Tag: EPA

A bill from House Republicans is targeting the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to issue Clean Air Act waivers for California that could lead to major restrictions or even bans on gas-powered vehicles. Those waivers are a live issue. Last month, the California Air Resources Board asked the Biden administration for one so it can ban the sale of new internal ...

After weeks of buildup, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally unveiled a new suite of carbon emissions proposals for power produced using natural gas, coal, and oil that could spur the use of carbon capture technologies. The standards released on May 11 would impact new and old power infrastructure, including new natural gas turbines and the country’s existing coal fleet. ...

Thirty-four Republican senators have introduced a resolution to overturn a rule on cutting emissions for heavy-duty trucks. The rule was created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December. The EPA’s rule forces heavy-duty truck makers to reduce their trucks’ emissions, and it is more stringent by 80 percent compared to current standards. Under the Congressional Review Act, a simple ...