Banned in California

4 hours ago

California's strict regulations make it nearly impossible to permit new industrial processes like car painting, semiconductor fabrication, and battery manufacturing.
Key industries affected include semiconductor fabs (Intel, TSMC, Samsung), anodizing, battery production (Tesla's Gigafactory in Reno), and PCB manufacturing.
Processes like electroplating, metal forging, and glass tempering face extreme permitting hurdles due to hazardous waste and emissions.
EV manufacturing involves multiple restricted processes, leading companies like Tesla to build facilities in Nevada and Texas.
Warship construction, such as the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, relies on grandfathered permits for processes like steel rolling, GaAs semiconductor fabrication, and specialized coatings.
Existing facilities can operate under old permits but cannot reopen if closed due to current regulatory constraints.

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