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Statement by Senator Mark Pryor On the EPA Proposed Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Statement

Date: June 2, 2014
Issues: Energy Environment Business, Consumers, and Employees

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor released the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants:

I have serious concerns that the EPA's proposal will undermine the affordable and reliable electricity Arkansans currently enjoy. I will continue to speak with Arkansas stakeholders to gauge how this rule could impact our state's economy and jobs.

Last week, I asked the EPA to extend the comment period once this proposal was released. I'm pleased this request was granted, and I would urge consumers, businesses and utilities to make their concerns heard.


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