Topic: Environment & Energy

New Lawsuit Seeks Records of Mitch McConnell’s Influence at Transportation, Energy, State Departments

February 21, 2020
American Oversight today sued the Departments of Energy, Transportation, and State for records of communications between officials and the office or campaign of Sen. Mitch McConnell.

NRR from the Georgia Office of the Governor Regarding Communications with Representatives of Hart AgStrong LLC or Perdue AgriBusiness LLC

February 21, 2020
The Georgia Office of the Governor stated it had no record of communications between any Office of the Governor staff and any employee or representative of Hart AgStrong LLC or Perdue AgriBusiness LLC since January 2019. Governor Kemp was formerly a co-owner of Hart AgStrong, which was ultimately bought by Perdue AgriBusiness in August 2019.

American Oversight Sues for Communications of Two Top Interior Department Officials

February 20, 2020
On Thursday, American Oversight sued the Department of the Interior for the communications of Interior Solicitor Daniel Jorjani and BLM Acting Director William Pendley.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DOI – Pendley’s and Jorjani’s Industry-Related Communications

February 20, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of the Interior (DOI) for the communications of DOI Solicitor Daniel Jorjani and Bureau of Land Management Acting Director William Pendley, including communications with specific groups representing energy industry interests. This lawsuit also seeks Pendley’s calendars and ethics documents.

News Roundup: Trump Has Learned His ‘Lesson’

February 14, 2020
Trump's sights appear to be trained on making the Justice Department his personal political arm for helping allies and punishing perceived enemies.

FOIA to DOE Seeking All Communications of Senior Officials with Energy Transfer LP

February 13, 2020
FOIA to Department of Energy seeking all records reflecting communications between senior agency officials and Energy Transfer LP, of which former Secretary Perry is now a member of the board of directors.

BSEE Communications with Industry Groups Concerning Blowout Preventer Systems

February 12, 2020
Records form the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement in response to American Oversight's request for email communications with industry lobbyists, including meetings on Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control Rule. These records span from November 2018 to February 2019.

No Records Response from EPA Regarding the Director for the Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiative Calendars

February 11, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for calendars for the Director for the Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiative.

No Records Response from OSMRE Regarding Contracts with Failed Nominees

February 10, 2020
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records to identify whether individuals nominated but not confirmed to high-level agency positions have contracts to perform the same or similar work for which they were unsuccessfully nominated.

News Roundup: Acquittal Isn’t the End

February 7, 2020
More questions remain. More answers are coming.