House energy panel approves bills to ease EPA air rules

The House Energy & Commerce Committee's environment panel has approved several bills easing compliance with EPA Clean Air Act regulations for brick manufacturers, wood stove makers and utilities burning coal waste, along with a measure to ensure modification of cars for racing does not violate air regulations. At its markup Nov. 15, the panel voted on party lines to approve H.R. 1917, which would delay implementation of EPA regulations for the brick industry until all litigation on the issue is...