Washington listens: action on new pollution standards expected

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ADVISORY: Ohio Leaders to Tout Benefits of New Standards to Reduce Methane in State’s Oil and Gas Industry
 
May 3, 2016
 
COLUMBUS, Ohio– Civic, environmental, labor and business leaders from around Ohio will hold a press tele-conference early May. The conference will focus on how new standards by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that are expected to be finalized; will curb methane emission in the state’s oil and gas sector, and reduce methane pollution driving climate change, ensure the health and safety of workers and communities, and grow and sustain quality jobs in the state.
 
WHAT:      
Ohio civic, environmental, labor and business leaders hold press tele-conference call on EPA’s finalization of methane standards for new and modified sources in the state’s oil and gas industry

WHO:   
Moderator -        Melanie Houston, Ohio Environmental Council
Labor -                 Joe Halcomb, United Steelworkers
Sportsperson -   Liz Parker, Fly Fisher Woman
Local elected -    Don Bryant - Mansfield City Councilman
Public Health -    Dr. Peggy Berry, PhD Nurse
Parent -                Laura Burns, Mother, Moms Clean Air Force
Business -            Mayda Sanchez, Ohio Sustainable Business Council