The Supreme Court is poised to decide on cases that could overturn the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, impacting how federal agencies interpret their powers.
Pamela King reports for E&E News.
In short:
- The Chevron doctrine, used by federal agencies since the Reagan era, could be overturned by the Supreme Court this week.
- The doctrine allows agencies to interpret ambiguous Congressional statutes, impacting regulations across multiple sectors, including health and environmental safety.
- The potential end of Chevron has stirred concern among agencies, businesses, and legal observers about future regulatory stability.
Key quote:
“Businesses cannot effectively plan for the future when agencies are free to unilaterally change the basic rules at any time.”
— U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Why this matters:
Overturning Chevron could significantly reshape the regulatory landscape, particularly affecting environmental policy. Agencies like the EPA, which rely on their expertise to enforce complex environmental regulations, might face new hurdles in implementing rules designed to protect public health and the environment.
