President Trump says “no way” to SRE gap year requests

September 9, 2020 |

In Washington, Reuters reports President Trump himself has told the Environmental Protection Agency to deny the “gap-year” waiver applications oil refiners submitted following the 10th Circuit Court ruling in January that slammed how EPA awarded SRE waivers previously. The decision to deny the waivers is thought to potentially help Iowa Senator Joni Ernst in her reelection campaign which has suffered due to her close relationship with Trump who is also seen in a weakened position in the state ahead of the November elections.

Category: Policy

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