In April, the Trump administration directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to seek public input on the potential repeal, replacement or modification of certain regulations. These regulations include two issues important to the commercial real estate industry: lead renovation and repair rules for commercial buildings and Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulations. This request came after Executive Order 13777, Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, was issued to “alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens” that may be hurting the economy.
BOMA International, alongside a coalition of real estate groups, has submitted comments outlining the industry’s stance on these issues. The coalition also used this opportunity to reiterate its strong support for continued funding for the ENERGY STAR® program. While ENERGY STAR is not a regulatory issue, it does play a critical role in the commercial real estate industry. Protecting funding for this program is a top priority for BOMA, and the BOMA International advocacy staff will continue to work with the administration and Congress to ensure the program’s survival.
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