EPA Seeks Input On Preemption Waiver For CARB’s Landmark ZEV Rules

EPA is soliciting comments on California’s request for a Clean Air Act (CAA) preemption waiver for the state’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulatory program, which includes a requirement that all new light-duty vehicles offered for sale in the state be electric, plug-in hybrid or fuel cell starting in 2035. As part of the public input process, EPA is planning a Jan. 10 virtual public hearing on the waiver request, while written comments must be submitted by Feb. 27,...