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Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Mineral Security
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's Copper Rule for certain stationary sources, specifically domestic copper smelters. This action is taken because the required emissions-control technologies are not commercially viable, and the rule imposes significant burdens on the already limited domestic copper smelting industry. The exemption aims to preserve domestic smelting capabilities, which are considered essential for national security and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. The exemption allows affected smelters to continue operating under existing standards while maintaining access to critical minerals.
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Oct 22, 2025
FRNational Energy Dominance Month, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
FRRegulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources To Further Promote American Energy
Jul 23, 2025
FRRegulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources To Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security
Jul 17, 2025
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Further Promote American Energy
President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from compliance with a recent EPA rule for certain coal-fired power plants. This rule, which was set to take effect on July 8, 2027, imposes stricter emissions standards that require technology not yet commercially viable. The exemption, extending compliance to July 8, 2029, applies to specific facilities in Ohio, Colorado, and Illinois. The decision aims to ensure the reliability of the nation's power grid and protect national energy security by preventing potential shutdowns of coal-fired plants.
Apr 21, 2025
FRRegulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources To Promote American Energy
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from compliance with a stringent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule for certain coal-fired power plants. This rule, part of the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, was set to enforce new emissions-control technologies that are not yet commercially viable. The exemption delays the compliance date from July 8, 2027, to July 8, 2029, allowing these power plants to operate under the previous standards. The action aims to prevent potential shutdowns of coal-fired plants, which could jeopardize the reliability of the nation's electricity grid and pose risks to national energy security.
Apr 08, 2025
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Energy
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption for certain coal-fired power plants from complying with a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. This rule, which was set to take effect in 2027, required stringent emissions controls that currently lack commercially viable technology. The exemption allows these plants to operate under previous standards until 2029, citing concerns over national security, potential job losses, and the reliability of the nation's electrical grid. The action aims to ensure energy security and affordability by preventing the premature shutdown of coal-fired power plants.