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September 22, 2025

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Supports Reconsideration of Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards

PIERRE, S.D. –  Today, Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to support the EPA’s Reconsideration of the 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards. You can find the letter here.

“Thank you for your leadership on the Reconsideration of the 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards,” wrote Governor Larry Rhoden. “Your action will restore consumer choice and give the American people, including my neighbors here in South Dakota, the opportunity to purchase the best vehicle for their individual needs, regardless of its energy source.”

According to the EPA, the 2009 Endangerment Finding has been used to justify over one trillion dollars in regulations on the American people, including former President Biden’s electric vehicle mandate. If finalized, Administrator Zeldin’s proposal would repeal all resulting greenhouse gas emission regulations for motor vehicles and engines, reinstating consumer choice. 

“Americans are already burdened with red tape and should not be subject to higher costs as a result of flawed regulations,” continued Governor Larry Rhoden. “This action will help keep prices down so that we can keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free.”

South Dakota has the second fewest regulations of any state in America and stands as an example that limited regulation and cutting red tape can unleash economic prosperity.

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