EPA seeks public comment on scrapping regs

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But revising or repealing a regulation that's already on the books isn't so simple. The EPA will have to go through the same arduous, months-long rulemaking process it used to create the regulations in the first place. And part of that process involves seeking comments from the public.

Now that process is underway.

The EPA has created a page on Regulations.gov where the public can comment. As of writing, it has already logged 1,268 comments, most of which appear to oppose repealing the air-quality regulations.

"The existing regulations are in place for a reason," one recent comment says. "They were enacted to fill a public need for clean water and air. Undoing these regulations is not in the public interest. Short term thinking and ignoring basic facts is sure way to be on the wrong side of history."

"Don't do this," another says.

The agency will also hold a teleconference from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET on April 24 — members of the public will have the opportunity to weigh in. You can find more information on the EPA's regulatory reform process on its website.