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Government Lawyer and Investigator Aaron Lloyd Joins PEER as Senior Counsel

Jan 29, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 29, 2026 Contact: Joanna Citron Day, (240) 247-3081, [email protected] Tim Whitehouse, (240) 247-0299, [email protected]   Government Lawyer and Investigator Aaron Lloyd Joins PEER as Senior Counsel   Washington, DC —...

Trump admin clips EPA oversight amid deregulatory blitz

From: E&E News

Jan 28, 2026

In a complaint filed last April, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility accused EPA of violating federal law by idling some workers indefinitely because of their purported connection to environmental justice work. The group asked the U.S. Office of Special...

Are drugmakers talking to us or Trump when they pledge new NC factories?

From: The News & Observer

Jan 23, 2026

Within a six-month span last year, the EPA said it cut the number of rodents at its newly formed Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions from 466 down to 41. In place of mammals, the agency promotes emerging New Approach Methods like computer modeling...

Watchdog warns of ‘collapse’ in environmental enforcement

From: E&E News

Jan 22, 2026

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility said in a report released Thursday there is a “collapse of environmental civil enforcement” across programs designed to clean up air pollution, dirty water and toxic waste. Since his return to office, President Donald...

Corporate Polluters Running Rampant Under Trump as EPA Enforcement ‘Dying a Quick Death’

From: Common Dreams

Jan 22, 2026

In the report, The Collapse of Environmental Enforcement Under Trump’s EPA, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) noted Thursday that in the first year of former President Joe Biden’s administration, 71 cases referred by the EPA were prosecuted by...

PEERMail | Free Speech, Moving Money Off the Books, and More

Jan 22, 2026

As the current Trump administration enters its second year, our work continues to unfold at a rapid pace. One growing area of PEER’s work is protecting the free speech rights of public employees. To explore this issue, we invite you to join us on January 29th at 2pm...

REPORT | The Collapse of Environmental Enforcement Under Trump’s EPA

Jan 22, 2026

Report Summary   The Department of Justice settled just 15 of the cases referred by the Environmental Protection Agency for civil prosecution in the year since President Trump’s second inauguration. That is far below the 71 concluded during the first full year of...

Under EPA’s Zeldin, Pollution Enforcement Dying a Quick Death

Jan 22, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 22, 2026 Contact: Kaylee Rodriguez, (240) 657-0994, [email protected] Joanna Citron Day, (240) 247-3081, [email protected]   Under EPA’s Zeldin, Pollution Enforcement Dying a Quick Death Department of Justice Civil Pollution...

One Year After Trump’s Inauguration, the Damage to Environmental Policy Is Unprecedented

From: Sierra

Jan 20, 2026

Under Trump’s EPA, restrictions on dangerous chemicals are being loosened and risk assessments are being altered or delayed. Critics say the public will be paying the price with their health. “EPA no longer cares about human health,” Kyla Bennett, director of science...

Comment – BLM Utah 2026 Second Quarter Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale Environmental Assessment

Jan 15, 2026

DESCRIPTION: Scoping Comments on BLM Utah 2026 Second Quarter Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale Environmental Assessment TO: Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office FROM:John W. Hiscock, JD; Chandra Rosenthal, Rocky Mountain Regional Director, Public Employees...

PEER Demands Accounting from Interior Department Over “Freedom250” Use of Taxpayer Funds

Jan 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 15, 2026 Contact: Tim Whitehouse, 240-247-0299, [email protected] Katie Dixon Wohlgenant, [email protected]   PEER Demands Accounting from Interior Department Over “Freedom250” Use of Taxpayer Funds Diversion...

Federal Employee First Amendment Lawsuit Advances

Jan 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 12, 2026 Contact: Colleen Zimmerman (202) 464-2293 [email protected];  Paula Dinerstein 301-580-4020 [email protected]   Federal Employee First Amendment Lawsuit Advances Right of Federal Workers to Engage in Off-Duty...

PEERMail | New Strategy, Offshore Wind, and More

Jan 8, 2026

As we begin the new year, I am pleased to share with you that PEER has completed a new strategic plan for 2026-2029. The plan underscores the important nature of PEER’s work at a critical time in our nation’s history. What is unique about this plan is its recognition...

PEER Opens Investigation Seeking Records Behind Interior Department’s Offshore Wind Halt

Jan 6, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Contact: Tim Whitehouse (240) 247-0299 [email protected]   PEER Opens Investigation Seeking Records Behind Interior Department’s Offshore Wind Halt   Washington, DC — Public Employees for Environmental...

Comment – Proposed Updated Definition of “Waters of the United States”

Jan 5, 2026

DESCRIPTION: Comments on Proposed Updated Definition of “Waters of the United States” TO: Stacey Jensen Oceans, Wetlands and Communities Division, Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Milton Boyd Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for...

At Least $10 Billion Was Spent on Paying Federal Staff to Do Nothing in 2025

Dec 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Contact: Peter Jenkins (202) 265-4189 [email protected]; Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028 [email protected]   At Least $10 Billion Was Spent on Paying Federal Staff to Do Nothing in 2025 Trump’s Profligate Use of Paid...

New SF Bay Area Air Tour Plan Weak on Protecting Park Resources

Dec 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Contact: Peter Jenkins (202) 265-4189 [email protected]; Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028 [email protected]   New SF Bay Area Air Tour Plan Weak on Protecting Park Resources 2,700 Overflights Across Golden Gate, Pt. Reyes, SF...

Letter re: Pausing Leases for Offshore Wind Projects

Dec 29, 2025

DESCRIPTION: Letter to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and House Committee on Natural Resources re: pausing leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in the United States TO: Chairman Mike Lee, Chairman Bruce Westerman, Ranking...

Comment – PFAS Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA

Dec 29, 2025

DESCRIPTION: Comments on PFAS Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under the Toxic Substances Control Act TO: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics FROM: Erica Kyzmir-McKeon, Esq. Senior Attorney, Communities & Toxics...

Burgum’s Offshore Wind Halt of Questionable Legality

Dec 29, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 29, 2025 Contact: Tim Whitehouse (240) 247-0299 [email protected]   Burgum’s Offshore Wind Halt of Questionable Legality Interior Department Riddled with Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Challenges   Washington, DC...