Overview

• The Environmental Protection Agency has introduced a portal where companies can request exemptions from nine Clean Air Act rules.
• Exemptions will be evaluated by President Trump based on technological feasibility or national security concerns, with no guarantee of approval.
• The rules targeted for exemptions include pollution limits on industries such as coal plants, chemical manufacturing, and steel production.
• Critics argue the process bypasses traditional public procedures and undermines established environmental protections.
• This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to roll back over 30 environmental regulations and prioritize economic growth.