The [Mining Jobs Protection Act] legislation would tell the EPA to “use it or lose it” when deciding whether to invoke its veto authority of a 404 permit within a reasonable time frame, giving permit applicants the certainty they need to do business. Mines are required to obtain 404 permits from the EPA to operate.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
McConnell and Paul File Legislation to Prevent EPA Overreach Against Coal Industry
It's great to see these two working together to protect an industry that gives Kentucky its competitive edge. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Rand Paul have filed legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from abusing its power to grant or deny permits for, among other things, coal mines. This is crucial for providing certainty for businesses.
The news release notes that more than 200,000 Kentucky jobs belong to the coal industry, including those of 18,000 miners. The economic significance of the legislation for Kentucky therefore cannot be overstated.
From the release:
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