Industry suggestions to trim regulations take aim at EPA

President Trump’s call for suggestions to reduce the regulatory burden facing manufacturers has turned up a number of ideas from industry groups — many targeting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

A large number of the 175 comments the federal government has received target the EPA and Labor Department. 

{mosads}Repealing Obama-era rules that aim to protect air, water and workers were popular suggestions from industry groups, according to The Washington Post.

The Commerce Department is overseeing the process.

This is just the latest push by the Trump administration to tackle regulations introduced by former President Obama. 

On the night of Trump’s inauguration, the White House ordered federal agencies to adhere to a strict regulatory moratorium.

The president has since issued several executive orders requiring agencies to trim the number of rules on their books.

Trump has also signed 13 resolutions passed by Congress to disapprove of Obama-era regulations.