EPA Under Trump Initiates 31 Actions to Deregulate, Targeting Biden's Environmental Policies and Trillions in Costs

The Trump administration, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has initiated a significant deregulatory effort, marking what it describes as the 'biggest day of deregulation in American history.' This move targets a wide range of environmental regulations established during the Biden administration, including the electric vehicle 'mandate' and various rules on air and water pollution. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the reconsideration of 31 historic actions, including the Clean Power Plan 2.0, which aimed to reduce emissions from power plants. The EPA's actions are intended to lower the cost of living for Americans by making it more affordable to purchase vehicles, heat homes, and operate businesses, while also boosting job growth and bringing back American auto jobs. The administration's deregulatory actions extend to the reconsideration of the Endangerment Finding, the Risk Management Plan, and the Social Cost of Carbon, aiming to roll back trillions in regulatory costs. This move is part of a broader effort to challenge what the EPA describes as the 'climate change religion,' aiming to unleash American energy and support economic priorities.