EPA Puts Four New Rules on Hold Until Spring
Published Date: 1/28/2025
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Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hitting the pause button on four new rules that were supposed to start between November 29 and December 31, 2024. Thanks to a presidential memo, these rules won’t take effect until March 21, 2025, giving everyone more time to review and prepare. This delay affects businesses and communities by pushing back any new costs or changes tied to these rules.
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Four EPA Rules' Start Dates Pushed Back
The EPA is delaying the start date for four final regulations that were published with effective dates between November 29, 2024 and December 31, 2024. Per the January 20, 2025 presidential memorandum titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," those rules will not take effect until March 21, 2025, which pushes back any new costs or changes tied to those rules for affected businesses and communities.
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