Letter to Administrator Johnson of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from Waxman Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Abstract

As the primary oversight body in the House, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Henry Waxman requests for an investigation of allegations of unusual and potentially suspect agency actions such of those of BHP Billiton. (Specifies what allegations in the letter) Waxman requests for Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Stephen L. Johnson, provide the committee the analysis referenced in EPA's June 29, 2005, letter that provides the factual and legal basis for EPA's reversal on this project. Also, Waxman requests copies of any communications between EPA headquarters and the regional office that discuss the reversal of EPA's position.