Tag: Congressional Review Act
Federal Judge Blocks Trump EPA’s Efforts to Attack Clean Air Waivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, a federal judge granted California a preliminary injunction blocking EPA’s actions targeting four Clean Air Act preemption waivers previously granted to California. Senior U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell also denied EPA’s motion to dismiss the case. The preliminary injunction ordered EPA to “restore the status quo” before announcing … [continued]
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After federal protections fall, Boundary Waters advocates prepare for next phase of mining fight
By Julia Roeder
For more than a decade, conservation groups have fought to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from proposed copper-nickel mining. Advocates are entering a new phase amid the rollback of federal protections.
Broad Coalition of 95 Organizations Urges Congress to Reject Attacks on Long-Standing Clean Air Protections
WASHINGTON, DC — A broad coalition today urged Congress to reject four Congressional Review Act resolutions that would overturn long-standing Clean Air Act preemption waivers relied upon by states to protect public health and air quality. The waivers cover established standards for passenger cars, light-duty and medium-duty vehicles, and small off-road engines. … [continued]
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Sierra Club Condemns Congressional Effort to Attack California’s Waivers Protecting Clean Air
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Representative Harriet Hageman introduced legislation under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to revoke California’s Clean Air Act waiver allowing the state to enforce stronger than federal greenhouse gas standards for vehicles. This legislation targets policy that is already fully phased in, which means cars and trucks impacted … [continued]
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After federal protections fall, Boundary Waters advocates prepare for next phase of mining fight
A new chapter unfolds in the battle over mining near Minnesota’s treasured wilderness.
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