EPA Warns Limetree Bay That Its Shut Down Must Be Less Toxic Than Start Up

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EPA Warns Limetree Bay That Its Shut Down Must Be Less Toxic Than Start Up

CHRISTIANSTED — The Environmental Protection Agency is pressuring owners of Limetree Bay oil refinery to get its approval for an orderly shutdown, calling into question the next steps for the process. Limetree Bay Energy refinery on St.Croix last week said it was preparing for an extended shutdown after failing to

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