Bush Admin. Proposes Weakened Environmental Laws: A "Big Gift To The Refinery Industry"...

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First Posted: 09- 9-06 09:04 PM   |   Updated: 03-28-08 02:44 AM

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Associated Press:

The Bush administration proposed easing environmental rules Friday to allow oil refineries and other industries to change how they calculate whether they need pollution control equipment.

The oil refinery industry says the eased regulation would open the way for production of more oil and other products. But environmental groups say the proposed rules are gimmicks and loopholes allowing industry to emit more pollution, evade pollution controls and save money.

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Filed by Katharine P. Jose
 



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