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Factory farms lobby to exempt farm pollution { February 27 2008 } Original Source Link: (May no longer be active)    http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/nation/stories/DN-farms_27nat.ART.State.Edition1.460736e.html http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/nation/stories/DN-farms_27nat.ART.State.Edition1.460736e.html EPA seeks to drop emission report requirement for farms Emissions data not used, agency says 12:00 AM CST on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 The Washington Post WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency wants to drop requirements that factory farms report their emissions of toxic gases, despite findings by its scientists that the gases pose a health threat. The EPA says local emergency responders don't use the reports, making them unnecessary. But local air-quality agencies, environmental groups and lawmakers who oppose the rule change say the reports are one of the few tools rural communities have for holding large livestock operations accountable for pollution. The EPA requirement that farms report large emissions of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide has been on the books since the 1980s. The EPA does not set limits for the releases; it merely requires that farms disclose emissions over certain levels. The EPA posted the proposed rule change in the Federal Register while Congress – which is deeply divided on the issue – was on its December holiday recess. The public comment period ends March 28. The change would take effect in October. The Washington Post

Congress and bush pass more ethanol usage { December 19 2007 } Ethanol more damaging to environment { November 28 2007 } Europe says biofuel costs more than helps { January 18 2008 } Factory farms lobby to exempt farm pollution { February 27 2008 } Hungry poor massacred with biofuels { March 2008 } Ridiculous biofuels subsidies waste fuel { May 21 2008 } Files Listed: 6

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