McCrory to let NC coal ash regulation become law

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Pat McCrory said Tuesday he won’t sign a new law regulating Duke Energy’s toxic coal ash pits because he has problems with it, but he will allow the legislation to become law without his signature.

McCrory’s key objection involves a provision that lets legislative leaders appoint a majority of the members on a new, nine-member oversight commission. McCrory said he should lead environmental enforcement as the state’s chief executive.

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