Rail Sector Fights EPA Plan To Grant California Waiver On Locomotive Rule

The rail industry is resisting EPA’s proposal to grant a Clean Air Act waiver to allow a California rule limiting air pollution from in-use locomotives, arguing the measure is unachievable on the current timeline, is too costly and would threaten the national rail system, contradicting supporters of the rule who say it is vital for public health. During a virtual public hearing March 20, rail sector representatives and municipal officials from areas hosting major rail facilities urged EPA to reject...