AIRLINE TERMINATION OF STATE EMISSIONS PACT MAY FORESHADOW LEGAL FIGHT

The airline industry may sue California over upcoming rules to mandate reduced emissions from airport ground service equipment, after the industry terminated a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the state to voluntarily reduce emissions, according to industry sources. The California Air Resources Board's (CARB) actions could clear the way for other states to develop similar rules. While other states are preempted by EPA from setting emissions standards for offroad mobile sources, CARB can apply for a waiver of preemption from...