EPA exaggerate? Say it ain’t so! Continue reading House Honcho: EPA ‘not being totally honest’ on Utility MACT benefits
Category: EPA
EPA Science Advisors Not So ‘Independent’
The EPA states on its web site that, “The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) provides independent advice to the EPA Administrator on the technical bases for EPA’s national ambient air quality standards.”[Emphasis added] Continue reading EPA Science Advisors Not So ‘Independent’
Kentucky congressman grills EPA officials
Hal Rogers called EPA and Lisa Jackson “contemptible” during the hearing Continue reading Kentucky congressman grills EPA officials
Joe Barton on the EPA Budget for FY 2013
Here’s Texas Congressman Joe Barton’s hard-hitting opening statement at the Feb. 28 EPA budget hearing. Continue reading Joe Barton on the EPA Budget for FY 2013
Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson: Soft on EPA
We were going to let this go, but since Politico brought it up… Continue reading Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson: Soft on EPA
Earth to Judge David Tatel: Do you really think Congress wanted EPA to write 6 million permits for greenhouse gas emissions?
“[Clinton appointee David Tatel] questioned whether Congress really intended to limit that statute to certain pollutants in a way that would exclude greenhouse gases.” Continue reading Earth to Judge David Tatel: Do you really think Congress wanted EPA to write 6 million permits for greenhouse gas emissions?
EPA’s Jackson: ‘Bulk’ of environmental protection done by states
From today’s House Appropriations hearing. So why do we need an $8+ billion federal EPA? Continue reading EPA’s Jackson: ‘Bulk’ of environmental protection done by states
Approps Chair: EPA, Jackson ‘contemptible’
Hal Rogers just called EPA and its administrator “contemptible” (several times) for withholding Clean Water Act permits for coal mining. It’s gripping testimony. Continue reading Approps Chair: EPA, Jackson ‘contemptible’
Industry lawyers botching EPA ‘tailoring rule’ challenge, too
With the assistance, of course, of numbskulled judges. Continue reading Industry lawyers botching EPA ‘tailoring rule’ challenge, too
House Appropriations Chair rips EPA at hearing
Kentucky Rep. Hal Rogers had a terrific opening statement at today’s House Appropriations hearing ripping EPA for its war against fossil fuels, secret science and for consolidating the agency budget toward Obama-favored programs (like climate change) and away from grants to states. Continue reading House Appropriations Chair rips EPA at hearing
EPA air rules shut down 8 more coal plants in OH, PA and NJ
EPA kills more jobs and electricity. Continue reading EPA air rules shut down 8 more coal plants in OH, PA and NJ
The EPA’s Day in Court
An explanation of yesterday and today’s arguments in the DC Circuit. Continue reading The EPA’s Day in Court