Federal Aviation Administration Expected To Finally Begin To Address National Park Overflights
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Susan Sargent | July 18, 2019
From: National Parks Traveler “They fly low to give passengers a better view of wildlife at Glacier and to catch one of Yellowstone’s geysers in eruption, and their engine noise has intruded upon interpretation of Great Smoky Mountains’ flora and fauna to hikers. Now, ...
Communities no longer able to appeal pollution permits under forthcoming EPA rule: report
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Susan Sargent |
From: The Hill “EPA is always interested in improving its processes while maintaining environmental protection. Contrary to the speculation by certain parties, EPA is working to protect the public interest and transparently carry out its work,” an EPA spokesman said in a ...
Overnight Energy: Scientists flee USDA as research agencies move to Kansas City area | Watchdog finds EPA skirted rules to put industry reps on boards | New rule to limit ability to appeal pollution permits
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Susan Sargent |
From: The Hill “EPA is always interested in improving its processes while maintaining environmental protection. Contrary to the speculation by certain parties, EPA is working to protect the public interest and transparently carry out its work,” an EPA spokesman said in a ...
The Interior Department is ignoring the rules on ‘acting’ officials
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Susan Sargent | July 12, 2019
From: Washington Post “The July 8 editorial on the extreme number of vacancies in positions that require Senate confirmation, “Mr. Trump’s ‘acting’ government,” was a welcome indication of how badly he is flouting norms that have served our nation. The Constitution requires ...
Watch Out, Tortoise: Karen-Budd Falen Is in Charge.
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Susan Sargent | July 10, 2019
From: Sierra “Like putting Genghis Khan in charge of a day-care center.” That’s how a spokesperson for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility responded to Karen Budd-Falen’s appointment to be acting assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. It’s ...
How Secure Is Wilderness In The National Park System?
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Susan Sargent |
From: National Parks Traveler “Who controls the administration in Washington can impact candidates for wilderness designation. According to Buono, while the initial Park Service environmental impact statement that examined potential wilderness in the park units in Alaska found 16.9 ...
