In December 2013, the EPA's Office of Inspector General, responding to questions from Congress, investigated the agency's decision to withdraw an emergency order regarding an investigation into groundwater contamination by a gas driller. The OIG concluded that the EPA adhered to policy in issuing the emergency order, but also had the discretion to withdraw it.
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EPA OIG Report December 2013 re Range Resources and Parker County, Tx
In December 2013, the EPA's Office of Inspector General, responding to questions from Congress, investigated the agency's decision to withdraw an emergency order regarding an investigation i…