Pollution Breaks for Iron Ore to Secure American Steel Might
Published Date: 7/23/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
This new rule helps American iron ore plants by easing tough pollution controls that are hard to meet right now. It protects jobs and keeps steel production strong for our defense and industries by giving these plants more time and flexibility. The changes start soon and aim to save money and keep our steel supply safe and steady.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Two-Year Compliance Deadline Extension
If your taconite (iron ore) processing facility is listed in Annex I, you are exempt from complying with the EPA's Taconite Rule for a period of 2 years beyond each original compliance date. The Taconite Rule was published March 6, 2024 (89 FR 16408) and this proclamation was signed July 17, 2025. During each 2-year extension, covered stationary sources remain subject to the emissions and compliance obligations that applied before the Taconite Rule.
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