WEHRUM TO FACE CONTROVERSY OVER DRAFT TOXICS RULE AT SENATE HEARING

Acting EPA air chief William Wehrum is likely to face tough questioning from senators at his upcoming confirmation hearing over a host of controversial EPA air rules, including a newly unveiled draft agency rule that would lower the threshold for facilities to win exemptions from strict air toxics requirements, several sources say. At press time, sources also expected Wehrum's April 5 hearing for his nomination as EPA's assistant administrator for air and radiation to prompt questions about the agency's mercury...