EPA FACES 'LOSE-LOSE' DECISION ON MASSACHUSETTS' MERCURY CLEANUP PLAN

EPA's pending decision on Massachusetts' novel plan for addressing mercury-impaired waters is creating a lose-lose scenario for the agency, which is likely to face criticism over its mercury policies whether it approves or rejects the state's proposal, state and agency sources say. Agency approval of the plan could draw criticism because it would allow the state to bypass Clean Water Act (CWA) rules for developing discharge limits for impaired waters. However, rejection of the plan could draw criticism over the...