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Whistleblowers claim EPA altered risk reviews for toxics

by Elizabeth Duan | July 2, 2021
“Four whistleblowers in EPA’s chemicals office allege officials tampered with key risk assessments and processes, according to a complaint filed by an environmental group on behalf of the agency staffers. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) said today that ...

Report details Romatzke investigation findings

“An internal investigation into Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northwest Regional Manager JT Romatzke didn’t find direct corroborating evidence to support allegations that he worked in his professional capacity in opposition to implementing wolf reintroduction in the state and tried ...

EPA Staff Seek OIG Inquiry Into ‘Fraud And Corruption’ In TSCA Reviews

“Four staff scientists at EPA’s chemical safety office are asking the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to review their claims of long-running “fraud and corruption” in the TSCA program, saying managers and political officials across multiple administrations intervened in a ...

National Park Service says e-bike use on non-motorized trails should be reviewed

“A National Park Service memorandum Wednesday recommended parks that allow e-bikes the same access as traditional bikes to review that decision, citing ongoing litigation contesting the legality of a 2020 policy change. “This is a wobbly move by the Park Service,” said ...

Romatzke scandal illustrates need for Gov. Polis to clean house

by Elizabeth Duan | July 1, 2021
“J.T. Romatzke, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Manager for northwest Colorado, has been caught red-handed conspiring with anti-wildlife lobbyists to undermine the state Parks and Wildlife Commission. It’s scandalous and improper, and Romatzke should have been immediately ...

National Park Service Gives Park Superintendents Authority To Ban E-Bikes

“Superintendents across the National Park System have been given permission to reverse course and deny trail access to e-bikes if they adversely impact park resources or other visitors. “This is a wobbly move by the Park Service,” said Public Employees for Environmental ...
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