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Trump Signs Proclamation Granting 2-Year Emissions Exemptions for Some Coke Oven Plants

President Trump signed a proclamation granting selected coke oven processing plants a temporary exemption from certain emissions requirements under the Coke Oven Rule. The relief delays compliance for up to two years beyond each plant's original deadline. The proclamation's text, released by the White House, outlines the scope and eligibility for the exemption.

12:23 AM, 11/22/2025Environment
Trump Signs Proclamation Granting 2-Year Emissions Exemptions for Some Coke Oven Plants

President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that relaxes certain regulatory requirements for a subset of coke oven processing plants, the White House said in the text of the measure.

What the proclamation does

The proclamation provides selected facilities a temporary exemption from specified emissions requirements under the Coke Oven Rule. The exemption delays those requirements for up to two years beyond each plant's original compliance date, according to the text released by the White House.

What are coke ovens?

Coke ovens are industrial furnaces used to produce coke — a high-carbon fuel derived from coal that is a critical input in steelmaking. Operations at these plants can generate emissions that are regulated for air quality and public health reasons.

Details and context

The proclamation does not list individual facilities by name. It instead outlines eligibility criteria and the scope of the temporary relief for plants covered by the Coke Oven Rule. The move extends regulatory relief only for a defined period; it does not permanently change the underlying rule.

Supporters may view the action as providing additional time for industry to comply, while critics could raise concerns about the potential short-term increase in emissions. The official text provides the legal basis and timeline for the exemptions.

Reporting by Ismail Shakil.

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