SAB Seeks Improvements In Louisiana Hurricane Debris Disposal Plan

As Louisiana officials prepare to dispose of mountains of waste and debris stemming from hurricane damage, EPA science advisers are urging EPA and state officials to expand and improve air monitoring and carefully consider their waste disposal methods because the state's disposal plans will release scores of contaminants, including asbestos, lead, mercury and other toxics. At the same time, former EPA and other federal attorneys say that agency officials could face class action lawsuits, similar to those filed following the...