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03/30/2008: "Pollution Reporting Exemption for Factory Farms is Opposed"

More than 70 groups from 27 states are objecting to a proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency that would exempt factory farms from reporting emissions of toxic gases from animal waste.

The public interest law firm Earthjustice submitted formal comments today on behalf of the groups, which include family farmers and environmental advocates, saying the proposal will harm the people living and working near these operations. Today was the deadline for public comment on the proposed rule change, which was unveiled in the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.

[ An example of profiteering being given prioritiy over public safety ]

http://www.commondreams.org/news2008/0327-08.htm