Environmental Law

Border bill would ignore laws that protect land – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

WASHINGTON — House Republicans want to give the Border Patrol unprecedented authority to ignore 36 environmental laws on federal land in a 100-mile zone along the Canadian and Mexican borders. If the legislation is approved, the Border Patrol would not … Continue reading

Republican bill would allow Border Patrol to ignore environmental laws – Boston Herald

WASHINGTON – House Republicans want to give the U.S. Border Patrol unprecedented authority to ignore 36 environmental laws on federal land in a 100-mile zone along the Canadian and Mexican borders. If the legislation is approved, the Border …

Dire economy should not betray Northwest’s environmental values – Seattle Times

Instead of identifying ways to grow our economy, he proposes undermining the environmental protections that have kept our state healthy for generations. DeBolt first advocates repealing land-use laws that prevent sprawl and keep communities livable.

GOP wants environmental laws waived for Border Patrol – Tri-City Herald

WASHINGTON — In a move aimed at improving national security, House Republicans want to give the U.S. Border Patrol unprecedented authority to ignore 36 environmental laws on federal land in a 100-mile zone stretching along the Canadian and …

House GOP wants to waive environmental laws on U.S. borders – Biloxi Sun Herald

“The policies of the United States unfortunately and unwittingly make it easier for illegals to come across public lands,” he said. While the Border Patrol has access to federal lands, it must follow procedures set up by other agencies. The … Continue reading

House GOP wants to waive environmental laws on U.S. borders – McClatchy

WASHINGTON — In a move aimed at improving national security, House Republicans want to give the U.S. Border Patrol unprecedented authority to ignore 36 environmental laws on federal land in a 100-mile zone stretching along the Canadian and …

GOP wants Homeland Security exempt from environmental laws along borders – Bellingham Herald

In a move aimed at improving national security, House Republicans want to give the U.S. Border Patrol unprecedented authority to ignore 36 environmental laws on federal land in a 100-mile zone stretching along the Canadian and Mexican borders …

We’ll punish environmental law breakers – Aregbesola – Vanguard

Osun State governor,Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, says his administration is poised to enforce all environmental laws. The governor said whoever violates the regulations, no matter his position in the society, should be prepared to face the consequences …

Colo. judge orders halt to uranium mining – United Press International

DENVER, Oct. 20 (UPI) — U.S. Department of Energy officials violated environmental laws by approving exploration and mining for uranium in Colorado, a federal judge ruled. U.S. District Judge William Martinez’s ruling, filed Tuesday …

‘Too dirty to fail’? – Los Angeles Times

… every day the chamber has been in session to undermine the Environmental Protection Agency and our nation’s environmental laws. They have picked up the pace recently — just last week they voted to stop the EPA’s efforts to limit … Continue reading