Category: EPA

Alaskans fight EPA over Pebble mine

“The draft report’s revisions have not cured its fundamental flaws. For example, how can a report that’s focused on just 0.2 percent of the Bristol Bay watershed possibly make predictions about the health of the entire watershed, which covers roughly 45,000 square miles?” Continue reading Alaskans fight EPA over Pebble mine

EPA’s back-room ‘Sue and Settle’ deals require reform

“There are multiple reasons to repeal Sue and Settle but the two most important are its inherently anti-democratic character and the mockery it makes of transparency and accountability in government.” Continue reading EPA’s back-room ‘Sue and Settle’ deals require reform

Barbara Boxer, David Vitter wage verbal war at Gina McCarthy vote

“[Boxer] barreled over Vitter’s attempt to respond and pushed on to hold a vote, adding harshly, ‘Well then, can you hold your remarks until after we vote? Because there are certain senators that must leave. If you please, I will sit here for hours and listen to you.'” Continue reading Barbara Boxer, David Vitter wage verbal war at Gina McCarthy vote

Boston Globe claims ‘Obama has been relatively restrained in his use of EPA regulations’

The Boston Globe editorializes:

In fact, Obama has been relatively restrained in his use of EPA regulations, overruling some of Jackson’s recommendations in light of the weak economy. And McCarthy is hardly an environmental firebrand. The efforts to hold off her confirmation seem designed to force her into a defensive posture.

Vitter: EPA FOIA scandal ‘no different than the IRS disaster’

“Shortly after the IRS admitted to targeting conservative groups, it was reported that the EPA has routinely denied fee waiver requests from conservative groups seeking government records, while at the same time, approving such requests to environmental groups.” Continue reading Vitter: EPA FOIA scandal ‘no different than the IRS disaster’

EPA inspector general investigating claims agency used fees to block FOIA requests

“Acting Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Bob Perciasepe has asked the Inspector General for the EPA to investigate claims the agency hindered inquiries by conservative groups by charging fees routinely waived for watchdog and media groups.” Continue reading EPA inspector general investigating claims agency used fees to block FOIA requests