AGC and Many AGC Members Comment on Detrimental EPA Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering action that could halt the future construction and the major renovations of buildings nationwide, and could also jeopardize funding for highway and transportation projects. EPA released an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) soliciting public comment on the merit of using the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and construction equipment. In response, AGC of America, several AGC Chapters, and over 300 individual AGC members submitted comments to EPA stating that the Clean Air Act is not the right regulatory tool for controlling greenhouse gas emissions. While EPA’s proposal is still in the preliminary drafting stage, AGC expects that there will be additional legislative and regulatory steps in the near future. AGC and members of AGC’s Environmental Network Steering Committee will meet with EPA staff on this and many other important environmental issues on December 9-10. AGC will continue to update members throughout the rulemaking process. To obtain additional information on the ANPR, click here.