Many new chemicals are pending approval from the EPA as U.S. manufacturers seek alternatives overseas.
EPA Facing Backlog of New Chemical Approvals As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grapples with a significant backlog, manufacturers are expressing concerns that prolonged delays are driving production overseas. On September 1, the EPA had 421 new chemical notifications waiting for approval, with a mandate to review each within a 90-day timeframe, according to their […]
Trump’s EPA Seeks Increased Recycling of Plastic Into New Products, Facing Resistance from the Paper Industry
A conservative organization is urging six major paper companies to reduce their lobbying efforts against a Trump administration initiative aimed at enhancing plastic recycling. Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) sent a series of letters in September to International Paper, Pratt Industries, Kimberly-Clark, Packaging Corporation of America, Smurfit Westrock, and Procter & Gamble. All […]
NAM CEO states EPA emissions reduction is crucial for manufacturers
Trump Administration Takes Aim at Emissions Standards The recent decision by the Trump administration to roll back certain emissions standards for power plants, established during Biden’s tenure, is expected to have significant implications for the U.S. economy, according to Jay Timmons, CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers. He expressed his appreciation for EPA Administrator […]
EPA ready to reverse some exaggerated claims about carbon emissions
For many years, the government has been on a mission to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, essentially viewing it as a pollutant linked to climate change. It seems, though, that some common sense is finally surfacing as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moves to ease these emissions restrictions for the benefit of power plants, the […]
EPA Prepares for Legal Battle After Challenging Biden-Era Climate Regulation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to repeal greenhouse gas regulations for power plants that use coal and natural gas, a move that could lead to another legal battle over the federal government’s ability to regulate the energy sector as per the Clean Air Act. This rollback is expected to save the energy industry […]
Lee Zeldin from the EPA argues that those who doubt climate predictions are not ‘science deniers’
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin emphasized that climate projections are not definitive but rather represent a range of possibilities. He firmly advised against labeling differing opinions as “science denial.” During his remarks at the Great American State Fair, Zeldin explained that insisting on specific outcomes for years like 2050 or 2100 overlooks the spectrum of potential […]
New EPA Rule Ends California’s Eco-Tyranny
The Environmental Protection Agency has recently allowed manufacturers to sell auto parts in 49 states that do not comply with California’s stringent environmental regulations. According to an advisory from the EPA, manufacturers can now provide evidence of compliance with the federal Clean Air Act through the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s Emissions Certification Program, without needing […]
EPA Implements Trump’s ‘Freedom to Fix’ Affordability Policy for Vehicle and Equipment Repairs
EPA Promotes Freedom to Repair Vehicles and Equipment The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Wednesday its initiative to support the freedom to repair all vehicles and equipment, aiming to help Americans avoid steep repair costs. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated, “President Trump requested action within 30 days of a presidential memorandum. We acted quickly—within […]
California files lawsuit against Trump administration regarding EPA vehicle emissions exemption
California to Sue Trump Administration Over Auto Emissions California plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday. This legal action comes after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to submit the state’s longstanding auto emissions exemption to Congress for review. This situation could lead to a legal battle that will define California’s […]
EPA Aims to Accelerate Permitting Process Efficiently
EPA Aims for Permitting Speed and Transparency The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making strides to enhance the permitting process and ensure greater transparency in how it handles comment letters, as reported by The Daily Caller News Foundation. On Wednesday, the EPA announced a new memorandum that seeks to foster “common sense, transparency, and clarity” […]