Because he keeps a low profile, Wheeler gets things done. His skills are especially needed now. Efforts to undo the so-called Clean Power Plan and other energy-rationing rules, as well as the Waters of the U.S. rule, have been beset by glitches and delays. The EPA needs to get going because litigation threatens every deregulatory […]
WASHINGTON EXAMINER: New EPA chief Andrew Wheeler is a ‘different person’ than scandal-plagued Scott Pruitt
/in NEWS /by wpengineWashington Examiner: Turning to policy, I am assuming your priorities are the big three that people know about: the Clean Power Plan, CAFE (fuel efficiency standards), and WOTUS (Waters of the U.S.)? Wheeler: We are doing so much more than that. I would put WOTUS in there. I would put the Clean Power Plan in […]
AGDAILY: Cattlemen: Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh could fix WOTUS
/in NEWS /by wpenginePresident Donald J. Trump’s announcement of his intent to nominate Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Anthony Kennedy is a step in the right direction according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “President Trump’s nomination of Judge Kavanaugh presents an opportunity to solidify the conservative tilt of the […]
USA TODAY: Opinion: Competitive Enterprise Institute President Myron Ebell: Andrew Wheeler keeps a low profile at the EPA, gets things done
/in NEWS /by wpengineBecause he keeps a low profile, Wheeler gets things done. His skills are especially needed now. Efforts to undo the so-called Clean Power Plan and other energy-rationing rules, as well as the Waters of the U.S. rule, have been beset by glitches and delays. The EPA needs to get going because litigation threatens every deregulatory […]
WNAX: Farm Group President Pleased EPA Administrator Wants Full Repeal Of Obama Era WOTUS
/in NEWS /by wpengineEnvironmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has issued a proposal to clarify the administration’s intent of repealing the Obama era Waters of the U.S. rule. He says they’re proposing to permanently and completely repeal the 2015 WOTUS rule as they work on a new improved WOTUS definition. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal is […]
WASHINGTON EXAMINER: EPA seeks to ‘clarify’ repeal of Obama puddle rule
/in NEWS /by wpengineEnvironmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt issued a proposed rule on Friday to clarify the administration’s intent of repealing the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule, which is one of the pillars of Trump’s deregulation agenda. “We are making it clear that we are proposing to permanently and completely repeal the 2015 WOTUS rule and […]
INSIDE EPA: Supplemental EPA Proposal Aims To Bolster Case For CWA Rule’s Repeal
/in NEWS /by wpengineEPA and the Army Corps of Engineers have released an overhauled proposal to withdraw the 2015 Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction rule that greatly expands on their legal arguments for abandoning the Obama administration’s signature water policy, a move that could help bolster the repeal to fend off expected legal challenges. The supplemental proposal, which […]
THE HILL: Trump administration looks to boost case to repeal Obama water rule
/in NEWS /by wpengineThe Trump administration acted Friday to try to bolster its case to repeal the Obama administration’s controversial water pollution regulation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers, which administer the Clean Water Act together, first proposed in July 2017 to repeal former President Obama’s Clean Water Rule. Those agencies put out a […]
INSIDE EPA: Kennedy Retirement Increases Odds Of High Court Backing EPA Rollbacks
/in NEWS /by wpengineJustice Anthony Kennedy’s decision to retire from the Supreme Court gives President Donald Trump the chance to nominate a replacement who could secure a strong 5-4 conservative majority of justices, increasing the odds that the court will uphold Trump’s roll-back of Obama EPA regulations and new policies that weaken agency rules. In particular, Kennedy’s retirement […]
THE DAILY CALLER: EPA Sends Its Repeal Of Obama’s WOTUS Rule To The White House
/in NEWS /by wpengineThe process of undoing the Waters of the United States came closer to completion following the EPA’s announcement that it was sending the White House a scaled back version. The Waters of the Untied States (WOTUS), one of former President Barack Obama’s signature environmental achievements, was immediately met with controversy when it was enacted in […]
THE HILL: EPA moves toward rewriting Obama water rule
/in NEWS /by wpengineThe Trump administration took a major step Friday toward rewriting an Obama administration water pollution rule in a more industry-friendly way. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers on Friday sent their proposal to redefine “Waters of the United States” to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. […]