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5. "in a report it filed with the EPA..."

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 04:26 AM

Apr 2013

and therein lies the fucking problem - why does the EPA take companies' word on their own safety????

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West Fertilizer Plant report to EPA: No Danger of fire or explosion [View all] cali Apr 2013 OP

the apt complex was 500 feet from the plant cali Apr 2013 #6

The plant was there first susanr516 Apr 2013 #14

They also have the worst worker's compensation system in the country. PA Democrat Apr 2013 #13

After the BP oil spill, onestepforward Apr 2013 #4

"in a report it filed with the EPA..." choie Apr 2013 #5

right. cali Apr 2013 #7

Self-regulation became a popular catchphrase during the Bush years. tclambert Apr 2013 #10

With the corruption of the EPA under Bush I really expected another Bhopal. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #8

"We don't need no stinkin' regulations. It will cost us $$ and time!" caledesi Apr 2013 #9

"Hey, would I lie to ya?" lpbk2713 Apr 2013 #12

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