Representing the residential housing industry, NAHB Senior VP of Regulatory Affairs Susan Asmus reminded EPA officials that “We have to be cognizant of the impact of regulations on small businesses because the majority of the nation’s home builders construct less than 10 homes a year. Home builders want a regulatory structure that is timely, consistent and predictable. As an industry, we want sensible regulatory programs with straightforward compliance requirements.”

 

NAHB also noted that a key component of smart regulation is ensuring that local, state and federal agencies work together to streamline permit processing. As the Smart Sectors program moves forward, NAHB will continue to provide the EPA with commonsense solutions to help relieve regulatory burdens that often delay construction and raise the cost of housing for consumers.  Read the article