INDUSTRY URGES EPA TO ABANDON CONSENT DECREE ON REFINERY TOXICS RULE

Refining industry officials are urging EPA to reject a proposed consent decree with activists to review and possibly strengthen an air toxics standard for refineries, arguing the decree does not require EPA to conduct a scientific review that may conclude the level of health risks from refineries do not warrant a more stringent standard. A coalition of industry groups filed comments last month urging EPA to abandon its proposed consent decree, and also perform a technology assessment and health risk...