Groups Push To Toughen State Permits Ending OB/OD Ahead Of EPA Rule

Dozens of environmental groups are urging EPA and Louisiana officials to strengthen proposed state permits that seek to phase out the use of open burning/open detonation (OB/OD) at a commercial facility, in an effort to set a precedent for how such facilities should be regulated ahead of an upcoming EPA rule aiming to limit use of OB/OD. In separate May 1 comments, Central Louisiana Coalition for a Clean & Healthy Environment and Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) urged the Louisiana...