August 3, 2026
Amicus Brief in Suncor v. Boulder
On August 3, 2026, EPN and 20 former EPA senior officials, attorneys, and career staff, filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in…
National Policy Efforts
EPN's national environmental policy work focuses on preserving, protecting, and improving public health and the environment by ensuring that EPA advances protective policies, budgets, and institutional changes.
July 16, 2026
Independent Science Review Initiative
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) are partnering to expand trusted, independent science capacity by convening former EPA advisory board…
July 13, 2026
EPN and L4GG Comments on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
On July 13, 2026, Environmental Protection Network and Lawyers for Good Government submitted formal comments opposing the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed regulation governing…
July 13, 2026
EPN Comments on Ozone Reclassification State Implementation Plan Rule
On July 13, 2026, EPN submitted formal comments opposing EPA’s proposed revisions to the ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP) requirements for areas reclassified to higher…
July 8, 2026
Virtual Testimony on Proposed PFAS Rollbacks
On July 7, 2026, Environmental Protection Network gave testimonies strongly opposing two EPA proposals that weaken drinking water protections for toxic PFAS chemicals. [Read more]
July 6, 2026
Revision of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards, Part 1: Amendments to Phase-In Schedule for Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles
On July 6, 2026, EPN submitted formal comments opposing EPA’s proposed rule to delay the phase-in schedule for Tier 4 vehicle emission standards. [Read more]
July 2, 2026
EPN Comments on USPS’ Proposal “Ballot Mail for Federal Elections”
On July 2, 2026, EPN submitted formal comments opposing the U.S. Postal Service’s proposed rule on ballot mail for federal elections. [Read more]
June 29, 2026
Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy/CCRMU Amendments
On June 29, 2026 EPN and L4GG submitted formal comments to EPA opposing the agency’s proposed changes to federal coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. [Read more]
June 26, 2026
EPN Comments on Confidential Government Information Nondisclosure Agreement
On June 26, 2026 EPN submitted formal comments to EPA opposing OPM's proposed government-wide nondisclosure agreement [Read more]