Overview
- A presidential proclamation issued Friday provides a two-year extension on compliance with Biden-era hazardous air pollutant standards for coke ovens.
- The relief covers at least 11 U.S. facilities, with eligible companies including ABC Coke, EES Coke, SunCoke Energy, Cleveland-Cliffs and U.S. Steel.
- The proclamation asserts the Coke Oven Rule places severe burdens on the industry and threatens critical infrastructure and national security.
- It contends required emissions-control technologies are not yet commercially demonstrated or cost-effective.
- Environmental groups warn the delay will prolong exposure to toxic pollutants such as benzene, mercury, formaldehyde, soot and dioxins in nearby communities.