“Resisted” Efforts To Delay The Cross State Air Pollution Rule, And Threatened To Veto The TRAIN Act.

“Thus far, the Obama administration has resisted efforts to delay the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. The White House issued a veto threat against the House TRAIN Act, warning that the bill would delay and weaken important health protections.”

(“Senate May Target EPA Cross-State Rule With Goal Of Forcing Obama To Accept Delay,” BNA, 10/3/11)

National Journal Energy And Environment Experts Expect Obama To Delay Politically Sensitive EPA Rules Until 2013, Only Pursuing Those Rules That Are Not Deemed Too Politically Damaging.

“Many National Journal Energy and Environment Insiders say that President Obama’s retreat on environmental issues isn’t over yet. . . . ‘The only decision metric that matters for the next 14 months is, “Will this help us get reelected?”’ said one Insider. ‘’If a regulatory decision is a liability, we should fully expect the administration to delay until Nov. 7’ of 2012—the day after the presidential election. Another Insider said that Obama ‘will likely pick and choose by delaying those rules his advisers believe are too politically damaging to pursue before 2013 and finalizing those that he can survive politically.’”

(Olga Belogolova, “Energy Insiders Say Obama May Punt More Environmental Standards,” National Journal, 9/13/11)

In September 2011, Instructed The EPA To Shelve Its Proposed Ozone Rules, Saying He Was Concentrating On Reducing The Regulatory Burden As The Economy Recovers.

“Just days after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor announced the House would begin voting to repeal proposed air quality regulations that he said would prevent job growth, President Obama instructed the Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposed ozone regulations.

(“Obama Tells EPA To Ditch New Ozone Regulations,” ABCNews.Com, 9/2/11)

Quote: “I have continued to underscore the importance of reducing regulatory burdens and regulatory uncertainty, particularly as our economy continues to recover.”

Quote: “Ultimately, I did not support asking state and local governments to begin implementing a new standard that will soon be reconsidered.”

Decided To Delay New Boiler MACT Rules, Which Would Have Tightened Emissions Standards On Power Plants And Waste Incinerators.

“In a concession to Republicans and moderate Democrats, the Obama administration has delayed two environmental restrictions on the nation’s power plants. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson tapped the brakes on the controversial proposal following an order from the White House. The regulations would have tightened the emission standards on power plants and waste incinerators at facilities across the country.”

(Chris Sheridan, “EPA Delay of Boiler Rules a Victory for Obama?” FoxNews.com, 5/18/11)