• EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback: Priorities and Impacts for Citizens, Businesses, and Global Relations

  • Feb 7 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback: Priorities and Impacts for Citizens, Businesses, and Global Relations

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  • Welcome to our podcast on the latest news and developments from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This week, we're focusing on significant updates that impact American citizens, businesses, and international relations.

    Starting with the most recent headline, on February 4, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative. This plan outlines the agency's priorities under the current administration, emphasizing clean air, land, and water for every American, restoring American energy dominance, and permitting reform[4].

    However, this announcement contrasts with the EPA's FY 2025 budget and strategic plans, which emphasize reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change. The EPA plans to implement new source performance standards and emission guidelines for power plants and the oil and gas sector, aiming to cut GHG emissions from cars, trucks, homes, and businesses[1].

    In terms of enforcement, the EPA is strengthening its compliance and enforcement activities, with a proposed budget of nearly $769 million and 3,429 full-time equivalents to hold violators accountable. This includes addressing serious environmental violations through National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs), focusing on climate change and PFAS contamination[2].

    Additionally, the EPA has finalized a rule requiring manufacturers of 16 chemical substances to submit health and safety data, which will be used to determine the agency's responsibilities under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)[3].

    These developments have significant impacts on American citizens, ensuring cleaner air and water, and on businesses, which must comply with new regulations. State and local governments will also play a crucial role in implementing these policies.

    Internationally, the EPA continues to extend its expertise and collaborate with other countries to advance global environmental agreements and solutions.

    In the words of Administrator Zeldin, "Every American should have access to clean air, land, and water. I will ensure the EPA is fulfilling its mission to protect human health and the environment."

    Looking ahead, the EPA will begin implementing multi-pollutant emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles starting with Model Year 2027. Citizens can engage by staying informed about these changes and providing input during public comment periods.

    For more information, visit the EPA's website. Our next episode will cover the EPA's international collaborations and their impact on global environmental policies. Thank you for tuning in.
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