EPA delays biomass emissions ruling, secures Texas court victory

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Three-year delay for decision on whether biomass facilities will be covered by emissions permitting rules

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced yesterday that it will delay by three years a crucial decision on whether biomass power plants require permits under its new regime for managing greenhouse...

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