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August 4, 2015
Monday, August 3, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced in a statement that he was opposed to the rule announced by the Obama Administration that would force power plants to make major cuts to carbon dioxide emissions. Palmer cited testimony by experts who claim that if implemented it will be one of the most costly rules of all time. Meanwhile Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced plans to sue to block the new rules which usurp the Alabama Public Service Commission’s powers to regulate the electricity industry in Alabama.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
August 4, 2015
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama released the finalized version of the EPA’s power plant rule Monday and many Alabama lawmakers are outraged. The new regulation is over 1500 pages in length and will have a significant economic impact on businesses.
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August 3, 2015
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) opposes the rule announced by the Obama Administration that would force power plants to make major cuts to carbon dioxide emissions. Experts say it will be one of the most costly rules of all time.
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July 22, 2015
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC – Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) a member of the Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, supported H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act, which passed the House today. This bill would allow for states to implement their own programs to manage and dispose of coal ash, rather than have the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) run such a program. Coal ash disposal programs are mandated by law.
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July 9, 2015
For Immediate Release
Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer, a member of the Science, Space and Technology Committee, questioned EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy at a hearing today on EPA overreach:
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July 9, 2015
For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) is a co-sponsor of H.R. 2647, The Resilient Federal Forests Act, which passed the House today. The bill addresses the growing economic and environmental threat of catastrophic wildfires to our nation's forests. Congressman Palmer gives the following statement:
Issues:Energy and the Environment
July 6, 2015
The U.S. House of Representatives returns Tuesday after a weeklong holiday recess ready to tackle a busy July agenda. They'll begin with a vote on three noncontroversial bills under suspension of the rules.
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Issues:Energy and the Environment
July 3, 2015
President Barack Obama‘s effort to combat climate change by cutting greenhouse gases from U.S. power plants is drawing sharp criticism from across Alabama.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
July 1, 2015
US Representative Palmer said, ““When deciding whether or not to propose new regulations, the first step should always be determining whether the benefits outweigh the costs. The EPA’s decision to move forward without considering the impact on individuals and the economy was ill-advised and I am pleased the Supreme Court recognized that.”
Issues:Energy and the Environment
June 30, 2015
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06):
When deciding whether or not to propose new regulations, the first step should always be determining whether the benefits outweigh the costs. The EPA’s decision to move forward without considering the impact on individuals and the economy was ill-advised and I am pleased the Supreme Court recognized that.
This Administration has been open about the fact that they want to put the coal industry out of business, regardless of what reasonable standards they may meet. This case is a blow to those efforts. I will continue to work in Congress to rein in the EPA when they overreach on environmental policy.
Issues:Energy and the Environment