Could New EPA Rule Bankrupt Small Meat Processing Facilities?

Could New EPA Rule Bankrupt Small Meat Processing Facilities?


According to Dr. Robert Malone, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented a new rule that will bring thousands of meat processing facilities under its jurisdiction.

The agency’s overreach is through the ‘Clean Water Act.’

The EPA claims the proposed rule will improve water quality, protect human health, and protect the environment.

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However, critics say the regulation will put small processing facilities out of business.

Per the Federal Register:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing a regulation to revise the technology-based effluent limitations guidelines and standards (ELGs) for the meat and poultry products (MPP) point source category. The proposed rule would improve water quality and protect human health and the environment by reducing the discharge of nutrients and other pollutants

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