The federal government is proposing new pollution standards for coal-powered power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency says it would greatly reduce emissions of toxic chemicals like arsenic and mercury into the air, but electric utilities like Appalachian Power say its customers would feel a different impact. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.

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Click here for full Environmental Protection Agency information on the proposed emissions standards. The public comment period ends July 5.