Compromise On Senate Coal Ash Disposal Bill Boosts Bipartisan Support

摘要

A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a long-sought compromise coal ash disposal bill to limit EPA's authority to regulate disposal of the waste by giving states primary authority over ash, boosting Senate support for the measure but sparking outcry from activists who say it sets weak standards and restricts EPA too much. The bill unveiled Aug. 2 has the support of 12 Democrats and 12 Republicans, including Republican Sen. John Hoeven (ND) and Democratic Sen. Max Baucus (MT), whose support has been seen as crucial to any prospect for moving a consensus ash bill.