51.   EPA says it will review the request with scientists before deciding whether to grant it.

52.   EPA spokesman Dave Ryan said Wednesday the agency was reviewing that request.

53.   EPA spokesman Dave Ryan said Wednesday the agency was reviewing the request.

54.   Fletcher said the government Mercy Committee would review the request when it meets later this month.

55.   He said Maxtro has instead assured the council it would review the request two years after the project was completed.

56.   He said the request would be reviewed by the full Cabinet.

57.   Lawyers for Adm. Thomas Fargo, who convened the hearings, were reviewing the request.

58.   Mineta said the administration is reviewing the request.

59.   Rostker said although the Texas research shows promise, any proposal to expand it should go before a Defense Department panel that reviews such requests.

60.   Reports in most major media said a committee on Okinawa reviewing the request has decided to formally announce its decision against the government next Saturday.