Proclamation 10958—Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources To Promote American Iron Ore Processing Security

On July 16, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation titled "Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources To Promote American Iron Ore Processing Security." This action grants a two-year exemption from a specific environmental regulation known as the "Taconite Rule." This rule, published by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2024, set new emissions-control requirements for facilities that process taconite iron ore. With this proclamation, certain identified facilities will not have to meet these new requirements for two years beyond their original deadlines, and will instead follow the emissions rules that were in place before the Taconite Rule. The President stated that the technology needed to comply with the Taconite Rule is not currently available or commercially viable.

This action directly affects certain stationary sources involved in taconite iron ore processing. The President stated that taconite iron ore processing is fundamental to the United States' steel production and manufacturing sectors, supplying materials for national defense systems, critical infrastructure, and various industries. He explained that preserving domestic processing capabilities is vital for reducing reliance on foreign sources and strengthening American industrial supply chains. The President's rationale is that the Taconite Rule places significant burdens on this critical sector, and if enforced on its original timeline, it risks forcing shutdowns, reducing domestic production, and undermining the nation's ability to supply steel for defense, energy, and manufacturing. He determined that maintaining this capacity is essential for national security and economic resilience.

The proclamation invokes emergency or national security authority, with the President citing "American Iron Ore Processing Security" as the rationale. Laws like the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act grant the President significant powers when a national emergency is declared. While Congress can terminate such a declaration, it requires a joint resolution that can override

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