EPAProposed Rule

Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units

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Summary

The EPA is proposing to eliminate federal rules that limit greenhouse gas pollution from coal and natural gas power plants. This change would remove environmental standards designed to reduce carbon emissions from electricity generation, potentially allowing power plants to operate with fewer pollution controls.

Key Points

  • 1The EPA wants to cancel existing rules that set pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants
  • 2This affects coal and natural gas power plants across the country that generate electricity
  • 3Removing these rules could increase carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere
  • 4The public has until August 8, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposal
  • 5This decision could impact air quality, climate change efforts, and potentially energy costs for consumers

Key Dates

Published

June 17, 2025

Comment Deadline

August 8, 2025

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