Pollution cleanup insurance not needed, says Trump administration

Pollution cleanup insurance - Toxic waste

The federal government said power plants, chemical manufacturers, and others don’t need coverage. The outgoing Trump administration has drawn fresh criticism from environmentalists after having announced that pollution cleanup insurance was not required for chemical manufacturers, power plants, or oil and gas producers. These facilities will not require coverage to pay for the cost of cleaning toxic waste and chemical spills. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it was finalizing a rule having to do with financial assurance or pollution cleanup insurance requirements. This decided what – if any…

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