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September 2018 - The New York Times recently updated its report, 76 Environmental Rules on the Way Out Under Trump. It says that the Trump administration, along with Republicans in Congress, have targeted environmental rules they see as overly burdensome to the fossil fuel industry.
From the Times: “Rules targeted for reversal so far include key Obama-era efforts to curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, as well as broader air and water pollution controls, and protections for threatened animals and habitats. The Trump administration has, in many instances, pared back these regulations in favor of more expansive energy extraction policies — often as a direct response to petitions from oil, gas and coal companies.”
Trump’s current ill-advised proposal is that the EPA lower emission controls and fuel economy standards for cars, SUVs, and light trucks, model years 2022 —through 2025.
ACTION: Submit a comment on this proposal to the EPA by the October 2nd deadline. Tell them why you oppose lowering MPG regulations, and reversing clean air and emissions controls.
CONTACT: The EPA—submit comments in any of the following ways:
Online: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0283 Click on ‘Comment Now!’ and type or paste in your comment. Follow the prompts.
Email: Comments may be sent to [email protected]
Include Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0283 in the subject line of the message.
Fax: (202) 566-9744. Heading: Attention Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0283.
Mail: EPA, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Mail Code 28221T, Attention Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0283, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460
Multiply this Message: Use this information to write a letter to the editor about this important & timely issue. This is a powerful way to educate and mobilize others—our job now & in the coming years!
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