Seven AGs Filed Motion to Intervene in Litigation Over EPA Truck Emissions Rule
JANUARY 24, 2017
A coalition of seven attorneys general filed a motion to intervene “to preserve a federal program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and engines...the attorneys general state[d] they have substantial interests in strong, federal greenhouse gas emissions standards because such standards are needed — as part of broader efforts — to secure nationwide emissions reductions that are crucial to mitigate climate impacts that are already being experienced in their states.”
- Documents: Motion to InterveneMA Press Release
- Document Type: Motions Press Releases/Statements
- States: Connecticut Iowa Massachusetts Oregon Rhode Island Vermont Washington
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Issues: Clean Air & Climate Clean Air Act Climate Energy & Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Gas Emissions Oil and Gas Public Health
- Era: Obama Administration
- Explanation of Outcome:This action was lost because the court found for petitioners seeking to exclude trailers from environmental regulation.
- Action Type: Litigation