Would it be hyperbole to say that the last two weeks have witnessed the greatest expansion in history of the Environmental Protection Agency’s control over U.S. economic activity and the day-to-day lives of American citizens? If so, we’ll just encourage readers to ponder the substance — and costs — behind the anodyne headlines.
- 4/01/2010 — “EPA Issues Comprehensive Guidance to Protect Appalachian Communities From Harmful Environmental Impacts of Mountaintop Mining“
- 4/01/2010 — “DOT, EPA Set Aggressive National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Ever Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Passenger Cars and Light Trucks“
- 3/31/2010 — “EPA Disapproves Air Permitting Exemption Program in Texas“
- 3/30/2010 — “EPA Proposes to Revoke New Source Review Final Rule“
- 3/29/2010 — “EPA Formally Announces Phase-in of Clean Air Act Permitting for Greenhouse Gases/Agency reiterates no stationary source requirements until 2011“
- 3/29/2010 — “EPA to Scrutinize Environmental Impact of Bisphenol A“
- 3/26/2010 — “EPA Proposes Veto of Mine Permit Under the Clean Water Act“
- 3/23/2010 — “EPA Proposes to Add Sources to Greenhouse Gas Reporting System/Requirements target potent and persistent greenhouse gases“
- 3/22/2010 — “EPA Administrator Jackson Outlines New Vision for Clean, Safe Drinking Water“
There’s at least a little flexibility on the margins. Thankfully, “Limited Use of Modified Grenade Simulators Approved for Use at Camp Edwards.”

