Swordsmyth
07-03-2017, 02:43 PM
In a detailed 31-page ruling, the court disagreed with Pruitt's contention that industry groups had not had sufficient opportunity to comment before the implementation of the 2016 rule was enacted. The judges also said Pruitt lacked the legal authority to delay the rule from taking effect.
"This ruling declares EPA's action illegal — and slams the brakes on Trump Administration's brazen efforts to put the interests of corporate polluters ahead of protecting the public and the environment," said David Doniger, director of climate and clean air program for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
EPA spokeswoman Amy Graham said the agency was reviewing the court's opinion and examining its options. The EPA could seek to appeal the matter to the Supreme Court.
More at: https://www.yahoo.com/news/dc-appeals-court-orders-epa-move-ahead-methane-201039654--politics.html
"This ruling declares EPA's action illegal — and slams the brakes on Trump Administration's brazen efforts to put the interests of corporate polluters ahead of protecting the public and the environment," said David Doniger, director of climate and clean air program for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
EPA spokeswoman Amy Graham said the agency was reviewing the court's opinion and examining its options. The EPA could seek to appeal the matter to the Supreme Court.
More at: https://www.yahoo.com/news/dc-appeals-court-orders-epa-move-ahead-methane-201039654--politics.html