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Martinez Panel Wants To Roll Back Regulations

By KRWG News

New Mexico – A special task force created by Gov. Susana Martinez has come up with recommendations for either revising or rescinding state rules and regulations that it sees as roadblocks to a more positive business environment in New Mexico.

The Small Business-Friendly Task Force posted its 13-page report online late Wednesday.

The rules and regulations that were reviewed cover everything from greenhouse gas emissions and oil and gas development to agriculture, health care and construction.

Martinez spokesman Scott Darnell says the governor will review the recommendations and work with her cabinet, the Legislature and others to "ensure that sensible actions are taken to make New Mexico more business friendly."

Environmentalists and other critics aren't surprised by the recommendations. They say any rollbacks would require a costly and time consuming public process.

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.