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Regulatory 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.