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EPA Rolls Back Major Rules, Deregulation Spree Aims to Boost Energy, Manufacturing
Welcome to your weekly EPA update, listeners. This week, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history, launching 31 historic moves to slash red tape on air quality standards, hazardous pollutants, and energy programs, as detailed in the agency's official news release.
Under Trump's second term, the EPA is rolling back major rules from the Obama and Biden eras. Key moves include proposing repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on greenhouse gases, which underpinned vehicle and power plant emissions limits—standards that drove corporate average fuel economy up from 23 mpg in 2010 to 40 mpg this year. NZero reports June proposals to scrap carbon capture mandates for power plants, the second-largest U.S. GHG source at 25% of emissions. They're also narrowing Waters of the U.S. protections after December public sessions with the Army, easing rules for farmers and builders, and shifting enforcement to a compliance-first approach per a December OECA memo. Positive notes: $58 million in recycling grants awarded December 16, per Waste Dive, and cleanups like the historic oil removal at Dunsmuir Railyard.
For American citizens, this means potentially lower energy bills and reliable power, but critics from EDF warn of risks like prolonged dirty air and formaldehyde cancer threats. Businesses in manufacturing and energy cheer billions in saved compliance costs and revived projects, while environmental groups brace for lawsuits. States gain flexibility on wetlands and haze rules, though some may challenge in court. No big international ripples yet.
Zeldin stated, "These actions restore opportunities for American manufacturing and affordable energy for families." Experts note power sector changes could boost grid reliability amid demand surges. Watch 2026 final rules and court fights; vehicle standards face 2026 deadlines.
Citizens, comment via regulations.gov on open proposals—your voice shapes this.
Next, track WOTUS finals and recycling fund apps. Visit epa.gov for details.
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Under Trump's second term, the EPA is rolling back major rules from the Obama and Biden eras. Key moves include proposing repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on greenhouse gases, which underpinned vehicle and power plant emissions limits—standards that drove corporate average fuel economy up from 23 mpg in 2010 to 40 mpg this year. NZero reports June proposals to scrap carbon capture mandates for power plants, the second-largest U.S. GHG source at 25% of emissions. They're also narrowing Waters of the U.S. protections after December public sessions with the Army, easing rules for farmers and builders, and shifting enforcement to a compliance-first approach per a December OECA memo. Positive notes: $58 million in recycling grants awarded December 16, per Waste Dive, and cleanups like the historic oil removal at Dunsmuir Railyard.
For American citizens, this means potentially lower energy bills and reliable power, but critics from EDF warn of risks like prolonged dirty air and formaldehyde cancer threats. Businesses in manufacturing and energy cheer billions in saved compliance costs and revived projects, while environmental groups brace for lawsuits. States gain flexibility on wetlands and haze rules, though some may challenge in court. No big international ripples yet.
Zeldin stated, "These actions restore opportunities for American manufacturing and affordable energy for families." Experts note power sector changes could boost grid reliability amid demand surges. Watch 2026 final rules and court fights; vehicle standards face 2026 deadlines.
Citizens, comment via regulations.gov on open proposals—your voice shapes this.
Next, track WOTUS finals and recycling fund apps. Visit epa.gov for details.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiWelcome to your weekly EPA update, listeners. This week, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history, launching 31 historic moves to slash red tape on air quality standards, hazardous pollutants, and energy programs, as detailed in the agency's official news release.
Under Trump's second term, the EPA is rolling back major rules from the Obama and Biden eras. Key moves include proposing repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on greenhouse gases, which underpinned vehicle and power plant emissions limits—standards that drove corporate average fuel economy up from 23 mpg in 2010 to 40 mpg this year. NZero reports June proposals to scrap carbon capture mandates for power plants, the second-largest U.S. GHG source at 25% of emissions. They're also narrowing Waters of the U.S. protections after December public sessions with the Army, easing rules for farmers and builders, and shifting enforcement to a compliance-first approach per a December OECA memo. Positive notes: $58 million in recycling grants awarded December 16, per Waste Dive, and cleanups like the historic oil removal at Dunsmuir Railyard.
For American citizens, this means potentially lower energy bills and reliable power, but critics from EDF warn of risks like prolonged dirty air and formaldehyde cancer threats. Businesses in manufacturing and energy cheer billions in saved compliance costs and revived projects, while environmental groups brace for lawsuits. States gain flexibility on wetlands and haze rules, though some may challenge in court. No big international ripples yet.
Zeldin stated, "These actions restore opportunities for American manufacturing and affordable energy for families." Experts note power sector changes could boost grid reliability amid demand surges. Watch 2026 final rules and court fights; vehicle standards face 2026 deadlines.
Citizens, comment via regulations.gov on open proposals—your voice shapes this.
Next, track WOTUS finals and recycling fund apps. Visit epa.gov for details.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Under Trump's second term, the EPA is rolling back major rules from the Obama and Biden eras. Key moves include proposing repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on greenhouse gases, which underpinned vehicle and power plant emissions limits—standards that drove corporate average fuel economy up from 23 mpg in 2010 to 40 mpg this year. NZero reports June proposals to scrap carbon capture mandates for power plants, the second-largest U.S. GHG source at 25% of emissions. They're also narrowing Waters of the U.S. protections after December public sessions with the Army, easing rules for farmers and builders, and shifting enforcement to a compliance-first approach per a December OECA memo. Positive notes: $58 million in recycling grants awarded December 16, per Waste Dive, and cleanups like the historic oil removal at Dunsmuir Railyard.
For American citizens, this means potentially lower energy bills and reliable power, but critics from EDF warn of risks like prolonged dirty air and formaldehyde cancer threats. Businesses in manufacturing and energy cheer billions in saved compliance costs and revived projects, while environmental groups brace for lawsuits. States gain flexibility on wetlands and haze rules, though some may challenge in court. No big international ripples yet.
Zeldin stated, "These actions restore opportunities for American manufacturing and affordable energy for families." Experts note power sector changes could boost grid reliability amid demand surges. Watch 2026 final rules and court fights; vehicle standards face 2026 deadlines.
Citizens, comment via regulations.gov on open proposals—your voice shapes this.
Next, track WOTUS finals and recycling fund apps. Visit epa.gov for details.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI