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Why You Should Care That Congress Might Use the CRA to Overturn California Waivers

Legal Planet

Senate may vote this week to revoke California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to cut pollution from cars and trucks. The Senate vote is on a resolution to use the Congressional Review Act to overturn three separate waivers EPA granted California to cut pollutants from cars and trucks.

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Trump 2.0, Day One: Considerations for Cities and Community Partners

Law Columbia

It does not seek to discuss every aspect of Trumps EOs, nor to answer every question about the lawfulness of various provisions, nor to set out the exact mechanics for whats to come. However, aspects of Justice40 and the Biden administration’s focus on disadvantaged communities are embedded in federal laws and programs.

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Trump’s Discordant Coal Quartet

Legal Planet

Theres a consolation prize for coal companies: Trump promised them that the big law firms who have caved to his threats would be dispatched to represent them in court pro bono. Taking advantage of a loophole in the Clean Air Act, Trump is extending the deadline for coal plants to comply with new mercury restrictions from 2027 to 2029.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Nutrition Title

National Law Center

It has been informally referred to as the “ One Big Beautiful Bill Act ,” or “OBBBA.” Specifically, the instructions direct the committee to amend current budget-related laws to achieve the goals of the budget resolution. This resolution will include reconciliation instructions to one or more Congressional committees.

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PIOGA: DEP’s Plan To Reduce Methane Pollution From Oil & Gas Facilities An ‘Existential Threat’ To The Oil & Gas Industry

PA Environment Daily

“It is crucial that we take immediate action by submitting robust and constructive testimony and comments, ensuring that all segments of the industry can thrive beyond March 2029. Like President Trump, we want America to have the cleanest air, crystal clear water, and the healthiest people. Read more here.

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Five Important Points About the “SAFE Vehicle Rule”

Law Columbia

EPA and DOT estimate that “upstream” carbon dioxide emissions from oil production, transportation, refining, and distribution would increase by 159 MMT (over the lifetime of the vehicles produced from MY1979 through MY 2029). The safety benefits of the rule may have been overestimated.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

Law Columbia

Clean Air Act appropriating $2.25 An additional appropriation of $750 million is made for the same set of activities in ports located in nonattainment areas, as designated under Section 107 of the Clean Air Act. The funding is set to remain available until September 30, 2029. Clean Air Act.