Monday’s decision from the high court technically only applies to the Clean Air Act’s standards on mercury emissions from power plants. But it could affect future EPA regulations, legal experts say.
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Murkowski bill would impel Izembek Road, undo EPA efforts
A bill by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski would undo two of Obama’s highest profile environmental efforts and force a land exchange for an Izembek road.
EPA Head: Alaska ‘uniqueness’ could mean immunity from CO2 rule
Administrator Gina McCarthy says Alaska’s request for an exemption from the power plant rule will get serious consideration.
Murkowski: Alaskans ‘scared to death’ of water reg
The White House is reviewing a highly controversial EPA rule on streams and wetlands. Sen. Murkowski pressed the EPA boss on it, saying it has Alaskans from all sectors worried.
Trident’s new fishmeal plant to go online soon in Naknek
The newest processing plant in Bristol Bay is about to go online this month. Trident Seafood’s multi-million dollar fishmeal plant should get a test run with Togiak herring.
‘Scrubbers’ to cut cruise ship air pollution
Cruise lines that sail Alaska waters are installing new pollution-control equipment. Scrubbers are aimed at clearing the air — and meeting new regulations. But it’s also dodging some stronger, more expensive measures.
U.S. Senators try again to kill vessel discharge regs
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski this week introduced a bill to permanently block the regulation for commercial vessels under 79 feet.
EPA administrator insists water rule isn’t a power grab
McCarthy insists the rule isn’t an expansion of the law but an attempt to expand exemptions to the law.
Sullivan: Alaskans dream big, breathe air ‘bathed in promise’
In his first Senate speech, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan yesterday spoke in support of the Keystone Pipeline.
Environmental groups support EPA’s proposal on chemical dispersant use
An environmental group based in Homer was part of the first push to change the existing dispersant rules.