3.4 “RIP EPA”

1. What are the disadvantages for Scott Pruitt of using rule making?

The disadvantages of using rule making are that states are trying to sue to break down Pruitt's regulatory changes, and federal judges are forcing him into action.

2. How has the enforcement of environmental regulations changed from the Obama Administration to the Trump Administration?

The enforcement of environmental regulations has changed since the agency has greatly slowed its pace of work through Pruitt's inaction and has stopped implementing rules and regulations.

3. What change has Pruitt made to the process for investigating potential violations of environmental regulations? 

Pruitt has changed the process by issuing directives to end the sue and settle tactic.

4. How many environmental regulations has Pruitt removed?

Pruitt has removed 19 environmental regulations in total.

5. Why are some people critical of having so many environmental regulations?

They are critical of the many regulations because there is a diminishing return for these regulations slowly costing businesses and killing jobs.

6. How have the courts limited Pruitt's plans?

The executive branch is speeding up on judicial nominations who would no doubt start ruling on Pruitt's agenda. Courts are getting impatient and already ruling against much of his regulations.

7. What are state governments doing to try to limit Pruitt's plans?

States are starting to sue for not controlling air pollution across state lines.

8. How is the Senate working to try to limit Pruitt's plans?

The Senate plans to drill Pruitt with their agenda as he testifies before the committee.