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An energy bill introduced by 9th District congressman Morgan Griffith is gaining steam in the House.

The EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 was introduced last month by Griffith in response to concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's Boiler MACT rules. The rules are meant to set standards for pollution from power facilities.

Griffith said the bill is a way to develop more achieveable standards for boilers, process heaters and incenerators. It also gives companies more time to comply with changes.

In a press release Congressman Griffith said the bill is gaining support from many other congressmen. “To date, I am pleased to announce that 77 cosponsors, including 15 Democrats, have signed on to the EPA Regulatory Relief Act," Griffith said in the release. "These cosponsors represent districts from coast to coast that will be adversely affected by the EPA’s proposed regulations. The Boiler MACT rules could have significant negative consequences for manufacturing and industrial facilities, universities, hospitals, commercial facilities, hotels, and municipal buildings."

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