EPA Launches Portal for Companies to Request Clean Air Act Exemptions

The Trump administration's new process allows businesses to seek waivers from nine pollution rules, citing national security or technological limitations.

The Environmental Protection Agency has introduced a portal where companies can request exemptions from nine Clean Air Act rules.
Exemptions will be evaluated by President Trump based on technological feasibility or national security concerns, with no guarantee of approval.
The rules targeted for exemptions include pollution limits on industries such as coal plants, chemical manufacturing, and steel production.
Critics argue the process bypasses traditional public procedures and undermines established environmental protections.
This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to roll back over 30 environmental regulations and prioritize economic growth.