Industries regain liability shield for emission violations under EPA rule The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing a rule implemented during the Biden administration. This rule had removed protections for industries concerning civil liability and penalties for Clean Air Act emission limit violations during emergencies. Consequently, industries will now have these protections restored.

• The EPA is withdrawing a Biden-era rule.
• The rule previously removed protections for industries against civil liability and penalties.
• These protections were related to emergency-time violations of Clean Air Act emission limits.
• Industries will regain liability protection for emergency-related violations.