Dhaka, March 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a sweeping set of deregulatory measures, aiming to ease restrictions on industries by rolling back key environmental protections. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced nearly three dozen changes, arguing that these reforms will reduce burdens on businesses and stimulate economic growth. However, environmental groups have raised concerns, warning that these rollbacks could significantly weaken safeguards for clean air and water.

Key Regulatory Changes:

Review of Power Plant Emission Standards

The Biden administration had implemented strict limits on greenhouse gas emissions from gas- and coal-fired power plants as part of its climate policy. Zeldin stated that th...