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Alabama SB71: State Environmental Rule Making Standards
Alabama SB71 prohibits state agencies from enacting environmental standards more stringent than federal law. If no federal rules exist, new regulations must rely on the best available science and prove a direct causal link to manifest bodily harm in humans.
📌 Why This Matters
✔ Federal standards aren’t always protective enough. Many pollutants lack any federal limits or have outdated criteria.
✔ State flexibility matters for local health. States often tailor protections to community needs; SB71 could remove that ability.
✔ Environmental justice concerns grow stronger. When state laws limit protections, communities already facing disproportionate exposures may have fewer tools to reduce risks.
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Alabama SB71: State Environmental Rule Making Standards
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