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NAM CEO says EPA emissions rollback is game changer for manufacturers
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration's rollback of Biden-era power plant emissions standards has been praised by National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) CEO Jay Timmons as a positive step for the U.S. economy and manufacturers.
- Timmons emphasized that while cleaner air and environmental goals are important, the previous standards were deemed unworkable and the timeline unrealistic by manufacturers.
- The recent emissions regulation cuts were made by executive order, but Timmons stressed the need for more permanent reforms through Congress to avoid regulatory uncertainty with changing administrations.
- Permitting processes remain a major concern, with NAM polling showing that 80% of manufacturers find current permitting length and complexity detrimental to investment, and 87% would expand operations if permitting were streamlined.
- Timmons called for greater involvement of manufacturers in legislative discussions to ensure practical solutions that balance environmental goals with economic realities.
