RNC Research

“Regulations Meant To Curb The Pollution From Existing Power Plants Could Shutter Coal Plants Across Texas And The Midwest, Threatening Tens Of Thousands Of Jobs, A New Study Suggests.” (Ben Goard, “Study: Obama’s Climate Plan Directly Threatens 37,000 Workers,” The Hill, 6/25/13)

• A Study By The American Action Forum Says That Obama’s Climate Plan “Will Affect More Than 37,000 Employees And Regulate A Variety Of Industries.” “Today, President Obama will call for greenhouse gas (GHG) limits on existing stationary sources.  Examining the largest sources in the U.S., the American Action Forum (AAF) estimates such a proposal will affect more than 37,000 employees and regulate a variety of industries.” (“Implications Of Regulating Existing Greenhouse Gas Sources,” American Action Forum 6/24/13) 

• “Natural Gas Generation, Steel Mills, Refineries, And Plastics Manufacturing Would All Likely Have To Adjust To New Regulation.” (“Implications Of Regulating Existing Greenhouse Gas Sources,” American Action Forum 6/24/13)

AAF Study: “With More Than 37,000 Employees At These Facilities Across The Nation, A Significant Regulatory Action Could Result In Displaced Workers.” “With more than 37,000 employees at these facilities across the nation, a significant regulatory action could result in displaced workers.  Since it is unlikely EPA would promulgate a rule that shuts down a major refinery or steel mill, coal plants are once again under the regulatory microscope.” (“Implications Of Regulating Existing Greenhouse Gas Sources,” American Action Forum 6/24/13)