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IF PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
4-25-90 Kristin / Chros Good Stuff Cil
I990 APR 24 FM 6: 27
April 24, 1990
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
&
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
Assistant to the President for Communications
CHRISS WINSTON
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Deputy Assistant to the President for
Communications and Director of Speechwriting
FROM:
KRISTIN CLARK TAYLOR
Director of Media Relations
Attached for your information are several articles written as a
result of your April 11 roundtable interview with Outdoor
writers.
NEW YORK NEWSDAY
APRIL 12, 1990
"I just wanted to make those self-serving state-
For Bush,
ments because I like some sympathy and understand-
ing when I'm out fishing," Bush said. "I work like
hell around here. I get to work at 7 in the morning
and I'm going to continue to do that. But I'm going to
Fishing's
play an hour or two."
Bush got very little sympathy and understanding
from the media last summer when he was on a working
vacation in Kennebunkport, Maine, and went blue-
fishing every day. He was skunked for days on end and
The Thing
the media cackled big goose eggs when it reported his
hooking average. Near the end of the vacation he final-
ly caught a fish for a major "photo opportunity."
"I fish and release," Bush said. "I'll keep a bluefish
Washington - George Bush, the Environment
once in a while. I never keep a bonefish. I let them
President, hosted a gaggle of outdoor writers at a
get off the hook and turn them loose. Only to
roundtable discussion yesterday in the Roosevelt
watch one of them that I lovingly did that to be eaten
Room of the White House, which is dominated by a
by a shark."
large painting of Teddy Roosevelt on horseback wear-
As for his poor success bluefishing last summer, the
ing his-Rough Riders uniform.
President had this to say: "I'm blaming the Secret
The writers, who would have been more comfort-
Service about that. They were trying to keep the other
able in Teddy's rough clothing than the suits and ties
boats away and it looked like a mix-master there with
they were wearing, expected the President to lecture
the salt foam on top of the water." How, he asked, could
them on the administration's
anyone catch bluefish with a flotilla of Secret Service
boats churning up the water around him?
Clean Air Act, which was passed
by the Senate but faces strong
ALL
"But we'll have them this summer," he said. "I'll
keep one and barbecue it on the grill."
opposition in the House of Re-
OUTDOORS
Working vacation or no, fishing is "pure recrea-
presentatives.
tion," for him, Bush said, and he's all in favor of
The President had a different
recreation. "It all ties into the well-being of the nation.
agenda. "I am determined to go
The [people] they get out and the more they enjoy
fishing and I think people under-
the great outdoors the better it is for the country."
stand," he said. "But they don't
But when it was suggested that some national parks
understand, I think, that you can
like Yellowstone and Yosemite and some sections of the
say you are on a working vacation
National Seashore were becoming overwhelmed with
and they see you out fishing."
visitors because they were too easily accessible by auto,
Make no mistake about it,
Dave
the President sided with the campers.
Bush will be working this week-
Knickerbocker
"If the vehicle traffic degrades the outdoors that's
end when he goes to Islamorada,
one thing," he said. "The idea that your going to try
Fla., to stalk wily bonefish on the flats of Florida Bay.
to ration access to Cape Hatteras or ration access to
He will combine the trip with a meeting with Presi-
Kennebunkport's great bluefishing is something else.
dent Francois Mitterand of France in the Keys.
I rejoice when I see families out there in some recrea-
This weekend's fishing "will tie in to Everglades and
tional mode."
the environmental matters there
pointing out the
So call him the Fishing President, or the Recreation
sensitivity of the environment there and the ecological
President. Both are compatible with an Environment
balance." the President said. He said he would like also
President.
to fish for largemouth bass in the Potomac River.
"It was no secret. They've been catching bass [in
the Potomac] for a long time but if I go out there as
President. look at the grasses in the creek across from
the Pentagon, I think it tends to symbolize a dirty
river can get to be a cleaner river."
"I can show you where to catch the big ones," one
writer volunteered and the President visibly bright-
ened. It will all be in a day's work.
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
APRIL 13, 1990
Bush is making
plans to cast off
the cares of office
By Gene Mueller
Asked if it wouldn't be wise to halt
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
offshore oil drilling because of dam-
Service agents in boats other then
the one he fishes from.
age to the environment, Bush said,
Let no one accuse President Bush
"I'm not going to ban offshore
The president also showed keen
of not having his priorities in order.
drilling [everywhere], but I may in
interest in bass fishing on the Poto-
mac River.
"I am determined to go fishing,"
some sensitive areas."
Bush said Wednesday when 11 writ-
"If I go out there, it sends a signal
Bush also pointed out that the
ers - all of whom cover the fishing,
that the president is concerned,"
boating and hunting sports beat -
fishing around some of the existing
Bush said. Then he joked with two
met with him at the White House.
oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico is spec-
Washington writers about where to
It was the second time since as-
tacular. "Everything comes down to
look for a trophy largemouth bass.
suming office that Bush had asked a
achieving a balance between [recre-
Toward the end of the 45-minute
group of outdoors writers to come to
ational] use and jobs," he said.
meeting, Bush was emphatic about
Pennsylvania Avenue and share
Bush said he will support the de-
not wishing to slow down the move-
some thoughts about one of the most
cision to oppose the Two Forks Dam
ments of Americans who want to
popular recreational activities in
project near Denver by Environ-
make use of recreational areas.
America, sport fishing, as well as
mental Protection Agency Adminis-
Some of the writers suggested that
environmental concerns that face all
trator William Reilly. The project
some automobile restrictions might
who live on this planet.
would ruin a prized stretch of South
be in order, what with traffic jams
Only moments into the meeting, it
Platte River trout fishing but pro-
becoming the norm in national parks
became apparent that the president
vide drinking water for the burgeon-
and along federal seashores.
relished spending time with those
ing Denver area.
who shared his favorite hobby.
The chat with the writers re-
Among those invited were the out-
turned frequently to sport fishing.
doors writers for The Washington
For example, referring to the pres-
Times, Washington Post, USA Today,
ident's fondness for going after blue-
New York Times, Denver Post, Mi-
fish during his Maine summer vaca-
ami Herald, Bassmaster magazine
tions, one of the writers mentioned
and Southern Living magazine.
that sport fishermen this year may
The president said he is going to
not keep more than 10 bluefish per
Islamorada, Fla., this weekend for
offshore outing and asked Bush,
some bonefish angling in the Keys.
"Will you be able to stop at 10 blues."
"Nobody will say I'm playing
Replied the president, with a wide
hooky, because I work like hell
grin: "I'd like to think I was going to
around here. I am determined to go
get 10." He added, "I release my fish,
fishing and I think people under-
although we eat one now and then."
stand."
While in Florida, Bush will take a
Bush noted the difficulty of hook-
close look at the Everglades.
ing fish when surrounded by Secret
"I was briefed thoroughly about
the degradation of the Everglades,"
he said. "I consider it a very sen-
sitive environmental area. I'm anx-
ious to see if there's been an im-
provement."
The large Everglades National
Park lands have been harmed im-
mensely - in part because of adja-
cent overdevelopment, increased
water well-drilling and recent
droughts. Much of its natural water
has disappeared. along with its wild-
life.
USA TODAY
APRIL 12, 1990
President Bush
makes outdoors pitch
By Ben Brown
"I'm trying to do my part to
USA TODAY
mean I am determined to go
get outdoors and show the
fishing, and I think people un-
flag for sports, fitness and rec-
derstand."
WASHINGTON - Presi-
reation," Bush said. Yet when
Especially if it's reported
dent Bush invited a group of
his time away from the White
so that "nobody will say I'm
outdoors writers to the White
House includes fishing for
playing hooky, because I
House on Wednesday to pro-
bluefish in Maine, bass in Ala-
work like hell around here. I
mote his devotion to outdoor
bama and bonefish in Florida,
get to work at 7 a.m., and I'm
recreation and to joke about
he ends up "taking a few shots
going to continue to do that.
getting a little "understanding
in the process."
But I'm going to play hard,
and sympathy" for his work-
It's "nothing I can't handle
too."
ing vacations.
so far," Bush said. "By that, I
The timing of Wednesday's
talk might have to do with two
tle environmental compo-
upcoming events - a week-
nent" into the visit by catch-
end bonefishing trip in the
ing up on what's happening in
Florida Keys and Earth Day,
the Everglades and to fragile
April 22.
reefs off the coast.
After meeting with French
"Look," said the president,
President Francois Mitter-
"Tm down there to have fun.
rand in Florida, Bush will
And if we can help by point-
"kind of phase in this sport-
ing out the sensitivity of the
fishing trip" in the Keys. "Be-
environment there, the eco-
cause of Earth Day," he plans
logical balance in the Ever-
"at least (to) try to put in a lit-
glades, I want to do that."
THE DENVER POST
APRIL 12, 1990
George Bush: No
fish out of water
President defends environmental record
By Charlie Meyers
Denver Post Outdoors Writer
EXTRA! EXTRA!
WASHINGTON, D.C. - But for the pop-
ping of flash bulbs and the omnipresent
more than 700 hydroelectric dams comes
scurrying of aides, the scene at the White
up in the next half-decade, Bush fumbled
House yesterday might have been mistak-
briefly, then said, "We need to look at
en for a fireside gathering at some deep-
each one of these case by case. I don't
woods fishing camp.
want to cut back on legitimate recreation-
Here was George Bush, the fishing pres-
al opportunity, but I also don't want to go
ident, regaling a gathering of outdoors
to extremes on these things."
writers about the ones that got away and
He played this down-the-middle ap-
those he hopes to catch on a Florida Keys
proach on the matter of offshore oil dril-
vacation next weekend. Millie, the execu-
ling as well.
tive springer spaniel, wandered about,
"I listen to both sides. I favor offshore
lending a rustic air to it all.
drilling because I believe we cannot be-
In fact, Bush indeed was on a serious
come totally dependent upon foreign oil,
fishing expedition, attempting to hook the
but I also say we will not drill in certain
assembled writers on his environmental
environmentally sensitive areas while I
record at a time when a wave of ecologi-
am president."
cal awareness is sweeping the globe. He
On the eve of his Florida visit, Bush
may have a bit more luck with Islamora-
professed particular concern over the
do's bonefish and tarpon.
problems of the Everglades, saying he
Bush, who also has a passion for bird
would use his vacation to learn more
hunting, quite obviously carries an out-
about the issues.
doorsman's concern for the affairs of na-
"But I want to make no mistake about
ture. But he is equally committed to com-
it, I am determined to go fishing," Bush
merce and development, a duality that
joked. "I think people understand that. I
almost certainly will keep him on a tight-
work like hell the rest of the time. I work
rope for the duration of his presidency.
hard and I play hard."
While fielding a broad range of ques-
The president chuckled at a reference
tions, Bush repeatedly expressed a theme
to his celebrated lack of success on an ex-
of balance between environmental protec-
pedition for bluefish off the coast of Maine
tion and the consumptive use of natural
last summer.
resources.
"I blame that on the Secret Service," he
Asked about stipulations to protect min-
imum stream flow when the relicensing of
Please see ENVIRONMENT on 6D
CONTINUED
THE DENVER POST
A bird in hand is worth plenty to
President Bush
ENVIRONMENT from Page 1D
grinned. "They were trying to chase all the oth-
Almost every decision
er boats away and they churned up the ocean
like a Mixmaster. Nobody can catch fish with
involves achieving a balance
all that going on."
between protection and use,
He then spun the line of anglers universal:
"I'm going back up there this summer and I
between protection and
guarantee I'll catch some."
jobs.'
Again wrapping himself in the cloak of con-
George Bush
servation, Bush said he practices catch and re-
lease.
products is intended to be funneled back to the
states for use on outdoor projects, but frequent-
"I'll keep an occasional bluefish to barbecue
ly was impounded under the Ronald Reagan
when they're plentiful, then let all the rest go.
presidency. Bush has fully restored it in his
But I'd never keep a bonefish or something like
proposed budget.
that."
The president also pointed to his efforts in
Putting a happy face on the environmental
strengthening the Clean Air Act and in encour-
record of his young administration, Bush cited
aging tree planting, along with increased coop-
such accomplishments as his support for the
eration between such federal agencies as the
Wallop-Breaux land and water conservation
Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. For-
fund. This excise tax on fishing and boating
est Service and private outdoor/environmental
groups.
Asked if he could use his office to highlight
more emphasis on the recreational use of pub-
lic lands, Bush replied, "I do support this. I
have done some and I can do more.
"But the thing I keep coming back to is that
almost every decision involves achieving a bal-
ance between protection and use, between pre-
tection and jobs."
The offshore drilling issue may define his
tightwire predicament as well as any. When if
was suggested that the oil industry was better
positioned to win the debates over which areas
were sensitive, Bush bridled.
"If you talk to the same oil people I do, they
think they're losing. They think there's a bias
against drilling offshore. It depends upon who
you talk to and I talk to both sides."
This could be Bush's ultimate dilemma: In
trying to please both sides on these myriad out+
door issues. he runs the risk of pleasing no one:
THE WASHINGTON POST
APRIL 12, 1990
Bush Takes a Sounding on the Environment
Shares Outdoor Writers' Concerns and Talks Fishing With Gusto
By Angus Phillips
boats away and it looked like a Mixmaster out there,
Washington Post Staff Writer
churned up with salt foam. How can you expect to catch
fish in a situation like that?"
President Bush kicked off his "environmental week"
The issue came up at Bush's annual conservation
yesterday by extolling the Potomac River's rebirth,
round-table session with outdoor writers. He invited a
defending the need for offshore drilling to answer the
dozen this year, meeting with them for a half-hour in
nation's oil needs and blaming his well-chronicled blue-
the White House Roosevelt Room as he prepares for a
fishing blues on someone else.
spate of environmentally oriented activities next week.
Though he was "ridiculed" for unsuccessful fishing
Bush plans a speech April 18 on global warming, then
forays off Kennebunkport during his last summer va-
several talks around the South on "the environment as a
cation in Maine, the president said: "I'm blaming the
Republican issue," before heading to the Florida Keys
Secret Service for that. They were trying to keep other
See BUSH, B11, Col. 6
He said he takes "a few shots"
Bush also indicated he will stand
Bush Takes
from detractors for his fishing ad-
behind Reilly's opposition to the
diction, "but nothing I can't take so
Two Forks Dam, which would in-
far," adding, "When I'm in Maine I
undate a stretch of the South Platte
Sounding on
go fishing, and I think Americans
River near Denver highly prized for
understand. I hope they do because
its trout and a wide variety of wild-
I'm going to do it again."
life along its banks.
Environment
Bush expressed interest in the
"I've not talked to Bill, and I'm
resurgence of largemouth bass fish-
not sure there's a final decision,"
ing in the Potomac around Wash-
said Bush, "but
he will look at
ington, which he said "sends a signal
this from every angle and I would
BUSH, From B1
that a dirty river can become a
be disinclined to overrule a decision
cleaner river."
for a weekend of bonefishing, fin-
that's been given this much study."
He said he wrestles with conflict-
ishing there April 22, the 20th an-
Reilly made a preliminary decision
ing demands of preservationists and
niversary of Earth Day.
last year to veto the dam project,
developers on environmental mat-
Political analysts suggest the ef-
which would provide drinking water
ters, noting that his administration
forts are aimed in part at shoring up
for the growing Denver area. Den-
is currently reassessing standards
perceived administration weak-
ver's regional EPA office last month
for offshore oil drilling to make sure
nesses on conservation matters,
formally recommended prohibition of
it won't endanger fragile areas.
which began with Bush's slow re-
the $1 billion project. Sununu was
Asked about controversial efforts
action to the Exxon Valdez oil spill a
among many influential Republicans
to drill in the Gulf of Mexico off Flor-
year ago and have been exacer-
who opposed the EPA stance.
ida's Everglades, Bush said, "T've
bated by a continuing power strug-
The President also expressed
said we'll not drill in sensitive envi-
gle on conservation matters be-
keen interest when two of his vis-
ronmental areas and I consider the
tween White House Chief of Staff
itors told him some national parks
Everglades at this juncture environ-
John Sununu and Environmental
and wildernesses are becoming
mentally sensitive." But he said no
Protection Agency Administrator
overrun with automobiles.
final judgment has been made.
William Reilly.
Bush said access to federal lands
But the president, an avid angler,
On offshore drilling in general,
is a privilege dear to him, and that
Bush said: "We cannot become to-
also seems simply to like talking
he rejoices when he sees parents,
tally dependent on foreign oil and
fishing, and did so yesterday with
grandparents and children camping
offshore drilling offers some poten-
gusto. He said he supports Com-
in parks and wildernesses. "I'm not
tial. But potential or not, if the area
merce Secretary Robert Mos-
much of a motor home person my-
is highly sensitive there will not be
bacher's recent decision to impose
self," he said, but he's nonetheless
drilling there while I am president
a 10-bluefish-a-day limit for recre-
"highly wary of anyone who tries to
of the United States."
ational anglers in offshore waters,
ration access to federal lands."
But: "I understand offshore dril-
adding, "I'd like to think I was going
Yet he pressed for more informa-
ling, understand the risks and po-
to get to 10" in Maine this summer.
tion on crowded places like Hatter-
tentials and know enough about the
as National Seashore and Yellow-
energy requirements of this coun-
stone National Park. saying, "I've
try to say I'm not going to put an
never seen camping areas smogged
end to all offshore drilling."
out by CO-2."
THE DENVER POST
APRIL 15, 1990
Bush walking tightrope
with environmentalists
ASHINGTON -
It is heartening to think that, oc-
W
Last week George
casionally, while being beseeched
Bush declared him-
by Lithuanian nationals or trying
self an outdoors-
to make some sense of what Mar-
man's president. Whether he can
garet Thatcher is saying, George
make the same attachment to the
Bush's mind ever so briefly might
environmentalist is something else
drift away to leaping tarpon or
again.
flushing quail.
With the heightening public
But Bush also is a friend to big
awareness of the earth's troubles,
oil, big business and several other
Bush may have difficulty finding a
Goliaths who routinely wreak eco-
place for his often-conservative
logical havoc. The same man who
administration on the environmen-
lusts after bonefish and strength-
tal bandwagon. Considering the
ens the Clean Air Act also plays
generally inseparable nature of
soft with the Exxon Valdez and
outdoor activities and environs,
mumbles when he should be shout-
the president may sit less comfort-
ing about global warming.
ably around the campfire as well.
The cozy little chat with us out-
For out-
door writers, the second in what
doorsmen, it is
seems destined to become an annu-
smugly satis-
al affair, plainly was intended to
fying to have
gild the lily. With his pledge of no
one of our own
net loss of wetlands, his support
ensconced in
for fully funding the Wallop-
the world's
Breaux outdoor trust and a budget
most impor-
that gives increasing emphasis to
tant office. I'll
recreation on the public lands,
freely confess
Bush is on a-bit of an outdoor roll.
getting a nice,
But, as some pundit said, one
warm, fuzzy feeling listening to
swallow doesn't make a hangover.
the president extol his fishing pas-
sions to our little group of a dozen
outdoor writers he'd invited to the
White House last Wednesday.
Hearing him joke heartily about
his lack of success, his vow to "get
'em next time," his "I work like
hell around here and now I'm go-
ing fishing" attitude, I felt an un-
mistakable bond of brotherhood.
CONTINUED
THE DENVER POST
By Charlie Meyers
But he has done much good, so
much more than his predecessor,
With this most recent wave of en-
Ronald Reagan, that we are
vironmental awareness nearing
tempted to forgive his periodic
full leap, the administration will
backsliding. Almost. He has fully
be under mounting pressure to do
funded the Wallop-Breaux fund
more and more - a thrust intrin-
that delivers taxes on fishing and
sically contrary to Bush's conser-
boating products to states to sup-
vative leanings and his practiced
port outdoor recreation. Reagan
political ploy of balance.
impounded much of the money.
More than any recent president,
Bush's budget also has shifted
Bush seems dedicated to the mid-
far more emphasis toward recre-
dle course. On Wednesday, he re-
ational use of public lands and pro-
peatedly voiced his intention to
moted a new spirit of cooperation
balance ecology and economy.
between natural resource profes-
There will be times when the
sionals and outdoor/conservation-
juggling act will work splendidly.
ist volunteers.
In his upcoming farm bill, he'll
The Forest Service is taking a
very likely use the 9 million acres
stronger role in fisheries; the Bu-
still uncommitted under the Con-
reau of Land Management has a
servation Reserve Program to
greater interest in wildlife.
preserve farm wetlands. But the
"I can do more. I will do more,"
question will be raised whether the
he promises.
quality of these damp farm plots
He'll have ample opportunity to
will be equal to the wetlands that
make good his word.
Much needs to be done with the
may be destroyed elsewhere.
Asked about attaching mini-
superfund cleanup sites, such as
mum-flow protection to the 700-
the mine leachings into Colorado's
Arkansas and Eagle rivers. The
odd hydroelectric-dam projects
money is there, but so is the inces-
coming up for relicensing in the
next four years, Bush again
sant study and haggling, wasting
time and money. A presidential
climbed the tightrope, as he did on
offshore oil drilling.
mandate cutting through the red
tape. getting on with it, would be
welcome.
Document No. 130988
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/09/90
NOON Tuesday 04/10
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
Theresa
SCOWCROFT
PORTER 6554
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
DELAND
CICCONI
BROMLEY
DEMAREST
BOSKIN
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by NOON, tomorrow, Tuesday, 04/10, with a copy to my
office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
let
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Clear
groph on Padd
April 1990
air
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the following
environmental concerns:
*
Banned most uses of asbestos.
African elephant
Stopped the importation of all, ivory into this country, a
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa dwindling elephant herds.
Increased research on alobal climate change by 43% ni 1990 and
proposed
Proposed billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
57% anditional increase
Conference on global change this month.
research
to $1 billion
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
for 1991.
country only two years ago.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters of a
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
at federal facilities around the country.
Hd3
Cabenet
*
Canceled alar, as well as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
EDBCs, a family of pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
friesb
and other public lando
Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by proposing $450
million in spending for land acquisition.
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal. require environmentally sound monagement of exports
of hazardous, infetious, and house hold wastes and memorisal manerator trad,
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Proposed that cars be designed to give off less evaporative
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards.
*
Began a procedure to evaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections.
(Additionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
rejected to save wetlands and other environmental
resources.)
as part of the the Beactiful
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America
goal of
Began developing the country's first no-net-loss of wetlands
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly strengthens
procedures in effect a year ago.
*
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
move
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
to
*36
Offered technical assistance to all Eastern Bloc countries
now trying to save national environments unbelievably
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
Peace Coups Ball
Enatern Europe Eastern Europe
Increased funding for clean coal technology
Chriss Comments
from
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
OHO
90 MAR 10 A10: 45
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
and his Cabinet /or "the Bush administration
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the following
environmental concerns:
1
Clean Air proposal - see suggested version
Banned most uses of asbestos.
African elephant
Stopped the importation of all^ ivory into this country, a
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa's dwindling elephant herds.
Proposed a billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
Conference on global change this month. -add stuff from next page
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago. emphasizes aggressive law enforcement,
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
ore $750 millie
move
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters of a
up
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
at federal facilities around the country.
The posticide
Canceled"alar, alar, as well as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
EDBCs, a family of pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by proposing increasing $450
million in spending for land acquisition. from a rate of $36 million
per year to $1 billion over four years.
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal. 1 see revised version
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, If with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Proposed that cars be designed to give off less evaporative
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards. - see revised version
Began a procedure to evaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections. Rejected
(Additionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
rejected to save wetlands and other environmental
resources.)
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move
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
up
billion new trees a year in America.
"
Began developing the country's first no-net-loss of wetlands
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly strengthens
procedures in effect a year ago. Accelerated research on wetlands
by 22 percent In 1990.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer. and Offered to host the first
move this
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
sentence
Offered technical assistance to all Eastern Bloc countries
up
now trying to save national environments unbelievably
under
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
thind
graph
full funding for clean Coal Technology program
Led efforts to make the environment a focus of The
"G-7" summit in Paris
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
722 JACKSON PLACE, NW.
WASHINGTON, DC 20503
DATE:
MON 4-9
TO:
CHERYL K.
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
x 2150
FAX NUMBER:
6218
SUBJECT OF MATERIAL:
NUMBER OF PAGES:
3
MESSAGE:
HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL - SOME ADDITIONS
AND SOME FINE-TUNIN 6 FOR BUSH ENVIRO
RECORD -
-
FROM:
DALE CURTIS CEQ
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
x5750
FAX NUMBER: FTS: 395-3744
APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP!
CALL IF you NEED CLARIFICATION
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
10
April 10, 19903
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
President Bush's Environmental Record in Brief
It is not clear from the staffing sheet what is the purpose
of the document entitled "President Bush's Environmental Record
in Brief." Given the individuals to whom it was staffed, I
assume that it has something to do with the Global Change
Conference next week.
My concerns are the following:
1. It simply constitutes a list of actions. There is no
structure or themes. It has no concepts or sense of direction,
merely a laundry list of actions taken.
2. It has no sense of priorities. The items listed, one
would infer, are all of equal value.
3. It misses the point of the President's approach to the
environment -- aggressively seeking increased environmental
benefits while doing so in a way that balances the need for
economic growth.
What is different about this President and his approach to
the environment is that we not only are doing a great deal, but
that we are doing it through means such as an emissions trading
system for sulfur dioxide reductions (acid rain) that will
achieve these benefits in the most economically beneficial way
possible. This distinguishes us from the rigid, mandated,
command and control systems adopted in the 1970s.
Interestingly, the Clean Air Act, arguably the largest
environmental action proposed by a President in the last two
decades is not mentioned in the "environmental record in brief."
I can comment more helpfully if the target audience is
identified. Teresa Gorman, our Associate Director for
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources (456-6554), would be
more than happy to be helpful in developing some themes and a
framework for such a document, as would Jim Pinkerton.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No. 130988
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/09/90
NOON Tuesday 04/10
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
P
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
DELAND
CARD
CICCONI
BROMLEY
DEMAREST
BOSKIN
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by NOON, tomorrow, Tuesday, 04/10, with a copy to my
office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the following
environmental concerns:
*
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Proposed Comprehensive clean air legislation within 7 octice. months of taking
Stopped the importation of all ivory into this country, a
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa's dwindling elephant herds.
Proposed a billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
Conference on global change this month.
*
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
*
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters of a
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
at federal facilities around the country.
Canceled alar, as well as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
EDBCs, a family of pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by proposing $450
million in spending for land acquisition.
*
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Proposed that cars be designed to give off less evaporative
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards.
Began a procedure to evaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections.
(Additionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
rejected resources.) to save wetlands and other environmental
Believe it is too condroversive to raise
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America.
goal of
Began developing the country's first
no-net-loss of wetlands
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly strengthens
procedures in effect a year ago.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Offered technical assistance to a. $ Eastern Bloc countries
now trying to save national environments unbelievably damaged
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
1/.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
722 JACKSON PLACE, NW.
WASHINGTON, DC 20503
April 10, 1990
4 pages
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
DC
DALE CURTIS, CEQ, x5750
RE:
BUSH ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF
Hi Chriss-- there are a few items grossly missing from the list.
Additionally, hope these suggested changes help sharpen it.
Thanks--we really appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance.
Call me if you have any questions.
-
List doesn't mention clean air! Make it the first graph:
"Proposed and worked for passage of amendments to the Clean
Air Act to reduce the emisisons that cause acid rain, smog
and air toxics."
--
Graph #3, global climate change, would this be better?:
"Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase, to $1 billion, for
1991. Host to an international conference on global change
April 17-18."
Then move second-to-last graph (CFC's, etc) up under this
section.
-- Graph #5, re EPA's budget: move up higher on the list
--
Graph #7, re parks and wildlife refuges, would this be
better?: "Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by
increasing funds for land acquisition from a rate of $36
million per year to a rate of over $250 million per year."
--
Graph #8, re hazardous waste exports, substitute: "Helped
develop and then signed the United Nations Basel Convention,
which governs transboundary shipments of hazadous wastes in
an environmentally-sound manner."
:
Graph #10, re cars, substitute: "Increased corporate
average fuel economy (CAFE) standard for automobiles to 27.5
mpg."
--
Remove parentheses from graph #11.
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Graph #12, re tree planting program: move up higher on
list.
Items not on the current list which are important enough to add:
--
Higher funding for clean coal technology development, solar
energy, renewable energy and energy efficiency
--
Made the environment a focus of world leader summits in
Tokyo, Paris, Eastern Europe and Malta.
|
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
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from Dale Curtis
THE WHITE HOUSE
CEQ, x5750
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the fellowing
environmental concerns:
Banned most uses of asbastos.
clean air
African elephant
stopped the importation of all ivery into this country, a
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa's dwindling elephant herds.
Proposed a billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
Conference on global change this month. - see suggestion
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type or
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
$750 million
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters
(sounds
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
better)
at federal facilities around the country.
alar is a
Canceled alar, as wall as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
trade name
EDBCS, a family or pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by proposing $450
million in spending for land acquisition. - see suggestion
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal. - see suggestion
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Proposed that care be designed to give off less avaporative
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards. - see suggestion
*
Began a procedure to avaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections.
MAdditionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
rejected to save wetlands and other environmental
resources.
rejected
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*
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a a]
billion new trees a year in America.
move up
higher on
*
Segan developing the country's first no-net-loss of wetlands
list
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that signidicantly
procedures in effect a year ago.
clarifies
move up
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
graph #3 graph under #3
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Offered technical assistance to all Eastern Bloc countries
now trying to save national environments unbalievably
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
plus three new items, see memo
from Dale Curtis
CER X 5750
Document No. 130988
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/09/90
NOON Tuesday 04/10
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
V
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
DELAND
CICCONI
BROMLEY
DEMAREST
BOSKIN
A
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by NOON, tomorrow, Tuesday, 04/10, with a copy to my
office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
no comment
IS 21d 01 YOU OS
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the following
environmental concerns:
*
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all ivory into this country, a
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa's dwindling elephant herds.
Proposed a billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
Conference on global change this month.
*
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters of a
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
at federal facilities around the country.
Canceled alar, as well as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
EDBCs, a family of pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
*
Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by proposing $450
million in spending for land acquisition.
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Proposed that cars be designed to give off less evaporative
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards.
Began a procedure to evaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections.
(Additionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
rejected to save wetlands and other environmental
resources.)
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America.
*
Began developing the country's first no-net-loss of wetlands
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly strengthens
procedures in effect a year ago.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Offered technical assistance to all Eastern Bloc countries
now trying to save national environments unbelievably
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
Document No. 130988
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 2748
04/09/90
NOON Tuesday 04/10
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
DELAND
CICCONI
BROMLEY
DEMAREST
BOSKIN
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by NOON, tomorrow, Tuesday, 04/10, with a copy to my
office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
April 10, 1990
TO:
CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC staff concurs with the attached, as revised.
William F. Sittmann 01 MAR 06
Acting Executive Secretary
James W. Cicconi
CC: James Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the following
environmental concerns:
*
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all ivory into this country, a
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa's dwindling elephant herds.
Proposed a billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
Conference on global change this month.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters of a
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
at federal facilities around the country.
Canceled alar, as well as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
EDBCs, a family of pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by proposing $450
million in spending for land acquisition.
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Proposed that cars be designed to give off less evaporative
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards.
Began a procedure to evaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections.
(Additionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
rejected to save wetlands and other environmental
resources.)
*
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America.
*
Began developing the country's first no-net-loss of wetlands
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly strengthens
procedures in effect a year ago.
*
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
* Offered technical assistance to all Eastern Bloc countries
now trying to save national environments unbelievably
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
April 10, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
JEFFREY R. HOLMSTEAD Jet
ASSISTANT COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
President Bush's Environmental Record in Brief
Attached are the comments of Counsel's Office on the document
referenced above.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this matter.
cc: James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President and
Deputy to the Chief of Staff
60 : 212 01 MAR 06
Document No. 130988
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/09/90
NOON Tuesday 04/10
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
DELAND
CICCONI
BROMLEY
DEMAREST
BOSKIN
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRA
V
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by NOON, tomorrow, Tuesday, 04/10, with a copy to my
office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the following
environmental concerns:
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all ivory into this country, a
Insert
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa's dwindling elephant herds.
Rider
Proposed a billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
Conference on global change this month.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters of a
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
at federal facilities around the country.
Canceled alar, as well as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
EDBCs, a family of pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by proposing $450
million in spending for land acquisition.
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal.
vas
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
WH
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132
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
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Proposed that cars be designed to give off less evaporative
Even
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards
CAFE
increase
Began a procedure to evaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections.
(Additionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
rejected to save wetlands and other environmental
is
resources.)
form
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America.
Began developing the country's first no-net-loss of wetlands
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly strengthens
procedures in effect a year ago.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Offered technical assistance to all Eastern Bloc countries
now trying to save national environments unbelievably
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
Rider A
Proposed major revisions to the Clean Air Act that will achieve
significant and permanent reductions in pollutants that cause
acid rain, will ensure annual improvements to bring our nation's
cities into compliance with standards relating to urban smog and
carbon monoxide, and will greatly reduce the risk to the public's
health from toxic emissions. The President's proposals have
already prompted several major oil companies to begin marketing
cleaner, reformulated gasoline.
EPA Talking Points
Page Two
During the House debate on H.R. 3847, the Department of Environmental
Protection Act, opponents of the legislation said:
"This bill is intended to cause political embarrassment to the Administration.
With all these amendments and add ons the only lasting embarrassment will be to
the U.S. which will continue to have its environmental problems being handled by a
non-cabinet level, non-department." -- Rep. Richard Ray, D-GA.
"H.R. 3847 is a monument to the congressional obsession with giving directions
to presidents. Given the fact that our own institution needs serious management
reform, you would think we would be the last people in the world to load up this bill
with defective directives." -- Rep. Bob Michel, R-IL, Republican Leader.
"Old timers down our way say 'Never try to teach a pig to sing. It frustrates
you, and irritates the pig.' That is good advice. I cannot see any reason to ignore it.
We do not need any singing pigs. We do need a Secretary of (the) Environment." --
Rep. Porter Goss, R-FL.
The President's senior advisors, including the administrator of the EPA and the
Attorney General, would recommend a veto of the House-passed legislation.
In an editorial concerning the House EPA bill in Sunday's (4/1/90) Washington
Post, the paper noted it is the responsibility of the President, not the Congress, to
control the regulatory activities of the government. "If people don't like how he does
it, they should defeat him at the polls, not try to wall off a part of the executive
branch from his powers."
Document No. 130988
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/09/90
NOON Tuesday 04/10
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
DELAND
CICCONI
BROMLEY
DEMAREST
BOSKIN
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
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RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the following
environmental concerns:
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all ivory into this country, a
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa's dwindling elephant herds.
Proposed a billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
Conference on global change this month.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters of a
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
at federal facilities around the country.
Canceled alar, as well as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
EDBCs, a family of pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by proposing $450
million in spending for land acquisition.
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, If with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Proposed that cars be designed to give off less evaporative
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards.
Began a procedure to evaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections.
(Additionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
rejected to save wetlands and other environmental
resources.)
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America.
Began developing the country's first no-net-loss of wetlands
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly strengthens
procedures in effect a year ago.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Offered technical assistance to all Eastern Bloc countries
now trying to save national environments unbelievably
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
Established a working group of The Demester Reliey
Council charged with developing a coordinated
US policy with perpect to globalchange
Hosting a white House Conference on Science and
Economics Research relating to gerhal Change
Invided the woulds reations to hold The fast
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or early in 1991.
on good Change in washington late in 1990
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April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the following
environmental concerns:
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all ivory into this country, a
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa's dwindling elephant herds.
over a
Proposed & billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
Conference on global changeythis month.
research
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters of a
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
at federal facilities around the country.
Canceled alar, as well as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
EDBCs, a family of pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
forests,
andother public lands
Expanded our parks,and and wildlife refuges^by by proposing $450
million in spending for land acquisition.
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal. require environmentally sound management of exports of
hazardous, infections, and household wastes, and municipal
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
incineratorash.
first,' with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Proposed that cars be designed to give off less evaporative
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards.
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Began a procedure to evaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections.
AS suggested
(Additionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
in
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resources.)
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Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America, as part of the America the
Beautiful Initiative.
Began developing the country's first^ne comprehensive not-loss of wetlands
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly strengthens
procedures in effect a year ago.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
Should be
stratospheric ozone layer. and offered to host the first
moved +
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
incorporated
treaty on climate change.
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Offered technical assistance to all Eastern Bloc countries
now trying to save national environments unbelievably
not under
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
CFC's.
April 10, 1990
In addition to the changes shown on the attached text,
please note some suggested additional bullets:
-- Taken a leading role, from its inception, in the
creation and work of the United Nations-sponsored
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This group is
coordinating a long-term effort to assess global change
science, its impact on human well being, and the cost and
effectiveness of potential human responses.
-- Offered to host the first negotiating session on a
framework convention and proposed development of
scientific and economic information that could be used to
negotiate a comprehensive framework convention on climate
change.
-- Announced standards to reduce public health risks from
benzene emissions, a toxic air pollutant.
-- In the process of developing a National Energy
Strategy, part of which will focus on securing a reliable
energy supply with environmental protection.
-- Persuaded several foreign countries to enter into
driftnet fishing agreements, to monitor driftnet
practices, and protect both the U.S. fishing industry and
the marine environment.
-- Taken steps to protect the environment through a
reauthorization of the Clean Air Act, which would also
address concerns about the global climate change.
(Shouldn't there be additional info. on the Clean Air
Act?)
THE WHITE HOUSE 10Am
WASHINGTON
4/10
From: Richard
Schmalensee
of CEA
should mention
Clean air act and
upfront and key
points of Clean our
act
Steph
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ysto
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Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has acted on the following
environmental concerns:
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all ivory into this country, a
move already beginning to show evidence of beneficial effect
on Africa's dwindling elephant herds.
Proposed a billion dollar a year research program on global
climate change and is hosting an international White House
Conference on global change this month.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by twelve percent, and adds three quarters of a
billion dollars to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes
at federal facilities around the country.
Canceled alar, as well as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of
EDBCs, a family of pesticides commonly applied to food crops
and suspected of being harmful to health.
Expanded our parks and wildlife refuges by proposing $450
million in spending for land acquisition.
Begun developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to help
achieve this goal.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Proposed that cars be designed to give off less evaporative
emissions of gasoline and reversed a previous loosening of
national fuel efficiency standards.
Began a procedure to evaluate the Two Forks dam project in
colorado with regard to environmental objections.
(Additionally, the Big River project in Rhode Island was
rejected to save wetlands and other environmental
resources.)
*
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America.
Began developing the country's first no-net-loss of wetlands
policy, and recently approved an agreement between the Army
Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly strengthens
procedures in effect a year ago.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Offered technical assistance to all Eastern Bloc countries
now trying to save national environments unbelievably
ravaged after years of Communist rule.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE
*
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
air pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
&
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Confirence on
global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
à
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
*
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
*
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
*
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
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Segan developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
$7
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
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Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
=
Began developing the country's first goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago.
to
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
*
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years bf
Communist rule.
#:
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
+
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
*
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, 00 with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
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James W. Cicconi
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and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE
*
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
air pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
Began developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Began developing the country's first goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago.
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
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and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
The administration can soint to a strong and varied
record of encvuronmental action in its first year
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
The President hesapproached Kisetmatives issues m the spirit of stewardship
environmental initiatives (listed below)
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balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
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decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
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and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
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global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands.
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition*
as part of his america the Beautiful program in order to
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect for the elephant population.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
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endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious. and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
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OTHER ACTIONS
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Proposed worldwide
Committed a to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate provision for
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer. and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change
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a series of public meetings on the no net loss PO licy to be summer. this
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Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
meet A
msert b
mentc
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF
The Administration can point to a strong and varied record of
environmental action in its first year.
The President has approached environmental issues in the spirit
of stewardship, balancing the need for increased environmental
protection with the need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE
*
Proposed the first major rewrite to the Clean Air Act in
over a decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog
and air pollution. A bipartisan agreement was reached with
the Senate leadership. Legislation was subsequently passed
by the Senate and awaits action by the House.
*
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991.
*
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
*
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
*
Proposed $450 million in spending for land acquisition as
part of his "America the Beautiful" program in order to
expand our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands.
*
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
*
Banned most uses of asbestos.
*
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effects for the elephant population.
*
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "Alar," as well
as some 40 uses of EBDC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops, and suspected by scientists of posing
risks to health.
- 2 -
Ordered the development of proposals to assure that
hazardous wastes are not indiscriminately exported to
foreign countries, and endorsed the U.S. entry in to a U.N.
convention to require environmentally sound management of
exports of hazardous, infectious, and household wastes as
well as municipal incinerator trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
*
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Proposed a worldwide phase-out of CFCs, with appropriate
provision for safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer.
Hosted an international White House Conference on Global
Change this month and offered to host the first negotiating
session aimed at developing the framework for an
international treaty on climate change.
Began efforts to achieve the goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands. These include a series of public meetings on the
no-net-loss policy to be held this summer.
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment
through emphasis on environmental issues at the economic
summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other world
leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Taken a leading role in the creation and work of the United
Nations-sponsored Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,
which coordinates a long-term assessment of global change.
- 3 -
*
Focused public attention on the need to develop cleaner
alternative fuels, an effort that has already prompted
several major oil companies to begin marketing
reformulated gasoline.
*
Put forward a seven-point plan for improving laws
governing food safety. This plan will allow for faster
action against problem pesticides and stronger penalties
for misuse.
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COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
722 JACKSON PLACE, NW.
WASHINGTON, DC 20503
URGENT
April 11, 1990
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
FR: DALE CURTIS, x5750
RE: BUSH ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF
Chriss, this version is much improved. Here's what I caught when
I read the latest version:
-- The second graph sounds defensive and wishy-washy. The word
"balance" implies a tradeoff between environment and economy
when the President's whole philosophy is that they go
together. A simple change fixes it:
"This Administration can point to a record of
environmental action that is stronger and more varied
than that of any previous administration. In
approaching these initiatives, the President seeks to
integrate environmental and economic decision-making."
-- Graph #2 under "Legislative", global climate change: second
sentence is not legislative. This sentence belongs in the
second graph under "Other Actions."
-- Graph #5 under "Legislative", parks: would be stronger if
you added, "...up from a rate of $36 million per year in the
previous Administration."
-- Graph #3 under "Other actions," wetlands: This paragraph is
WRONG as currently worded; does not reflect the
Administration's position. Delete "significantly
strengthens" and substitute "clarifies."
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WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental The President initiatives has approached (listed these below) initiatives in the spirit of stewardship
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
ing
LEGISLATIVE
bipantisan
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
air pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.4s a part
of his America the Beautiful" program, in order to expand our
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology. parks, forests, refuges
and other public lands.
REGULATORY
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effectS for the elephant pupulation.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
which scientists suspect pose risks to human
health
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the Basel Convention,
ordered the development of
Began developing & proposalsto assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention, to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious, and household wastes, and municipal incinerator
trash.
as wellas
OTHER ACTIONS
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
provision for
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate,
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
effunts to achieve the Mesidentsgoal
Began developing the country's first goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands. policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago. These will include a
series of public meetings on the no nefloss policy to be held this
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through summer,
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Put forward a seven-point plan for improving laws
governing food safety. This plan will allow for fasten
action again problem pesticides and insertc stronger penalties
for misuse.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
C. BOYDEN GRA 8MG
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
President Bush's Environmental Record in Brief
(Revised)
Please add the following bullet under the section listing "Other
Actions":
*
Focused public attention on the need to develop cleaner
alternative fuels, an effort that has already prompted
several major oil companies to begin marketing reformulated
gasoline.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this matter.
1
inperts
CC: James W. Cicconi
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Deputy to the Chief of Staff
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and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE
*
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
air pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
*
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
*
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
*
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
Began developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Began developing the country's first goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago.
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, If with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Focused public attention on the need to develop
cleaner, alternative fuels, an effort that has
already prompted several major oil companies to
begin marketing reformulated gasoline.
OEOD
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
air pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. 1991.8IS hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
make a
seperate
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
bullet
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
*
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
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Began developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
*
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
make a
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seperate
negotiating session aimed at developing yan international
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wetlands/policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures, in
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Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Taken a leading role in the creation and work
meet
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Panel on climate change, which cordinates a
long-teem assessment of global change.
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COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL
April 12, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
RICHARD SCHMALENSEE
QU
SUBJECT:
Environmental Record: Suggested Changes
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The President's Clean Air proposal was not the first in over
a decade -- there have been many in Congress.
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Also, the bill passed by the Senate hs several objectionable
provisions that do not conform with the Administration-leadership
agreement. We should therefore aviod characterizing this as a
compromise.
O
The CFC phaseout will make a contribution to reducing
greenhouse potential as well as ozone depletion. This should be
reflected in the talking points.
A marked up copy is attached.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
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congressional action on clean an
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
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In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
for over a deade
need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE Broke the togjam Crafted a comprehensive dean air proposal
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and toxic
air pollution, A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House naction is
pending.
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Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
?
Began developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Began developing the country's first goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago.
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
CFC Sabs accounted for about
phasent over possible will also global address warming, concems suice
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these gases
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to increased greenhouse gases over
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Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
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In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
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decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, amog and
sir pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
* Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
# Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
45 Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
* Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
# Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
C Banned most uses of asbestos.
# Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
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Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
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are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
anvironmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
is
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "Amarica
the Beautiful" initiative.
proposed sworldwide
Committed to at full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratoepheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
policies to achieve the President's
Began developing the country's first/goal of no-net-loss of
wethands, poider and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago.
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues st the
acchomic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
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WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE
*
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
air pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
*
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
Began developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Began developing the country's first goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago.
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first," with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Document No. 130998SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
4/11/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4/12/90 9:00 AM
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF (REVISED)
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
DELAND
CICCONI
BROMLEY
DEMAREST
BOSKIN
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Thursday, April 12, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
8E
:
V
21
MAR
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE
*
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
air pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
Began developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
*
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Began developing the country's first goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago.
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first,' " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Document No. 130998SS
2822
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
4/11/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4/12/90 9:00 AM
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF (REVISED)
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
DELAND
CICCONI
BROMLEY
DEMAREST
BOSKIN
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Thursday, April 12, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
April 12, 1990
RESPONSE: MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC staff has no objection to President Bush's Environmental
Record in Brief (Revised).
12 AID : 29
William F. Windh Sittmann
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
Acting Executive Secretary
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
CC: James W. Cicconi
RECEIVED
es 90 APR 11 P3.08
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE
*
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
air pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
Began developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
*
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Began developing the country's first goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago.
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Document No. 130998SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
4/11/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4/12/90 9:00 AM
PRESIDENT BUSH'S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD IN BRIEF (REVISED)
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
DELAND
CICCONI
BROMLEY
DEMAREST
BOSKIN
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Thursday, April 12, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: no comment
20 : 1d 21 MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental protection with the
need for continued economic growth.
LEGISLATIVE
Proposed the first amendments to the Clean Air Act in over a
decade to reduce emissions that cause acid rain, smog and
air pollution. A compromise was passed by the Senate and
awaits decision by the House.
Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991. Is hosting an international White House Conference on
global change this month.
Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
Increased funding for Clean Coal technology.
REGULATORY
Banned most uses of asbestos.
Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of pesticides commonly
applied to food crops and suspected of being harmful to
health.
Began developing a proposal to assure that hazardous wastes
are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
environmentally sound management of exports of hazardous,
infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
trash.
OTHER ACTIONS
Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
billion new trees a year in America as part of the "America
the Beautiful" initiative.
Committed to a full phase-out of CFC's, with appropriate
attention given to safe substitutes, in order to protect the
stratospheric ozone layer and offered to host the first
negotiating session aimed at developing an international
treaty on climate change.
Began developing the country's first goal of no-net-loss of
wetlands policy, and recently approved an agreement between
the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA that significantly
strengthens procedures in effect a year ago.
Encouraged international cooperation and commitment through
the Presidents' emphasis on environmental issues at the
economic summit and bilateral meetings with allies and other
world leaders over the past year.
Offered technical assistance to Eastern Bloc countries now
trying to save national environments after years of
Communist rule.
Began training Peace Corps volunteers in pollution
prevention and reforestation techniques.
Started a pilot tracking program to prevent the type of
medical waste wash-ups that plagued beaches around the
country only two years ago.
Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
first, " with emphasis on more permanent remedies for
abandoned hazardous waste sites.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 12, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
President Bush's Environmental Record in Brief
(Revised)
This revised version of the President's record on the
environment is much improved over the first draft. We have
carefully reviewed this document and have made comments on the
attached draft.
If you have any questions or we can help in any other way,
please let me know.
CC: James W. Cicconi
AR 12 P2:46
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1990
President Bush's environmental record in brief
Since his inaugural, President Bush has advanced numerous
environmental initiatives (listed below).
In approaching these initiatives, the President has sought to
balance the need for increased environmental benefits with the
need for continued economic growth.
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LEGISLATIVE
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Increased research on global climate change by 43% in 1990
and proposed an additional 57% increase to $1 billion for
1991.
Proposed a billion dollar a year research program on
global climate change and is hosting an international White
House Conference on global change this month.
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Proposed elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to
Cabinet-level status.
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Presented a budget which expands the EPA's operating
programs by 12% and adds three quarters of a billion dollars
to an aggressive effort to clean up wastes at federal
facilities around the country.
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Expanded our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands
by proposing $450 million in spending for land acquisition.
REGULATORY
*
Banned most uses of asbestos.
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Stopped the importation of all African ivory into this
country, a move already beginning to show evidence of
beneficial effect.
*
Proposed the cancellation of the pesticide "alar", as well
as proposed to cancel some 40 uses of EDBC's, a family of
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being harmful to health.
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are not indiscriminately exported to foreign countries, and
endorsed the U.S. entry into a U.N. convention to require
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infectious and household wastes and municipal incinerator
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Re-directed the Superfund programs toward "enforcement
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Launched a program that would promote the planting of a
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