EPA

Executive Director

Tim is PEER’s Executive Director, leveraging more than 30 years of experience working on environmental issues with governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Prior to joining PEER, he was a senior attorney at the United States Environmental Protection Agency and was head of the Law and Policy Program at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in Montreal, Canada. He has worked as a consultant for companies on environmental compliance issues, and with nonprofit organizations focusing on clean energy issues. Most recently, he was executive director of Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility, a health advocacy group working to address climate change, toxics pollution, and nuclear disarmament issues. Tim’s interest is in the intersection of science, policy, and civil service. He believes in protecting employees who raise concerns about their workplace and in exposing undue influence on government for private gain. He holds a JD and BA from Emory University and an MA from New York University.

EPA Scientists Should be Able to Consult with Colleagues

by | August 10, 2021
Bans on Internal Communication Undercut Scientific Quality and Integrity ...

Letter to Dr. Michal Freedhoff – Chemicals Division

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DESCRIPTION: Letter to Dr. Michal Freedhoff regarding the hardships in the New Chemicals Division at the EPA TO: Dr. Michal Freedhoff, EPA Assistant Administrator FROM: Tim Whitehouse / PEER DATE: August 10, 2021 TAGS: OCSPP, EPA, TSCA ...

EPA Chemical Reviews Corrupted by Industry Influence 

by | August 4, 2021
Zero Chemicals Disapproved in Thoroughly Broken Risk Assessment Process ...

Letter to Representative DeGette

by | August 3, 2021
DESCRIPTION: Letter to Representative DeGette regarding the chemical industry’s influence over EPA’s decision-making processes TO: Representative DeGette FROM: Tim Whitehouse / PEER DATE: August 3, 2021 TAGS: EPA, chemicals ...

PEERMail | Whistleblowers Making a Difference

by | July 30, 2021
On Whistleblower Appreciation Day, we honor those who stand up for strong environmental protections and work for better whistleblower protections ...
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