License To Dump??? Trump Administration Refuses To Enforce Environmental Laws During Corona Pandemic

The Trump administration abruptly waived enforcement on a range of environmental rules in a sweeping relaxation of regulations against polluters due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying affected industries may have trouble meeting compliance because of the outbreak.

The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, said it would stop its enforcement on a range of legally mandated public health and environmental protections because of the compliance concerns which have been brought about by the deadly, flu-like virus, also known as COVID-19.

Oil and gas companies were among the industries seeking an advance pass on the environmental and public health enforcement during the outbreak, citing the firms would experience potential staffing problems.


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