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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

DOES THE NAVY KNOW WHERE ITS MUNITIONS GO

Navy Cannot Find Records to Quell Claims of Continued Open Sea Dumping

FDA THREATENS TO BAN NEW JERSEY SHELLFISH SALES

Human Waste Discharges and Disease Outbreaks Cited; State Must Increase Patrols

MARCELLUS GAS PIPELINE’S CHEAP PATH THROUGH JERSEY PARKLANDS

Paltry $45,000 for 24-Year Lease on $2 Billion Pipeline Up for Quick Approval

CHRISTIE CUTS JEOPARDIZE JERSEY SHELLFISH SAFETY

New FDA Report Details Risks to State’s Billion Dollar Shellfish Industry

WHISTLEBLOWERS STILL RUN DAUNTING GAUNTLET UNDER OBAMA

Minuscule Chances of Success, No New Policies and Key Slot Remains Unfilled