Bill would delay new EPA air standards without matching permit guidance

What does this do?

This bill requires the EPA to release permit guidance at the same time it sets a new air quality standard. If the guidance is delayed, the new standard can't be used for permit applications until the guidance is published, meaning older standards would apply in the meantime. Companies would still need best available pollution-control technology, and states, localities, or tribes could still impose stricter rules.

Who does it affect?

Companies seeking preconstruction permits for factories, power plants, and similar facilities, plus state and local permitting agencies.

Why does it matter?

Supporters say it reduces permitting delays and uncertainty; critics may see it as slowing enforcement of stricter pollution standards like the 2024 soot rule.

Where does it stand?