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James Oberstar: It seems to me that EPA should have Clean Water Act pollutant discharge regulatory authority for--and to treat any…

On the recordApril 29, 2009
It seems to me that EPA should have Clean Water Act pollutant discharge regulatory authority for--and to treat any discharge from such facilities that are, or have, point sources.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Oberstar emphasizes the need for EPA to regulate pollutant discharges under the Clean Water Act.

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