EPA’s Boiler MACT Rule Will Cost Manufacturing Jobs

Washington, D.C., 02/23/11 -  National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse issued this statement today following the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final Boiler MACT rule:

“The new Boiler MACT rule will have an immediate, negative impact on manufacturers’ bottom lines at a time when they are trying to rebound economically and create jobs. This is a harsh, inflexible rule that will cost jobs, hurt global competiveness and may discourage projects that could otherwise lead to environmental improvements. 
 
This is the latest example of the EPA’s aggressive, overreaching agenda. We urge the EPA to undertake a common-sense approach that encourages economic growth, job creation and thoughtful regulatory policy.”