EPA Letter Could Aid Critics Of Bill Exempting CAFOs From Cleanup Law

Recent EPA responses to questions on a House bill exempting concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) from Superfund requirements could bolster arguments by the bill's critics that the legislation is unnecessary and would deprive regulators of unique authorities to require CAFOs to report and clean up their releases. In recent comments submitted to House lawmakers, EPA is acknowledging concerns raised by Democratic critics that the bill would deprive regulators of key cleanup authorities because clean air and clean water laws fail...