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Pruitt Acts to Yield Some EPA Power Over Mining, Development

From: Sun Herald

"Kyla Bennett, a former EPA official now with the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility nonprofit, said the proposal would weaken one of the few tools the…

EPA Requests More Time to Find Backing for Pruitt's Claims

From: E&E News

"EPA wants more time to comply with a court order requiring it to hand over scientific records backing Administrator Scott Pruitt's claims about climate change. The agency…

Labor Groups Seek Quick Ruling Requiring CSB Reporting Regulation

From: Inside OSHA Online

"The promulgation of a reporting regulation is a discrete action required by law. In addition to the plain language of the statute confirming this non-discretionary…

EPA Ordered to Back Up Administrator’s Climate Statement

From: EHS Daily Advisor

"In her opinion, Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell noted that more than a year after PEER submitted its request the EPA had not even conducted a search for the requested…

Report: EPA’s Criminal Investigation Agents Dwindle as Emissions Fight Continues

From: News Wheel

"A report by environmental advocacy group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility has raised concerns that the Environmental Protection Agency, which is currently…


News Releases

DOWNGRADE FOR THREE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILS UNDER WRAPS

Backroom Ploy Bars Park Status for North Country, Ice Age & New England Trails

BIGGEST AERIAL SPRAYING IN BAY STATE LEAVES BIG QUESTIONS

Mosquito Spraying for Equine Encephalitis Lacks Permit and Adequate Monitoring

CELL TOWER TO RISE IN CENTER OF YELLOWSTONE PARK

100-Foot Monstrosity Violates Height, Visibility and Public Notice Policies

NEW JERSEY LOST TRACK OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT CASES

DEP Will Need Weeks to Compile Appeal Numbers as Enforcement Languishes

RUBICON TRAIL DEAL WILL PROTECT WATER QUALITY

Settlement Involves Closures to Prevent Run-Off