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Paul Tonko: I think this is something that could be addressed by delegating rulemaking authority to the EPA to establish criteria…

On the recordApril 10, 2013
I think this is something that could be addressed by delegating rulemaking authority to the EPA to establish criteria that would meet a standard of protection.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko advocates for EPA rulemaking to enhance safety standards for waste impoundments.

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