Regulators rush to seal Biden’s climate plans before summer deadline
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US federal regulators are rushing to finalize climate initiatives proposed by the Biden administration. These initiatives cover many areas, from the types of vehicles people drive to the appliances they use every day and larger aspects like power plant regulations.
If these initiatives aren’t completed by late spring, they could become easier targets for Congress to repeal or for Republican opponents to reverse, especially if President Joe Biden is not reelected in November.
Additionally, federal funding allocated for climate and clean energy programs as part of the Inflation Reduction Act could be withdrawn by Congress or left unused if it isn’t distributed this year.
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Furthermore, any unfinished initiatives by noon on Jan. 20, 2025, will likely be abandoned if there is a change in administration.
Alexandra Adams, the managing director for government affairs at the Natural Resources Defense Council, emphasized that the forthcoming regulations are crucial for the administration to deliver on its commitment to safeguard land and water, tackle climate change, and promote the well-being of families.
“It’s important they finalize them soon,” Adams said.
Faced with the legal uncertainty — and a dwindling clock — the best thing Biden administration officials can do right now is prioritize, even if it means sidelining some initiatives, said Lisa Heinzerling, an environmental and administrative law expert who teaches at Georgetown University.
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