Environment
Manufacturers: New EPA Rule Directly Undermines President’s Manufacturing Agenda
Washington, D.C. – Following the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to 9 micrograms per cubic meter, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “The Biden administration’s new PM2.5 standard takes direct aim at manufacturing investment …
Illinois Chemical Industry Warns Against New EPA Standard
Illinois Chemical Industry Warns Against New EPA Standard: Threatens Jobs, Investments, and Growth. The chemical industry plays an integral role in the US, manufacturing 96% of products and providing lucrative careers. However, stricter air quality regulations could cause irreparable harm to manufacturers in Illinois, hindering investments and supply chains. The industry urges the EPA to focus on enforcing existing regulations instead.
