Rep. Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for Montana's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for Montana's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) defended the Colstrip Power Plant against accusations made by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Michael Regan. In response to Regan's claims that the plant was "cheating the system" of green energy standards, Rep. Rosendale stated, "The EPA emissions standards created for Colstrip Power Plant are unrealistic at best."
Rep. Rosendale further countered the accusations by highlighting the levels of mercury produced by Colstrip in comparison to the naturally occurring mercury in the Yellowstone River. He expressed, "Furthermore, accusing Colstrip of cheating the system for producing too much mercury while the naturally occurring mercury in the Yellowstone River far exceeds the amount of mercury Colstrip produced is disingenuous."
The Congressman criticized the EPA for what he sees as overreach, stating, "This is just another example of the EPA’s overreach targeting Montana’s businesses, economy, and citizens by creating emissions standards that are out of touch with scientific findings and the real-life impact." Rep. Rosendale's defense of the Colstrip Power Plant comes amidst a contentious debate over environmental regulations and their impact on businesses in Montana.
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