EPA to Delay Air Clean Up Plans for National Parks, Again - CleanTechnica

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced another delay in enforcing regional haze guidelines, granting states an additional three years to submit plans aimed at reducing harmful air pollution in national parks. These plans, required every ten years under the regional haze program, are designed to improve visibility and public health by implementing emission reduction technologies, compliance schedules, and monitoring strategies. The delay postpones efforts to address pollutants that degrade the natural beauty of national parks and pose health risks to visitors and nearby communities. Environmental groups, including the Sierra Club, have strongly criticized the EPA's decision. Sierra Club Senior Attorney Joshua Smith condemned the delay, accusing EPA leadership, specifically Lee Zeldin, of prioritizing fossil fuel interests over environmental protection and public health. The Sierra Club emphasized the urgency of enforcing the regional haze program to restore national parks to their pristine condition and safeguard the well-being of the public. As America’s largest grassroots environmental organization, the Sierra Club continues to advocate for clean energy, community health, and conservation through activism,