Tags

Journalists: Please sign up for PEERmedia to receive all our recent releases, documents and other information that affect not only public employees, but the public at large.


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

CHIEF CHAMBERS DROPPED FROM PHONE BOOKS

Supporters Decry Two Months of

PARK POLICE CHIEF ASKS US SPECIAL COUNSEL TO INTERVENE

Washington, DC -- U.S. Park Police Chief Teresa Chambers today petitioned the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to reinstate her immediately, according to legal filings released today by Public Employees…

TOP NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS OFFICIAL RESIGNS IN FRUSTRATION

Park Service Ignoring Letter and Spirit of the Wilderness Act

PEER ATTORNEY IS NEW PENTAGON WHISTLEBLOWER OMBUDSMAN

Former Navy Whistleblower Now an Investigator & Advocate

ROMNEY POLITICAL STAFF TO SCREEN ENVIRONMENTAL APPEALS

Environmental Appeals Office Shut Down