Today the EPA granted California its long-standing request for a waiver to regulate greenhouse gas emissions as pollutants.  The waiver will enable California to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year.

“This decision puts the law and science first. After review of the scientific findings, and another comprehensive round of public engagement, I have decided this is the appropriate course under the law,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson.  “This waiver is consistent with the Clean Air Act as it’s been used for the last 40 years and supports the prerogatives of the 13 states and the District of Columbia who have opted to follow California’s lead.  More importantly, this decision reinforces the historic agreement on nationwide emissions standards developed by a broad coalition of industry, government and environmental stakeholders earlier this year.”

To learn more, visit the EPA’s website.

Tags: EPA, Greenhouse Gas, Obama Administration

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