The EPA Office of the Administrator sent this “bulletin “out at 10:00 AM EST this morning.
“It has been a historic year at EPA, and we look forward to even more victories in the year ahead,” said Trump crony Lee Michael Zeldin, administration of the EPA since 29 January 2025 at the beginning of the Second Trump administration. Following are Zeldon’s assertions edited for space. [As with EPA fuel mileage ratings, and Zeldin’s dismissal of Global Warming and Climate Change your observed results and therefore opinions on these boasts may vary significantly- AutoCrat. Read about the Biden Administration’s EPA Publishes New Kids and Climate Health Zone]*
Providing Clean Air, Land and Water for All Americans
“In 2025, EPA has been moving at a pace of at least one top environmental win every single day, from completing the largest wildfire cleanup in agency history in Los Angeles in under 30 days to signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Mexico to permanently and urgently end the decades-long Tijuana Raw Sewage Crisis. We’ve strengthened Water Quality Standards for 38 miles of the Delaware River Basin, launched our Feed It Onward initiative to reduce food waste, advanced remediation efforts at Superfund and Brownfield sites, increased enforcement efforts to prevent toxic illegal pesticides and chemicals from entering our nation, and so much more. The EPA is proud to carry out our statutory obligations to protect human health and the environment while Powering the Great American Comeback.” (Read AutoInformed.com on: CARB Submits “Scathing Critique” of EPA)
Unleashing American Energy Dominance
“Shortly after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order establishing the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), with Administrator Zeldin serving as a key member alongside Chairman, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Vice-Chair, Energy Secretary Chris Wright. To provide affordable and dependable energy for all Americans, the Trump administration has proposed to repeal Clean Power Plan 2.0 and the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, to secure critical permits necessary to get natural gas pipelines flowing, and is leaning into increased baseload power like never before. As we head into the new year, gas prices are now under $3 a gallon in 39 states! (Read AutoInformed.com on: Environmental Pillage Agency attacks California and the Biden Administration’s EPA – US Fuel Economy Record High. CO2 Record Low and EPA – Tighter NOx Emissions Limits on Combustion Turbines)
Advancing Cooperative Federalism, Cross-Agency Partnership and Permitting Reform
“Just over nine months after being sworn in, Administrator Zeldin fulfilled his pledge to travel to all 50 states to bring EPA directly to communities throughout the country. Administrator Zeldin has empowered states like Wyoming and North Dakota to manage their own Coal Combustion Residuals, rescinded Section 179(b) guidance to help states impacted by foreign sources of air pollution, and partnered with States and Tribes to resolve the massive backlog of State and Tribal Implementation Plans. (Read Auotinformed.com on: California Advanced Clean Cars II Regs – EPA Grants Waivers!)
Making America the AI Capital of the World
“America is quickly ascending as the global leader in data center development and leading in efforts to build the necessary infrastructure to make America the AI capital of the world. This year, EPA has announced new guidance on New Source Review (NSR) pre-construction permitting requirements, worked alongside data center leaders to share EPA’s AI Action Plan, and launched a Clean Air Act Resources webpage for local communities and developers interested in building data centers. These actions build upon President Trump’s AI Action Plan that outlines the United States’ strategy to accelerate AI innovation and build AI infrastructure to support the nation’s opportunity to lead on such a critical issue. [As with the same Republican rhetoric used to oppose clean vehicles such as EVs, which led to China, the worlds largest auto market to become the leading EV producer and cost innovator?- AutoCrat]
Protecting and Bringing Back American Auto Jobs
“The Trump administration has taken historic action to remove the burdensome policies and regulations imposed upon the American manufacturing industry by the previous administration. Whether it’s Administrator Zeldin’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Obama-Era Endangerment Finding, the elimination of California’s EV mandate through Congress’ disapproval of three California Clean Air Act waivers, EPA’s proposal to disapprove of California’s Heavy-Duty (HD) Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Requirements as it applies to out-of-state and out-of-country vehicles, or President Trump’s reset of the burdensome Biden-Era Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards, this administration is committed to lowering the costs of vehicles, restoring consumer choice to the American people, and strengthening the U.S. auto industry,” Zeldon claimed. (Read AutoInformed.com on: Happy Clean New Year California Air Resources Board!)
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
EPA Administrator and Trump Booster Zeldin Praises Himself
The EPA Office of the Administrator sent this “bulletin “out at 10:00 AM EST this morning.
“It has been a historic year at EPA, and we look forward to even more victories in the year ahead,” said Trump crony Lee Michael Zeldin, administration of the EPA since 29 January 2025 at the beginning of the Second Trump administration. Following are Zeldon’s assertions edited for space. [As with EPA fuel mileage ratings, and Zeldin’s dismissal of Global Warming and Climate Change your observed results and therefore opinions on these boasts may vary significantly- AutoCrat. Read about the Biden Administration’s EPA Publishes New Kids and Climate Health Zone]*
Providing Clean Air, Land and Water for All Americans
“In 2025, EPA has been moving at a pace of at least one top environmental win every single day, from completing the largest wildfire cleanup in agency history in Los Angeles in under 30 days to signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Mexico to permanently and urgently end the decades-long Tijuana Raw Sewage Crisis. We’ve strengthened Water Quality Standards for 38 miles of the Delaware River Basin, launched our Feed It Onward initiative to reduce food waste, advanced remediation efforts at Superfund and Brownfield sites, increased enforcement efforts to prevent toxic illegal pesticides and chemicals from entering our nation, and so much more. The EPA is proud to carry out our statutory obligations to protect human health and the environment while Powering the Great American Comeback.” (Read AutoInformed.com on: CARB Submits “Scathing Critique” of EPA)
Unleashing American Energy Dominance
“Shortly after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order establishing the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), with Administrator Zeldin serving as a key member alongside Chairman, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Vice-Chair, Energy Secretary Chris Wright. To provide affordable and dependable energy for all Americans, the Trump administration has proposed to repeal Clean Power Plan 2.0 and the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, to secure critical permits necessary to get natural gas pipelines flowing, and is leaning into increased baseload power like never before. As we head into the new year, gas prices are now under $3 a gallon in 39 states! (Read AutoInformed.com on: Environmental Pillage Agency attacks California and the Biden Administration’s EPA – US Fuel Economy Record High. CO2 Record Low and EPA – Tighter NOx Emissions Limits on Combustion Turbines)
Advancing Cooperative Federalism, Cross-Agency Partnership and Permitting Reform
“Just over nine months after being sworn in, Administrator Zeldin fulfilled his pledge to travel to all 50 states to bring EPA directly to communities throughout the country. Administrator Zeldin has empowered states like Wyoming and North Dakota to manage their own Coal Combustion Residuals, rescinded Section 179(b) guidance to help states impacted by foreign sources of air pollution, and partnered with States and Tribes to resolve the massive backlog of State and Tribal Implementation Plans. (Read Auotinformed.com on: California Advanced Clean Cars II Regs – EPA Grants Waivers!)
Making America the AI Capital of the World
“America is quickly ascending as the global leader in data center development and leading in efforts to build the necessary infrastructure to make America the AI capital of the world. This year, EPA has announced new guidance on New Source Review (NSR) pre-construction permitting requirements, worked alongside data center leaders to share EPA’s AI Action Plan, and launched a Clean Air Act Resources webpage for local communities and developers interested in building data centers. These actions build upon President Trump’s AI Action Plan that outlines the United States’ strategy to accelerate AI innovation and build AI infrastructure to support the nation’s opportunity to lead on such a critical issue. [As with the same Republican rhetoric used to oppose clean vehicles such as EVs, which led to China, the worlds largest auto market to become the leading EV producer and cost innovator?- AutoCrat]
Protecting and Bringing Back American Auto Jobs
“The Trump administration has taken historic action to remove the burdensome policies and regulations imposed upon the American manufacturing industry by the previous administration. Whether it’s Administrator Zeldin’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Obama-Era Endangerment Finding, the elimination of California’s EV mandate through Congress’ disapproval of three California Clean Air Act waivers, EPA’s proposal to disapprove of California’s Heavy-Duty (HD) Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Requirements as it applies to out-of-state and out-of-country vehicles, or President Trump’s reset of the burdensome Biden-Era Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards, this administration is committed to lowering the costs of vehicles, restoring consumer choice to the American people, and strengthening the U.S. auto industry,” Zeldon claimed. (Read AutoInformed.com on: Happy Clean New Year California Air Resources Board!)
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.