EPA Proposes Major Rollback of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed significant changes to regulations surrounding greenhouse gas emissions. In June, it suggested repealing federal limits on power plant emissions and, in July, proposed rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which is crucial for federal climate change mitigation efforts.
The EPA's latest move involves lifting the reporting obligation for around 8,000 polluting facilities, including oil refineries, power plants, and steel mills. These facilities have been required to report their emissions since 2010 under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The reported data, made public each October, helps identify pollution reduction opportunities and informs climate policies.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defends the proposal, claiming the reporting program is 'bureaucratic red tape' with no material impact on health and environment. However, environmental organizations have criticized the EPA's plan, arguing that reporting is essential for monitoring pollution levels, protecting public health, and safeguarding the environment. They believe the data is vital for tracking and reducing emissions effectively. The EPA's own website even states that the data can be used to 'cut pollution', 'minimize wasted energy', and 'save money'.
The proposed changes are part of the Trump administration's broader effort to reduce regulations surrounding greenhouse gas emissions and environmental protections. Environmental groups warn that without this data, regulations to protect Americans from greenhouse gas emissions and climate change cannot be enacted. The public comment period for the proposed changes is ongoing, with a final decision expected later this year.
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