The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency delayed a proposal requiring mining companies to show they can clean up their pollution so taxpayers aren't stuck footing the bill. This comes after the organization faces pushback from the mining industry as well as Republicans in Congress. Contaminated water from mine sites can flow into rivers and other waterways, which harms aquatic life and threatens drinking water supplies. Companies in the past avoided cleanup costs by declaring bankruptcy. Newly sworn-in EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, who's a longtime critic of the agency, said the four-month delay would give more opportunity for public comment. http://apne.ws/2laxbQ5 http://bit.ly/1fJ5yqZ This video was produced by YT Wochit News using http://wochit.com
2/25/17
EPA Delays Rule For Mining Cleanup Assurances #okc #news #wth
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency delayed a proposal requiring mining companies to show they can clean up their pollution so taxpayers aren't stuck footing the bill. This comes after the organization faces pushback from the mining industry as well as Republicans in Congress. Contaminated water from mine sites can flow into rivers and other waterways, which harms aquatic life and threatens drinking water supplies. Companies in the past avoided cleanup costs by declaring bankruptcy. Newly sworn-in EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, who's a longtime critic of the agency, said the four-month delay would give more opportunity for public comment. http://apne.ws/2laxbQ5 http://bit.ly/1fJ5yqZ This video was produced by YT Wochit News using http://wochit.com
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