"West Virginia lawmakers approved a measure on Saturday to roll back strict water-protection rules enacted last year after a chemical spill contaminated drinking water for 300,000 people in West Virginia’s capital.
The bill, which exempts thousands of above-ground storage tanks statewide from last year’s rules, is expected to be signed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, a Democrat who had supported easing some regulations. Spokesman Chris Stadelman said Gov. Tomblin would review the bill before making a final decision.
A final version of the bill was passed on Saturday morning, ahead of the end of the legislative session at midnight."
Kris Maher reports for the Wall St. Journal March 14, 2015.
Source: Wall St. Journal, 03/16/2015
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