Sep 6, 2006
Will EPA fulfill its responsibilities to protect public health and the environment by making an active an informed decision regarding the permit before September 11th?
James M. Jeffords
The Public Record
James M. Jeffords is a former U.S. Senator from Vermont, known for his independent stance after leaving the Republican Party in 2001. He served in the Senate from 2001 to 2007 and was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989. Throughout his political career, Jeffords focused on environmental issues, education, and healthcare reform. He was instrumental in promoting legislation aimed at reducing pollution and addressing climate change, advocating for the establishment of uniform standards for industrial emissions.
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September 6, 2006
I have introduced legislation to require EPA to establish uniform standards and controls for such facilities.
— James M. Jeffords
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Sep 6, 2006
As you may know, International Paper is seeking a permit to burn tires at its facility in upstate New York.
Sep 6, 2006
Thank you. Mr. Wehrum, a major challenge facing EPA is securing the resources needed to successfully develop and implement the renewable fuels standard, or RFS.
Sep 6, 2006
These innovations have the potential to move us into an era when driving a car or truck will no longer mean causing dangerous global warming pollution or using up scarce resources.
Sep 6, 2006
I regard the RFS as the first step, and one that only produces a transition fuel on our way to a more climate-friendly future.
Sep 6, 2006
What we need is a future based upon the abundant supply of domestically produced clean and low-carbon fuel.
Sep 6, 2006
I regard the RFS as the first step and one that only produces transition fuel on our way to more a climate-friendly future.
Sep 6, 2006
These innovations have the potential to move us into an era when driving a car or truck will no longer mean causing dangerous, global-warming pollution or using up scarce resources.
Sep 6, 2006
What we need is a future based upon the abundant supply of domestically produced clean and low carbon fuel.
Jul 19, 2006
Yes. Mr. President, I yield 10 minutes to the Senator from Montana, the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure.