Hunter Eyes Defense Authorization Bill To Site New Refineries On BRAC Land

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) is considering adding language to the defense authorization bill being marked up May 3 that would allow oil refineries to be sited on closing military bases while waiving some environmental requirements for the facilities, according to Democratic sources, reflecting a call President Bush made last year as part of efforts to boost U.S. energy supplies. An Armed Services Committee spokesman declined to comment, saying the committee could not discuss anything related to...