EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announces plans to clear backlog of State Implementation Plans and Tribal Implementation Plans related to air quality, blaming the Biden administration for delaying air quality improvements. The EPA aims to work with states and tribes to resolve the backlog and improve air quality while promoting economic growth.
Key Points
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin plans to clear backlog of State Implementation Plans and Tribal Implementation Plans related to air quality
The EPA aims to work with states and tribes to resolve the backlog and improve air quality
This initiative is part of Zeldin's efforts to ensure clean air while promoting economic growth
Pros
Clearing backlog of State Implementation Plans can lead to improved air quality for millions of Americans
Working with states and tribes to resolve the backlog promotes cooperative federalism
Cons
Blaming the Biden administration for delays in air quality improvements may be seen as politically motivated