Without spending a penny of taxpayer money, Congress can help businesses expand and put Americans back to work.
 
ACC strongly believes the EPA should not regulate greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources using existing Clean Air Act authority unless and until Congress has had an opportunity to consider how best to address climate change without crippling the economy.
 
The EPA’s plan to impose arbitrary regulations on manufacturing and energy – including clean alternative energy – threatens to kill thousands of high-wage jobs.
 
The chemical industry continues to be on the forefront of reducing the emissions of our plants and offering innovative products that reduce our environmental foot print. We call upon Congress to support postponement of EPA’s actions for one year and to move into the driver’s seat when it comes to addressing this issue for stationary sources.

Additional Resources: 

A more detailed brief from ACC can be found here.

A letter from eight Democratic Senators to EPA Administrator Jackson expressing concerns regarding EPA's plans.

Administrator Jackson's letter to Senators slowing the GHG regulations but continuing the uncertainty which will investment, business expansion, and job creation. 

The EPA's Proposed Regulations. 

The Small Business Administration expressed concerns about the EPA's plan. Click to read the SBA Letter. 

ACC's Cal Dooley and Joe Hunt, President of the Iron Workers, penned an  Op-Ed advocating a 1 year moratorium. 

Wall Street Journal article detailing states that want to delay on the emission rules.