Presidential Proclamation Provides Regulatory Relief for Certain Coal-Fired Stationary Sources
Impact Score: 1.8
Timeline: Exemption period from July 8, 2027 to July 8, 2029
Summary: The proclamation grants a two-year exemption for specific coal-fired power plants from the EPA’s tightened Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) compliance, aiming to protect national energy security, grid reliability, and affordable electricity. Affected facilities will revert to pre-rule emission standards during this period to avoid potential plant shutdowns and economic disruption. The exemption raises environmental and public health concerns and may impact energy research funding and policy programs, particularly at Vanderbilt University.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt should analyze regulatory impacts, engage policymakers, pursue emissions-control technology research, and study economic and political effects to align with shifting energy policies.
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