EPA plans to dismantle key offices overseeing climate and air pollution regulation

EPA plans to dismantle key offices overseeing climate and air pollution regulation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will dissolve two main offices responsible for regulating greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, signaling a broad retreat from federal climate oversight.Jean Chemnick reports for E&E News.In short:The EPA will eliminate the Office of Atmospheric Protection and the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, moving some remaining duties to two new offices within the Office of Air and Radiation.Many…