Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources To Promote American Coke Oven Processing Security

Key Points

• The President gives certain coke plants 2 extra years to meet new Environmental Protection Agency pollution rules.
• During the delay, those plants follow the older standards they use now instead of the new limits.
• The White House says the needed control technology is not ready and wants to protect steel supply for roads, bridges, and defense.
• Supporters say this avoids plant closures and job losses in steel towns.
• Critics warn the delay may mean more dirty air near these plants and higher health risks for nearby families.