Letters, Public Comments and Reports

DESCRIPTION: Written comments to EPA regarding proposed rule listing only certain PFAS as hazardous constituents TO: Environmental Protection Agency FROM: PEER DATE: April 8, 2024 TAGS: EPA, PFAS, toxic chemicals, chemical safety       ...

DESCRIPTION: Letter to Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands regarding Allagash Wilderness Waterway development TO: Director Andy Cutko, Department of Conservation FROM: Timothy Whitehouse, PEER DATE: March 11, 2024       ...

The Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2024 would eliminate trash incineration from Maryland’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard ...

DESCRIPTION: Written comments to FWS regarding proposed rulemaking and policy updates for the National Wildlife Refuge System TO: Fish and Wildlife Service FROM: PEER; Wilderness Watch; Alliance for the Wild Rockies; Animals Are Sentient Beings, Inc.; Californians for Western Wilderness; ...

DESCRIPTION: Written comments to EPA regarding candidates under consideration for appointment to the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) TO: Environmental Protection Agency FROM: PEER, The Concerned Citizens of St. John, Earthjustice, Environmental Defense Fund, Moms Clean Air ...

DESCRIPTION: Written comments regarding EPA requirements for treated seeds TO: Environmental Protection Agency FROM: Peter Jenkins, PEER DATE: February 8, 2024 TAGS: EPA, pesticides       ...

DESCRIPTION: Written comments regarding proposed lead and copper rule improvements TO: Environmental Protection Agency FROM: PEER DATE: February 2, 2024 TAGS: EPA, lead, copper       ...

DESCRIPTION: Written comments regarding proposed climbing directives that would allow increase in climbing at expense of wilderness TO: National Park Service FROM: PEER; Wilderness Watch, Idaho Office; Alliance for the Wild Rockies; Alpine Lakes Protection Society (ALPS); Bold Visions ...

DESCRIPTION: Written comments regarding proposed climbing directives that would allow increase in climbing at expense of wilderness TO: U.S. Forest Service FROM: PEER; Wilderness Watch, Idaho Office; Alliance for the Wild Rockies; Alpine Lakes Protection Society (ALPS); Bold Visions ...

DESCRIPTION: Letter to DOI IG Greenblatt to Update Request for Investigation (Into Exemptions of Habitat Protections) with New Information TO: Inspector General Mark Greenblatt, Department of Interior FROM: Timothy Whitehouse, PEER DATE: January 9, 2024       ...

DESCRIPTION: Written comments regarding the removal of the requirement for an environmental assessment of certain infrastructure projects TO: Department of Energy FROM: PEER; Beyond Toxics; Clean Water Action; Sea Life Conservation; Clean+Healthy; Protect Our Woods; Alliances of Nurses for ...

DESCRIPTION: Letter to FCC Chair Rosenworcel to Implement NEPA TO: FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel FROM: Timothy Whitehouse, PEER DATE: December 20, 2023       ...

DESCRIPTION: Letter to NPS Director to Restore Public Notice and Consultation to Park Decisions Regarding Cell Towers TO: NPS Director Chuck Sams FROM: Timothy Whitehouse, PEER DATE: December 20, 2023       ...

DESCRIPTION: Letter to NPS Staff regarding the results of the 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) TO: National Park Service Staff FROM: Chuck Sams, National Park Service Director DATE: December 14, 2023       ...

DESCRIPTION: Letter to Minnesota Legislative Auditor Randall to Audit the Minnesota DNR TO: Auditor Judy Randall, Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor FROM: Chandra Rosenthal, PEER DATE: December 13, 2023       ...

DESCRIPTION: 2023 Annual Report of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility DATE: December 1, 2023 View report below or click here to download.   ...

DESCRIPTION: A letter by a coalition of groups supporting efforts by the Office of Personnel management to strengthen civil service protections and the application of merit principles to the civil service TO: Office of Personnel Management FROM: PEER; 350.org; American Federation of ...

New data compiled by EPA depicts a vast, uncontrolled, and spreading web of unregulated disposal of PFAS waste ...

Native seeds are essential for restoring degraded ecosystems affected by deforestation, wildfires, and activities like mining ...

DESCRIPTION: Letter to Minnesota DNR regarding Sustainable Timber Harvest Implementation Report TO: Commissioner Sarah Strommen, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources FROM: Chandra Rosenthal, PEER DATE: October 24, 2023 TAGS: Timber, Minnesota       ...