The EPA plans to repeal regulations limiting climate and mercury pollution from power plants, arguing that emissions are minimal and do not warrant controls. Administrator Lee Zeldin claims the repeal supports fossil fuel generation and President Trump's energy agenda. However, experts point out potential legal obstacles due to the complexities of the Clean Air Act and warn that the repeal could face backlash during the public comment phase. Zeldin noted that the final decision remains open to change before the rule's finalization.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated that the repeal of two power sector standards aims to protect fossil fuel generation and advance President Trump's energy dominance agenda, framing the previous regulations as intended to undermine coal and natural gas.
Experts caution that the EPA's proposal to repeal power plant climate pollution regulations, citing low emissions as the reason, may encounter significant legal challenges due to the complexity of the Clean Air Act and previous commitments to regulate emissions.
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