We've reported before on the shortcomings of U.S. EPA's investigation into groundwater contamination complaints in Pavillion, WY (see here, e.g.). The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) recently released a report from a leading groundwater and hydrogeology consulting firm finding a lack of scientific integrity in U.S. EPA's draft report, "Investigation of Ground Water Contamination Near Pavillion, Wyoming," issued December 8, 2011. From IPAA's press release: "'Through this review, the science speaks for itself,' said Lee Fuller, IPAA Vice President of Government Relations. 'Unfortunately, the EPA has continued to miss the mark with its draft report. We encourage EPA to work with the State of Wyoming and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), among other stakeholders, to re-examine the two EPA monitoring wells for their suitability to this study’s objectives and to credibly investigate likely sources of potential constituents of concern while adopting strict scientific standards and avoiding guesswork. It is our hope that this study’s flaws will challenge and guide the agency toward better methodology and reporting in the future.'”
For a copy of the report, see here.