Regan Confirms Two-Stage Process For Federal Vehicle GHG Curbs

EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the agency is eyeing a two-stage process for tightening vehicle greenhouse gas regulations, starting with an expected July proposal and followed by a subsequent rulemaking, remarks that appear to ratify expectations EPA will pursue separate near- and long-term changes to its program. “We are, based on the president’s direction, looking at regulating tailpipe emissions [with] a notice of proposed rulemaking this July,” Regan told Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) during a broader April 20 hearing before...