Interior removes controversial proposed change from final FOIA rule

by PEER | October 25, 2019
“The concern is that they haven’t even been following their own rules previously. Even if this rule got rid of the really bad stuff, Jorjani has not been afraid to ignore the rules when it’s politically expedient or would be embarrassing for [Interior Secretary] David Bernhardt ...

Industry in a Dither about PFAS in Synthetic Turf

by PEER | October 24, 2019
Non-Denials and Trade Secret Claims Prompt More Testing of Carpet ...

Trump’s SEC ‘determined to leave public in the dark’ on climate change, Sierra Club alleges in lawsuit

by PEER |
“The Sierra Club has a recent history of success litigating FOIA issues against the Trump administration. It sued the Environmental Protection Agency after FOIA requests made under former Trump EPA director Scott Pruitt were ignored, and the ultimate release of those documents — ...

New EPA Appointee Awash in Toxic Recusals

by PEER | October 22, 2019
Regional Administrator for New England Carries Heavy Baggage from Dow ...

New EPA Chief in New England Barred from Many Decisions Because of Conflicts

by PEER |
“A former chemical industry lobbyist who was recently appointed as regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has been barred from overseeing a range of vital issues in New England because of conflicts of interest that could compromise his public duties. Dennis ...