Bloomberg Law: “EPA Loosens Biden Mercury Emission Limits for Coal Plants”
RFF Senior Fellow Bryan Hubbell comments on the reversal of parts of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
“The final [Mercury and Air Toxics Standards] action flies against common sense and long-implemented control practices that are already in place in many coal-fired facilities, according to public health and environmental groups. It’s also a glimpse into the administration’s future plans, according to former EPA national program director Bryan Hubbell from Resources for the Future.
‘Friday’s announcement is notable because it further signals where the Trump administration’s priorities are for power plant regulations,’ Hubbell said. ‘We should see this rollback primarily as a signal for what’s to come.’”
