Thursday, March 22, 2007

Maryland to Join Other States and Environmental Groups Seeking a Stricter Federal CAMR

From the Baltimore Sun

Reversing a decision by the last governor, Gov. Martin O'Malley has decided to have Maryland join 16 other states in suing the Bush administration to try to force tougher federal regulations to control mercury air pollution.

"We have a new governor and a new attorney general who concur that participation in this case is important to protect the state's interest to safeguard its water resources and the health of its citizens," said Shari T. Wilson, the state's environment secretary.
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Two years ago, then-state Attorney General J. Joseph Curran Jr. wanted to join the lawsuit against Bush to force all power plants to install the best available pollution control equipment. But former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. blocked Curran from filing the suit.

You can read the full Baltimore Sun article here.

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