Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Coke Oven Processing Security

The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources from compliance with sections of the Coke Oven Rule for an additional two years beyond the current compliance dates. The Coke Oven Rule, which imposes new emissions-control requirements on coke oven facilities, has been cited as placing severe burdens on the coke production industry, with the technology required for compliance not yet existing in a commercially viable form. The exemption is intended to prevent possible harm to the domestic coke production industry and the potential impact on national security and infrastructure.