Citing an ‘Imminent’ Health Threat, the EPA Orders Temporary Shut Down of St. Croix Oil Refinery

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By Katelyn WeisbrodMay 14, 2021, 5:02 pm306 pts
It is the most significant step the Biden administration has taken to uphold its environmental justice pledge since revoking a key permit at the refinery in March. By Kristoffer Tigue The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered a U.S. Virgin Islands oil refinery to shut down operations for 60 days,…

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