Emergency Waiver of EPA Regulations : Authorities and Legsiative Proposals in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Reviews certain environmental laws that could affect response and recovery actions in wake of hurricane Katrina, discusses existing waiver authority, and identifies issues raised by proposals to grant new waiver authority. Focuses on regulatory programs administered by EPA, including the Clean Water...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Reviews certain environmental laws that could affect response and recovery actions in wake of hurricane Katrina, discusses existing waiver authority, and identifies issues raised by proposals to grant new waiver authority. Focuses on regulatory programs administered by EPA, including the Clean Water Act, Hazardous Substances Superfund, and the Clean Air Act.
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