EPA Under Zeldin Unveils Rollback of Dozens of Environmental Rules
By Favoredjane
WASHINGTON, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced 31 deregulatory actions, rolling back key environmental protections around air, water, and climate, in a move he said would boost economic growth and reduce burdens on U.S. industries.
Many of these changes target environmental regulations set during the Biden administration, especially those aimed at curbing climate change and protecting clean air and water.
Key Change: Power Plant Emissions Standards
One major revision involves reconsidering limits on emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants, rules that were designed to cut greenhouse gases from one of the country’s most polluting sectors. Zeldin argued that the current standards could “constrain energy production,” and signaled the EPA may adopt more industry-friendly approaches.
The rollback aligns with former President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel stance and reflects the current administration’s shift away from Biden-era climate policies.
More details on the additional deregulatory actions are expected in the coming days.
