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Interior Secretary Nominee Says He Will Balance Energy, Environment

From: Wall Street Journal

“The former oil industry lobbyist now in charge of the Interior Department says he’s prepared to balance the interests of environmentalists against an administration…

U.S. Chemical and Safety Hazard Board Ordered to Promulgate Release Reporting Requirement Rules

From: JD Supra

“On February 4, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia held, in a Clean Air Act (CAA) Citizen Suit, that the U.S. Chemical and Safety Hazard Board (Board),…

Grand Canyon, Other Parks, to Be Reimbursed for Funds Spent in Shutdown

From: Havasu News

“The National Park Service said it will reimburse parks, like the Grand Canyon, that were forced to dip into local maintenance funds to remain partially open during…

Federal Judge Orders Safety Board to Require Disclosure of Chemical Emissions from Accidents

From: The Guam Daily Post

“In a lawsuit filed after Hurricane Harvey, a federal judge has ordered the Chemical and Safety Hazard Investigation Board to force the disclosure of chemical…

Tampa Responds to Claims of Pollution Violations at Wastewater Plant

From: WMNF

“An environmental nonprofit is accusing the City of Tampa of dozens of spills and other violations at its main wastewater treatment plant. But the city “categorically denies”…


News Releases

GAO REPORT UNDERLINES NEED FOR FUNDAMENTAL OSHA REFORM

Systemic Change Requires Stronger Whistleblower Protections and Transparency

EPA ORDERS EMPLOYEES TO REMOVE YOUTUBE CLIMATE VIDEO

Agency Threatens Discipline for Off-Duty Warnings on Cap & Trade Failures

INSPECTOR GENERAL TO PROBE EPA MARKETING OF COAL ASH

Agency Promotes Coal Waste “Beneficial Use” Without Completing Risk Assessment

OSHA EXPERT FILES WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT

Workplace Injury and Illness Records So Poor That Progress Claims Are Illusory

SECRET CALIFORNIA PARK GIVE-AWAY

Back Door Proposal to Transfer Lands from Tolowa Dunes State Park