Arguments on superfund sites get to the Supreme Court
Alex Guillen follows a case that could decide whether companies can be forced to pay more for cleanup than federal regulations require. Plus, EPA documents show industry experts were favored over academics to join a panel of advisers. And, Rick Perry's replacement at the Energy department is approved.
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Show Notes
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a lawsuit involving Montana residents and a company responsible for contaminating a superfund site. At issue is whether neighbors of the Anaconda superfund site can sue for more cleanup than the EPA requires. Plus, documents show EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler favored industry experts over academics when the agency chose advisers for major air quality rules. And, Dan Brouillette is officially a member of the president's cabinet.
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