached charges must be made if not adopted
Pls call Dave Ginbons X4886 ASAP So that issues can be
Elevated to the DirEctor and/or DPC.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
March 29, 1989
1900 MAR 30 AM 24
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
TALKING POINTS
President Bush, a longtime environmentalist, has already
taken strong action to protect the environment in a number
of areas. He began by appointing William Reilly to lead the
EPA, the first time the head of a major environmental
organization has been chosen for the post. During the short
time he has held office, the President's actions include:
Working for Cleaner Air:
The President will propose reauthorization of the Clean
Air Act, including provisions for control of acid rain
proyded
substitute
aret
available.
The President has made a call for the global phaseout
Giok
of CFCs by the year 2000. He is urging the nations of
X4386
the world to use the available options under the
Montreal Protocol to significantly tighten the
agreement to a full phase-out.
The EPA has already issued regulations on fuel
volatility standards, an important step toward
controlling smog.
Enhancing Water Quality:
Our water -- especially our groundwater -- must be
protected. The FY 1990 program funding will address
critical needs in water quality assessment, research
and public education.
Speeding Hazardous Waste Cleanup:
(Stet)
On March 10, the President announced he will be seeking
K
new legislation that will give the United States
government authority to ban all exports of hazardous
7
waste except where an agreement exists with the
receiving country providing for the safe handling and
management of those wastes.
The President will reinvigorate the Superfund hazardous
waste program by directing EPA to take a number of
actions, including stricter enforcement of pollution
penalties, stepped-up cost recovery cases, and
increased emergency cleanup authority.
President Bush has instructed Administrator Reilly to
begin a comprehensive internal management review of
Superfund. That review will be completed June 1.
Preserving our Wetlands and Coastal Areas:
The President pledged to develop a policy of no net
loss of American wetlands.
The EPA has initiated a tracking system for medical
wastes, a key step in a comprehensive program of
cleaning up our beaches. An interagency task force is
now working on the New York - New Jersey area, to
control solid waste on coastal waters.
The President has instructed Administrator Reilly to
develop new initiatives on coastal zone management.
X4.58%
Gibbas
Greanbarg
vigorously implement lagislation to End ocean dumping
and will SEEK stronger legislation to Enforce against ocean
pollution
Fostering International Cooperation on the Environment:
Secretary of State Baker, in the first address of his
tenure as Secretary, called for multilateral action on
the problem of global warming.
The EPA, under President Bush's leadership, has
developed the first options ever for consideration by
Gibba
x4586
the countries of the world if they are to reach a pact
to slow down global warming.
The President will convene an international conference
on the environment and will direct the Treasury
Department to promote environmental considerations as a
factor in lending decisions of multilateral development
banks.
Cleaning up the Alaskan oil spill:
o
A joint federal-state resource recovery team has
convened, with the Coast Guard leading the coordination
of the Federal Government's role in the cleanup, and
the National Transportation Safety Board investigating
the accident itself. Exxon has accepted the
responsibility of paying for the cleanup.
[Insert to be added on the results of Transportation
Secretary Skinner, EPA Administrator Reilly and Coast
Guard Commandant Admiral Yost's assessment of the
situation.]
- INSERTA A -
###
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to make quickly to enact
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International Protocals. there Protocala word would
will include adoption two
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021763SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3/30/89 C.O.B.
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
WINSTON
CARD
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than C.O.B. TODAY, Thursday, March 30,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: on
6PM
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 30, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Talking Points on Environmental Action
Our comments on the talking points on Environmental Action
are attached. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy
Maloley.
Thank you.
CC: James W. Cicconi
021763SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3/30/89 C.O.B.
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
WINSTON
CARD
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than C.O.B. TODAY, Thursday, March 30,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Comments on P.1,2 2
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
March 29, 1989
1959 MAR 30 AM 11: 24
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
TALKING POINTS
President Bush, a longtime environmentalist, has already
taken strong action to protect the environment in a number
of areas. He began by appointing William Reilly to lead the
EPA, the first time the head of a major environmental
organization has been chosen for the post. During the short
time he has held office, the President's actions include:
Working for Cleaner Air:
The President will propose reauthorization of the Clean
Air Act, including provisions for control of acid rain,
ozone, and todic air pallutants
The President has made a call for the global phaseout
of CFCs by the year 2000. He is urging the nations of
the world to use the available options under the
Montreal Protocol to significantly tighten the
agreement to a full phase-out.
The EPA has already issued regulations on fuel
volatility standards, an important step toward
controlling smog.
Enhancing Water Quality:
Our water -- especially our groundwater -- must be
protected. The FY 1990 program funding will address
critical needs in water quality assessment, research
and public education.
Speeding Hazardous Waste Cleanup:
On March 10, the President announced he will be seeking
new legislation that will give the United States
government authority to ban all exports of hazardous
waste except where an agreement exists with the
receiving country providing for the safe handling and
management of those wastes.
The President will reinvigorate the Superfund hazardous
waste program by directing EPA to take a number of
actions, including stricter enforcement of violations
penalties, stepped-up cost recovery, cases, and
increased emergency cleanup authority.
President Bush has instructed Administrator Reilly to
begin a comprehensive internal management review of
Superfund. That review will be completed June 1.
Preserving our Wetlands and Coastal Areas:
The President pledged to develop a policy of no net
loss of American wetlands.
2
The EPA has initiated a tracking system for medical
wastes, a key step in a comprehensive program of
cleaning up our beaches. An interagency task force is
now working on the New York - New Jersey area, to
control solid waste on coastal waters.
The President has instructed Administrator Reilly to
develop new initiatives on coastal zone management.
Fostering International Cooperation on the Environment:
Secretary of State Baker, in the first address of his
tenure as Secretary, called for multilateral action on
the problem of global warming.
The EPA, under President Bush's leadership, has
developed the first options ever for consideration by
the countries of the world if they are to reach a pact
to slow down global warming.
The President will convene an international conference
on the environment and will direct the Treasury
Department to promote environmental considerations as a
factor in lending decisions of multilateral development
banks.
3
Cleaning up the Alaskan oil spill:
O
A joint federal-state resource recovery team has
convened, with the Coast Guard leading the coordination
of the Federal Government's role in the cleanup, and
the National Transportation Safety Board investigating
the accident itself. Exxon has accepted the
responsibility of paying for the cleanup.
[Insert to be added on the results of Transportation
Secretary Skinner, EPA Administrator Reilly and Coast
Guard Commandant Admiral Yost's assessment of the
situation.]
###
4
021763SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3/30/89 C.O.B.
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
WINSTON
CARD
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than C.O.B. TODAY, Thursday, March 30,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: the attached changes must be made. if not adopted
Pls call Dave Ginbons X4886 ASAP So that issues can be
Elevated to the Director and/or DPC.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
March 29, 1989
ISSD MAR 30 AM 24
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
TALKING POINTS
President Bush, a longtime environmentalist, has already
taken strong action to protect the environment in a number
of areas. He began by appointing William Reilly to lead the
EPA, the first time the head of a major environmental
organization has been chosen for the post. During the short
time he has held office, the President's actions include:
Working for Cleaner Air:
The President will propose reauthorization of the Clean
Air Act, including provisions for control of acid rain.
if safe substitutes awailable. are
The President has made a call for the global phaseout
Giopa
of CFCs by the year 2000. He is urging the nations of
X4386
the world to use the available options under the
Montreal Protocol to significantly tighten the
agreement to a full phase-out.
The EPA has already issued regulations on fuel
volatility standards, an important step toward
controlling smog.
Enhancing Water Quality:
Our water -- especially our groundwater -- must be
protected. The FY 1990 program funding will address
critical needs in water quality assessment, research
and public education.
Speeding Hazardous Waste Cleanup:
(Stet)
O
On March 10, the President announced he will be seeking
2
new legislation that will give the United States
government authority to ban all exports of hazardous
waste except where an agreement exists with the
receiving country providing for the safe handling and
management of those wastes.
The President will reinvigorate the Superfund hazardous
waste program by directing EPA to take a number of
actions, including stricter enforcement of pollution
penalties, stepped-up cost recovery cases, and
increased emergency cleanup authority.
President Bush has instructed Administrator Reilly to
begin a comprehensive internal management review of
Superfund. That review will be completed June 1.
Preserving our Wetlands and Coastal Areas:
O
The President pledged to develop a policy of no net
loss of American wetlands.
The EPA has initiated a tracking system for medical
wastes, a key step in a comprehensive program of
cleaning up our beaches. An interagency task force is
now working on the New York - New Jersey area, to
control solid waste on coastal waters.
The President has instructed Administrator Reilly to
develop new initiatives on coastal zone management.
Gibbas
vigorously implement lagislation to End ocean dumping
X4586
and will SEEK stronger legislation to Enforce against ocean
pollution.
Fostering International Cooperation on the Environment:
Secretary of State Baker, in the first address of his
tenure as Secretary, called for multilateral action on
the problem of global warming.
The EPA, under President Bush's leadership, has
developed the first options ever for consideration by
Gibbas
x4586
the countries of the world if they are to reach a pact
to slow down global warming.
The President will convene an international conference
on the environment and will direct the Treasury
Department to promote environmental considerations as a
factor in lending decisions of multilateral development
banks.
Cleaning up the Alaskan oil spill:
O
A joint federal-state resource recovery team has
convened, with the Coast Guard leading the coordination
of the Federal Government's role in the cleanup, and
the National Transportation Safety Board investigating
the accident itself. Exxon has accepted the
responsibility of paying for the cleanup.
O
[Insert to be added on the results of Transportation
Secretary Skinner, EPA Administrator Reilly and Coast
Guard Commandant Admiral Yost's assessment of the
situation.]
- INSERT A 1
###
0
The Administration will urge congrise
to more quickly to enact
computersis oil spill legislation that
will include ado of two
International Protocals. these Protocola would
standardize liability imitations for
in the event of an oil spill 00 would
which shipowias word x res pensibe
ensue a suffict level of compensation
damage and clean word up cosk.
to caren He treatice movide of for
shipules financial responsibility higher them
Inaddition, chintarationally guarteed system
existing federal and state statuts,
anto mate jurisdiction is u.s. couls on
state statute, auto matic jurisdration in
uns, counts one the ship own do
his insura ord automatic intercement
of u.s. judgements 1- o the countries
counts.
3)
SK
March 30, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR JIM CICCONI
FROM;
DENISE SCHWARZ D.S.
OFFICE OF CABINET AFFAIRS
SUBJECT;
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
LOG #02L763SS
We have reviewed the attached and have incorporated our
comments.
Attachment
CC: Chriss Winston
021763SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/30/89 C.O.B.
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than C.O.B. TODAY, Thursday, March 30,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
March 29, 1989
AM 11:24
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
TALKING POINTS
President Bush, a longtime environmentalist, has already
taken strong action to protect the environment. in a number
a strong Cabinet committed to protecti the
of areas. He began by appointing William Reilly to lead the
environ
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Air Act, including provisions for control of acid rain.
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global warming
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The EPA has already issued, regulations on fuel
volatility standards, an important step toward
controlling smog.
Enhancing Water Quality:
Our water -- especially our groundwater -- must be
protected. The FY 1990 program budget funding will address
critical needs in water quality assessment, research
and public education.
Speeding Hazardous Waste Cleanup:
On March 10, the President announced he will be seeking
to
new legislation that will give the United States
government authority to ban all exports of hazardous
waste except where an agreement exists with the
to assure
receiving country providing for the safe handling and
management of those wastes.
The President will reinvigorate ing the Superfund hazardous
is
clean-up
waste, program by directing EPA to take a number of
actions, including stricter enforcement of pollution
penalties, stepped-up cost recovery cases, and
increased emergency cleanup authority. EPA administrator
Reilly has launched a 90 day management review to
look for ways to speed clean-ups.
President Bush has instructed Administrator Reilly to
under take
begin a comprehensive internal management review of
which is scheduled to
Superfund That review will be completed June 1.
Preserving our Wetlands and Coastal Areas:
The President pledged to develop a policy of no net
loss of American wetlands, and has instructed an
interagency task force to develop initiatives
to implEment this commitment.
started.
The EPA has initiated a tracking system for medical
wastes, a key step in a comprehensive program of to
first
cleaning keep up our beaches, An interagency task force is
clean.
now working on the New York - New Jersey area, to
control solid waste on coastal waters.
The President has instructed Administrator Reilly to
to carry forward his pledge
develop new initiatives on coastal zone management.
for a new each of coastal awareness.
Fostering International Cooperation on the Environment:
Secretary of State Baker, in the first address of his
tenure as Secretary, called for multilateral action on
the problem of global warming. expected effects of
global warming are
The EPA, under President Bush's leadership, has is
prepared a comp
develop first options ever for consideration by
the countries of the world if they we are to reach a pact
assist in slowing
to, slow down global warming, trends.
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The President will convene an international conference
on the environment and will direct the Treasury
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Cleaning up the Alaskan oil spill:
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convened, with the Coast Guard leading the coordination
of the Federal Government's role in the cleanup, and
the National Transportation Safety Board investigating
the accident itself. Exxon has accepted the
for
responsibility of paying for the cleanup.
O
[Insert to be added on the results of Transportation
Secretary Skinner, EPA Administrator Reilly and Coast
Guard Commandant Admiral Yost's assessment of the
situation. ]
# # #
147
021763SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3/30/89 C.O.B.
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than C.O.B. TODAY, Thursday, March 30,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
In addition to mentioning the ban on ocean
Presidents proposalin his budget for $200 million to be
dumping by the end of 1991, we may wish to note the
used for new recreation lands through Assistant James to W. the Cicconi
President
the Land + Water conservation Fund. and Deputy
to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
March 29, 1989
ISSD MAR 30 AM 11: 24
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
TALKING POINTS
President Bush, a longtime environmentalist, has already
taken strong action to protect the environment in a number
of areas. He began by appointing William Reilly to lead the
EPA, the first time the head of a major environmental
organization has been chosen for the post. During the short
time he has held office, the President's actions include:
Working for Cleaner Air:
The President will propose reauthorization of the Clean
Air Act, including provisions for control of acid rain.
The President has made a call for the global phaseout
of CFCs by the year 2000. He is urging the nations of
the world to use the available options under the
Montreal Protocol to significantly tighten the
agreement to a full phase-out.
The EPA has already issued regulations on fuel
volatility standards, an important step toward
controlling smog.
Enhancing Water Quality:
Our water -- especially our groundwater -- must be
protected. The FY 1990 program funding will address
critical needs in water quality assessment, research
and public education.
Speeding Hazardous Waste Cleanup:
On March 10, the President announced he will be seeking
new legislation that will give the United States
government authority to ban all exports of hazardous
waste except where an agreement exists with the
receiving country providing for the safe handling and
management of those wastes.
The President will reinvigorate the Superfund hazardous
waste program by directing EPA to take a number of
actions, including stricter enforcement of pollution
penalties, stepped-up cost recovery cases, and
increased emergency cleanup authority.
President Bush has instructed Administrator Reilly to
begin a comprehensive internal management review of
Superfund. That review will be completed June 1.
Preserving our Wetlands and Coastal Areas:
The President pledged to develop a policy of no net
loss of American wetlands.
The EPA has initiated a tracking system for medical
breen with
wastes, a key step in a comprehensive program of
cleaning
up
our
beaches.
An interagency task force is
now working on the New York - New Jersey area, to
The President
control solid waste on coastal waters.
is committed
to end ocean
dumping by 9
The President has instructed Administrator Reilly to
thend of 1991,
and EPA will
develop new initiatives on coastal zone management.
issue for ocean the no Fostering dumping newpermits or
International Cooperation on the Environment:
of f sludge
industrial
O
Secretary of State Baker, in the first address of his
waste.
tenure as Secretary, called for multilateral action on
the problem of global warming.
The EPA, under President Bush's leadership, has
developed the first options ever for consideration by
the countries of the world if they are to reach a pact
to slow down global warming.
The President will convene an international conference
on the environment and will direct the Treasury
Department to promote environmental considerations as a
factor in lending decisions of multilateral development
banks.
Cleaning up the Alaskan oil spill:
O
A joint federal-state resource recovery team has
convened, with the Coast Guard leading the coordination
of the Federal Government's role in the cleanup, and
the National Transportation Safety Board investigating
the accident itself. Exxon has accepted the
responsibility of paying for the cleanup.
O
[Insert to be added on the results of Transportation
Secretary Skinner, EPA Administrator Reilly and Coast
Guard Commandant Admiral Yost's assessment of the
situation. ]
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 30, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
ROBERT J. PORTMAN RJP
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Talking Points on Environmental Action
Pursuant to your staffing memorandum of March 30, 1989, Counsel's
Office has reviewed the above-referenced talking points. We have
no objection to the contents of these talking points.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
CC: James W. Cicconi
021763SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1959 MAIN 30 M 05
DATE:
3/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3/30/89 C.O.B.
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
WINSTON
CARD
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than C.O.B. TODAY, Thursday, March 30,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: on
from
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
021763SS
Document No.
2207
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3/30/89 C.O.B.
TALKING POINTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than C.O.B. TODAY, Thursday, March 30,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
The NSC concurs. Very good job. Shows how active
March 30, 1989
the President and the Adminstration have been in this area.
James W. Cicconi
G. Philip Hughes
Assistant to the President
Executive, Secretary
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
89 MAR 30 All : 38
March 29, 1989
ISSD MAR 30 AM 11: 24
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
TALKING POINTS
President Bush, a longtime environmentalist, has already
taken strong action to protect the environment in a number
of areas. He began by appointing William Reilly to lead the
EPA, the first time the head of a major environmental
organization has been chosen for the post. During the short
time he has held office, the President's actions include:
Working for Cleaner Air:
The President will propose reauthorization of the Clean
Air Act, including provisions for control of acid rain.
The President has made a call for the global phaseout
of CFCs by the year 2000. He is urging the nations of
the world to use the available options under the
Montreal Protocol to significantly tighten the
agreement to a full phase-out.
The EPA has already issued regulations on fuel
volatility standards, an important step toward
controlling smog.
Enhancing Water Quality:
Our water -- especially our groundwater -- must be
protected. The FY 1990 program funding will address
critical needs in water quality assessment, research
and public education.
Speeding Hazardous Waste Cleanup:
On March 10, the President announced he will be seeking
new legislation that will give the United States
government authority to ban all exports of hazardous
waste except where an agreement exists with the
receiving country providing for the safe handling and
management of those wastes.
The President will reinvigorate the Superfund hazardous
waste program by directing EPA to take a number of
actions, including stricter enforcement of pollution
penalties, stepped-up cost recovery cases, and
increased emergency cleanup authority.
President Bush has instructed Administrator Reilly to
begin a comprehensive internal management review of
Superfund. That review will be completed June 1.
Preserving our Wetlands and Coastal Areas:
The President pledged to develop a policy of no net
loss of American wetlands.
The EPA has initiated a tracking system for medical
wastes, a key step in a comprehensive program of
cleaning up our beaches. An interagency task force is
now working on the New York - New Jersey area, to
control solid waste on coastal waters.
The President has instructed Administrator Reilly to
develop new initiatives on coastal zone management.
Fostering International Cooperation on the Environment:
Secretary of State Baker, in the first address of his
tenure as Secretary, called for multilateral action on
the problem of global warming.
The EPA, under President Bush's leadership, has
developed the first options ever for consideration by
the countries of the world if they are to reach a pact
to slow down global warming.
The President will convene an international conference
on the environment and will direct the Treasury
Department to promote environmental considerations as a
factor in lending decisions of multilateral development
banks.
Cleaning up the Alaskan oil spill:
O
A joint federal-state resource recovery team has
convened, with the Coast Guard leading the coordination
of the Federal Government's role in the cleanup, and
the National Transportation Safety Board investigating
the accident itself. Exxon has accepted the
responsibility of paying for the cleanup.
O
[Insert to be added on the results of Transportation
Secretary Skinner, EPA Administrator Reilly and Coast
Guard Commandant Admiral Yost's assessment of the
situation.]
# # #