"Scott Pruitt got a reputation for stonewalling the press, but his successor is taking a new approach.
In his first two weeks on the job, acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler has promised transparency to the press and to the public. He has published his daily calendars, has agreed to interviews with a range of news outlets and gave advance notice that his meeting Monday with business officials in Pennsylvania would be open press.
Such practices were commonplace for past EPA chiefs appointed by Republican and Democratic presidents alike, but Pruitt prioritized secrecy, preferring not to release his schedule until weeks later and releasing a private version of his calendar only under litigation. His staff screened for reporters they deemed favorable, and Pruitt rarely held open-press events."
Robin Bravender and Kevin Bogardus report for Greenwire July 18, 2018.
SEE ALSO:
"Wheeler’s Open EPA Door Contrasts With Pruitt’s Secrecy" (Bloomberg Environment)
"Acting EPA Chief Promises ‘Change In Tone,’ New Emphasis On Transparency" (The Hill)
"Watchdogs Dig For Dirt On Would-Be Pruitt Replacements" (ClimateWire)
