The Supreme Court has limited the EPA's authority to control pollution, signaling more challenges ahead for the agency.
Pamela King reports for E&E News.
In short:
- The Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, weakening EPA's ability to enforce regulations.
- Justices blocked EPA's smog rule, favoring states and industries challenging the regulation.
- Upcoming cases and potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine may further restrict EPA powers.
Key quote:
“Taken together, these decisions all show the effort to restrain agency power.”
— Peter Hsiao, partner at King & Spalding
Why this matters:
Restricting the EPA's regulatory powers could hinder efforts to combat pollution and climate change, leading to increased environmental and public health risks. The trend indicates a judicial shift towards limiting federal agency authority, impacting various regulatory frameworks.
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