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Executive Order to Allow Tougher Emissions Standards
Monday, January 26, 2009
Washington, D.C. - President Barack Obama is expected today to issue an executive order allowing states to administer more stringent automotive emissions and fuel efficiency standards.
The ruling will effect 14 states, including California. California has been mired in attempts to raise emissions and efficiency standards for several years, a move that the Environmental Protection Agency rejected, as it was an alteration from the federal standard. Obama’s presidential memorandum is expected to reverse this stance.
Beyond acting on the California emissions law, officials predict that Obama will direct the Transportation Department to finalize interim nationwide regulations requiring the automobile industry to increase fuel efficiency standards to comply with a 2007 law.
To read the full article in the New York Times, click here.
The ruling will effect 14 states, including California. California has been mired in attempts to raise emissions and efficiency standards for several years, a move that the Environmental Protection Agency rejected, as it was an alteration from the federal standard. Obama’s presidential memorandum is expected to reverse this stance.
Beyond acting on the California emissions law, officials predict that Obama will direct the Transportation Department to finalize interim nationwide regulations requiring the automobile industry to increase fuel efficiency standards to comply with a 2007 law.
To read the full article in the New York Times, click here.
Labels: automakers, efficiency, environment, u.s. energy policy
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