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THE SUN ALSO RISES FOR EPA’S SCOTT PRUITT

From: Washington Examiner

"Twenty-four hours have passed since a flurry of bad headlines hit, and Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt is still standing. Lobbyists, Trump…

FORMER WATER OFFICIAL ACCUSES PRESS SHOP OF SMEAR CAMPAIGN

From: E&E News

"In an effort to discredit me for speaking out and to intimidate current EPA employees, EPA may have provided my private employment information to media outlets and a…

PRUITT TAKES CLEAN WATER ACT DECISIONS AWAY FROM REGIONAL EPA OFFICES

From: Inside Climate News

"Authority previously delegated to regional administrators to make final determinations of geographic jurisdiction shall be retained by the Administrator,"…

ZINKE EXTENDS TENURE OF ACTING DIRECTORS

From: Greenwire

"Jeff Ruch, executive director of PEER, said the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 is clear that the president — and only the president — can designate acting directors…

PRUITT TAKES OVER AUTHORITY FOR WATER PROTECTIONS POLICY

From: The Hill

"The new order heavily downplays the role of local EPA experts in the field who in the past have made the final recommendations — and often decisions — regarding necessary…


News Releases

NEW JERSEY GREENHOUSE GAS PLAN FULL OF HOLES

Reliance on Carbon Sequestration, Nuclear and Loose Cap Raises Questions

BUSH PLAN FOR NATIONAL PARK MOUNTAIN BIKE EXPANSION UNVEILED

Lame Duck Rule Opens Park Backcountry and Proposed Wilderness to Bike Trails

EPA SCIENCE PROGRAM SCRAMBLED BY LAST MINUTE MOVES

Long-Term Research Plans Ditched; New Round of Buyouts; New “Brand” Emphasis

EPA DESECRATING NATIVE ARTIFACTS ON SUPERFUND SITES

Widespread Noncompliance Wipes Out Invaluable Prehistoric and Cultural Heritage

ARMY CORPS KAYAKER CASE SETTLED

Biologist Who Demonstrated for the L.A. River Paddles off to Law School