Stockton Criticizes Water Rules

Stockton officials criticize the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board saying complex pollution rules could prove costly for businesses.

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July 5, 2000, 6:30 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


Officials from the City of Stockton criticized the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board for pollution regulations that they say could prove costly for businesses. Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board officials say they do notunderstand the outcry and claim that the regulations are actually a cost-effective wayfor complying with the Clean Water Act.

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Wednesday, July 5, 2000 in The San Diego Union-Tribune

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