From: EHS Daily Advisor
“In her opinion, Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell noted that more than a year after PEER submitted its request the EPA had not even conducted a search for the requested materials. Howell further agreed with PEER that the EPA was in violation with the FOIA. Accordingly, she gave the Agency 9 weeks to conduct a search for both sets of the requested materials and provide materials that respond to the request or provide PEER with an explanation as to why certain documents are being withheld from PEER’s perusal.”