Rockefeller Takes on the EPA, Sort Of
Dan Holler /
Yesterday, Senator John Rockefeller (D-WV) introduced legislation that he said would “safeguard jobs, the coal industry, and the entire economy.” Sounds like a pretty solid policy prescription for an ailing economy. What would his legislation do?
…suspend, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes.
In English, it would prohibit the EPA from regulating carbon dioxide and methane emissions from stationary sources for two years. It is well understood that the EPA regulations threaten the economic vitality of our country and have already inhibited our ability to create jobs during the recession.