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ROCKINGHAM — The Environmental Protection Agency has backed off on rules that some say could have
SALISBURY — Federal environmental regulators recently backed off a proposal to limit emissions from race cars, but U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson is among dozens of lawmakers hoping to ensure the proposal doesn’t surface again.
Federal environmental regulators have withdrawn a draft rule that motorsports enthusiasts said could have decimated a segment of the race car industry.
Federal Environmental Protection Agency officials say they are not coming after amateur race car drivers for modified engines, pulling back on a proposal that prompted outcry from North Carolina lawmakers and racing fans.
New environmental regulations on emissions from medium- and heavy-duty trucks could cripple the auto racing industry by banning the conversion of street vehicles into racing vehicles, three top House Republicans warned Tuesday.
The Army is working to establish dog adoption procedures that would give priority to former handlers.