EPA to repeal and replace Obama-era climate rules: Report

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The EPA is expected to propose a repeal of the Clean Power Plan as early as this week, and then start the process of creating a new climate plan.

Reuters obtained a copy of the yet-to-be issued proposal on Wednesday. There had been some questions over whether EPA would simply repeal the Obama-era climate rules for power plants, or propose a replacement rule. According to the proposal, it appears EPA will do both.

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