House Republicans seek information on EPA grants management

House Energy & Commerce Committee Republicans are asking EPA for more information on its reviews of grant solicitations and applications, citing a recent decision to shift such reviews from the public affairs office to program offices and regional administrators. The lawmakers are also asking if EPA is adopting recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on how to improve its grant monitoring practices. “It remains unclear why the review process continues to change, what guidelines are currently being used, and...