Water Utilities Fear EPA Plans CO2 'Waiver' Before Addressing Liability

摘要

Water utility officials are concerned that EPA is considering granting industry a conditional exemption from hazardous waste laws for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestered underground - the preferred method for complying with new greenhouse gas controls - before policymakers have dealt with the issue of long-term liability for possible harmto drinking water, human health and environment.rnThe officials fear any exemption could prevent them from recouping damages in the event CO2 leaks, damaging drinking water resources.