Protecting the environment and the communities where we operate is a core industry value. We talk about the commitment and we demonstrate it – in technologies that enhance environmental performance, in tangible results such as reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality and in the efforts of trained professionals like Lola Owolabi, an environmental engineer with Phillips 66’s… Keep reading →
The EPA has been ordered to respond to a petition by Connecticut under § 126(b) of the Clean Air Act.
Deregulation was one of the primary promises of President Trump’s campaign, and the administration has been keeping that promise, particularly as it relates to environmental regulations.
As expected, the Trump administration has been actively engaged in efforts to reverse the federal government’s regulatory direction with respect to climate change.
The EPA proposed on October 16, 2017 to rescind the Clean Power Plan.
On October 10, 2017, EPA announced it is taking steps to repeal the Clean Power Plan, regulations put in place in 2015 which requires existing power plants to roll back their CO2 emissions by 2030.
According to news reports, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt is planning to start the process of repealing the Clean Power Plan very soon. This seriously flawed and misguided effort would be a dangerous step backwards for public health and climate protections. However, as the Trump Administration continues to unravel these protections, the transition to… Keep reading →
EPA recently announced a 90-day stay for reconsideration of rules governing performance standards and emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.
The Clean Power Plan and its companion new source review rule, is the Obama Administration’s signature regulation on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
President Trump signed an executive order on March 28, 2017 that will have a significant impact on existing energy and environmental policies and regulations.
