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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

CONGRESS POISED TO BUILD BIGGER LOCKS AS BARGE INDUSTRY FADES

Fewer Barges on Rivers, Less Traffic and Lowest Levels of Congestion in 30 Years

SHAKE UP AT PARK SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

Reorganization Marginalizes Top Deputy Responsible for Firing Park Police Chief

EPA ENCOURAGING PESTICIDE COMPANIES TO CONDUCT HUMAN STUDIES

Proposed New Rules Lack Any Ethical Protections for Study Subjects

NEW WATCHDOG GROUP FOR NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL EMPLOYEES

Former DEP Employee Heads New Chapter; Confidential Hotline for Employees

CELL PHONE RINGS COMING TO EVERY CORNER OF NATIONAL PARKS

Officials Invite Telecom Companies to Fill In “Dead Zones” Throughout Park System