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TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2002

A federal judge in New York is holding a hearing today over changes in policy affecting older coal-fired power plants.

The Environmental Protection Agency relaxed rules in the "New Source Review" program but the Department of Justice said it would still prosecute cases the Clinton administration brought to enforce compliance. The judge wants an update on whether this is the case.

Get the Story:
Bush Plan to Ease Clean Air Rules Roils Court Cases Against Utilities (The Washington Post 7/16)

Relevant Documents:
Letter to President | Report to President | NSR Recommendations

Relevant Links:
New Source Review - http://www.epa.gov/air/nsr-review

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