The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a resolution early in June that would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. AGC is concerned that Clean Air Act regulation of greenhouse gases would delay or stop construction projects nationwide.
S. J. Res. 26 was introduced by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in response to EPA's effort to regulate greenhouse gases from motor vehicles that then trigger requirements for emission controls from all other sources, including commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and more.
EPA regulation under the Clean Air Act means more pre-construction permits, operating permits, and costly technology control installation requirements for building projects, and puts approval and federal funding for highway and bridge projects at risk. It also means higher energy costs for businesses and consumers that will affect demand for construction services nationwide, especially in a down economy.
AGC urges all members to contact their Senators in support of Senator Murkowski's resolution. To send a message to your Senators, you can use AGC's Legislative Action Center by clicking here.
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