Historic Deregulation: EPA's Bold New Agenda

On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, made headlines with what is being touted as the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history. This sweeping initiative includes 31 significant actions aimed at rolling back various environmental regulations that have been cornerstones in the fight against climate change, particularly in the energy sector and the electric vehicle industry.

Key Actions Announced

The extensive deregulation plan focuses on several critical areas:

• Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Power Plants: Reconsidering regulations that control the emissions of harmful gases.
• Vehicle Emissions Standards: Rolling back requirements that govern how much pollution cars can emit.
• 2009 Endangerment Finding: The landmark decision that classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health is now under scrutiny.

These measures, according to the EPA, are designed to:

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