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BSPR: Proposed Rule Aims To Curb Public Records Requests As Demand For Documents Increases

From: Boisie State Public Radio

“A new rule proposed last week by the U.S. Interior Department could make it harder for news outlets and non-profit organizations to get public information…

The New Acting Interior Secretary Is An Agency Insider And Ex-Oil Lobbyist

From: KUER 90.1

“In addition to his track record in Washington governance and politics, Bernhardt also has experience in the fossil fuel industry. He worked for a Washington, D.C.,…

More than 800 Florida Manatees Died in 2018

From: Dive Photo Guide

“How many more bad years can manatees endure before triggering an irreversible downward population spiral?” asked Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees…

Proposed Rule Aims To Curb Public Records Requests As Demand For Documents Increases

From: KUER 90.1

“A new rule proposed last week by the U.S. Interior Department could make it harder for news outlets and non-profit organizations to get public information on a range…

New Interior FOIA Rule Could Make it Harder to Get Public Documents

From: The Hill

“An Interior spokesperson would not answer questions about the rule change, citing the government shutdown. The rule was signed by Principal Deputy Solicitor Daniel Jorjani,…


News Releases

FILTER THE CHEMICAL SOUP IN NEW JERSEY’S DRINKING WATER

Available Treatments Could Screen Hundreds of Unregulated Compounds from Taps

INTERIOR POSTS ONLY HALF OF A SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY POLICY

Draft Would Punish Scientists But Not Protect Against Political Manipulation

EXXON VALDEZ DAMAGES REMAIN UNSETTLED AFTER 21 YEARS

Inability to Document Natural Resource Damages May Bedevil BP Spill Payments

ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS IN LIVESTOCK THREATEN HUMAN HEALTH

FDA Voluntary “Judicious Use” Plan Too Weak and Narrow to Abate Risks

SPIKING MERCURY LEVELS IN COAL ASH POSE NEW RISKS

Tougher Pollution Controls Multiply Toxic Potency of Coal Combustion Wastes