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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

CHROMIUM POSES HIGHER LUNG CANCER RISK IN NEW JERSEY CITIES

State Ignored Staff Warnings of Continued Exposure Even in “Remediated” Sites

HOW TO RESUSCITATE THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

EPA Employees Want Committed Leaders Able to Resist Political Pressure

LAME DUCK LAUREL TO NOAA STAFF FOR ANTI-WHALE WORK

Supreme Court Sonar Ruling Product of NOAA Appointee with Track Record

CONGRESS COULD HALT BUSH MIDNIGHT REGULATIONS

Lame Duck Session May Withhold Funding for Any More Promulgation of Rules

PROBE DEMANDED INTO SHUTDOWN OF BP ALASKA OIL SPILL CASE

Senior EPA Agent Charges Criminal Investigation Truncated and Fines Slashed