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EPA Sued Over Refusal to Release PolyMet Comments

From: The TimberJay

“The federal Environmental Protection Agency is facing a lawsuit over allegations that it prevented its own environmental specialists from providing written comments to Minnesota…

Suit Demands Navy Release Records of Treasure Island Cleanup

From: San Francisco Chronicle

“The 400-acre island — a contaminated former naval base — is already home to 1,800 people. Two years ago, the city broke ground on a massive real estate effort…

No GoFundMe Campaigns For Shutdown Employees, Says Federal Ethics Office

From: Boisie State Public Radio

“During the five-week partial shutdown, thousands of federal employees took to GoFundMe or other online platforms to fundraise for groceries, day care costs or…

EPA Clouding Access To Staffers' Views On Mine, Enviros Say

From: Law 360

“U.S. Environmental Protection Agency staffers involved in the Clean Water Act permit process for a $1 billion planned copper and nickel mine in Minnesota told a state agency they…

Lawsuit Filed to Obtain EPA Documents on State PolyMet Permits

From: Duluth News Tribune

“An environmental group claims the Environmental Protection Agency is wrongfully withholding documents that contain staff comments on the state-issued pollution permits…


News Releases

CHRISTIE’S $120 MILLION COVER STORY GOES OFF THE RAILS

Sandy Damage to Nearly One-Third of Rail Fleet Was Predicted and Preventable

REDSKIN OWNER TREE-CUTTING WHISTLEBLOWER CASE RESOLVED

Special Counsel Mediation Brings Happy Ending for Park Service Ranger Danno

NEW JERSEY UNPREPARED FOR CLIMATE THREATS TO WATER SUPPLIES

Absence of Planning & Regulatory Freeze Stymie Critical Water Management Steps

EPA UN-FIRES 9/11 WHISTLEBLOWER BUT VOWS TO TRY AGAIN

Bizarre Reversals Confront Scientist Who Sounded First Responder Alarm

FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES VOTE NO CONFIDENCE ON LEADERSHIP

Survey Reveals Strong Doubts on Management Competence, Integrity and Policies