101 Facts About Scott Pruitt

1. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

2. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

3. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

4. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

5. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

6. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

7. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

8. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

9. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

10. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

11. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

12. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

13. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

14. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

15. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

16. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

17. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

18. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

19. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

20. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

21. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

22. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

23. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

24. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

25. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

26. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

27. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

28. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

29. Scott Pruitt resigned under a cloud of multiple ethical investigations on July 6, 2018.

30. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

31. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

32. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

33. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

34. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

35. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

36. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

37. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

38. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

39. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

40. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

41. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

42. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

43. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

44. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

45. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

46. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

47. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

48. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

49. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

50. Scott Pruitt belongs to a growing club of prominent figures who have seen their reputations take a public beating by serving in Trump's Cabinet.

51. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

52. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

53. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

54. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

55. Scott Pruitt was forced to resign as head of the Environmental Protection Agency due to ethics scandals.

56. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

57. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

58. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

59. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

60. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

61. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

62. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

63. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

64. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

65. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

66. Scott Pruitt spent $1,560 on a dozen customized fountain pens, the Washington Post reported.

67. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

68. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

69. Scott Pruitt got the top job at the Environmental Protection Agency; Mick Mulvaney ran the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau before giving way to his former aide Kathy Kraninger.

70. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

71. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

72. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

73. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

74. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

75. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

76. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

77. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

78. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

79. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

80. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

81. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

82. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

83. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

84. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

85. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

86. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

87. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

88. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

89. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

90. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

91. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

92. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

93. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

94. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

95. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

96. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

97. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

98. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

99. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.

100. On March 29, 2017, Scott Pruitt denied an administrative petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pesticide Action Network North America to ban chlorpyrifos, explaining "we are returning to using sound science in decision-making—rather than predetermined results".

101. Scott Pruitt has come under the scrutiny of the United States Office of Government Ethics regarding potential violations of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which specifically incorporates, "Employees shall not use public office for private gain", and "Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part.