EPA Announces Rollback of 31 Environmental Regulations Under Trump Administration

The sweeping deregulation targets Biden-era climate policies, vehicle emissions standards, and waterway protections, citing economic growth and energy independence.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin declared the rollback as the 'most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history,' aiming to lower costs and boost domestic energy production.
The 31 actions include revisiting Biden-era rules on coal-fired power plants, vehicle emissions, and protections for wetlands and waterways under the Clean Water Act.
The EPA plans to rewrite the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which underpins federal regulation of greenhouse gases, sparking criticism from environmental groups.
The agency is set to eliminate environmental justice offices addressing pollution in low-income and minority communities, aligning with broader federal workforce reductions.
Environmental advocates warn the rollbacks will increase pollution and harm public health, while supporters argue they will revitalize manufacturing and energy sectors.