Toxic dumping law gets legal challenge

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19626332.300-toxic-dumping-law-gets-legal-challenge.html

Until recently, US companies had to declare emissions of 230 kilograms or more per year. Last December the nvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) increased this threshold tenfold. Twelve US states are now suing the agency to contest the hike.

Bills that could reverse this decision are being considered by Congress. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) also noted that the relaxed limit only saves industrial facilities an average of $900 each per year. The EPA looks likely to back down.