EPA Power Plant Rules Likely To Face Legal Questions Over CCS Reliance

EPA’s forthcoming power plant greenhouse gas rules are facing potential legal issues ahead of their release, legal experts say, including whether the Supreme Court’s recent decision to review the landmark Chevron doctrine could affect the rule -- with key issues centering on the agency’s expected reliance on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emerging technologies. The proposed rules, expected to be released next week, are poised to include standards for at least some plants based on levels achievable...