Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied a request by the State of California to enact strict environmental regulations (which are much stricter than federal guidelines). Under the Clean Air Act, California, and any other state for that matter, may file a waiver to enact these regulations. This has been more or less a formaltiy, as the EPA has never turned down a request… until recently.
California would like to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by 30% between 2009 and 2106. But funnily enough, the EPA (aka Bush administration) has turned down this request. EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson said, “The Bush administration is moving forward with a clear national solution, not a confusing patchwork of state rules.” “I believe this is a better approach than if individual states were to act alone.” Mmm-hmmm.
This is pretty bogus, if you ask me. Gee, do you think the Bush administration is in cahoots with the auto industry?
What a frustrating situation. I’m happy to hear that California, as well as 12 other states who want to adopt the same emission standards, is planning to file suit. But seriously, what a waste of time and taxpayer dollars. I’ll be glad when this administration is out of office.
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