EPA’s Proposed Steel Compliance Delays Opposed at Dual Hearings

Two EPA actions that extend deadlines for regulation compliance in the steel sector drew opposition this week for threatening public health in areas already inundated with excess pollution, while industry voiced support.

The Environmental Protection Agency opened up public testimony for interim final rules that push out emission standards compliance deadlines to April 3, 2027 for the integrated iron and steel sector and to July 5, 2027 for coke ovens used primarily for steel manufacturing.

Both rules are part of the Trump administration’s steady deregulation efforts for heavy industry and utility companies, which includes compliance reprieves, permit fast-tracking, rule ...