EPA’s “Guidance” Document Proof of Agency’s Arrogance
CHARLESTON – “Today’s release by the U.S. EPA of its "final" permitting guidance document continues that agency's assault on the coal miners of West Virginia. The release of this document is further evidence of EPA's willingness to use these guidance documents to completely bypass the established rule-making processes created under the Clean Water Act.
“As we always said, EPA's actions, while focused on the coal industry at the moment, nullify the existence of state water quality programs and can be applied to any activity anywhere. This represents a dangerous precedent in that it tramples on the authority provided to the states under the Clean Water Act.
“The finalization of this document is proof positive of EPA's arrogance its willingness usurp the power of state legislatures, state regulatory authorities, and even Congress, providing even more evidence that the U.S. Senate must join the House of Representatives in demanding an end to EPA's abuse of it's power by passing HR 2018.”
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