Charleston Leader

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, engaged in a hearing with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. During the hearing, Capito expressed frustration over the EPA's Clean Power Plan and the lack of a clear strategy to replace baseload energy sources. Capito questioned the feasibility of the EPA's carbon capture requirements and highlighted challenges faced during the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The exchange between Capito and Regan also addressed concerns about the EPA's approach to state authority in implementing air quality regulations.###