In any event, EPA claims to have engaged in a number of efforts to consult with other units of government as described in the proposed rule, 61 Fed.
The EPA claimed to have refused to consult with other governmental units. 
mnli hypothesis: The EPA claimed to have refused to consult with other governmental units.  premise: In any event, EPA claims to have engaged in a number of efforts to consult with other units of government as described in the proposed rule, 61 Fed.