EPA Rule on Cross-State Air Pollution

SOURCE rollcall.com
Conservative Supreme Court justices criticize EPA rule on cross-state air pollution during oral arguments, questioning lack of public input and consideration of states dropping out of the program. The rule requires 23 states to reduce emissions to help reduce air pollution in neighboring states.

Key Points

  • Conservative justices criticize lack of public input and consideration of states dropping out
  • Rule requires 23 states to reduce emissions to help reduce air pollution in neighboring states

Cons

  • Lack of public input on the effect of states dropping out of the program
  • Concerns about potential delays in emission reductions if the plan is paused