Biden EPA Cracks Down On Midwestern Factories, Power Plants – By John Hugh Demastri (Daily Caller) / Mar 15, 2023
The Biden administration on Wednesday introduced stringent rules to limit emissions by power plants and factories located primarily in the Midwest, which often blow smog to other states.
The “Good Neighbor Plan” will impact 23 states and obligate a 50% cut in nitrogen oxide emissions by 2027, compared to 2021 levels, and beef up an existing emissions allowance trading program with more regular updates, according to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) press release. The finalized rule would generate $13 billion in annual economic benefits, protect sensitive environments and prevent roughly 1,3000 premature deaths, while companies are expected to pay roughly $910 million per year in compliance costs, according to the EPA.
“Every community deserves fresh air to breathe. EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ plan will lock in significant pollution reductions to ensure cleaner air and deliver public health protections for those who’ve suffered far too long from air-quality related impacts and illness,” EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in the press release. “We know air pollution doesn’t stop at the state line. Today’s action will help our state partners meet stronger air quality health standards beyond borders, saving lives and improving public health in impacted communities across the United States.”
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