Commentary

Senior Counsel

Prior to joining PEER, Tony served for 21 years at the Department of the Interior, most recently as the Associate Solicitor for General Law. He started at Interior as a financial management specialist before attending Georgetown Law’s evening program. Upon receiving his JD, he transitioned to the Branch of General Legal Services as a staff attorney and eventually Assistant Solicitor. Within the branch, Tony developed expertise in many federal administrative law practice areas including the Freedom of Information Act, the Federal Records Act, the Privacy Act, appropriations law, discovery, congressional oversight, and the Department’s organization, structure, and delegations of authority. Earlier in his career, Tony worked as a contractor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. When in need of reflection or respite, he escapes to Catoctin Mountain Park, which he regards as a hidden jewel of the National Park System. He resides in Silver Spring, Maryland with his children.

Our National Forests Are Under Attack — How We Fight Back

by Chandra Rosenthal | September 23, 2026
Our national forests and the wildlife and ecosystems they sustain are under direct attack. Here's how PEER is fighting back ...

EPA Turns Against Its Own Mission — How We Fight Back

by Tim Whitehouse | September 10, 2026
Under Administrator Lee Zeldin’s leadership, EPA has instituted a culture of fear, destroyed its science programs, gutted most of its environmental programs, and betrayed its basic mission in order to please a few select powerful industries ...

Interior — Another Stress Test for Democracy

by Tim Whitehouse | August 27, 2026
Coming together to challenge Interior’s mismanagement of public lands and its mistreatment of public employees is a great way to commemorate National Park Week ...

Doug Burgum’s Destruction of the Department of the Interior

by Tim Whitehouse | August 18, 2026
Doug Burgum isn't simply shrinking the Department of the Interior, he is actively working to destroy it ...

The Old Spanish Trail Has Waited Long Enough for Protection

by Chandra Rosenthal | August 14, 2026
Our hope is that the court will reinforce that a National Trail designation carries meaningful responsibilities for the agencies entrusted with managing these lands ...