Administrator Zeldin Vows to Repeal “Endangerment Finding,” Citing Economic Burden and New Scientific Data
In a move poised to reshape American environmental policy, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Tuesday his agency’s intent to roll back the Obama-era 2009 Endangerment Finding.
This foundational rule has empowered the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases, a linchpin of the nation’s climate change efforts.
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Speaking on the conservative “Ruthless” podcast, Zeldin characterized the Endangerment Finding as a detriment to the American economy, claiming it “makes life more expensive for Americans” and has led to “strict regulations on vehicles.” He boldly declared that repealing it would constitute “the largest deregulatory action in the history of America,” a move he provocatively referred to as “driving a dagger into the heart of the climate change religion.”
The proposed rule change will consider modern scientific data and adhere to the federal rulemaking process, including a period for public comment. This announcement follows the EPA’s coordination with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other federal agencies, with a formal request submitted to the OMB on June 30. Once published in the federal registry, proposed rules are open for public comment for a minimum of 30 days, with major rules often requiring a 60-day implementation delay.
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Zeldin is expected to formally unveil the proposal today in Indianapolis, alongside Energy Secretary Chris Wright and a cohort of Indiana officials, including Republican Governor Mike Braun, Attorney General Todd Rokita, and Republican Representative Jim Baird.
The Administrator emphasized a core conservative philosophy: “Conservatives believe that we can both protect the environment and grow the economy. It’s not a choice. We are choosing to do both. And on top of it, that’s what the American public wants.”
This impending decision marks a significant shift in the nation’s approach to climate regulation, promising a heated debate over the balance between environmental protection and economic growth.
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