Topic: Environment & Energy

FOIA to U.S. Forest Service Seeking Agency Guidance about Alaska’s Tongass National Forest

November 1, 2019
FOIA to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service seeking federal agency guidance and policies regarding the Tongass National Forest. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on reporting from the Washington Post that President Trump instructed Secretary Perdue to exempt Tongass from the Roadless Rule.

In the Documents: Interior Department Officials Arranging VIP Tours for Trump Administration Figures and Allies

October 31, 2019
Documents uncovered by American Oversight reveal new instances in which the line between extending courtesies to notable figures and abusing agency privileges may have been crossed.

FOIA to DOE Seeking Records Reflecting Perry Plane Use

October 30, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of Energy seeking records reflecting Secretary Perry’s air travel.

FOIA to NHC Seeking Communications Regarding Trump Hotels During Hurricane Dorian

October 25, 2019
A FOIA to the National Hurricane Center at the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) seeking any communications with the White House regarding the President’s privately-owned hotels and resorts in South Florida during Hurricane Dorian.

FOIA to DOE Seeking Communications with Employees of Murray Energy or FirstEnergy

October 21, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of Energy seeking communications between Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg and Robert Murray, a political donor to President Donald Trump and Secretary Rick Perry, or employees of Murray Energy or FirstEnergy.

FOIA to DOE Seeking Communications with Employees of FirstEnergy

October 21, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of Energy seeking communications between Office of Nuclear Energy Senior Advisor Suzanne Jaworowski and employees of FirstEnergy.

FOIA to DOJ Antitrust Seeking All Records Reflecting Communications Between the Antitrust Division and the White House on Automaker Antitrust Probe

October 17, 2019
FOIA to the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice seeking all records reflecting communications between the Antitrust Division and the White House regarding an agreement with automakers to follow California auto emissions standards.

FOIA to DOJ Antitrust Seeking Emails Between the Antitrust Division and White House on Automaker Antitrust Probe

October 17, 2019
FOIA to the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice seeking emails between the Antitrust Division and the White House regarding an agreement with automakers to follow California auto emissions standards.

FOIA to DOJ Antitrust Seeking Legal Memo on Automaker Antitrust Probe

October 17, 2019
FOIA to the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice seeking legal memorandum discussing an agreement with automakers to follow California auto emissions standards

FOIA to DOJ Antitrust Seeking All Records Reflecting Communications Between the Office of the Attorney General and the White House on Automaker Antitrust Probe

October 17, 2019
FOIA to the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice seeking all records reflecting communications between the Office of the Attorney General and the White House regarding an agreement with automakers to follow California auto emissions standards.