Administrator Pruitt, until February 17, served as attorney and chief law enforcement officer for the State of Oklahoma in numerous lawsuits against EPA in which California is supporting EPA. He has taken legal and factual positions contrary to EPA on these matters in court filings, press statements, and congressional testimony.
“The public has a right to know whether Administrator Pruitt and EPA are complying with federal ethics laws,” said Attorney General Becerra. “Mr. Pruitt’s numerous conflicts of interest merit close examination now that he has taken a direct role in initiating reviews of numerous EPA regulations he sought to undo through litigation in his previous role.”
Administrator Pruitt has acknowledged the (sic) he will need to seek authorization to participate personally or substantially in some matters. The documents requested will shed light on whether he has done so, and whether any waivers that have been granted are sufficiently supported and comply with the law.
FOIA Letter to EPA.pdf
Source: Office of the Attorney General