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Ousted EPA Region 9 Administrator Mike Stoker declared last night that his firing was “100% personal” and that his bosses lied about their reasons for his sudden dismissal. Ousted EPA Region 9 ...
The Region 9 head asked one of Pruitt’s aides if the EPA chief could rework his visit to the San Francisco office and a Superfund toxic waste site in Santa Barbara County.
Carpinteria resident Mike Stoker has been dismissed from his position as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 9 administrator after less than two years, but the reason remains a ...
On May 23, 2023, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 announced a settlement with Watts Regulator Company for alleged violations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and ...
Region 9’s Final Designation is similar to Region 1’s proposed action in many respects, including an interpretation of EPA’s RDA authority that conflicts with the CWA’s text and structure.
Strong state regional haze plans are critical to restoring clean air and clear skies to treasured places like Grand Canyon, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Hawaii Volcanoes and Yosemite National Parks.
According to Ms. Quast, U.S. EPA Region 9’s major enforcement philosophy will continue to emphasize cooperative federalism for enforcing environmental laws to maximize the resources of the ...
The new head of EPA region 9 pledges to ensure the public is safe from radioactive contamination at San Francisco's Hunters Point.
California is often at the forefront of the nation’s environmental movement and any efforts to address climate change. But, President Trump’s new appointment of Mike Stoker to lead EPA's Southwest ...
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler has appointed John Busterud the new regional administrator for Region 9, overseeing EPA activities and operations in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada ...
Region 9 office of EPA is awarding anywhere between $20-40,000 for projects that promote recycling.
After the meeting, Calvo will meet with EPA Region 9 officials to discuss affordability for Guam residents regarding the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, according to the release.