Environmentalists seek more time for science rule comments

Environmentalists are urging EPA to extend by 60 days its deadline for public comments on Administrator Scott Pruitt's controversial proposed rule requiring use of only public information in regulatory decisions, saying the 30 days EPA has offered is not adequate to address a rule of such magnitude. In April 30 comments , the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) urged EPA to allow for a total of 90 days of public comments -- until July 30 -- and include multiple public...