Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum aimed at expanding Americans' freedom to repair their own vehicle emissions systems. The memorandum directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to issue guidance clarifying permissible repair actions under the Clean Air Act.
The EPA Administrator is also directed to encourage and expedite alternative certification pathways for aftermarket parts, reducing dependence on California’s certification process. This process has been described as slow and costly, often taking more than a year even when requirements are met, which affects the supply and cost of compliant parts.
Additionally, the memorandum instructs the EPA Administrator to consider deprioritizing civil enforcement actions against individuals who attempt, in good faith, to repair their vehicles to original configurations.
These directives are part of President Trump’s broader efforts to lower costs for American families by removing regulatory barriers, restoring consumer choice, and easing restrictions on vehicle repairs. Previous actions included guidance supporting farmers to fix agricultural equipment, revocation of the Obama-era “Endangerment Finding,” and adjustment of Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards to more achievable levels.