Environment Alert: EPA watchdog is probing key architect of Trump administration's climate policy for possible ethics violations, officials say

Bill Wehrum, who headed the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Air and Radiation from November 2017 until last month, is under scrutiny from the EPA's Office of Inspector General. Individuals familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the probe is examining his interactions with his former law firm and its clients. This marks the third federal inquiry Wehrum faces: Both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Democrats on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee are also looking into his conduct while in office.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Environment Alert Jul 22, 8:14 AM     EPA watchdog is probing key architect of Trump administration's climate policy for possible ethics violations, officials say Bill Wehrum, who headed the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Air and Radiation from November 2017 until last month, is under scrutiny from the EPA's Office of Inspector General. Individuals familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the probe is examining his interactions with his former law firm and its clients. This marks the third federal inquiry Wehrum faces: Both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Democrats on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee are also looking into his conduct while in office. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071