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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

BID TO HIKE SEWAGE CONTENT OF NEW JERSEY RIVERS

Sewer Plants Ask Christie Administration to Relax Water Supply Protections

EPA RETREATS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Convoluted Guidance Paralyzes Decisions as Priority Pollution Efforts Ebb

FDA SHOULD TEST GULF SEAFOOD FOR DISPERSANT CONTAMINATION

Legal Petition Demands FDA Move beyond Sensory Test to Look at Chemicals

LEGAL MOVE TO OUTLAW LEAD-BASED AMMO & FISHING TACKLE

Lead Poisoning Kills Millions of Wild Birds and Poses Human Health Risk

BAN COAL ASH FROM FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Huge Carbon Footprint Should Disqualify Combustion Wastes under Obama Order