Appeals Panel Skeptical of Trump EPA’s Steel Pollution Exemption

A federal appeals panel appeared poised to strike down the Trump administration’s decision to waive steel producers’ compliance with Biden-era hazardous air pollutant standards, indicating the EPA has not adequately justified its decision to punt on the operators’ deadline.

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit on Monday questioned why the agency didn’t include a more urgent compliance deadline in line with Clean Air Act standards. Green groups had argued the EPA unlawfully granted exemptions under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act, which states the agency can reconsider a rule if petitions raise serious concerns over the ...