One of the most contentious elements of the watchdog’s probe centers on Lemos, a Trump appointee, who was accused last year by the group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility of misusing taxpayer funds, in addition to consolidating power (E&E News PM, May 11, 2021). She abruptly resigned from her position in June, along with a senior adviser, Bruce Walker, one of several controversial hires made under the outgoing chair (Greenwire, June 13).
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