A family devastated by a chemical-related death got the chance to look former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt in the eye and ask him point blank whether he would ban the substance responsible for the unnecessary fatality. Pruitt’s response: we’ll look into. This didn’t bode well for the residents of Charleston, South Carolina, who have expressed … [Read more...]
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18 States File Lawsuit Against the EPA Over Emissions Standards
In April, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced plans to revisit the Obama-era emissions standards, which if implemented would require cars and light trucks to operate at efficiency levels of 50 miles per gallon by 2025. According Pruitt, these standards are “too stringent” and go well beyond the necessary limit, as they are allegedly based on … [Read more...]
EPA Faces Pressure in Federal Courts
A number of recent court decisions have put pressure on the EPA to fulfill its mission as a protector of the country’s air, water and soil. Administrator Scott Pruitt, a long-time opponent of the EPA, has led the charge on environmental deregulation, purportedly seeking more cost-efficient policies that serve “stakeholders.” It has become clear who … [Read more...]
EPA Removes ‘Major Source’ Provision from Clean Air Act
The EPA recently announced its decision to rescind a provision of the Clean Air Act that requires industries deemed “major sources” of pollution to always be classified as “major sources” and to be regulated as such. The move has been criticized by environmental advocates like John Walke, of the Natural Resources Defense Council, who said, … [Read more...]
Interior Department Expedites Oil Leasing Projects on Federal Land
Last year, the Bureau of Land Management increased its oil and gas lease sales by 86 percent. The Bureau, which is under the control of the Interior Department, will likely follow this upward trajectory in the years to come, as recent moves by the administration could expedite the leasing process. According to a memo published at the end of … [Read more...]
Senate Appropriations Bill Would Cut Important EPA Program
On November 20th, the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee released the Environmental Appropriations Bill for FY 2018. The bill, if implemented, would cut a program responsible for monitoring the negative health impact of certain chemicals. That program, known as the Integrated Risk Information System (or IRIS), would be combined with the … [Read more...]
The EPA Plans to Repeal Emissions Rule for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The EPA recently proposed a rule repealing Obama-era standards meant to limit the environmental impact of heavy duty trucks – specifically targeting old engines and their greenhouse gas emissions. Gliders and trailers are at the center of the regulation in question. The former refers to the casing around the engine, including the cab. The latter is … [Read more...]
Microsoft Expected to Drop Suit Against Justice Department
Microsoft plans to drop its lawsuit against the Justice Department, following the agency’s decision to change its policy on the issuance of gag orders. For years, the federal government has gained access to data stored by large companies like Microsoft by submitting warrants carrying certain conditions, such as secrecy orders. Gag orders are given … [Read more...]
Education Department Scraps 72 Documents Pertaining to Disabled Students
According to a newsletter released by The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, the Education Department has rescinded 72 guidance documents relating to the interpretation and implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act. This move constitutes a major blow to education and … [Read more...]
The EPA Introduces Rule to Repeal the Clean Power Plan
On October 6th, it was discovered by Bloomsberg that EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt would be proposing a rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan (CPP), an Obama-era initiative meant to mitigate the damaging effects of greenhouse gases on the environment. Then on October 9th, the EPA leader proclaimed to a group of coal miners that the administration … [Read more...]
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