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Jeff Merkley: “I will note that the process is new. It is relatively untested. It has all sorts of new complexities.”

On the recordJune 8, 2022
I will note that the process is new. It is relatively untested. It has all sorts of new complexities.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley highlights the complexities and uncertainties of the new EPA process regarding asbestos restrictions.

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