Comments on: Today DEP Appoints New Science Board Stacked with NJ’s Largest Polluting Industry Representatives

By: WolfeNotes.com » Some Stuff at Christie’s DEP

WolfeNotes.com » Some Stuff at Christie’s DEP — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:16:57 +0000

[...] That restriction was put in place to avoid politicization of the science, to protect the integrity of the regulatory programs, and to provide safeguards to limit the inherent bias and conflicts of interest of some members of the SAB. [...]

By: WolfeNotes.com » Dupont Fined for Coverup of Chemical Health Risks

WolfeNotes.com » Dupont Fined for Coverup of Chemical Health Risks — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:39:23 +0000

[...] Dupont’s total lack of scientific integrity and compliance with environmental laws seen as qualifications for membership on the recently created NJ DEP’s Science [...]

By: WolfeNotes.com » DEP “Science” – Behind Closed Doors

WolfeNotes.com » DEP “Science” – Behind Closed Doors — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:20:47 +0000

[...] move obviously seriousy undermines their credibility, right out of the [...]

By: WolfeNotes.com » Deep Confusion About DEP Science Board

WolfeNotes.com » Deep Confusion About DEP Science Board — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:38:31 +0000

[...] been closely following and writing about the new DEP Science Advisory Board (SAB) – including filing a successful lawsuit against DEP – so I was rather surpised by the [...]

By: WolfeNotes.com » DEP Commissioner Martin Called to Testify Tomorrow

WolfeNotes.com » DEP Commissioner Martin Called to Testify Tomorrow — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:44:33 +0000

[...] to the shore, running away from Oyster Creek cooling tower commitment, pending appointments to the DEP Science Advisory Board, et [...]

By: WolfeNotes.com » Hal Bozarth and Dave Pringle – perfect together!

WolfeNotes.com » Hal Bozarth and Dave Pringle – perfect together! — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:36:39 +0000

[...] 4) In a Star Ledger interview, DEP Commissioner nominee Bob Martin said he supports industry reps on the Science Advisory Board – 3 Dupont scientists have been nominated, as well as 3 other private sector consultants – of 12. So much for objective science. [...]

By: WolfeNotes.com » Christie DEP Nominee Bob “I’m No Greenie” Martin Speaks

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:06:47 +0000

[...] I am deeply troubled that Martin supports scientists that work for Dupont and otehr private sector environmental consultants as members of the newly created Science Advisory Board. They have clear bias and economic conflicts of interest for the SAB (see: “Today, DEP Appoints New Science Board Stacked with NJ’s Most Polluting Industry Represe… [...]

By: Bill Wolfe

Bill Wolfe — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:06:16 +0000

Thanks DEP employee. My main focus of this post – and several prior posts – is on Dupont. I’ve also written previously about egregious unethical conduct of NJ consultants and DEP managers. But, aside from focus, I don’t believe I painted Dr. Michalski (or Ledreman, another scientists about whom I received favorable information) as conflicted. The problem lies with DEP’s failure to disclose the information I requested under OPRA. I’m sure that includes ethics and disclosure information filed by candidates applications, as well as DEP scientists’ evaluation of it. Absent that information (for which I’ve filed a lawsuit to obtain), I must make simplifying assumptions and treat individuals not as individuals but as categories. I don’t know who Michalski’s client’s are. Maybe he might choose to disclose that information here.

By: DEPemployee

DEPemployee — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:36:05 +0000

Be careful in paintint private sector scientists as conflicted. Dr. Andrew Michalski is one of the finest scientists I have ever met. In fact, I sent him the information regarding the SAB and encouraged him to apply, it being an inevitable situation. He is well-published and considered an expert on NJ geology and hydrogeology. His work is often referenced by DEP geologists and I believe he has provided consulting services to the state as well as industry. His firm is small and he may even be the only full-time employee but I would trust no one more than him to determine where contamination in the bedrock aquifer is migrating. His expertise is a welcome addition to this board.