Jul 27 Wheeler breaks with Pruitt policy, saying EPA will enforce stricter pollution limits for glider trucks By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Wheeler wrote in a memo that Pruitt appeared to have overstepped his authority in the July 6 order, which barred the agency from enforcing a cap imposed during the Obama administration on the annual production of higher-polluting tractor-trailers. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watchdog calls on EPA to strengthen oversight of state water systems after Flint crisis By Associated Press The EPA's Office of Inspector General says in a report that the agency must take steps now to be able to react more quickly in times of public health emergencies. Continue reading
Jul 17 EPA proposal to limit science studies draws more opposition By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The rule would allow an EPA administrator to reject study results in making decisions about chemicals, pollutants and other health risks if underlying data is not public. Opponents said it would throw out the kind of public-health studies that underlie… Continue reading
Jul 11 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Tess Conciatori A battle over whether literacy is a fundamental right, a loophole for 'Super Polluting' trucks and other stories that deserve a second look. Continue reading
Jul 11 WATCH: Acting EPA head Andrew Wheeler addresses agency employees By Joshua Barajas Andrew Wheeler is expected to address EPA employees at 1:30 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Jul 07 EPA's relief and worries after scandal-plagued chief's exit By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The EPA's newly named acting chief has promised to reach out to anxious staffers throughout the demoralized agency and to lawmakers of both political parties. Continue reading
Jul 05 All of the ways Scott Pruitt changed energy policy By Joey Mendolia, Daniel Bush Scott Pruitt had a significant impact on U.S. energy and environmental policy during his tenure as EPA chief. Continue reading
Jun 15 Top ethics officer seeks expanded probe of EPA chief By Associated Press Trump told reporters Friday that Pruitt was doing a "fantastic job running the EPA, which is very overriding." But Trump went on to say three times — "I'm not happy about certain things."… Continue reading
Jun 08 Dem lawmakers seek criminal corruption probe of EPA's Pruitt By Michael Biesecker, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press House Democrats on Friday formally requested that the Justice Department investigate Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt for potential criminal conduct. Continue reading
Jun 02 Ex-chemical industry lawyer to lead Superfund task force By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Steven D. Cook served more than 20 years as in-house, corporate counsel for LyondellBasell Industries, one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies. Continue reading