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US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-epa-proposes-delaying-enforcement-biden-vehicle-pollution-rule-2026-05-14/By David Shepardson
May 14, 2026 1:41 PM EDT
Summary
The EPA estimated that delaying former President Joe Biden's anti-pollution rule would save automakers $1.7 billion. Environmental groups criticized the delay, saying it would lead to an increase in preventable illness and premature deaths.
The EPA said the proposal, first reported by Reuters earlier Thursday, would delay compliance deadlines for light- and medium-duty vehicles for two years until the 2029 model year. It cited the decline in U.S. sales of electric vehicles, which it said made the more stringent pollution rules unattainable for manufacturers.
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May 14, 2026 1:41 PM EDT
Summary
- Enforcement of rule delayed until 2029 model year
- Rule covers six pollutants responsible for smog
- EPA says delay will save automakers $1.7 billion
- Environmental groups say move will increase illness, deaths
The EPA estimated that delaying former President Joe Biden's anti-pollution rule would save automakers $1.7 billion. Environmental groups criticized the delay, saying it would lead to an increase in preventable illness and premature deaths.
The EPA said the proposal, first reported by Reuters earlier Thursday, would delay compliance deadlines for light- and medium-duty vehicles for two years until the 2029 model year. It cited the decline in U.S. sales of electric vehicles, which it said made the more stringent pollution rules unattainable for manufacturers.
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