Key GOP Senator Eyes Hearing To Challenge Costs Of EPA PM Proposal

Sen. George Voinovich (R-OH) is planning a hearing later this month to raise concerns over the costs of implementing EPA's proposed new particulate matter (PM) air standards, which some observers see as the senator's attempt to undermine a push from state officials, activists and others for more stringent standards. Voinovich, chair of the Senate environment committee's clean air subcommittee, plans to hold the oversight hearing June 13 to weigh the costs associated with EPA's proposal to tighten its existing fine...