Industry Groups Prepare To Sue EPA Over Regional Haze Rule

September 2, 2005
Industry groups that represent coal producers and utilities are preparing to sue EPA over its recently finalized rule that seeks to limit regional haze, arguing it is too stringent and allows states to regulate facilities that are not proven contributors to haze. The groups plan to file court papers on Sept. 6 to challenge the rule, according to an industry source who declined to specify the names of the groups. A group representing producers and suppliers, Center for Energy and...


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