Articles tagged under: Lee Zeldin

Trump Targets Equipment Costs, Announces DEF Changes

Published March 27, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency has removed Diesel Exhaust Fluid sensor requirements for diesel equipment, a move aimed at cutting costs and reducing downtime for farmers and equipment operators.  President Donald Trump said the change will deliver major savings. “Today we're…
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Record RFS Targets Highlight White House Farm Gathering

Published March 27, 2026

President Donald Trump hosted what he called “the single largest gathering of American farmers the White House has ever seen” on Friday during the Great American Agriculture Celebration, unveiling new policies aimed at strengthening the farm economy.  Held on the…
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MAHA Steps Up Its Influence

Published December 23, 2025

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is facing pressure from the Make America Healthy Again movement. Reuters reports there were at least six meetings between EPA and MAHA supporters this month. The face-to-face meetings follow a petition drive by MAHA to remove…
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Zeldin Outlines EPA’s Ag Policy Priorities

Published May 9, 2025

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is tackling several major policy priorities impacting agriculture, including Waters of the United States. “Our goal is to be able to come up with a simple definition that farmers, ranchers, landowners across this country are going…
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Cramer: WOTUS Update a Win for Farmers

Published March 13, 2025

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer joined EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to announce updated guidance on the definition of Waters of the United States, clarifying that wetlands will only fall under federal jurisdiction if they directly abut a navigable waterway with…
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New EPA Administrator on the Job

Published January 30, 2025

The Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin previously served as a congressman from New York. He won confirmation with a 56-42 vote.
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Zeldin Testifies at Confirmation Hearing

Published January 18, 2025

Topics addressed in the confirmation hearing for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator-designate Lee Zeldin included Waters of the United States, renewable fuel volume obligations, and the agency’s relationship with USDA. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer asked Zeldin about the WOTUS definition. "I…
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Cabinet Picks Announced

Published November 16, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump is announcing his cabinet choices at a fast and furious pace. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was chosen as the Interior Secretary and will chair the new National Energy Council. Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin is…
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Trump’s EPA Pick Has a Track Record With the RFS

Published November 15, 2024

Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. "We know that the EPA head is the most important roles when it comes to the RFS and small refinery waivers," said Jacqui…
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EPA Post Goes to Former NY Congressman

Published November 13, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump appointed former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin served four terms in Congress before an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2022. Trump said Zeldin would maintain high environmental standards while taking…
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