INHOFE CONCERNED OVER STATE THREATS TO RETURN PROGRAMS TO EPA

Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Chairman James Inhofe (R-OK) is concerned that some states are considering returning control over implementing environmental programs to EPA as a result of major cuts to state grants the Bush administration proposed in its fiscal year 2007 budget request, according to a member of his staff. Michelle Nellenbach, the senior professional staff member for the environment committee's majority staff, told state environmental officials March 13 that Inhofe is "alarmed" that states are considering handing...