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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

OIL DEAL FOR ALASKA WILDLIFE REFUGE ON FAST TRACK

Yukon Flats Land Exchange Tied to Oil Development but No Time for Appraisals

EPA DROPPED BALL ON PHARMACEUTICALS IN DRINKING WATER

Decade Behind Statutory Deadlines to Screen Chemicals from Drinking Water

FEDERAL WILDLIFE SCIENTISTS CAUGHT IN ETHICS TUG-OF-WAR

Conflicting Orders Make Politically Sensitive Scientific Work a Career Minefield

EAST COAST’S LARGEST UNDEVELOPED ISLAND SLATED FOR CARGO PORT

Development Scheme for Maine’s Sears Island Resurfaces Again after 12 Years

KEY WITNESS AT OFF-ROAD CONGRESSIONAL HEARING PULLED

Deputy Sheriff Testimony Blocked as Anxiety Rises in Off-Roading Groups