The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) vice president of energy and resources policy Keith McCoy on May 13 issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of its “tailoring rule”:
“Manufacturers are deeply troubled by the EPA’s agenda and continued overreach in an effort that could eventually result in the Agency regulating everything from small factories to farms to schools to hospitals. Fundamentally, this ‘tailoring rule’ takes the country in the wrong direction by using the Clean Air Act to expand the power of the EPA and allow the Agency to choose which energy sources American consumers will use.
“Climate change is a complex issue that will have a significant impact on the economy. It deserves transparent and rigorous debate through the legislative process. This new rule also creates uncertainty and adds confusing and costly new permitting requirements. The EPA has set a short timetable for implementation, which will undoubtedly cost jobs and prevent manufacturers from growing their businesses. It is clear that the ‘tailoring rule’ sets a dangerous precedent, will limit job growth and ultimately will undermine economic recovery. We will continue to examine all available remedies to curtail EPA’s power grab.”
The National Association of Manufacturers is the nation’s largest industrial trade association, representing manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing has a presence in every single congressional district providing good, high-paying jobs. For more information, visit www.nam.org.