Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources To Promote American Coke Oven Processing Security
Trump Grants Coke Plants 2-Year Delay on EPA Pollution Rules to Protect U.S. Steel Supply
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- 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.
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Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources To Promote American Coke Oven Processing Security
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