Capito Vows Senate Inquiry Into OIG’s Claims On Goffman’s ‘Conflicts’

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), ranking member of the Senate environment committee, is vowing to investigate EPA’s Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) claims that air chief Joe Goffman failed to properly address financial conflicts of interest, saying the accusations show “a concerning pattern of failure” to follow ethics rules. “Today’s report raises serious questions and concerns regarding how Assistant Administrator Goffman and his Office ensure transparency, impartiality, and effectively manage potential conflicts of interest in rulemakings and other official actions,”...