Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Iron Ore Processing Security

This proclamation exempts certain stationary sources identified in Annex I from compliance with the EPA's March 6, 2024 final rule, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Taconite Iron Ore Processing (Taconite Rule), for two years beyond each of the rule's compliance deadlines, invoking section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. During the extension, these facilities remain subject to the emissions and compliance obligations that applied before the Taconite Rule. The President determines that the technology to implement the rule is not commercially available and that the exemption serves national security interests.

• EPA
• Department of Veterans Affairs

Upon signing; Within 30 days; By each original compliance date + 2 years

July 17, 2025: Proclamation signing and immediate activation of two-year compliance extensions for all deadlines in the Taconite Rule. Upon signing: Identification of exempted stationary sources as set out in Annex I. Within 30 days of signing: EPA to issue formal guidance to affected facilities on their extended timelines and applicable prior emissions standards. By each original compliance date + 2 years: Affected facilities must meet the Taconite Rule requirements under the new, extended schedule.

No known legal challenges.