it epa directed clean up of an abandoned uranium mine. here's the firm's ceo. >> we're lobbying to use the facility. because we vethe licenses and take that material and produce nuclearer fuel. >> reporter: the former lobbying firm is helping with the pitch. a meeting with the epa is outlined in this email. they told cnn in a statement "our understanding is mrmr. wheel will not be involved in any decision on this energy decision." "under my ethics agreement with there agency," he says "i will have no involvement with efi for two years." despite his ties, he was already confirmed.