Ten AGs Filed a Citizen Suit Notice Announcing Intent to Sue EPA over Failure to Update Performance Standards for Wood Heaters

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 10 attorneys general—along with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency—in filing a citizen suit notice informing the Environmental Protection Agency of their intent to file a lawsuit against the agency for failing to review and revise as needed New Source Performance Standards for residential wood burning heaters, as required under the Clean Air Act.

• Documents: NoticeAK Press Release
• Document Type: Other Press Releases/Statements
• States: Alaska Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Oregon Vermont Washington
• Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
• Issues: Clean Air & Climate Public Health
• Era: Biden Administration
• Outcome: Pending
• Action Type: Litigation