releases: https://www.cramer.senate.gov/sen-cramer-statement-epa-taking-further-actions-improve-nsr-permitting-program
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| https://www.cramer.senate.gov/sen-cramer-statement-epa-taking-further-actions-improve-nsr-permitting-program | Sen. Cramer Statement on the EPA Taking Further Actions to Improve the NSR Permitting Program | 2019-12-03 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ND | Kevin Cramer | C001096 | www.cramer.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON(Dec. 3, 2019)Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing several actions to clarify and improve New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements.These Clean Air Act actions are part of a suite of measures EPA is taking to modernize and streamline the NSR process, without impeding the Agency's ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance the nation's air quality. These actions will improve regulatory certainty and remove unnecessary obstacles to projects aiming to improve the reliability, efficiency, and safety of facilities while maintaining air quality standards. NSR reforms are a key component of President Trump's agenda to revitalize American manufacturing and grow our economy while continuing to protect and improve the environment,said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler.NSR regularly discouraged companies from investing in and deploying the cleanest and most efficient technologies. Through the Trump Administration's efforts, EPA is providing clarity to permitting requirements, improving the overall process, and incentivizing investments in the latest energy technologies. One of my consistent frustrations with New Source Review is what seems to be a perverse incentive away from innovation. Thank you to AdministratorWheeler and the Trump Administrationforrecognizing this and finalizing thesepositive reforms,said U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (ND).The EPA'sactions provide certainty whilerestoringthe proper scope of the Clean Air Act. Read the full release here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |