Trump Exempts Louisiana Plants From Air Pollution Rules

Trump excludes 12 Louisiana chemical facilities from new EPA pollution rule

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Trump suspends EPA’s HON Rule for 25 chemical plants, including 12 in Louisiana Denka plant in LaPlace cited for cancer risks and multiple EPA violations Environmental groups criticize the rollback as dangerous to public health Industry leaders say more time is needed to comply with emission standards A recent proclamation from President Donald Trump will allow 25 chemical manufacturers, including 12 with sites in Louisiana,…

Trump exempts Louisiana plants from air pollution rules

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- President Donald Trump granted air pollution rule exemptions to 11 Louisiana chemical facilities. A release from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) said the facilities will be exempt from changes to the EPA’s Hazardous Organic National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HON NESHAP). According to the EPA, these air pollutants can cause cancer. A July 17 proclamation from th…

The Trump Administration Just Let Some Of America’s Biggest Polluters Off The Hook - Public Health Watch

Last year, the EPA issued a rule aimed at reducing cancer-causing emissions from 218 chemical plants around the U.S. On July 17, however, Donald Trump exempted 49 of those plants—including the biggest emitters of two potent carcinogens—from complying until 2028. In the meantime, the Trump EPA says it will reconsider the so-called HON rule and all other emissions standards issued under Biden. PHW environmental data reporter Shelby Jouppi explains…

Trump's New Order Shakes Up Louisiana's Chemical Scene

In Louisiana, a big shift is happening in the chemical industry as new regulations are loosened. It's stirring up a mix of excitement and concern in the community. Continue reading…