EPA prepares to overhaul NSR rules

July 11, 2017
EPA appears to be preparing to overhaul its rules governing its new source review (NSR) permit program, signaling that the Trump administration is backing widespread calls from industry and labor groups to reform the controversial permit program even before formal advice from the Commerce Department that is expected to seek such reforms. Citing President Donald Trump's orders aimed at streamlining permits and enforcing the administration's deregulatory agenda, the Office of Air and Radiation's draft National Program Manager Guidance for fiscal...


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