EPA speeds up environmental permits for large industries in the US.

THE United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The agency announced on Monday (11) changes to the process of issuing environmental licenses for large industries, in yet another measure by the Donald Trump administration aimed at regulatory easing. According to the agency, the new direction will allow for faster review of so-called Title V Clean Air Act licenses, required for large industrial facilities such as power plants, refineries, foundries, aluminum factories and other enterprises with high potential for pollutant emissions. Under the current Clean Air Act rules, the EPA has up to 45 days to review and possibly contest a proposed license after receiving the application. With the new guideline, the agency highlighted that it will not be necessary to use this timeframe in its entirety, allowing for approvals in shorter periods.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.