The US Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed that it would consume more time to release the proposed rules on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
The EPA on Monday announced that the proposed rules on greenhouse gas emissions will now be released by 30th of September, instead of initially planned 26th July.
Speaking on the topic, EPA spokesperson Cathy Milbourn said, “A wide range of stakeholders has presented the agency with important input which deserves to be fully considered as the agency works to develop smart, cost- effective and protective standards.”
However, the agency stressed that the delay would not result into the implementation of the finalized rules in 2012.
Greenhouse-gas standards for petroleum refineries are also under consideration, and are expected to be proposed in December.
Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court has turned down General Electric's challenge to part of a federal law which provides the EPA with the power to order manufacturers to clean-up hazardous waste.
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