EPA close to releasing tougher MATS rule

EPA appears poised to release its rule likely tightening the mercury and air toxics standards (MATS) for power plants, thought the measure appears to have cleared White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review earlier than anticipated as officials canceled previously scheduled meetings with industry groups. OMB completed interagency review April 12, according to its website, despite planned meetings on its schedule with the National Mining Association (NMA) and other industry groups out as far as April 24. EPA...