Alaska senators seek to block EPA’s leaded aviation fuel finding

Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R) and Dan Sullivan (R) are seeking to block an eventual phaseout of leaded aviation fuel, or “avgas,” offering a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to disapprove EPA’s October “endangerment finding” that triggered the obligation for the agency and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to regulate the fuel. Although the senators’ Dec. 7 resolution stands little chance of success in this Congress, given the need for backing by the House, Senate and White House, it underscores likely...